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A breakfast setup with various food items and beverages on a table, overlooking a beach with the ocean in the background.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of greenery and buildings, and a counter with various items.

A bar area with stools, a counter, and shelves of bottles.

1. Avoncourt Lodge

2.4 km from Hele Bay Beach

Roy

￥16,476

￥19,771 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

A harbor at dusk with boats docked, buildings along the waterfront, and a prominent hill with a tower.

A room with two white chairs and a small round table, large windows with curtains, and a view of buildings outside.

A sunset over a rocky coastline with the sun low on the horizon, casting a warm glow over the scene.

A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

2. The Rocky Cove Bed & Breakfast

1.5 km from Hele Bay Beach

cathie

￥16,723

￥16,723 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A building with two doors labeled "The Olive Branch" and "The Olive Room."

A room with two black leather chairs, a small table with a vase and a cup, and a window with curtains.

A view from a window overlooking a coastal town with buildings and a prominent church spire.

A room with a black leather sofa, a purple ottoman, a bedside table with a lamp, and a bed with purple bedding.

3. The Olive Branch

1.5 km from Hele Bay Beach

Clive

￥15,540

￥18,648 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a car, and a building with a white facade and a signboard.

A sign for 'SAWMILLS' with a white building in the background, a parking area, and a grassy area with a signboard.

A bar area with a wooden counter, seating, and a visible fire extinguisher.

A sign for Sawmills Eat Drink Store with a rustic design, surrounded by greenery and a road.

4. The Sawmills

2.9 km from Hele Bay Beach

Trudy

￥20,883

￥25,059 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A room with a dark grey sofa, a white armchair, and a small table with a drink and a plate of food. Large windows provide a view of buildings and greenery outside.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables set for dining, featuring a menu stand and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel entrance with a staircase, a bench, and a variety of flowers.

A spacious lounge area with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned carpet.

5. The Dilkhusa Grand Hotel By Compass Hospitality

1.9 km from Hele Bay Beach

Lucy

￥8,916

￥10,699 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern outdoor deck with a wooden sauna, a brick wall, and a hot tub.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, a painting, and a shower area.

A modern living room with two light blue sofas, a wooden dining table, and a large woven pendant light.

A modern living room with a glass cabinet, a blue sofa, and a wooden wall decor.

6. Hot Tub Haven with Dreamy Sea Vista!

1.6 km from Hele Bay Beach

David

￥29,445

￥35,334 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with a bed, a small kitchenette, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a wooden wardrobe.

A restaurant with wooden walls, green chairs, and tables.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel range hood, and a black countertop.

7. North Devon Resort

1.6 km from Hele Bay Beach

ALLAN

￥17,483

￥20,980 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A dining area with a glass table and white chairs, overlooking a balcony with a railing and potted plants.

A coastal view with rocky cliffs and a clear sky.

A twin room with two beds, each with striped bedding and towels, a window, and a small bedside table with a lamp.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, stainless steel appliances, and a built-in oven.

8. Oceans Side

1.4 km from Hele Bay Beach

sundar

￥122,833

￥147,400 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A bedroom with a wooden bed, pillows, a chair, and a window with a view.

A wooden dining table set with plates, cutlery, and glasses, with a brick wall and a framed sign in the background.

A Victorian-style house with a bay window, a front door with a wreath, and a brick facade.

A window with a view of a rural landscape, including fields, a greenhouse, and houses.

9. Belmont Villa

2.4 km from Hele Bay Beach

￥81,727

￥98,072 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A room with a large window offering a view of the sea and buildings. There is a round table with two chairs.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a wooden dresser, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

A restaurant with tables and chairs, a counter with a person behind it, and a decorative wall with a clock.

10. The Harbour Lights

1.3 km from Hele Bay Beach

Alic

￥11,199

￥13,438 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A four-poster bed with a wooden headboard, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a window with curtains.

A marina with various boats docked, a sandy beach, and a hilly landscape in the background.

A building with a green and white facade, featuring the Royal Britannia Inn and a nearby restaurant.

A coastal town with a marina, parked cars, and buildings with traditional architecture.

11. The Royal Britannia

1.3 km from Hele Bay Beach

John

￥13,000

￥15,600 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A balcony with a view of the sea and rocky coastline.

A modern living room with a glass coffee table, a leather sofa, and a dining area with a glass table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden flooring, and light-colored cabinetry.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

12. Seasiders

2 km from Hele Bay Beach

￥98,338

￥118,006 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

A coastal town with a marina filled with boats, historic buildings, and a clear view of the sea.

A hotel room with two wooden beds, a desk with a chair, a small table, and a mirror.

A coastal town with a marina, parked cars, and residential buildings.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a glass partition, and a sign indicating tax information.

13. The Grand Harbour Hotel

1.4 km from Hele Bay Beach

Teresa

￥14,760

￥14,760 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A neatly made bed with a headboard, two bedside lamps, and a window with a view of buildings.

A white building with the name 'DARNLEY' on its facade.

A room with a large window, a chair, a small ottoman, and a bathroom with a sink.

A stone archway leading to a building with multiple windows and a sign for 'The Dunning Hotel & Cottages'.

14. The Darnley Hotel

2.3 km from Hele Bay Beach

Stephen

￥17,657

￥21,188 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A glass vase with white roses on a table, a wooden deck with chairs, and a view of a garden and building in the background.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black induction cooktop, a red kettle, and a coffee maker.

A modern kitchen with a black stovetop, a coffee maker, a cutting board with strawberries and croissants, and a knife block.

A modern dining area with a glass table, chairs, and a bowl of bread. A flat-screen TV is mounted on the wall above the table.

15. Highfield House

1.9 km from Hele Bay Beach

￥25,234

￥30,281 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A room with two wicker chairs, a large mirror, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a television, and a poster of Woolacombe & Mortehoe.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, and a view of the city through large windows.

