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

A pool area with a glass barrier, steps leading down to the pool, and lounge chairs with cushions.

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

1. Harbour Hotel Salcombe

1.5 km from South Sands

"Booked a “best estuary” view room and it did not disappoint, view was amazing and we had a lovely large balcony. We had fantastic weather for October so we made the most of this beautiful location. Hotel staff were super helpful, breakfast was good and we also used the Spa which was a nice bonus. All in all would definitely return, location of this hotel is perfect for winderful views and short walking distance to all that Salcombe has to offer."

Zata

￥30,797

￥36,957 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A spacious living room with a large window, a comfortable sofa, a coffee table, and a television.

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

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

2. Gara Rock

2.4 km from South Sands

Fiona

￥51,408

￥61,690 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

A coastal town with a prominent tower, a marina with various boats, and a densely packed residential area.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk with a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A well-lit living room with a white sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

3. 2 North Crest House

1.5 km from South Sands

Andrea

￥78,578

￥94,294 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

A coastal town with a marina, featuring a large white building with multiple balconies, a small boat docked nearby, and a clear blue sky.

A room with a bed, a window with a view of a landscape, a lamp, and a curtain.

A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a window, and a door leading to a balcony.

4. 3 Melbury

1.3 km from South Sands

￥106,322

￥127,586 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A bedroom with two single beds, a window with curtains, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

A living room with a television, a striped armchair with a patterned pillow, a small wooden table, and a window with a view of buildings outside.

A dining area with a table set for six, wooden chairs, a map on the wall, and a kitchen in the background.

A cozy living room with a wooden coffee table, a red bench, a grey sofa, and a framed picture on the wall.

5. 7 Glenthorne House

1.7 km from South Sands

Richard

￥89,855

￥107,826 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A room with a large glass door leading to a balcony with a view of a lake and hills.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a view of the countryside.

A bedroom with a large window, a bed with folded towels, and a view of a waterfall and greenery outside.

A coastal view from a balcony overlooking a bay with houses and hills in the distance.

6. 4 Blue View

1.6 km from South Sands

"The apartment is amazing with fantastic views across the estuary. Warning though, the parking space is very dificult to maneuver into, my Toyota Corolla barely made it, by backing in through the entrance, anything bigger you will struggle. Double warning, the apartment is up a very steep and long road, even 30 plus's were struggling, and there are no taxis. After our first trek up the hill we always took the car into the centre car parks, but there isn't always a space (hence my £70 parking...

John

￥113,124

￥135,749 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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

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

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

7. Bumblebee Cottage

1.8 km from South Sands

Phil

￥114,484

￥114,484 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

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

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

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

A cozy dining area with a stone wall, wooden beams, and a window with floral curtains.

8. End Cottage

2.8 km from South Sands

Anonymous traveler

￥102,384

￥122,861 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A modern living room with a glass coffee table, a sofa, and a chair with a British flag cushion. A large window offers a view of a coastal landscape with boats and buildings.

A coastal town with a view of the sea, buildings, and hills.

A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, a chair, and a view of a building through a window.

A breakfast table set with white dishes, glasses, and a pitcher of orange juice.

9. 2 Church Hill House

1.8 km from South Sands

Carole

￥153,935

￥184,722 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A coastal town with houses on a hillside overlooking a calm bay.

A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a harbor with boats, a stone wall, and greenery.

10. 14a Courtenay Street

1.7 km from South Sands

Julian

￥77,970

￥77,970 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A beach with houses on a hillside, a sandy beach, and a clear blue sky.

A residential building with a central courtyard, featuring a brick pathway, a glass balustrade, and various plants.

A residential house with a spiral staircase leading to a balcony, a patio with outdoor furniture, and potted plants.

A living room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden cabinet, a grey armchair, a brown leather sofa, and a coffee table.

11. 22 Bolt Head

0.1 km from South Sands

Jayne

￥72,493

￥86,992 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A coastal beach with stone steps leading down to the shore, a sandy beach area with umbrellas and beachgoers, and a backdrop of houses and greenery.

A lifebuoy with 'WELCOME' and 'ABOARD' text on a wall next to a staircase.

A window with a view of a residential area, a blue vase with flowers, and a rope decoration.

A wooden deck with a view of a coastal area, including houses and boats.

