Hotels on the beach in Devon, United Kingdom

Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beach hotels and resorts in Devon. I hope you will like it!

This page was last updated in September 2026.

The List 40 Amazing Beach Hotels in Devon

  • 1 Hope Cove House Kingsbridge
    Guest Rating 10.0

    Hope Cove House is set on the beachfront in Kingsbridge, a few steps from Hope-Cove Beach and 44 km from Newton Abbot Racecourse. The property is around 27 km from Watermans Arms, 29 km from Totnes Castle and 33 km from Dartmouth Castle. In addition to free WiFi, the property also offers a terrace as well as a sauna. Show full description

    Address Inner Hope Show on map
    • Water sports facility
  • 2 Cary Arms & Spa ***** Torquay
    Guest Rating 9.3

    Cary Arms & Spa offers accommodations in Torquay. The hotel has a barbecue and views of the sea, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. Show full description

    Address Beach Road Show on map
    • Heated pool
    • Pool tables
    • Ping pong tables
    • Water sports facility
    • Gym / fitness center
    • Pets are welcome
  • 3 Seaways *** Paignton
    Guest Rating 9.2

    This small family-run guest house is beautifully situated on Paignton’s picturesque seafront, just a 2-minute walk away from the beach and close to all amenities. Seaways is renowned for its excellent home-cooked food, good service and relaxed atmosphere. In addition to 11 comfortable en suite rooms, many of which enjoy sea views, the house boasts a welcoming bar and lounge, both with dramatic views over the seafront and Torbay. Show full description

    Address 30 Sands Road Show on map
    • Pets are welcome
  • 4 Beach Hotel Torbay B&B *** Paignton
    Guest Rating 9.1

    Beach Hotel Torbay B&B features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Paignton. The property is located a 3-minute walk from Paignton Beach, 10 miles from Newton Abbot Racecourse and 25 miles from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium. The property provides a concierge service, a tour desk and luggage storage for guests. Show full description

    Address 29 Esplanade Road Paignton Show on map
    • Pets are welcome
  • 5 The Blenheim Dawlish
    Guest Rating 9.1

    The Blenheim is located on the seafront in the town of Dawlish. The 18th century building has many original features and offers 11 en-suite studio apartments that all include free WiFi, Freeview TV and tea/coffee facilities. The Blenheim offers a full English breakfast, as well as other breakfast options, served in the dining room overlooking the sea. Show full description

    Address 1 Marine Parade Show on map
  • 6 Cherry Tree Hotel Paignton
    Guest Rating 9.1

    Cherry Tree Hotel enjoys a location in Paignton, a 4-minute walk from Paignton Beach and 10 miles from Newton Abbot Racecourse. This property offers access to squash on the squash court, free private parking, and free Wifi. Sandy Park Rugby Stadium is 25 miles from the bed and breakfast, and Riviera International Centre is 3 miles away. Show full description

    Address 10 - 11 Esplanade Road Show on map
    • Water sports facility
    • Pets are welcome
  • 7 Hotel Indigo Torquay by IHG **** Torquay
    Guest Rating 9.0

    Situated in Torquay, 100 metres from Livermead Beach, Hotel Indigo Torquay, By IHG features accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Some rooms at the property have a balcony with a sea view. Show full description

    Address Torbay Road Show on map
    • Gym / fitness center
    • Pets are welcome
  • 8 Bedford Hotel *** Sidmouth
    Guest Rating 9.0

    Set on Devon’s Jurassic Coast, Bedford Hotel is located on Sidmouth’s seafront. It has individually designed rooms with flat-screen TVs, limited free parking and a restaurant overlooking Lyme Bay. Rooms at the hotel are decorated in light shades and modern wallpaper. Show full description

    Address Esplanade Show on map
    • Pets are welcome
  • 9 The Victoria Hotel & Source Spa **** Sidmouth
    Guest Rating 8.9

    In 5 acres of landscaped gardens, this hotel has magnificent views over Sidmouth and the coastline. It offers award-winning food, free parking, and has a elevator that accesses every floor. The hotel has an AA Rosette for its cuisine, and there is also a resident orchestra and sun lounge. Show full description

    Address The Esplanade Show on map
    • Swimming pool
    • Tennis court
    • Ping pong tables
  • 10 Watersmeet Hotel **** Woolacombe
    Guest Rating 8.9

