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A balcony with outdoor seating overlooking a body of water, a boat docked nearby, and a view of a hillside.

A coastal town with a sandy beach, boats, and houses on a hillside.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a small table with a view of the sea, and curtains.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a mix of seating including round tables and a long cushioned bench.

1. Harbour Hotel Salcombe

1.5 km from South Sands

James

￥35,759

￥42,910 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A poolside area with lounge chairs and tables, overlooking a body of water and a hilly landscape.

A bedroom with a large bed, a view of the outdoors, and a balcony with seating.

2. Gara Rock

2.4 km from South Sands

Sandra

￥60,139

￥72,167 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

A boat tied to a sandy beach with clear turquoise water and green hills in the background.

A bedroom with a large floral mural on the wall, a bed with white bedding, two bedside tables with lamps, and a window with curtains.

A coastal scene with sailboats on the water, a ferry, and houses on the hillside.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a marble backsplash, and a dining area set for a meal.

3. 16 Courtenay Street

1.8 km from South Sands

Hannah

￥137,937

￥137,937 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A modern outdoor seating area with wooden furniture and plants, overlooking a body of water.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, outdoor seating, and a wooden fence.

A restaurant with wooden furniture and large windows overlooking a scenic view.

A coastal area with a sandy beach, clear turquoise waters, and houses on a hillside.

4. Harbour Beach Club & Hotel

< 0.1 km from South Sands

Rachel

￥46,053

￥55,264 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

An aerial view of a coastal area with a sandy beach, green fields, and a few buildings.

A traditional white house with a thatched roof, a wooden deck, and a garden with various plants and flowers.

A calm lake with several boats, surrounded by hills and trees.

5. End Cottage

2.8 km from South Sands

Anonymous traveler

￥105,369

￥126,443 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

A patio area with outdoor furniture, a table with cups and a pitcher, and a stone wall.

A stone building with a white door and two windows, one of which has a sign reading "Bumble Bee Cottage."

A living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a stone wall.

A wooden chair with a woven backrest and seat, positioned in front of a fireplace with a decorative mantel.

6. Bumblebee Cottage

1.8 km from South Sands

Phil

￥124,011

￥124,011 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A coastal area with houses on a hillside, a beach, and a calm sea.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a gas stove, and a dining table set for four.

A cozy living room with a sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a television.

A stone building with a green door marked with the number 33, a white window, and a potted plant.

7. 33 Island Street

2 km from South Sands

￥86,947

￥104,336 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

Sailboats on a calm sea with a coastal village in the background.

A neatly made bed with white linens, a bedside lamp, and rolled towels on the bed. There are three framed pictures on the wall above the bed.

A coastal scene with a boat on the water, a sandy beach, and houses on a hillside.

A balcony with a view of a town, including a white building and a tree.

8. 6 Combehaven

1.6 km from South Sands

￥90,632

￥108,758 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A balcony with a table, a vase with flowers, and a view of the sea and hills.

A modern living room with a grey sofa and matching cushions, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a kitchen with a central island, and a whiteboard on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a large island, a built-in toaster, and a stainless steel range hood.

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, a boat docked near the shore, and a house on the left.

9. 3 Hamstone Court

1.4 km from South Sands

￥332,869

￥399,443 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A coastal landscape with a rocky shoreline, waves, and lush greenery.

A spacious living area with a large glass door leading to a balcony, a dark blue sofa, and a wooden floor.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a central island with a vase of flowers.

A modern living room with two dark blue sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a flat-screen TV.

10. Moult Hill Barn

0.3 km from South Sands

￥400,474

￥480,569 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A coastal town with a clear view of the sea, a prominent white sailboat docked near the shore, and a red buoy floating in the water.

A dining area with a wooden table and wicker chairs, large windows with a view of greenery and hills, and a lamp on the table.

A room with two large windows offering a view of a coastal landscape.