12. 16 Bolt Head

0.1 km from South Sands

"The house is large, bright and well appointed with modern bathrooms. It has a patio within the complex but no view although there is a communal bench outside with a lovely estuary view which we used frequently. It only has electric storage heaters which were impossible to work out hence the house was cold at times. The allocated numbered car park space within the complex is on a slope and a dip so was totally unsuitable for our low car, scraped the front. We used a different space as it was...

Sandra

￥84,843

￥101,812 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A coastal town with a clear view of the sea, a prominent white sailboat docked near the shore, and a variety of buildings including a large house with a tower.

A dining area with a wooden table set for four, chairs, a small window, and a door leading outside.

A terrace with metal tables and chairs, a stone building in the background, and a pathway leading to a house.

13. Aune Cottage

1.7 km from South Sands

Adrian

￥63,185

￥75,822 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

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

14. Moult Hill Barn

0.3 km from South Sands

￥389,133

￥466,960 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

A balcony with wicker furniture and a view of a lake and hills.

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining area, and a kitchen.

15. Sea Kist

1.3 km from South Sands

￥351,723

￥422,068 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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.

A modern living room with two grey sofas, a round coffee table, and a hanging chair. A fireplace is visible in the background.

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

16. Landmark

0.9 km from South Sands

￥541,098

￥649,318 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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

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

A living room with a grey sofa, a framed picture of a coastal scene, a flat-screen TV, and a glass coffee table with a book.

17. 6 Combehaven

1.6 km from South Sands

￥87,886

￥105,463 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

A town with traditional architecture, a river, and surrounding green fields.

A garden with a stone pathway, a wooden bench, and various flowering plants.

A room with a blue armchair, a grey sofa with patterned cushions, a window with a view of greenery, and a framed abstract painting on the wall.

18. Harbourfield

1.5 km from South Sands

￥138,004

￥165,605 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A beach with clear turquoise water, rocky shoreline, and a forested hill in the background.

A room with a bay window overlooking a coastal view, a round wooden table, and a single chair.

A coastal village with traditional stone houses, a marina with boats, and a clear blue sky.

A garden with red and white flowers in front of a row of houses.

19. 11 Robinsons Row

1.7 km from South Sands

￥109,723

￥131,668 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

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.

20. 3 Hamstone Court

1.4 km from South Sands

￥289,075

￥346,890 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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Compare popular hotels close to South Sands

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Harbour Beach Club & Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 364 reviews	View
Gara Rock	9.0 Wonderful 172 reviews	View
2 North Crest House	9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews	View
Harbour Hotel Salcombe	9.2 Wonderful 500 reviews	View
3 Melbury	10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews	View

Top South Sands Hotel Reviews

Cottage With Sea Views And Direct Access Onto Coastal Path

10/10 Excellent

"Cosy cottage with everything needed for a comfortable stay by the coast. Easy access to walking, beaches and relaxation."

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."

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"

22 Bolt Head

8/10 Good

"The property was fine, being met with a pair of underpants on the outside banister didn’t bode well, but once inside it was fine. We are in our seventies so going downstairs in the morning with two cups of tea wasn’t ideal but we worked around it. The place was clean and very well equipped although we ate out every day. Salcombe is very niche and expensive although very beautiful and the natives were friendly enough. There are some lovely views a hilly walk away. There are National Trust gardens almost next door. We cut our holiday short as the weather was bad. I am a nervous passenger and driving round those Devonshire country lanes is not for the faint hearted so trips out were not a thing we did. Where 22 Bolt head is is a long walk, a ferry trip or a 10 minute drive away from Salcombe. The owners should be proud of 22, it is decorated tastefully. I would suggest getting some new jigsaws as the ones I did all had pieces missing!"

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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 lively bars or top-notch restaurants 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 Gara Rock Beach, Hope Cove Beach, and North Sands. 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. 2 North Crest House

4. 3 Melbury

5. 7 Glenthorne House

6. 4 Blue View

7. Bumblebee Cottage

8. End Cottage

9. 2 Church Hill House

10. 14a Courtenay Street

11. 22 Bolt Head

12. 16 Bolt Head

13. Aune Cottage

14. Moult Hill Barn

15. Sea Kist

16. Landmark

17. 6 Combehaven

18. Harbourfield

19. 11 Robinsons Row

20. 3 Hamstone Court

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Top South Sands Hotel Reviews

Cottage With Sea Views And Direct Access Onto Coastal Path

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

4 BR (Sleeps 7) in Salcombe overlooking beach

22 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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