The Best South Devon Beachfront Hotels

recommended seafront hotels with sea views, on or near the beach


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Burgh Island Hotel

Bigbury-on-Sea

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beautifully restored Art Deco hotel, retaining its '30s atmosphere and glamour, set on a tidal island, with its own pub, surrounded by the sea

Cary Arms

Babbacombe

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for a special English Riviera holiday, here you'll find a traditional inn with the pampering comfort of a luxury spa hotel, in an outstanding spot

Gara Rock

East Portlemouth

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a stunning, cliff-top hotel, affording spectacular views, this expansive hotel features extensive leisure facilities and a high-end restaurant

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a stylish beach club hotel on Salcombe's gorgeous South Sands Beach has luxurious rooms; superb activities and extra treats are included

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rooms here are stylish, and kitted out with high quality furnishings and bedding; guests praise the charming hosts and the prime beach location

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Edwardian hotel overlooking the fine sweep of Tor Bay - some rooms have a balcony and sea views - offering a good range of facilities

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an elegant hotel in two acres of grounds, enjoying a prime position with magnificent views over the coast and an array of relaxing facilities

The Ness

Shaldon

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built in 1810 for a wealthy Georgian family in a scenic spot overlooking the Teign Estuary; nautically themed rooms feature, some with sea views

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boasts stunning views over the English Riviera and is set in 6 acres of secluded grounds yet is only a short walk from the bustling harbour

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former cottages now a harbour side hotel that retains a cosy ambience in the public areas and offers a restaurant serving Brixham landed fish

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boasts an enviable location with outstanding views across Tor Bay, stylish, classically decorated rooms and relaxing leisure facilities

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set in acres of woodland and gardens right on the coast, guest rooms are well-appointed and there are a great range of facilities for all the family

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a truly seafront hotel set in 3 acres of gardens between Paignton and Preston Sands, many of the spacious rooms enjoy glorious sea views

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for a relaxing holiday, choose this seafront hotel featuring attentive staff, classic elegance in the rooms, and luxurious dining and leisure facilities

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enjoy fine dining, utilising locally sourced produce, at this beautifully appointed, sea-front inn at the south end of spectacular Slapton Sands

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

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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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boutique, New England style hotel set on the small beach at South Sands with glorious views from many of the smart rooms and restaurant

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overlooking the famous Babbacombe Downs and Lyme Bay - many of the classic spacious rooms have sea views and some have balconies

The Briars

Paignton

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an award-winning guest house located in a prime setting - many of the rooms enjoy sea views - with the beach and harbour moments away

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