The Best Great Britain Beach & Seafront Hotels

an award-winning, 17th-century townhouse on the water's edge boasting Solent views, stylish rooms and fine dining with seafood a speciality

a traditional hotel with a popular restaurant and bar situated directly opposite the beach - some of the comfortable rooms have sea views

in a picturesque harbour location in the south of Skye, enjoy great food here and scenic views from charming rooms, some with four poster beds

estuary views abound at this contemporary hotel, many of the tasteful bedrooms have views, as does terrace bar and the 1st floor restaurant

a fine Regency property lovingly renovated by an award-winning architect to create a stylish, contemporary hotel with fine dining

a chic and contemporary hotel set right on the quayside of an attractive fishing village, rooms are individually decorated and superbly appointed

stay at this exquisitely designed 1920s accommodation situated on the Marine Parade, boasting chic, modern decor in the comfortable rooms

luxurious rooms and a restaurant and bar serving a modern menu of locally sourced produce and Welsh craft beers meet the sea at this hotel

with an ornate interior and a superb seafront location, Oban's boutique hotel offers uniquely designed rooms and a traditional Italian restaurant

early 18th-century hotel, combining charming period features with contemporary rooms, glorious sea views and fresh, local produce to eat

contemporary, well-appointed rooms - some with sea views - above a smart, quayside eatery serving fine, local produce, especially seafood

Edwardian house restored to its former glory and now features luxurious boutique-style rooms; the hotel's gastro-pub is situated down the street

at this boutique hotel in a prime location 30 yards from Eastbourne Beach, the rooms have an elegant contemporary décor with high quality facilities

quayside inn with picturesque harbour views, comfy, cosy rooms - most have harbour views - and a restaurant where seafood is a speciality

a nautical theme features in the stylish rooms upstairs whilst downstairs there is a lively and informal restaurant bar serving quality dishes

small, boutique hotel on the seafront boasting sumptuously decorated rooms, a sea view bar and a relaxing "Zen" garden and terrace

recently refurbished 18th century hotel, overlooking the beach and pier, offering good value, modern rooms decorated in a nautical theme

enjoys a scenic cliff top location overlooking the English Channel and offers a conservatory lounge, delightful garden and bar and bistro

award-winning restaurant - renowned for fresh, local seafood - and accommodation on the seafront, some rooms with panoramic sea views

boasts a lofty vantage point - in the heart of the town - overlooking the beach and sea; guest rooms are spacious and tastefully decorated

the rooms are smart and contemporary and some enjoy sea views, in the restaurant a varied menu is served prepared with Welsh produce

immerse yourself in the Victorian gothic theme of this quirky hotel which applies a more modern approach to its comfortable rooms

commands fabulous views across the Irish Sea, the terrace is the ideal place to relax in summer whilst the fireside in the bar is best in winter

enjoy award-winning, locally sourced seafood dishes in the stylish restaurant of this relaxed, loch-side inn close to the ferry terminal

enjoy sea views and gorgeous rooms furnished with a tasteful blend of period and modern style, at this boutique hotel on Oban's Esplanade

the welcoming and friendly staff, standards of cleanliness, location and the value for money offered have been commended by previous guests

a traditional hotel on Barmouth's seafront, a few steps from the beach, offering ssimple style rooms, some overlooking Cardigan Bay

boasts a prominent position overlooking the pier and beach, the comfy lounge bar offers the ideal spot to relax and enjoy the sea views

small and friendly, clifftop hotel with sweeping sea views - guest rooms are smartly presented and the restaurant is open 4 nights a week

stay in stylishly decorated rooms with rich fabrics and modern art and dine on modern British cuisine and fresh, local seafood in the restaurant

a superb location, in the heart of the village, moments from Lynmouth Harbour; there is a choice of superior, deluxe or classic style rooms

a stylish hotel offering light and airy rooms with contemporary styling, in the elegant lounge bar you can enjoy local malt whiskeys and beers

many of the stylish rooms at this welcoming hotel enjoy fine sea views, the relaxing terrace is also a great place to enjoy the views

enjoying a privileged position, overlooking the Bristol Channel, this welcoming inn boasts a relaxed bar/restaurant serving classic pub fare

the luxurious guest rooms at this restored Edwardian house have their own unique style; the hotel's gastro-pub is situated just down the road

