South Sands Hotel

South Sands Hotel Salcombe. Everything exceeded our expectations. Family of four - two teens and two dogs. Absolutely fabulous short break. Beech front facing room, in a great location. Lovely atmosphere. Friendly staff with a non intrusive welcoming feel. Food was amazing. Would highly recommend the monk fish curry. Very clean and thoughtfully decorated with a modern light theme, without being too sterile. From reception to departure it was excellent. Thank you.

My wife and I had a really enjoyable evening meal at the hotel. The service was great and welcoming. I had a (big) bowl of local mussels, my wife had a baked plaice "special". Faultless! And washed down by a couple of the honey / citrus ale! Then, all was good with the world. 2 days later we returned for a lunchtime snack polishing off the tasty crab sandwich and fish finger sandwich. Oh, and two more pints of ale.

We stayed at South Sands Hotel for two nights to celebrate my partner’s birthday. We’re regular visitors to the area but this was our first time staying at the hotel itself – and overall, it didn’t disappoint. The location is unbeatable, right on the beach, and the interior decor is beautifully done – stylish, coastal, and inviting. We were especially impressed with how dog-friendly the hotel is, and our room was lovely, although being on the top floor, it did get quite warm. The food throughout our stay was excellent, from breakfast through to dinner – fresh, well-cooked, and beautifully presented. There were a couple of small areas where service could be improved. Dinner service felt a little average, with some of the waiting staff needing to check in more proactively and a few tables served before us despite sitting us down before them. We also had a moment at the bar where a waiter (who seemed to be from the restaurant team) walked past without even an acknowledgment, which felt a little off. That said, the head waiter (a blonde gentleman) was absolutely fantastic – attentive, professional, and a real asset to the team. A small point, but a full-length mirror in a better location in the room would be appreciated – just a practical tweak. Overall, we had a fantastic stay and would definitely recommend South Sands to others. It's a premium experience with a price tag to match, so a few small service refinements would help it feel truly top-tier. Looking forward to returning again soon.