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Reviews of Dukes Inn 4 stars

The Esplanade, Sidmouth, EX10 8AR, United Kingdom

#6 of 12 B&Bs and Inns in Sidmouth

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Review score

Based on 1004 B&B reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    9.0
    Very good staff, great food, comfortable clean rooms.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Limited parking, but we did get a spot both nights.

    Central location in Sidmouth along the sea front but set back enough not to be too noisy.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    10
    Absolutely perfect stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    There is absolutely nothing I didn't like at the Dukes Inn: everything was perfect for me!

    I had such an amazing time at the Dukes Inn: it was really easy to find, and checking in was efficient and the member of staff was very welcoming. My room was ready before the time they had advised and I was allowed to go in already. The location is brilliant! My room was small, but extremely clean and comfortable. It was also so so quiet and I really appreciated the calm. Breakfast was plentiful and very nice every day. I had the roast on a Sunday (you need to book) and again, it was very nice. All the members of staff were incredibly nice: very attentive to every customers' needs. They were all very helpful and went out of their way to make my stay, and other customers' stay the best they could. I genuinely had an excellent stay at the Dukes Inn and went I went home, I told my other half we'll have to go back together. I really appreciated their customer service skills and their kindness. Thank you again so much to all for making my stay so incredibly pleasant!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good and pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom was small

    Location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    8.0
    Very comfortable room. Great location. Excellent parking.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dukes was shut overnight on Sun and Mon..That was a bit odd. There was no reception or lounge to sit in. Be good to have hand towel rail in the bathroom.

    Small but very comfortable and clean room. Great view. Kettle. Helpful staff. Breakfast in the Elizabeth next door was wonderful! Great parking and location on seafront.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    10
    Lovely stay at Dukes!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were no USB sockets in the room.

    The drinks facilities in the room, the free products in the shower. Very warm. I was lent a USB plug. Breakfast was delicious, the cooked food was lovely !

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    9.0
    Welcoming and comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can’t think of anything

    Lovely room clean and comfortable great location good food

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Would be nice if the room had a mini fridge. Would also be good if the TV was a bit bigger. I am short sighted and the TV was impossible for me to see.

    This is a nice hotel and the sea view room was great. The breakfast was pretty good but not great. Excellent location for exploring Sidmouth.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    10
    Excellent value - brilliant service, delicious food and a location which just couldn't be better
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Had such an excellent stay at Dukes. From the very warm welcome I received when I arrived, to the lovely room with all that I could need and the delicious veggie breakfast the next morning, it was all was spot on. We had dinner in the bar which was great - highly recommend the haloumi salad - but it was really the friendliness and attentiveness of the staff that made it :)

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location and sea-view. Comfortable room. Good food. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    8.0
    Great location and breakfast. Not great value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Large Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pricey for the quality of the room. Curtains didn’t even meet so light came into the room! TV didn’t work properly. Shower was blocked.

    Location and vibe

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    10
    Wonderful!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A lift would've helped helped, especially on the upper floors, but it is an old building, so it may not be possible to have a lift.

    Lovely breakfast, plenty of choice, lovely and clean bedroom, easy walk in shower, great staff

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    9.0
    Perfect location in the heart of Sidmouth, helpful staff and perfect for a slightly younger demographic.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Large Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Nice decor, clean, great location, super friendly and helpful staff, lovely food.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2024

    10
    Only thing was lack of toiletries
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Centrally located & always excellent staff & food.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2024

    10
    Christmas present for 2 mums aged 79 & 89 a night away at the Dukes Inn was a perfect gift
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to mention

    The friendly atmosphere, nothing was too much trouble, the manager was extremely attentive,also the location is spot on

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great value, charming staff

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Group
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms were far too hot. Having trouble with asthma, the room was so hot I struggled to breathe. Maybe set the rooms to an ambient temperature rather than the heating full on.

    Local, good amenities, good facilities for an overnight stay. Great breakfast. Clean. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Duvet was too thick, but this is often the case in hotels.

    Location and feeling thoroughly welcomed like part of the family. Great breakfast too.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2023

    9.0
    A happy few days before Christmas
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was positive no negatives

    Very friendly professional staff. Value for money. I will certainly return and with pleasure

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2023

    8.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    had issues with heated towel rail, the hotel tried to fix it but were not sucessful, and the bathroom was cold.

    Sea view, friendly staff, great location.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Having to book a table just for a drink.

    Location & staff

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!

    Wonderful location. Nothing t0oo much trouble. Upgraded on arrival to sister hotel The Elizabeth Had brilliant eve meal at Dukes Inn. Would def return and recommend.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2023

    10
    The staff were excellent, all of them.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Three bulbs weren’t working in the room. However I reported this and it was immediately fixed and the ability to take a problem and solve it with no fuss was much appreciated

    Breakfast was excellent proper sausages and my poached eggs cooked just how I asked them for. The best thing was the staff cheerful helpful and efficient.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Fabulous place to stay. Highly recommended.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 November 2023

    8.0
    Lovely hotel in a charming place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Large Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely breakfast and great choice.

    Stayed in October 2023

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