Stonehaven's largest hotel, yet it is still family-run and has 18 rooms only many of which enjoy enjoy views of the beach and sea to the rear

a clifftop hotel known to many as Portwenn School in the hit TV series, Doc Martin; rooms are light and airy and some retain original features

providing fresh, modern rooms in a lovely location, this pretty, well equipped inn offers a breath of seaside air for a pleasant, relaxing stay

hotel and carvery restaurant set overlooking Babbacome Downs and the sea offering spacious, good value rooms many of which have sea views

Victorian villa set on the hillside enjoying wonderful sea views, the updated interior is stylish and modern and there is an opulent bar

seafront inn featuring well-presnted rooms, many with sea views, a spacious decking area overlooking the beach and serving hearty food

a grand Victorian hotel with stunning views over Robin Hood's Bay with elegant rooms and an emphasis on using local Yorkshire produce

restored Edwardian house retaining many original features and offering stylish, well-appointed rooms situated 5 minutes walk from the beach

18th century inn set in an idyllic spot on the quayside of this pretty village, guest rooms are light and airy and stylishly decorated

traditional, seaside pub affording guests comfortable rooms, many with sea views, locally brewed beers and an extensive bar food menu

a Grade II listed house with a sunny courtyard and high quality decorative rooms also enjoys an ideal location near the sea front

comfortable hotel, featuring well-presented, light and airy rooms, ideally located opposite the West Somerset Railway and seafront

enjoying stunning views across the Irish Sea, this delightful harbourside hotel has been sympathetically updated to provide contemporary rooms

Victorian manor retaining many character features set close to island wide transport links - bus and train - and hovercraft to the mainland

a hotel in a Grade I listed Georgian building showcases its fine period charm throughout, and offers classic rooms, some with fine sea views

the friendly attentive owner is praised by reviewers at this comfortable, good value B&B in a fine location on Blackpool's central promenade

enjoys an unbeatable location in this pretty seaside village overlooking the small beach, rooms are contemporary and some have sea views

boats an enviable seafront spot with a sea-facing terrace and features spacious, contemporary style rooms many of which have sea views

harbourfront inn opposite the ferry terminal, the main inn hosts the bar, restaurant and some of the comfy rooms, whilst others are in an annexe

opposite the Best Western Hatfeld Hotel, and sharing its facilities, these smart refurbished rooms are in a prime seafront position near the Pier

enjoy a unique experience at this quirky and fascinating, music-themed hotel set in a commanding position overlooking the golden sands

features light and airy rooms, many with fine sea views, and a restaurant serving a seasonal Welsh menu of fresh, local produce

in the heart of the resort, close to the seafront, this contemporarily styled inn offers bright, spacious rooms and serves traditional pub fare

set overlooking the Dovey Estuary, a short walk from the beach, it offers well-presented rooms, a lively bar and traditional bar food

a quayside inn with spacious rooms, many with views of the harbour, a cosy bar, entretainment and a restaurant serving freshly caught seafood

idyllically located on the water's edge of this popular seaside town on the Jurassic Coast, stylish rooms with sea views and contemporary dining

the handy position of this family run hotel allows guests to enjoy all that the town has to offer with the beach, shops and theatre all close by

a Grade II listed building, elegantly decorated throughout, featuring a wide choice of rooms including 4-poster and sea view rooms

historic tavern with a long and colourful heritage overlooking Penzance Harbour moments from the departure point of the Isles of Scilly ferry

the first floor terrace with its fabulous views is an ideal spot for an al fresco meal, there are just 3 cosy, well-appointed rooms to stay in

a contemporary, coastal retreat next to the beach in atmospheric Hope Cove, many of the well-appointed guest rooms enjoy sea views

a winning combination of an all day café and coffee shop, smart refurbished rooms in soothing colours and a swish residents lounge

