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A dining area with wooden furniture, large windows with house-patterned curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A window with a view of a residential area, a tennis court, and a building with a green roof.

A two-story house with a bay window, stone facade, and a small garden with a wooden table.

1. Cairn House

2.4 km from Hele Bay Beach

brian

￥14,417

￥17,300 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

A coastal landscape with a rocky shoreline and clear blue sea.

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

2. Avoncourt Lodge

2.4 km from Hele Bay Beach

Roy

￥16,927

￥20,312 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

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

A living room with a sofa, coffee table, TV, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

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

3. The Rocky Cove Bed & Breakfast

1.5 km from Hele Bay Beach

cathie

￥17,106

￥17,106 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, mirror, wooden door, and a TV mounted on the wall.

4. The Sawmills

2.9 km from Hele Bay Beach

Trudy

￥20,879

￥25,054 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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 multi-story hotel with a bay window and flower boxes.

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

￥9,427

￥11,313 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a sink. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a small wooden table.

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

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

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

6. Hot Tub Haven with Dreamy Sea Vista!

1.6 km from Hele Bay Beach

David

￥29,440

￥35,328 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

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

7. North Devon Resort

1.6 km from Hele Bay Beach

ALLAN

￥17,670

￥21,204 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 modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, stainless steel appliances, and a built-in oven.

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

8. Oceans Side

1.4 km from Hele Bay Beach

sundar

￥122,812

￥147,374 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

A dining area with a wooden table set for a meal, a view through a glass door, and a kitchen visible in the background.

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

9. Belmont Villa

2.4 km from Hele Bay Beach

￥81,713

￥98,056 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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

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

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

10. The Olive Branch

1.5 km from Hele Bay Beach

Clive

￥15,868

￥19,042 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

A modern kitchen with a black countertop, stainless steel sink, and cabinets. There is a trash can next to the sink and a brown sofa in the living area. The room has wooden flooring and a balcony with a view.

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

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

11. Seasiders

2 km from Hele Bay Beach

￥99,315

￥119,178 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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

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

A living room with a brown leather sofa, a coffee table with a bowl of apples, and a patterned rug.

12. The Harbour Lights

1.3 km from Hele Bay Beach

Alic

￥11,197

￥13,436 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

A group of people toasting with Guinness beer glasses.

13. The Royal Britannia

1.3 km from Hele Bay Beach

John

￥12,998

￥15,598 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

A neatly made bed with a white comforter and two pillows, a bedside lamp, and a wall-mounted artwork.

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

14. Highfield House

1.9 km from Hele Bay Beach

￥25,256

￥30,307 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

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

15. The Grand Harbour Hotel

1.4 km from Hele Bay Beach

Teresa

￥15,709

￥15,709 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

A hotel reception area with a sign reading "The Darley Hotel & Cottages."

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

16. The Darnley Hotel

2.3 km from Hele Bay Beach

Stephen

￥18,645

￥22,374 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted painting.

17. Penryn

2.1 km from Hele Bay Beach

Anonymous traveler

￥159,904

￥191,885 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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 park with a gazebo, a large cooling tower, and a grassy hill.

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

18. Seascapes

1.9 km from Hele Bay Beach

￥114,771

￥137,725 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A patio area with wicker furniture, a table with a tray, and a vase with flowers.

A dining table set with white bowls, wine glasses, and cutlery, with a window and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a wooden table set for two.

A living room with a grey sofa, a wooden staircase, and a dining area in the background.

19. Beach Road House

0.2 km from Hele Bay Beach

￥84,568

￥101,482 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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Top Hele Bay Beach Hotel Reviews

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"

Stylish Flat with Stunning Sea Views, Ilfracombe

8/10 Good

"If you don’t mind climbing 4 flights of stairs you are in for a treat. Stylishly decorated and superb view.Peaceful, very comfortable bed. The flat is kitted out with all you will need and located close to restaurants and facilities. Parking in Ropery Road car park recommended early and is only a 4 min walk away."

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. Cairn House

2. Avoncourt Lodge

3. The Rocky Cove Bed & Breakfast

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 Olive Branch

11. Seasiders

12. The Harbour Lights

13. The Royal Britannia

14. Highfield House

15. The Grand Harbour Hotel

16. The Darnley Hotel

17. Penryn

18. Seascapes

19. Beach Road House

Top Hele Bay Beach Hotel Reviews

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

Stylish Flat with Stunning Sea Views, Ilfracombe

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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