    • This hotel has a private beach area

    Watersmeet Hotel is a luxury four-star hotel with spectacular sea views in one of the finest coastal locations in the Westcountry. The hotel overlooks Combesgate Beach and North Devon's rugged coastline with its own private steps down to the sandy beach. It has free WiFi, and a restaurant with sea views. Show full description

    Address Mortehoe Show on map
    • Heated pool
  • 11 Harbour Beach Club, Hotel & Spa **** Salcombe
    Guest Rating 8.8

    Located in Salcombe, a 6-minute walk from Salcombe North sands, Harbour Beach Club, Hotel & Spa provides accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. With a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel features an indoor pool, hot tub and room service. Show full description

    Address South Sands Show on map
    • Heated pool
    • Gym / fitness center
  • 12 Saunton Sands Hotel Source Spa and Wellness **** Braunton
    Guest Rating 8.8

    On a cliff top overlooking Braunton Burrows, The Saunton Sands Hotel features a spa, 2 swimming pools and a popular restaurant. With views of Saunton Beach, it also offers free parking. The elegant rooms have modern, private bathrooms with free toiletries. Show full description

    Address Saunton Show on map
    • Swimming pool
    • Tennis court
    • Ping pong tables
    • Gym / fitness center
  • 13 The Belmont Hotel - Adults Only **** Sidmouth
    Guest Rating 8.8

    Sitting on the Regency seafront with wonderful sea views, The Belmont Hotel - Adults Only is one of Sidmouth's popular 4-star hotels. It is a short level walk from the town center. The Belmont has private manicured gardens and a terrace for drinks or lunches close to the sea. Show full description

    Address The Esplanade Show on map
  • 14 Ash Hotel B&B Exmouth
    Guest Rating 8.8

    Located on the Exmouth seafront, the Ash Hotel B&B bed and breakfast is around a 5-minute walk from Exmouth Rail Station. Busses can be caught yards from the property, and there is free Wi-Fi throughout. With views of the town or the coast, rooms are simply decorated with plenty of storage space. Show full description

    Address 1 Mamhead View Show on map
  • 15 South Sands Hotel Salcombe
    Guest Rating 8.8

    Located right on the beach, South Sands Hotel is a stunning boutique hotel with a beachside restaurant and modern rooms. There is free Wi-Fi and free private parking. In South Sands Hotel, the elegant rooms feature mini-bars, and some rooms have juliette balconies. Show full description

    Address Bolt Head Show on map
    • Pets are welcome
  • 16 Bayside Paignton
    Guest Rating 8.8

    Bayside enjoys a location in Paignton, a few steps from Preston Sands Beach and 9.5 miles from Newton Abbot Racecourse. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi and free private parking. Show full description

    Address 21 Marine Drive Show on map
  • 17 Sandpiper Inn B&B and Pub Ilfracombe
    Guest Rating 8.8

    Sandpiper Inn B&B and Pub enjoys a location in Ilfracombe, a 4-minute walk from Wildersmouth beach and 23 miles from Lundy Island. This beachfront property offers access to bowling in the bowling alley and free Wifi. Watermouth Castle is 2. Show full description

    Address sandpiper inn broad street Show on map
    • Karaoke
  • 18 The Buccaneer Inn Babbacombe
    Guest Rating 8.8

    Located in Torquay, The Buccaneer Inn offers beachfront accommodations a 11-minute walk from Oddicombe Beach and provides facilities like a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. Located around 7.8 miles from Newton Abbot Racecourse, the inn with free WiFi is also 23 miles away from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium. Show full description

    Address 43 Babbacombe Downs Rd Show on map
  • 19 Channel View Boutique Hotel - Adults Only ***** Paignton
    Guest Rating 8.7

    Channel View Boutique Hotel - Adults Only has a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Paignton. This 5-star hotel offers water sports facilities, a concierge service and free WiFi. Sandy Park Rugby Stadium is 25 miles away and Riviera International Centre is 2. Show full description

    Address 8 Marine Parade Marine Parade Show on map
    • Water sports facility
  • 20 Dukes Inn **** Sidmouth
    Guest Rating 8.7

    Located on Sidmouth’s seafront, the Dukes inn is nestled on the majestic sandstone cliffs which form part of the Jurassic Coast. It features free Wi-Fi access, a bar, and a restaurant. There is limited free onsite parking available. Show full description

