The Esplanade, Exmouth, Exmouth, EX8 2SW, United Kingdom
#5 of 10 hotels in Exmouth
Guests' ChoiceBased on 4264 hotel reviews
7.8Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.2
Location
9.5
Facilities
7.7
Staff
8.8
Value for money
8.0
Free Wifi
8.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: August 25, 2025
Stuart
United KingdomDoors closing with a bang - needs some form of bumper. Door locks with Yale-type keys are old and tricky. Breakfast toaster is very slow and ineffective requiring two passes to actually achieve toast. Only one toaster, which can mean a long wait as inexpert users try to produce eight slices of toast!
Well located, set back in its grounds. Good parking. Dining room has magnificent high ceiling. Breakfast is OK, entirely acceptable.Dinner is very good, well presented and cooked. Staff all good.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 25, 2025
Olivia
United KingdomThere was a damp smell in one of the rooms (Room 10).
It was in a fantastic location, very close to the sea and pubs/restaurants. Very nice grounds.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 24, 2025
Shirley
United KingdomRoom service not daily had to dry the towels & make the bed. Think if I had known this I would have booked a different hotel.
Little bit disappointed in room quite small and ready for update. Breakfast & evening meal very good no complaints & staff very helpful and friendly
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: August 24, 2025
Wendy
United KingdomThe bed was uncomfortable and needed replacing, clearly worn out. The building is old and looking as though it could do with some attention both internally and externally.
Excellent location. Large room with lovely sea view, Plenty of parking (chargeable) The hotel is charming in an old fashioned way. The room was clean. The garden/grounds are large and well kept.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 24, 2025
Edith
United KingdomNothing
Rosie, our waiter was lovely. Food was basic but well cooked Our room was lovely with a balcony.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 24, 2025
Maureen
United KingdomNothing
Quiet and wonderful grounds
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 23, 2025
Maslen
United KingdomFewer dogs!!! Not really happy with dogs being in room!!!!
Breakfast was a lot better than our previous stay in April
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 23, 2025
Margaret
United KingdomNo poo bins in garden.
The breakfast was lovely. Beds are really comfortable. Really good location. The garden was amazing and the best it has ever looked. It would be really nice to have more flower beds. The gardener is a credit to your hotel, and I hope his hard work and dedication are appreciated by your company. All the guests we spoke to said how lovely the garden was. We were able to check in early, which was appreciated.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 22, 2025
Sharon
United KingdomBed uncomfortable (too bouncy), rooms a bit dated, shower in bath.
Location, grounds for dog, some staff (Wendy in particular on reception), ease of parking.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 22, 2025
Daisy
United KingdomThe shower was a little temperamental, it would go hot periodically (I’m not sure if this was a water pressure issue?). I was disappointed that we had to pay for the hotel parking, after paying £150 for one night in the hotel.
Good sized rooms with a coffee machine. View was lovely and room was clean. Staff were polite and the hotel was generally quiet and relaxing.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 21, 2025
Debbie
United KingdomThe hotel is tired but there are plans to refurbish.
Cleanlines, staff, location and breakfast.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 21, 2025
Peter
United KingdomCharging for car parking
The location
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: August 20, 2025
Lesley
United KingdomGreat location. Close to town centre with lovely bars and restaurants. Also fabulous views of the ssa
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 19, 2025
Sylvia
United KingdomGreat location and good value! Great internet and basically staff were really friendly and I just had an awesome time staying here!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: August 18, 2025
Kim
United KingdomInterior was a bit tired, needs refreshing
Great choice for breakfast, convenient location, friendly and helpful staff
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 17, 2025
Michael
United KingdomWe didn't get a balcony this time which was disappointing as a returning customer, the mattress was hard which we haven't experienced before at this hotel so that was a shame and the water pressure in the shower was very poor, please look at room 202 and improve these things and then it would be perfect.
Great location, parking is great and not over priced, it's dog friendly which is a bonus for us to bring our dog away with us.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 17, 2025
Smith
United KingdomThe hotel lacks TLC and much of what is needed could be fixed at a reasonable price. A good maintenance person would be top of my list. The managers are very good and very helpfull . Just a little more help would make a lot of difference.
Great food, good bar and most of the staff were approachable and friendly . The bathroom was dissapointing and lacked some basic facilities, no shaver points. a team of handymen could be used to replace somelights and the outdoor furniture was in need of replacement. Much of the wood has rotted and the umbrellas need new string to operate. . The two course meal at £21.00 was a brilliant idea.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 17, 2025
Johannes
AustriaThe hotel is already a bit aged and could need some renovation.
Big room and good location.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: August 16, 2025
Jacqueline
United KingdomLocation and breakfast
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 16, 2025
Tait
United KingdomSuperb location, friendly staff, hotel grounds are very well kept, dog friendly
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 16, 2025
Ceri
United KingdomMaybe more to keep people in the hotel , entertainment, pool table
Location was perfect and our room the view was amazing, lying in bed watching the sea 😊
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 16, 2025
Chris
United KingdomIt was a lovely hotel. Very very good location also.we we come back
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 15, 2025
Karen
United KingdomHotel overall is fantastic, just a few cosmetic improvements would make this a 10/10.
Excellent location for beach and town. Very large room with sea views. Friendly staff.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 14, 2025
Michael
United KingdomThe bedroom and bathroom were great except for a basin that was too small with a shelf that was too big.
Good location. Nice room overlooking the garden and seafront. Friendly staff. Good food.
Stayed in August 2025
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