A marina with several sailboats docked, a prominent hill with greenery in the background, and a clear blue sky.

16. Penryn

2.1 km from Hele Bay Beach

Anonymous traveler

￥159,932

￥191,918 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a coastal area with rocky cliffs and the sea.

A spacious living room with a glass dining table, leather chairs, a large mirror, and a television on the wall.

A multi-story stone building with balconies, a stone facade, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A rocky beach with clear blue water, people sunbathing, and large white rocks in the foreground.

17. Seascapes

1.9 km from Hele Bay Beach

￥104,373

￥125,248 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

A glass door with a sign instructing to "Push bar to open."

A staircase with a wooden handrail, beige walls, and a wooden dresser with drawers.

A cozy living room with a sofa, two rocking chairs, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

A traditional living room with a fireplace, red armchairs, a sofa, and a television.

18. Beaufort House

2.2 km from Hele Bay Beach

￥440,921

￥529,105 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A multi-story building with a prominent red garage door labeled "WILDERMOUTH COURT".

A bedroom with a bed, nightstand, wardrobe, and a hanging light fixture.

A room with a blue upholstered chair, a mirror with a floral frame, and a door leading to a balcony.

A cozy living room with two armchairs, a floor lamp, a small table, and a bookshelf.

19. 6 Wildersmouth Court Apartments

1.7 km from Hele Bay Beach

￥61,949

￥74,339 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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Top Hele Bay Beach Hotel Reviews

The Sawmills

10/10 Excellent

"All good"

The Rocky Cove Bed & Breakfast

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing location, very friendly host, stunning bathroom plenty of space in the bedroom, we WILL be staying here again as we had a fantastic stay , many thanks"

The Harbour Lights

10/10 Excellent

"Very Helpful and excellent location"

The Dilkhusa Grand Hotel By Compass Hospitality

8/10 Good

"An enjoyable couple of days with helpful staff"

Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel - Hotel

8/10 Good

"Excellent Breakfast, good parking, hotel very clean and great location for theatre."

Sea Rock 8 Sleeps 4, Two Bedrooms. Balcony, Sea Front Views + Free WiFi.

8/10 Good

"Great location, with wonderful views. Loretta was friendly, efficient and informative."

The Royal Britannia

8/10 Good

"We *loved* its location -- right on The Quay, its historic importance, and the comradery of the staff and guests in its downstairs pub over the water. Also, no other Americans."

The Collingdale Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely lovely B & B , all staff very welcoming. They couldn’t do enough for use . We will definitely be back and the reviews about the breakfast is top notch If we could give 6 stars we would Thank you for having us"

North Devon Resort

8/10 Good

"Great pool"

Other attractions near Hele Bay Beach

Wildersmouth Beach

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Wildersmouth Beach during your trip to Ilfracombe? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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Hele Corn Mill and Tea Room

Hele Corn Mill and Tea Room is just one of the places to see in Ilfracombe, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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Verity Statue

8.2/10 (99 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Ilfracombe when you spend time at Verity Statue. You can seek out the surfing spots in this relaxing area.

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Chambercombe Manor

Find out about the history of Ilfracombe with a stop at Chambercombe Manor. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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Capstone Hill

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Capstone Hill during your travels in Ilfracombe. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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The Landmark Theatre

You can enjoy a show at The Landmark Theatre during your trip to Ilfracombe. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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Ilfracombe Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Ilfracombe Museum during your trip to Ilfracombe. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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Watermouth Castle

Bring the family to Watermouth Castle and have a fun-filled day at this amusement park in Watermouth.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Hele Bay Beach?

Hele Bay Beach is located in Ilfracombe. Travelers like the surrounding area for its waterfront. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 170 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Hele Bay Beach?

North Devon Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this aparthotel offers a full-service spa and an indoor pool. It's located just a short 1 mi (1.6 km) from Hele Bay Beach. Other good choices close by include The Harbour Lights and The Grand Harbour Hotel.

How many hotels will I find near Hele Bay Beach?

Expedia has 170 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Hele Bay Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Hele Bay Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Hele Bay Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Hele Bay Beach?

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Hele Bay Beach, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Hele Bay Beach?

Dip your toes in the water at Sandy Cove Beach, Wildersmouth Beach, and Ilfracombe Beach. Create some family memories at Watermouth Castle and Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park. Surround yourself with nature at Combe Martin Beach, Lee Beach, and Capstone Hill.

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Our top choices for Hele Bay Beach hotels

1. Avoncourt Lodge

2. The Rocky Cove Bed & Breakfast

3. The Olive Branch

4. The Sawmills

5. The Dilkhusa Grand Hotel By Compass Hospitality

6. Hot Tub Haven with Dreamy Sea Vista!

7. North Devon Resort

8. Oceans Side

9. Belmont Villa

10. The Harbour Lights

11. The Royal Britannia

12. Seasiders

13. The Grand Harbour Hotel

14. The Darnley Hotel

15. Highfield House

16. Penryn

17. Seascapes

18. Beaufort House

19. 6 Wildersmouth Court Apartments

Top Hele Bay Beach Hotel Reviews

The Sawmills

The Rocky Cove Bed & Breakfast

The Harbour Lights

The Dilkhusa Grand Hotel By Compass Hospitality

Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel - Hotel

Sea Rock 8 Sleeps 4, Two Bedrooms. Balcony, Sea Front Views + Free WiFi.

The Royal Britannia

The Collingdale Guest House

North Devon Resort

Other attractions near Hele Bay Beach

Wildersmouth Beach

Hele Corn Mill and Tea Room

Verity Statue

Chambercombe Manor

Capstone Hill

The Landmark Theatre

Ilfracombe Museum

Watermouth Castle

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