The Ola, as it's locally known, sits of the seafront and has the whole of the town centre on the doorstep; comfy bedrooms come well equipped

in a fine position in Skegness, a short walk from the sea and facing a green and a boating lake, this traditional B&B is praised for friendly service

17th century inn set in one of Cornwall's most striking bays with vast swathes of glorious sands; stay in fresh, contemporary style rooms

where Exmoor meets the sea, this waters edge accommodation features rooms furnished to a high standard, a harbour side restaurant and bar

welcoming guests since 1793, this lively, quayside inn features a blend of original features and more modern decor following a refurbishment

nestling in the shadow of the Forth Railway Bridge with views across the water, many of the traditional style rooms boast the same vista

spectacular cliff-top views over Poole Bay can be seen from this popular pub offering bright, airy rooms and good value food and drink

a charming inn overlooking the sea, with a cliff-top beer garden, a restaurant serving locally caught fish and guest rooms with sea views

seafront building that dates back to the 16th-century and enjoys views over the North Sea, offers well-appointed rooms and home-cooked food

overlooking the pretty harbour, this welcoming seafront inn boasts a convivial bar and informal restaurant serving locally-caught seafood

offers comfortable, well-presented rooms, many with sea views, hearty breakfasts, tasty evening meals and good wine, relax and enjoy!

spacious, well-appointed rooms, furnished to a high standard - many with sea views - above a seafront bistro and bar serving niche beers

directly on the quayside with well-appointed rooms that enjoy harbour views, the restaurant next door champions locally caught seafood

with a fabulous position on Babbacombe's seafront, this inn offers smart spacious rooms and enjoyable evenings in the bar and restaurant

convivial, community pub located on South Queensferry's attractive and historic High Street offering cosy rooms and Forth Rail Bridge views

set amidst the hustle and bustle of the quayside with luxurious rooms, decorated in a contemporary style, some with harbour views

set directly overlooking Newlyn's fishing harbour with Mount's Bay beyond, quality restaurant serving fresh fish and local produce

a family-run inn, looking out over the pretty harbour, with a short walk to the sandy beach and boasting modern rooms and a relaxed restaurant

start the day with an award-winning breakfast at this sophisticated guest house, it also offers a lounge with honesty bar and a terrace with views

a traditional pub set overlooking the picturesque harbour featuring modern, well-presented rooms whilst the bar area has bags of character

in an outstanding location on the harbour, close to Porthmeor Beach and Tate St Ives, this charming inn has high quality contemporary rooms

charming, Grade II listed pub that has enjoyed a refurbishment to offer stylish, modern and comfy rooms yet retains plenty of original features

an exceptional English Riviera B&B, winner of many accolades and in a wonderful location - most rooms have balconies with fine sea views

overlooking the West Lyn River, most of the rooms at this friendly B&B boast private balconies enjoying scenic views of the harbour and sea

free house, guest house and bistro combined and set overlooking the beach, the large terrace is an ideal place to relax and enjoy the views

this traditional pub enjoys a prime spot amidst the bustling quayside and offers comfy rooms, pub meals, cask ales and live bands at the weekend

in an enviable spot near the sea, this friendly inn has simply furnished rooms and a relaxed restaurant serving locally sourced seafood

on the pleasant Esplanade, a lunch-time restaurant and bar noted for seafood and classic Welsh cuisine, has cosy rooms, most with sea views

charming accommodation - some rooms with a seating area or sea views - in a super spot overlooking the harbour with a golf club nearby

overlooking the pretty harbour, this traditionally decorated B&B, built in the early 19th century, offers light, airy rooms and a generous breakfast

this waterside inn is set in the shadow of the castle and has views over the Menai Straits, food is served all day and there is regular live music

small, family run pub overlooking Morecambe Bay, some of the cosy rooms have sea views, traditional pub food with a twist is served