11. Dolphins

0.2 km from South Sands

￥223,485

￥223,485 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A coastal landscape with a rocky shoreline, lush greenery, and a historical stone structure.

A coastal town with numerous boats docked in a harbor, surrounded by residential buildings and hills in the background.

A window with a view of a coastal town and a body of water.

A coastal town with boats in the water, a harbor, and buildings on the hillside.

12. Waders

1.5 km from South Sands

￥111,448

￥133,738 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

A modern outdoor seating area with a glass railing overlooking a forested landscape.

A modern living room with a gray sofa, two hanging chairs, a ping pong table, and a large window.

A coastal scene with a sailboat on calm waters, a sandy beach, and houses on a hillside.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a large table and chairs, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

13. Landmark

0.9 km from South Sands

￥636,632

￥763,958 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

A coastal town with a clear view of the sea, a prominent sailboat, and a variety of buildings along the shore.

A wooden outdoor table with a yellow umbrella, surrounded by potted plants.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a pink backsplash, and stainless steel appliances.

A row of terraced houses with a staircase leading to a front door, surrounded by well-maintained hedges.

14. 3 Top View Cottages

1.6 km from South Sands

￥114,763

￥137,716 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A coastal town with numerous boats docked in a marina, surrounded by lush greenery and buildings.

A wicker table with a magazine, a bottle of wine, and glasses.

A modern living room with a large window, a red sofa, a wooden dining table, and a large wall clock.

A view of The Kings Arms building with a dock area in the foreground and boats on the water in the background.

15. Normandy Watch

1.8 km from South Sands

￥298,200

￥298,200 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

A residential building with a stone staircase leading to a door, surrounded by various plants and a rocky garden.

16. Home

2 km from South Sands

￥149,211

￥179,053 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, large windows, and potted plants.

A reception area with a sign reading "The Dartmouth SPA".

A hot tub with a view of trees and a grassy area through large windows.

A golf course with a clubhouse, a pond, and surrounding greenery.

17. Best Western The Dartmouth Hotel Golf & Spa

16.9 km from South Sands

mark

￥12,136

￥14,563 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A table set outdoors with a glass of iced drink, a bottle, and a bowl of olives.

A bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and a shower area.

A rural landscape with a white house surrounded by lush greenery and fields.

18. Plantation House Hotel

17.6 km from South Sands

Donovan Patrick

￥29,799

￥35,758 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A stone building with a sloped roof, surrounded by lush green fields and trees.

A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a large bed with white bedding, two bedside lamps, and a hanging light fixture.

A chef in a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and pots.

A greenhouse with a wooden table set for dining, surrounded by chairs and potted plants.

19. Fowlescombe Farm

17.8 km from South Sands

Ashwini

￥110,620

￥132,744 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A riverside restaurant with outdoor seating and a view of the river.

A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside lamp, a chair, and a window with blinds.

A bathroom with a white sink, a bathtub, and a mirror. There are green and brown tiles on the walls, and a towel rack with a towel.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned rug.

20. The Crabshell

5.9 km from South Sands

Zoe

￥35,579

￥42,695 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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Compare popular hotels close to South Sands

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Harbour Hotel Salcombe	9.2 Wonderful 492 reviews	View
Gara Rock	9.0 Wonderful 157 reviews	View
16 Courtenay Street	8.0 Very Good 3 reviews	View
Harbour Beach Club & Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 350 reviews	View
End Cottage	10.0 Exceptional 1 review	View

Top South Sands Hotel Reviews

Harbour Beach Club & Hotel

8/10 Good

"All the staff were amazing very helpful and knowledge. Nick and Stuart were particularly very helpful, supportive and very good with my elderly mother."

Gara Rock

10/10 Excellent

"An amazing team that looked after us. We don’t do this very often.. stopping somewhere so very nice.. but the team were welcoming and friendly and it was very relaxing .. thank you, I would highly recommend and we will return for the wonderful food and views .. we didn’t get to the spa as we were so relaxed in the room and lounge area !"

