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South Sands Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; beach views
Signature Room, Sea View
Apartment | Living area
Superior Room, Partial Sea View
Signature Room, Sea View

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar

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Bolt Head, Salcombe, England, TQ8 8LL
  • Place, South Devon
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, South Sands
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, North Sands
    ‪11 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Valley view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Valley view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, Partial Sea View

Superior Room, Partial Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Room, Sea View

Signature Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Salcombe

At South Sands Hotel you'll be within steps of English Channel and South Sands. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The restaurant, South Sands Restaurant, is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Free full breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .In proximity to this 3-property class Salcombe hotel you'll find Dartmoor National Park.

What's nearby

  • South Devon - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Overbecks Museum and Garden - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • 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

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
  • ‪Mahabharat Balti House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Planet - ‬12 min drive

About this property

South Sands Hotel

Beachfront hotel for sun and fun
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, multilingual staff, and a fireplace in the lobby are also featured at the business-friendly South Sands Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Salcombe hotel is smoke free.

  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
South Sands Hotel offers 27 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

This Salcombe hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 19.50 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 06736853

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at South Sands Hotel?

South Sands Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at South Sands Hotel?

Yep, South Sands Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to South Sands Hotel?

Yep, South Sands Hotel is a short 2-minute walk from South Sands. Fun beach activities include kayaking and fishing. You can also find boat tours.

Does South Sands Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary full breakfast is available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at South Sands Hotel?

No, South Sands Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at South Sands Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at South Sands Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at South Sands Hotel?

Dogs are welcome at South Sands Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer.

South Sands Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 149 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Hotel, Friendly Staff, Great Food
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I could bring my dog is great and a good breakfast will come again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a most enjoyable first stay at South Sands having had to change our plans at short notice due to an injury which meant that my husband was unable to fly. As we arrived to check-in Jonathan the food and beverages manager gave us the warmest of welcomes, he presides over an excellent team. The menu was extensive and varied using the delicious fresh local fish and seafood to its full advantage, the lobster bisque amongst other dishes is to be highly recommended. The beach view room was well appointed, fresh milk to make hot beverages along with local biscuits and complimentary water was a lovely touch. We were a little surprised when we requested a second cappuccino at breakfast to be told that this incurs an extra charge after discussion with the general manager it was explained this is during the summer season. Having never encountered such a policy in many other hotels both in the UK and overseas we felt it was perhaps a short sighted policy from the point of view of guest satisfaction when so much else at the hotel is to be commended including the very friendly staff.
View of the beach from our room at sunrise
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were so friendly and helpful, the room was great, I didn't fully understand the heating and ventilation but that was down to me. the beach view from the dining room was excellent and the local walks in and around South Sands were great. All the meals we had were 1st class especially breakfast We Walked to Salcombe a couple of times and although its a little hilly the views made up for it. We only had a three day stay but the time passed in the blink of an eye. This was a really great stay for myself and my wife and we will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with partner
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

Colin

Travelled with partner
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

roderick

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, comfortable, cosy and homely. All the staff are very helpful and friendly. Service and food in restaurant excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

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

8/10 Good

Godfrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A ground-floor room with a 'balcony' with a partial view of the beach, but quite acceptable. Clean and tidy, but mattress too firm. The hotel was overrun by dogs which were apparently given free reign in the restaurant. We were left wondering if the serving staff washed their hands after petting the animals before serving the next dish. If we had realised just how 'dog friendly' this hotel was, we would not have booked. . Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and quiet location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first stay at this hotel, the location was lovely and extremely close to the sandy beach. Our room was comfortable with a sea view and the food was excellent, including a family celebration lunch there. It also has access to a nearby sea ferry, and connecting tractor, which takes you to nearby Salcombe. The hotel has its own car park which was really helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fab location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

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

Great bank holiday stay

The staff were so personable and helpful from reception, restaurant staff to the lovely cleaning lady😀 Breakfast was really good, with fresh coffee, unlike other hotels where it’s self service from a machine! Great dinners with freshly caught fish specials. Our room was excellent, clean and spacious. Thank you South Sands Hotel-we will be back !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

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

8/10 Good

Christoper

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We liked the position of the hotel. We thought the evening meal menu could have been better, and the quality was only average.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just the complete package. Couldn’t fault it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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

4/10 Poor

Matt

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
This hotel is lovely, the parking is safe, the build and furnishings are of excellent quality. However, our room had a terrible small of drains/sewage. It also looked onto the bins. Our issue was not with the hotel or the room but with the duty manager and her unprofessional and quite honestly, insulting way she dealt with us and our complaint. We met other patrons who had been visiting SouthSands Hotel for many years and they too were massively disappointed by the attitude of staff, in particular but not exclusively, the duty Manager, who was down right rude and singularly unhelpful to them too, It's safe to say that we will not be revisiting this Hotel. Thankfully we managed to book a room at the Harbour Hotel which was a happy ending to our otherwise unhappy special break. Some serious customer service training is very much needed at this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025