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8.5

166 reviews

Sandy Cove Hotel

Sandy Cove Hotel

Berrynarbor, Ilfracombe, EX34 9SR, United Kingdom

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Restaurant

Indoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Steam room

Beach

Sauna

Bar

Sandy Cove Hotel

Looking for a relaxing getaway by the beach in the United Kingdom? Look no further than Sandy Cove Hotel. This charming 4-star hotel is located in Berrynarbor, just a short 2.6mi away from the city center of Ilfracombe. With 166 reviews from happy guests, you can trust you're in for a treat at this cozy coastal retreat.

Sandy Cove Hotel offers a range of fantastic amenities to make your stay truly enjoyable. Take a dip in the indoor swimming pool, unwind in the steam room or sauna, or simply soak up the sun on the beach or on the hotel's sun deck. With free Wifi, onsite parking, and complimentary breakfast, your stay is sure to be convenient and comfortable.

For those looking to explore, the hotel is located near a golf course and offers easy access to the stunning surrounding gardens and terrace. The onsite bar and restaurant ensure you can enjoy delicious meals without having to go far. With non-smoking rooms and free toiletries, Sandy Cove Hotel has everything you need for a perfect beachfront vacation. Pack your bags and get ready for a seaside escape at Sandy Cove Hotel.

Indulge in a delightful dining experience at Sandy Cove Hotel's very own The Cove Restaurant. Offering a blend of British cuisine in a setting that is family-friendly, modern, and even romantic, you are sure to find the perfect ambiance for a memorable meal. Enjoy delectable dishes with loved ones while taking in the charming coastal views. The restaurant provides a convenient option for guests to savor delicious meals without having to venture far from their seaside haven.

For those seeking a bit of relaxation, Sandy Cove Hotel boasts an indoor swimming pool that is available year-round and is heated for your comfort. Swim a few laps or simply bask in the soothing waters while admiring the picturesque views from the poolside. The pool's unique feature of offering a view adds an extra touch of serenity to your aquatic experience, making it a splendid spot to unwind after a day of exploration or beach fun.

Convenience meets luxury at Sandy Cove Hotel with the accepted payment methods including Mastercard, Visa, and Maestro, ensuring a seamless and stress-free check-in process and stay. You can leave your worries behind and focus on enjoying all the wonderful amenities and services the hotel has to offer. Book your stay now at this inviting coastal retreat and get ready to create unforgettable memories by the sea.

Closest airports

Cardiff Airport

33.4mi

Exeter Airport

43mi

Bristol Airport

59mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Indoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Steam room

Beach

Sauna

Bar

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Picnic area

Garden

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Rooms

Deluxe Double Room with Balcony in Sandy Cove Hotel

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Deluxe, Balcony

1 Queen Size Bed

325 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Shower

Free toiletries

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Standard Double Room with Sea View in Sandy Cove Hotel

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Standard, Sea View

1 Double Bed

185 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Tea/Coffee maker

Shower

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Superior Double with Balcony  in Sandy Cove Hotel

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Superior, Balcony

1 Queen Size Bed

280 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Shower

Free toiletries

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Classic Double Room with Balcony in Sandy Cove Hotel

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Classic, Balcony

1 Queen Size Bed

Balcony

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Classic Double Room with Sea View in Sandy Cove Hotel

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Classic, Sea View

1 Queen Size Bed

250 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Shower

Free toiletries

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Standard Double Room in Sandy Cove Hotel

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Standard Room

1 Double Bed

170 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Tea/Coffee maker

Shower

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Family Suite

1 Twin Bed

1 King Size Bed

2 Bunk Beds

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Superior Family

1 Twin Bed

1 King Size Bed

1 Bunk Bed

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Family, Shared Bathroom

1 Twin Bed

2 Bunk Beds

1 Queen Size Bed

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Annex, Twin, Sea View

1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe, Sea View, Balcony

Balcony

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Superior, Sea View, Balcony

Balcony

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Guest reviews

8.5

166 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Andrew

10

June 2025

Great position overlooking Sandy Cove. Good base for exploring the area. The balcony doubles on the 2nd floor give fantastic views. It's worth booking one. The Cove restaurant provides a wonderful background setting, with some amazing food being produced. Mouth watering at the highest level. Thank you, guys. A quality indoor swimming pool (towels provided from reception) with great changing facilities. All in all, it was a delightful stay, which I extended because of all of the above. Great value for money, and the staff are all so polite. Make sure you stay here, you won't be disappointed.