Beautiful holiday home with outstanding views near North Sands Beach, Salcombe

10/10 Excellent

"A beautiful house in a fab location with stunning views over North Sands"

White Horses - a large dog friendly home overlooking South and North Sands beaches in Salcombe

10/10 Excellent

"This is an absolutely beautiful property and my family and I had a terrific vacation. I thoroughly recommend it - 10/10."

Apartment With Stunning Sea Views of South Sands Beach, Salcombe + 2 Car Parking

10/10 Excellent

"Exactly as what in the description but the view surpassed our expectation. You have everything you need in the property. The beach is few minutes away. You can have a nice walk or boat ride going to town center. Penny responds to every enquiry and very helpful. Highly recommended."

4 BR (Sleeps 7) in Salcombe overlooking beach

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay over may half termReally close to both beachesReally clean Well equipped, loads of beach toys and kit for the kidsLovely gardenWould recommend"

19 Bolt Head

10/10 Excellent

"Great location for south sands beach and hotels "

Other attractions near South Sands

Salcombe to Bolt Head Walk

9.8/10 (28 reviews)

You can take time to visit Salcombe to Bolt Head Walk during your travels to Salcombe. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

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Splat Cove

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Splat Cove during your trip to Salcombe? Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its bars.

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Overbecks Museum and Garden

9.2/10 (10 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Overbecks Museum and Garden during your travels in Salcombe. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

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North Sands

9.0/10 (13 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at North Sands during your trip to Salcombe? Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its bars.

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Sunny Cove

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sunny Cove during your trip to East Portlemouth? Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

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Sea N Shore

10.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy an outing to Sea N Shore during your stay in Salcombe. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

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Mill Bay

9.6/10 (11 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Mill Bay during your trip to East Portlemouth? Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

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Small's Cove

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Small's Cove during your trip to East Portlemouth? Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around South Sands?

South Sands is located in Salcombe. Travelers like the surrounding area for its beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 195 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to South Sands?

Adjacent to South Sands, Harbour Beach Club & Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and free breakfast. Another good choice is Harbour Hotel Salcombe, located just 1 mi (1.5 km) away.

How many hotels are there close to South Sands?

Expedia has 195 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from South Sands.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near South Sands, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near South Sands.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near South Sands?

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near South Sands, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near South Sands?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Overbecks Museum and Garden and Salcombe Maritime Museum. Dip your toes in the water at North Sands, Hope Cove Beach, and Mill Bay. Create some family memories at Sea N Shore and Quayside Leisure Centre.

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Our top choices for South Sands hotels

1. Harbour Hotel Salcombe

2. Gara Rock

3. 16 Courtenay Street

4. Harbour Beach Club & Hotel

5. End Cottage

6. Bumblebee Cottage

7. 33 Island Street

8. 6 Combehaven

9. 3 Hamstone Court

10. Moult Hill Barn

11. Dolphins

12. Waders

13. Landmark

14. 3 Top View Cottages

15. Normandy Watch

16. Home

17. Best Western The Dartmouth Hotel Golf & Spa

18. Plantation House Hotel

19. Fowlescombe Farm

20. The Crabshell

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Top South Sands Hotel Reviews

Harbour Beach Club & Hotel

Gara Rock

Beautiful holiday home with outstanding views near North Sands Beach, Salcombe

White Horses - a large dog friendly home overlooking South and North Sands beaches in Salcombe

Apartment With Stunning Sea Views of South Sands Beach, Salcombe + 2 Car Parking

4 BR (Sleeps 7) in Salcombe overlooking beach

19 Bolt Head

Other attractions near South Sands

Salcombe to Bolt Head Walk

Splat Cove

Overbecks Museum and Garden

North Sands

Sunny Cove

Sea N Shore

Mill Bay

Small's Cove

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