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Blue Ball Inn

3.0 star property
Inn in Sidmouth with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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1 bedroom
Exterior
Garden
Bar (on property)
Double Room | Bathroom

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$274
includes taxes & fees
25 June - 26 June

Explore the area

Map
Steven's Cross, Sidmouth, England, EX10 9QL
  • The Donkey Sanctuary
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sidmouth - Valley, Ridge and Jurassic Coast Walk
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Sidmouth Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ensuite (With Shower)

1 bedroom

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (With Shower)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom

Double Room

Highlights

TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Pet friendly
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom

Family Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, Ensuite

1 bedroom

Deluxe Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Sidmouth

At Blue Ball Inn you'll be within a 5-minute walk of East Devon and 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Historic Sidmouth. Highlights at this inn include free breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the inn's own lounge bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, an outdoor tennis court and laundry facilities. .In proximity to this 3-property class Sidmouth inn you'll find Devon Cliffs Beach.
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What's nearby

  • The Donkey Sanctuary - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Historic Sidmouth - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • South West Coast Path Section 45 Trailhead - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Sidmouth - Valley, Ridge and Jurassic Coast Walk - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Sidmouth Beach - 5 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Axminster Station - 18 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Courtyard - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Rising Sun - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Radway Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Marine - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Blue Ball Inn

Inn in Sidmouth with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and a meeting room are available. Blue Ball Inn also features multilingual staff and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Sidmouth inn is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Wedding services available
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Blue Ball Inn offers 9 accommodations. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor tennis court

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

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: GBP 15.0 per pet
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 15.0 per pet
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
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 accepts Visa and Mastercard.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Blue Ball Inn?

Yep, Blue Ball Inn has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Blue Ball Inn?

As of 24 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Ball Inn on 25 Jun 2025 start from NZ$273.56, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Blue Ball Inn?

The closest beach to Blue Ball Inn is Devon Cliffs Beach (15.5 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Blue Ball Inn?

No, Blue Ball Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Blue Ball Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Blue Ball Inn?

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

Blue Ball Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 139 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 139 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 139 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 139 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an excellent stay. Sorry that it was only for one night, this time.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful stay. Great location . Food was very good . Staff were fantastic. Very pleasant and great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cedric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good efficient comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All aspects were very satisfactory...........
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room. Friendly, attentive staff. Excellent breakfast and good choice of nicely prepared and presented evening meals. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a very pleasant stay comfortable and warm and very good food. I was allowed to have my dog with me at meal times in a designated area we were both happy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Helen

Travelled with group
The location was great, the room comfortable but could have done with a proper clean. Breakfast was lovely. Staff needed a lot of training!! A issues not deal with properly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin Neil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay great breakfast
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

William, Aurora

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely local Inn. Rustic and comfortable. Very helpful staff at check-in and at bar. Good bathroom, and shower. Bed was a bit tired but still comfortable. Rooms overlook major road, but traffic is light throughout the evening. Convenient free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good Jason and Victoria and all staff were very helpful lovely food and the room was great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Great place to stay

Comfortable and clean room delicious food lovely friendly staff easy parking
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely coaching inn. Clean comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ADRIAN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms. Nice pub and restaurant with extensive menu and real ales. Plenty of parking. 2 mile walk along the river sid to Sidmouth, which is nice and easy. Staff helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Excellent place to stay.

Excellent place to stay. Lovely old pub, restaurant, inn. Amazing served menu breakfast. Very amicable and welcoming staff. Massive king size bed, everything very elegant and clean. Car park across the road.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Lovely stay

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mr m jones

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

Nice Hotel

Lovely Hotel , clean and fresh , very good breakfast, You can walk to Sidmouth just 30 minutes nice country path , 3 minutes car journey from the donkey sanctuary
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel good breakfast, convenient location and charming interior and exterior
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024