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Daniel

10

May 2025

This place is a hidden Gem , the staff the owners the location the views the locals omg genuinely book this place , iam not one for compliments but Ashley shell Sam Gerrit , they cannot do enough for you the room quality , the food standards are amazing thanks to wonderful chef and his team , house keeping with there wonderful attention to detail . We loved the place so much stayed an extra night and have even booked our wedding , thanks Sandy cove team staff for such a wonderful time away … book this place genuinely

Genuinely there isn’t anything not to like about it , if there is something you do not like speak with reception they will resolve it

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Anonymous

9.1

May 2025

Incredible views, well decorated rooms, phenomenal receptionist, super helpful and friendly staff throughout the hotel, amazing food and great cocktails, also lovely to see the brides and grooms taking photos on the sea balcony. We loved it so much we booked a 2nd night whilst there! There's also lovely scenic walks either left or right out of the property, with a choice of a beautiful quiet seaside town (with the best ice-cream I may have ever eaten) that has shops, cafes, restaurants and also a lovely walk along to some caves if you wanted to explore a little. Then there's a harbour with a lovely boat café, and also a beach within walking distance, we just couldn't get there due to a landslide, but from another viewpoint it looked lovely.

Can be noisy on the evenings due to the wedding guests leaving dogs in the hotel rooms alone, which caused them some distress and made them bark/cry, along with general drunken arrivals back to their rooms. It didn't detract from our stay though, just something to note as it is a busy venue full of people having a great time for their special day. Parking can be quite tight to get into, especially if you're in a camper van like we were, but there's lots of it!

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Ian

8.2

December 2024

Great view, comfortable room, very good breakfast, very helpful and friendly reception staff.

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Thorbjorn

9.1

July 2024

Lovely that on arrival we were informed we had a room upgrade to a sea view... Wow it was an amazing view! The views from the room, terrace, restaurants etc were all incredible. Even better than advertised. Beautiful picturesque area that allowed for a great photoshoot! Flowers in bloom, lovely sun and backdrop. Can't ask for anything more. Cocktails were very tasty. Staff at reception were great and welcoming. Atmosphere throughout was great. Very lively, music playing, people of all ages having a good time.

Poached eggs for breakfast. Honestly it must have been the worst poached eggs we have tried. So overdone the yolk was hard and the white rubbery. I'll definitely order the full English next time 😁. One restaurant worker was very cold and killed the atmosphere a fair bit. But everyone has their bad days. The food for dinner was okay. It's classified as fine dining but only the portion sizes represent fine dining. The food was not bad but not great either.

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Rebecca

9.1

June 2025

The location is stunning. We were lucky enough to get a room upgrade to a sea view room and it was incredible. Looked out onto the lovely headland around the bay. The food was delicious. Breakfast was really good with a wide range of choice. Staff were friendly. Bed was comfy!

Everything was great but we did feel that the interior of the hotel could have done with a touch up of paint. It didn’t hinder our stay here though and we will definitely be returning.

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Meg

9.1

January 2025

Amazing staff, beautiful location, very tasty breakfast but not much of continental breakfast choices, .. great shower, but make sure to have your own toiletries

I wish there was a small fridge in the room..also water in the room was only on the first day, so make sure you have some for the rest of your stay..comfy bed but not king or queen..we like to cuddle and we found this two single beds joined together uncomfortable

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Keith

10

June 2025

The setting on the North Devon coast is stunning! Sandy Cove Hotel is in the perfect location to experience this part of the country. Even though some work for terrace updates was going on during our stay, it never distracted us from the gardens and views. The room was modern and comfortable with everything we needed, including an excellent restaurant. Already planning a return.

No complaints!

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Elif

9.1

August 2024

We stayed in a room with Seaview. The view was amazing.

The staff was friendly but some of them did not know much about the hotel. I asked one of the waitress where the pool was or how I could get down to the beach area. She couldn't help me. It was weird. It's not a big hotel how you don't know where the pool was:). Nevertheless, we found it. Also, the hotel is secluded. We went there for a wedding and did not have a car. There is not much you can do without a car.

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Tucker

9.1

April 2025

The room was a great size for us. Lots of space to spread out. The view from the window was exactly what i was hopping for. Very good view that we both enjoyed.

I would have liked the WiFi to work better in our room. I would also have appreciated some where to hang the towls, maybe hooks on the back of the door?? A small fridge would be good to.

Points of Interest Around Sandy Cove Hotel

Attractions

Butlin's Minehead

25.5mi

Restaurants

The Cove Restaurant

Cuisines

  • British

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Modern
  • Romantic

Pools

Location

  • Indoor

Features

  • Heated
  • Shallow end

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Sandy Cove Hotel

Restaurant

Indoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Steam room

Beach

Sauna

Bar

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Picnic area

Garden

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Stay rules - Sandy Cove Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property