    Address The Esplanade Show on map
    • Pets are welcome
  • 21 Mercure Paignton Hotel **** Paignton
    Guest Rating 8.6

    Facing the beachfront, Mercure Paignton Hotel offers 4-star accommodations in Paignton and features a fitness center, terrace and restaurant. Providing a bar, the property is located within a few steps of Paignton Beach. Private parking is available on site. Show full description

    Address Esplanade Road 22 Show on map
    • Gym / fitness center
    • Pets are welcome
  • 22 Sandy Cove Hotel **** Ilfracombe
    Guest Rating 8.6

    • This hotel has a private beach area

    Perched on the dramatic North Devon coastline, our hotel is a haven of calm, offering breathtaking sea views and a peaceful retreat from the everyday. The centerpiece of our wellness facilities is the heated indoor swimming pool, where floor-to-ceiling windows frame the Atlantic waves and natural light dances across the water. Enter a world of calm and contrast in our thermal suite. Show full description

    Address Berrynarbor Show on map
    • Heated pool
    • Pets are welcome
  • 23 The Kingswood Hotel *** Sidmouth
    Guest Rating 8.6

    Located right in Sidmouth’s Esplanade, in Devon, The Kingswood Hotel provides en suite accommodations with free WiFi. This contemporary hotel also offers a bar and a restaurant. All rooms at The Kingswood Hotel feature a flat-screen TV, a DVD player and tea/coffee making facilities. Show full description

    Address The Esplanade Show on map
    • Pets are welcome
  • 24 Berry Head Hotel Brixham
    Guest Rating 8.6

    Providing stunning cliff-top views of the south Devon coast, Berry Head Hotel in Brixham has a heated indoor pool and spa bath and business and function facilities. In 6 acres of grounds, this award-winning hotel’s rooms with attached bathroom have free parking and Wi-Fi. All rooms have private bathrooms with bath or shower and complimentary toiletries. Show full description

    Address Berry Head Road Show on map
    • Swimming pool
    • Ping pong tables
    • Pets are welcome
  • 25 Beach Cove Coastal Retreat Ilfracombe
    Guest Rating 8.6

    Beach Cove Coastal Retreat enjoys a location in Ilfracombe, 1.2 miles from Wildersmouth beach and 21 miles from Lundy Island. The property is around 21 miles from Royal North Devon Golf Club, 22 miles from Westward Ho! Show full description

    Address Show on map
  • 26 The Osborne Hotel **** Torquay
    Guest Rating 8.5

    With views across the English Riviera, The Osborne Hotel overlooks six acres of landscaped grounds stretching down to Meadfoot Beach. The elegant bedrooms are individually decorated, all en suite with free Wi-Fi access, tea/coffee making facilities and free mineral water. Hesketh’s Health and Fitness Center features an indoor swimming pool, fully equipped gym and tennis court. Show full description

    Address Hesketh Crescent, Meadfoot Show on map
    • Swimming pool
    • Tennis court
    • Gym / fitness center
  • 27 Hotel Riviera **** Sidmouth
    Guest Rating 8.5

    Facing the beachfront, Hotel Riviera offers 4-star accommodations in Sidmouth and features a shared lounge, terrace and restaurant. Providing a bar, the property is located within a few steps of Sidmouth Beach. Private parking is available on site. Show full description

    Address The Esplanade Show on map
  • 28 The Elizabeth *** Sidmouth
    Guest Rating 8.5

    With views over the red sandstone cliffs of the World Heritage Coast, The Elizabeth also features free on-site parking and free WiFi throughout. A flat-screen TV, private bathroom and tea/coffee making facilities are featured in each room at The Elizabeth. Guests can enjoy a hearty meal in the on-site restaurant, with local fish and meat on the seasonal menu. Show full description

    Address The Esplanade Show on map
  • 29 Kipling Villa With Sea Views Bideford
    Guest Rating 8.5

    Kipling Villa With Sea Views offers accommodations in Bideford, a 6-minute walk from Westward Ho! Beach and 0.6 miles from Westward Ho! Show full description

    Address Seafield Holiday Park Merley Road Westward Ho Show on map
    • Tennis court
    • Pets are welcome
  • 30 The Sands Hotel **** Paignton
    Guest Rating 8.4

