Skip to Main Content.
List your propertySupportTrips
Unlock instant savings with Member Prices
Sign in
Feedback

South Sands Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

Choose dates to view prices

South Sands Hotel offers scenic beach views from the restaurant during breakfast. Enjoy a cozy fireplace, direct access to a white sand beach, and bicycle parking for exploring the area.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

Room options

View all photos for Optimist

Optimist | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Optimist

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Enterprise

Enterprise | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Enterprise

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Yawl

Yawl | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Yawl

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Dragon

Dragon | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Dragon

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the neighborhood

Map
TQ8 8LL, England, Salcombe, Bolt Head

What's nearby

  • South Sands - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Salcombe to Bolt Head Walk - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • North Sands - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • South Devon - 10 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Gara Rock Beach - 12 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Totnes Station - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crabshell Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Ferry Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Old Warehouse - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Captain Morgan's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Fortescue Inn - ‬4 min drive

About this property

South Sands Hotel

Property highlights
At South Sands Hotel, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. With amenities like a beachfront location and beachfront dining, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. The on-site restaurant, South Sands Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A banquet hall, bicycle parking, and smoke-free premises
  • Multilingual staff and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and first-rate property condition
Room features
All guestrooms at South Sands Hotel have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Designer toiletries, shower/tub combinations, and hair dryers
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

Similar properties

Double Room, Balcony (Estuary View) | View from room

Harbour Hotel Salcombe

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 432 reviews
The price is ￥26,795
￥32,154 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Harbour Hotel Salcombe

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • South Sands Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 19.50 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 35.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 12.5 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 19.50 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 12.5 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 35.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 06736853

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

South Sands Hotel Hotel
South Sands Hotel Salcombe
South Sands Hotel Hotel Salcombe

Frequently asked questions

Is South Sands Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 19.50 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at South Sands Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at South Sands Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at South Sands Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is South Sands Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Salcombe hotel is steps from English Channel, South Sands, and Splat Cove. Salcombe to Bolt Head Walk and Overbecks Museum and Garden are also within 10 minutes.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

South Sands Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 145 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful, friendly staff; excellent cuisine, relaxed, idyllic setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly and relaxed hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room with a sea view . Very helpful and friendly staff . Great choice of fabulous food . Would highly recommend .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Amenities
Unique location…..beautiful view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location and great food
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Hotel

Wonderful hotel in a beautiful location. Service and restaurant food was excellent. Definitely will be going back 😊😊😊😊😊
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A really friendly and welcoming hotel set in a fantastic position.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent from the moment we arrived. Stunning location, fantastic hotel, amazing staff and the food was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Maxine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely situation food was good 😋
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely property in a beautiful setting! Really enjoyed our stay. Would definitely recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A warm welcome after our long journey, which relaxes you straight away. We were shown our room, and it met our needs. We celebrated our Wedding Anniversary over this time, and found the staff very approachable, with the Breakfast having a good choice overlooking the beach. Ample secure carparking facility next too the hotel. The facilities in the hotel/ room, met our needs. We would recommend to others, and hope to return in the not too distant future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stay.

Our stay at the hotel was perfect. All areas of the hotel were clean and well cared for. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The restaurant food was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Seculed & private beach setting.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOANNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and felt like it was family run business Warm and friendly staff. The menu was varied and of high quality. Compliments to the chef. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and welcoming. Good quality facilities. Excellent restaurant. Shame about the weather, but a good place to hide from the rain.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The beach literally on the doorstep, nice staff, lovely hotel. Good grub. In a secluded and quiet location with clean beach and clear blue water. What more do you?!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting, being able to walk straight out on to the beach was amazing. Our room was huge (no11) with a sea view, bath in the middle of the room was novel but it also had a fantastic shower. Good breakfast and our meal in the restaurant one evening was faultless.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jayne

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel but a little remote

Great hotel and lovely stay. It is on an estuary along a narrow lane (single track in parts) and nearest town/shops a good 30 minute walk with some extremely steep parts to climb, so not for the less able in my opinion. However, a great spot to visit other pretty places if you dont mind relying on your car daily.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

First class

Lovely hotel in a wonderful location. Great staff. Fabulous dinner. First class breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel offers warmth and personality. The customer service is perfect both for humans and dogs. The sea views from the room is fantastic, you can hear the waves as you fall asleep. Third visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personable customer service. Unique hotel with its own personality. Sea views beautiful. Second visit
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Raymond

Liked: Staff & service
Room we stayed in is crying out for some maintenance and cleaning - not what you would expect at £180.00 per night - shame really because hotel is quite "posh" but doesn't deliver on overall appearance. Food and drinks not cheap but better quality than room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr Tristan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked just one night away from the kids. Mid-January so weather wasn’t great but it’s lovely cozy hotel. Salcombe is easily walkable and the views are fantastic. The food in the restaurant was very good, both the evening meal and breakfast were excellent and the views looking out of the beach and across the estuary from the table really make it. Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing with a great welcome. Courtesy check after occupying the room was a clever touch. Dinner was excellent and breakfast came a little too soon - should have walked before breakfast to make room. Thank you for a great night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023