The Esplanade, Sidmouth, EX10 8AR, United Kingdom
#6 of 12 B&Bs and Inns in Sidmouth
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1004 B&B reviews
8.6Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: 28 March 2024
Alan
United KingdomLimited 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
Simon
United KingdomThere 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
Pete
United KingdomBathroom was small
Location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
C
United KingdomDukes 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
Valerie
United KingdomThere 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
Lesley
United KingdomCan’t think of anything
Lovely room clean and comfortable great location good food
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Daliah
United KingdomWould 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
Shona
United KingdomHad 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
Emma
United KingdomLocation and sea-view. Comfortable room. Good food. Friendly staff.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Michelle
United KingdomPricey 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
John
United KingdomA 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
Clare
United KingdomNothing.
Nice decor, clean, great location, super friendly and helpful staff, lovely food.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 26 January 2024
Eugenia
United KingdomNothing
Centrally located & always excellent staff & food.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 20 January 2024
Lee
United KingdomNothing 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
Simon
United KingdomGreat value, charming staff
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 7 January 2024
Vicky
United KingdomThe 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
David
United KingdomDuvet 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
John
SwitzerlandEverything 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
Ann
United Kingdomhad 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
Marco
United KingdomHaving to book a table just for a drink.
Location & staff
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 13 December 2023
Elle
United KingdomABSOLUTELY 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
Mike
United KingdomThree 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
Alison
United KingdomFabulous place to stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 24 November 2023
Erica
United KingdomLovely breakfast and great choice.
Stayed in October 2023
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