    Located in Paignton, a 4-minute walk from Paignton Beach, The Sands Hotel provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a bar. The property is around 10 miles from Newton Abbot Racecourse, 25 miles from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium and 3 miles from Riviera International Centre. The hotel also has free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description

    Address The Sands Hotel 32, Sands Road Show on map
    • Pool tables
    • Ping pong tables
    • Pets are welcome
  • 31 The Downs, Babbacombe **** Babbacombe
    Guest Rating 8.3

    The Downs, Babbacombe in Torquay provides accommodations with a terrace, a bar, and a shared lounge. This 4-star guest house offers luggage storage space and a concierge service. Outdoor seating is also available at the guest house. Show full description

    Address Seafront, 41-43 Babbacombe Downs Road, Babbacombe, Torquay Show on map
    • Tennis court
    • Pets are welcome
    • Water park
  • 32 Royal York & Faulkner Hotel *** Sidmouth
    Guest Rating 8.3

    Located in Sidmouth, a few steps from Sidmouth Beach, Royal York & Faulkner Hotel has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 3-star hotel offers room service and luggage storage space. The hotel has family rooms. Show full description

    Address Royal York & Faulkner Hotel, Esplanade Show on map
  • 33 Waters Edge Hotel Torquay ** Torquay
    Guest Rating 8.2

    Set back from Livermead Beach, the Waters Edge Hotel Torquay offers limited on-site parking. Torquay Railway Station is just 1640 feet away, while the coach station is 1.2 mi away. Show full description

    Address Seafront Show on map
  • 34 Golden Coast Holiday Park Woolacombe
    Guest Rating 8.0

    32 km from Lundy Island in Woolacombe, Golden Coast Holiday Park offers accommodation with access to a hot tub. The property is around 33 km from Royal North Devon Golf Club, 33 km from Westward Ho! and 4. Show full description

    Address Woolacombe Station Road Show on map
  • 35 The Heritage Hotel *** Torquay City Centre
    Guest Rating 7.9

    Overlooking the bay just 200 yards from Torre Abbey beach, The Heritage Hotel Complex features a prime south facing location in the heart of Torquay. The hotel has 24 bedrooms of which the majority of rooms have sea views. All rooms have private bathrooms with either a shower or a bath. Show full description

    Address Shedden Hill Show on map
    • Swimming pool
    • Pets are welcome
  • 36 Exmouth Beach Hotel *** Exmouth
    Guest Rating 7.7

    Located in Exmouth and with Exmouth Beach reachable within a 7-minute walk, Exmouth Beach Hotel has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. The hotel has family rooms. Show full description

    Address Morton Crescent Show on map
  • 37 The Grand Hotel **** Torquay City Centre
    Guest Rating 7.4

    Attractively set in the center of Torquay, The Grand Hotel features 4-star accommodations close to Riviera International Center and Torre Abbey. The rooms come with a TV with satellite channels. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hair dryer, rooms at the hotel also boast free WiFi. Show full description

    Address Sea Front Show on map
    • Heated pool
    • Gym / fitness center
    • Pets are welcome
  • 38 Livermead Cliff Hotel *** Torquay
    Guest Rating 7.3

    With a cliff-top location, and private access to the secluded Livermead Sands Beach, the family-run Livermead Cliff Hotel offers far-reaching sea views from its mood lit terrace seating area. Free High Speed Wi-Fi is provided. The hotel has onsite parking at a rate of £12 per day per vehicle for overnight parking. Show full description

    Address Seafront Show on map
    • Pets are welcome
  • 39 Bonair Hotel *** Paignton
    Guest Rating 6.9

    Bonair Hotel is located on the beachfront in Paignton, a 2-minute walk from Paignton Beach and 10 miles from Newton Abbot Racecourse. The property is around 25 miles from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium, 2.5 miles from Riviera International Centre and 5. Show full description

    Address 35 Esplanade Road Show on map
    • Water sports facility
  • 40 Livermead House Hotel *** Torquay
    Guest Rating 6.4

    Facing the beachfront, Livermead House Hotel offers 3-star accommodations in Torquay and has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden and shared lounge. Offering a restaurant, the property also features a terrace, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. The property has evening entertainment and room service. Show full description

    Address Sea Front Show on map
    • Swimming pool
    • Gym / fitness center
    • Pets are welcome

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Tomas Mazowski

Hello! I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in September 2026. Did I miss a hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!