The position, your very helpful, nice staff. ‘Nice’ people are difficult to come by in this day and age. Friendliness is often not very apparent but it is in the Kingswood.

I’m afraid breakfast suffers from serving too many people so it’s a bit hit and miss. Using generic plastic white and brown bread for toast is disappointing and not necessary and no fish/omelette/avocado options was surprising. No lime for a g&t (minor detail Our room was a little noisey in the night and early morning but to be fair we did book through booking.com so the price was reasonable and we weren’t there for the view!

The room was small but well decorated, the view made up for this as the sea was just across the road. The location was also good being on the front,cant say about parking as I arrived by train/bus. Breakfast was good, I had the full English on both mornings,big helpings plus buffet.

The only thing was that on the second evening a friend joined me for the evening meal, the price was approx £25 each for main course and drink, the food was good but the helpings where a bit small. We thought we where a bit rushed, the meal arrived about two minutes after ordering,so pre-cooked, tthe bill arived wihin seconds of the plates being removed, we where about the only ones left in the dining room but it was not that late,about 8.30. But it did not ruin the meal,so overall ok.

I had a single room with en suite shower which was very good and although small was more than adequate for me. It was clean and comfortable and quiet (apart from the seagulls!). The breakfast was very good and the staff very accommodating.

Minor things. There was a dog barking in the next door room, but I informed reception and they dealt with the problem very quickly and rang me back to let me know. Sunday afternoon I wanted to order a drink from the bar but with only one barman on and some visitors that wanted tea and coffee necessitating the barman to keep going to the kitchen, I ended up going to a bar down the road.

We stayed in The Apartment which was lovely. Very clean with all the equipment you would need to be self catering, although we did have breakfast in the hotel. All the staff were helpful and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble.

Only slight niggle was that you couldn’t open the skylights in the two smaller bedrooms as some baby seagulls had managed to get under the netting and would have fallen into the rooms! It was therefore very warm at night time.

Friendly staff, Spacious room, clean hotel, location to beach and shops, easy check in and out and the friendly atmosphere from staff and other guest.

Cooked breakfast bacon was salty and sausage was beef (I like pork) and the bath was not cleaned the whole time we were there (was used on day one and left with the dirt ring for the rest of our stay even though beds were made, bin emptied and towels folded). But I'm sure if I had asked both of these would have been addressed, I just didn't want to make a fuss.

The hotel is rated as 3 star but is really 4 star so far as location, service, food and standard of rooms is more like 4 star. The hotel is on the seafront within walking distance of the town. The room we had was immaculate and very comfortable. The service was extremely good. All the staff were very helpful and attentive and the breakfast was excellent all freshly cooked to order. One of the best we have ever had in a hotel in the UK. Would not hesitate in recommending the hotel and will certainly stay there again.

Good location on seafront v close to town centre. Good size room and very comfortable.

Sleep spoilt by incessant noise of seagulls much of the night and from sunrise (which was about 4.30 am when I was there). My room was at the back of the hotel. I don’t know whether this was a particular problem at this location, or at this time of year, or maybe I was just unlucky but it drove me nuts. Never had the same problem before in Sidmouth. Maybe there’s not much the hotel can do about it but I can’t not mention it.

Breakfast was very good, great location easy walking to Restaurants shops and the town. Outside seating was good, the staff were very friendly and helpful. The Restaurant prices (for an evening meal) were good value.

CAR PARKING VERY LIMITED - when we booked a space was guaranteed only for the last night. I incorrectly assumed there would parking available. There was limited free parking on the front, however, after cruising up and down several times there were no spaces. I had to park in the local private car park at £12/day. I did complain and requested a good will gesture to refund or a Hotel voucher. There policy is NO. If you are not guaranteed a space then need to factor in Car Parking costs.

Friendly and competent staff. Good food, although the portions for dinner could have been more generous. A cup of tea and slice of cake in the afternoon, together with coffee and mints after dinner were nice touches.

Not the hotel's fault, but the seagulls/herring gulls were a complete nuisance - they called loudly all day and didn't seem to ever go to sleep. They were still calling in the middle of the night , and appeared to be nesting near our room.

Great location, right on sea front, with parking at rear. Right in the heart of the town.Staff were superb, nothing too much trouble, very considerate. Breakfasts very good. Lovely atmosphere and feel to the place. Our family had rooms on 1st,2nd &3rd floors, all varied and 1st&2nd floor easy level access from lift, ideal for the older members of family. Rooms newly refurbished, light and airy, very comfortable beds, and quiet location with just sound of the waves.

Nothing to dislike