The Best Great Britain Beach & Seafront Hotels

recommended hotels by the sea, on or close to the beach


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independent, family-run hotel in a prime spot overlooking a green to the Ribble estuary beyond; rooms are well-appointed, many with sea views

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situated in an 18th Century country house with the restaurants using produce from their own gardens

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a handsome Art Deco hotel, restored to its former glory of 1930s sophisticated glamour, with stunning views over Morecambe Bay

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this grand Victorian hotel occupies a prominent, seafront spot, there are stylish rooms and an elegant restaurant serving award-winning cuisine

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boasts one of Newquay's prime spots on the clifftop overlooking Great Western beach with the shops, restaurants and bars on the doorstep too

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contemporary, seafront hotel, centred around an impressive internal atrium with a bar at its heart, offering a range of relaxing facilities

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family-run, seaside hotel with a friendly and relaxed atmosphere in an East Cliff location that is ideal for the beach, theatre and town centre

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placed opposite the BIC and moments from the beach and pier, the award-winning restaurant offers sea views and modern British cuisine

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within walking distance of the ferry and a short drive of three whisky distilleries and scenic coast, this smart refurbished hotel is well-placed

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privately owned hotel - run by a dedicated local family - renowned for its warm, friendly welcome and ideally placed for beach and town centre

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a fine Victorian building, in a prominent location on the seafront, with stylish, well-equipped rooms, an elegant restaurant and a beauty salon

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seafront hotel with enviable bay views, comfy, relaxing rooms, Champagne & Gin bar with a sun deck, plus it champions local food

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family-run, seafront hotel that affords guests sweeping views of the bay from the lounge and many of the comfy rooms; car park a bonus

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this well-established hotel is located on the picturesque panoramic promenade - many of the traditional rooms have fine views of the bay

The Sefton

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behind the elegant, Victorian façade is a striking atrium with a water garden, there are also well-appointed rooms and relaxing facilities

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well-positioned hotel offering comfortable rooms with unique character, for a treat take a sea view room and enjoy the sweeping bay vistas

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set on the cliff top directly above Great Western Beach many of the spacious rooms face the sea or the harbour as do the restaurant and bar

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smart and contemporary interiors and decor feature at this cliff-top hotel located above Tolcarne Beach with restaurants and bars moments away

The Royal Hotel

Weston-super-Mare

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Weston's first hotel, opened in 1810, has a great seafront location and offers an elegant restaurant, lively bar and entertainment

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in the centre of Llandudno's magnificent promenade, this beautiful Victorian hotel has elegant rooms and many facilities for a relaxing stay

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welcoming and relaxed hotel, under the same family ownership for over 60 years, placed directly on the seafront with many sea view rooms

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enjoy sea views from many of the comfortable, well-presented rooms and public areas at this friendly holiday hotel located in a prime spot

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

Ayre Hotel

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overlooking the harbour, this traditional hotel offers rooms decorated in a modern style and a relaxed restaurant serving locally sourced produce

Dalmeny Hotel

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with an good range of leisure facilities and regular entertainment for all and a seafront location, this modern hotel is ideal for a seaside escape

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stay in individually styled and furnished rooms at this family run hotel, sea view rooms enjoy views toward Great Orme and over the bay

Dukes Inn

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

St Ives Hotel

Lytham St. Annes

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welcoming hotel with brightly decorated rooms, many with sea views, relaxing leisure and beauty facilities and high season entertainment

Seaways

Paignton

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small and comfortable, family-run guest house located a stone's throw from the beach offering well-equipped, traditionally decorated rooms

The Pier Hotel

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Monterey Beach Hotel

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a traditional, family-run hotel with a welcoming atmosphere ideally situated opposite the beach and moments from the pier, cafés and shops

Inn on the Prom

Lytham St. Annes

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modern hotel offering well-appointed rooms and suites, relaxing leisure facilities including a poolside bar and weekend entertainment

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behind the facade of this grand Victorian building lies modern and relaxing facilities that blend easily with original charm and character

Brig y Don

Llandudno

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features traditionally styled rooms, a freshly cooked breakfast buffet and the Ballroom Bar where live entertainment is offered in season

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a grand Victorian hotel on Llandudno seafront - many rooms have fine sea views - has been updated to provide enjoyable holiday facilities

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in a prime position on the Esplanade, with magnificent views across the bay, this charming and hospitable family-run B&B offers a tasty breakfast

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a hotel in the heart of this Highlands fishing port on the shores of Loch Broom; many of the comfortable rooms have harbour or mountain views

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smart and modern B&B with boutique style rooms, some enjoy sea views, ideally situated on the Promenade, with attractions to hand

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

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traditionally furnished guest accommodation - some rooms have sea views - close to town centre shops, restaurants, bars and the theatre

Anglesey Arms

Caernarfon

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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

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in Port Ellen on the Isle of Islay, an eye-catching restored Victorian house offers stylish, attractive rooms and its own snug whisky bar

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