Hotels on the beach in Sidmouth, 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 Sidmouth. I hope you will like it!
This page was last updated in June 2026.
The List 8 Amazing Beach Hotels in Sidmouth
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1 Bedford Hotel
Sidmouth
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. Rooms include hairdryers, tea/coffee-making facilities and many have panoramic sea views, some also have balconies. Cooked English breakfasts are served each morning in the dining room, while the restaurant offers an international menu. Produce is sourced from the Devon area and roast dinners are available on Sundays. Sidmouth has miles of sandy beaches for guests to enjoy. Sidmouth Golf Course is a 10-minute walk from the hotel.
Address Esplanade Show on map- Pets are welcome
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2 The Victoria Hotel & Source Spa
Sidmouth
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. A full English breakfast is available each morning, served in the elegant eating area. The Victoria Hotel & Source Spa is an easy 5-minute walk into the town center, with its pretty shops, cafes and traditional pubs selling local ales and produce. Exeter is around 20 minutes’ drive away. The White Room restaurant offers customers a more informal dining experience. This nonsmoking hotel offers our NEW Source Spa with a heated indoor pool, spa bath, sauna, steam room, gym, relaxation area and two treatment rooms. Our Lido area offers a games room and heated outdoor pool for guests to use. Please note that for dinner, the dress code in our Jubilee Restaurant is Jacket & Tie preferred, but Smart Casual is accepted (no ripped denim, sportswear, beachwear or trainers) & in the White Room we ask for Smart Casual (no beachwear).
Address The Esplanade Show on map- Swimming pool
- Tennis court
- Ping pong tables
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3 The Belmont Hotel - Adults Only
Sidmouth
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. The bar, lounges and most bedrooms also have exceptional sea views, and guests find them warm and comfortable. Belmont Restaurant has a modern English menu and friendly and efficient staff. Horizon Restaurant offers customers a more informal dining experience. Leisure facilities are available at the Belmont's adjacent sister hotel, including the NEW Victoria Hotel Source Spa and outdoor swimming pool. The Source Spa includes a heated indoor pool, spa bath, sauna, steam room, gym, relaxation area and two treatment rooms. Sidmouth is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is part of the Jurassic Coast. The cliffs at Sidmouth are famous for their geological features and fossils. A short drive away is Exeter, with its cathedral and new shopping center, Princesshay. As a hotel, we pride ourselves on creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere for our adult guests and from January 2nd 2025, to maintain this environment, children under the age of 18 are not permitted to stay overnight. However, we recognize that special occasions such as golden weddings, anniversaries, and important family celebrations are moments worth sharing. On these occasions, children will be allowed to attend lunches and teas, between 11:30am - 6pm. Our sister hotel, which is directly adjacent to us, warmly welcomes children of all ages and has extensive family facilities to enj
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4 Dukes Inn
Sidmouth
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. The spacious rooms at Dukes each feature a flat-screen TV with a DVD player, an iPod docking station, tea and coffee making facilities and an private bathroom with a hairdryer. The award-winning restaurant serves a daily menu using fresh local produce. It includes an assortment of fish and game. To accompany meals, guests can make the most of the fully-stocked bar. It offers a variety of ales, cider and wine. There is also a sea facing patio garden. From the inn, Jacob’s Ladder is less than 2 miles away. It leads to a viewing point of Jacob’s Ladder Beach and the entrance of Connaught Gardens. Sidmouth Golf Club is a short 5-minute car journey away and Beer Quarry Caves are also 16 minutes’ drive from the inn.
Address The Esplanade Show on map- Pets are welcome
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5 The Kingswood Hotel
Sidmouth
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. Guests at this 3-stars hotel can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner in the restaurant, which overlooks the sea. The patio and lounges also boast stunning views of the World Heritage coast. The are many shops and cafes within a 10 minutes’ stroll. Popular local attractions inlcud Connaught Gardens, Jacob’s Ladder and Peak Hill Slope, all less than 10 minutes’ walk away. Sidmouth Golf Club is less than 1 mile away. Knapp Copse Local Nature Reserve, which is part of the wider East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is just 4 minutes’ drive away.
Address The Esplanade Show on map- Pets are welcome
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6 Hotel Riviera
Sidmouth
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. At the hotel, every room is equipped with a closet and a TV. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Hotel Riviera also offer free WiFi, while selected rooms have a sea view. The breakfast offers continental, Full English/Irish or vegetarian options. Languages spoken at the reception include Czech, German, English and Hungarian. Sandy Park Rugby Stadium is 12 miles from the accommodation, while Golden Cap is 24 miles away. Exeter International Airport is 12 miles from the property.
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7 The Elizabeth
Sidmouth
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. Light snacks and refreshments can be enjoyed in the sea-facing restaurant, or on the flower-filled patio in the warmer months. The hotel has direct access to Sidmouth’s pebble beach, where guests can take a scenic walk along the Jurassic coastline. For more of a challenge, a 500-foot-high trek up Peak Hill offers picturesque views over Sidmouth and the coast below.
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8 Royal York & Faulkner Hotel
Sidmouth
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. With a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower and free toiletries, rooms at the hotel also feature free WiFi, while some rooms also feature a city view. At Royal York & Faulkner Hotel the rooms are equipped with a closet and a flat-screen TV. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy an à la carte breakfast. Sandy Park Rugby Stadium is 12 miles from Royal York & Faulkner Hotel, while Golden Cap is 23 miles from the property. Exeter International Airport is 12 miles away.
Address Royal York & Faulkner Hotel, Esplanade Show on map
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