South Sands Hotel

Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; beach views

South Sands Hotel offers scenic beach views from the restaurant during breakfast. Enjoy a cozy fireplace, direct access to a white sand beach, and bicycle parking for exploring the area.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Bar
24/7 front desk
Laundry

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 14 - Oct 15

Tomorrow

Oct 15 - Oct 16

Standard Double or Twin Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Portable fan

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Designer toiletries

Valley view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Comfort Double Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Portable fan

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Designer toiletries

Valley view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Superior Room, Partial Sea View

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Portable fan

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Designer toiletries

Partial sea view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Signature Room, Sea View

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Portable fan

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Designer toiletries

Sea view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

About the area

Located in Salcombe, South Sands Hotel is on the beach. Overbecks Museum and Garden and Salcombe Maritime Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Historic Salcombe and Start Point Lighthouse. Sea N Shore and Slapton Ley Field Centre are also worth visiting. Kayaking, boat tours and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.

Visit our Salcombe travel guide

Bolt Head, Salcombe, England, TQ8 8LL

What's nearby

South Sands - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Salcombe to Bolt Head Walk - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
North Sands - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
South Devon - 10 min drive - 8.6 km
Gara Rock Beach - 12 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

Totnes Station - 29 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Crabshell Inn - ‬13 min drive
‪Charleton Arms - ‬15 min drive
‪The Ferry Inn - ‬4 min drive
‪Ring O Bells - ‬11 min drive
‪The Old Warehouse - ‬12 min drive

About this property

South Sands Hotel

Property highlights

At South Sands Hotel, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. With amenities such as a beachfront location and beachfront dining, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. The on-site restaurant, South Sands Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and ocean views. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception.

Additional perks include:

Free self-parking
Multilingual staff, bike parking and a 24-hour front desk
Smoke-free property and a banquet hall
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and first-rate property condition

Room features

All guest rooms at South Sands Hotel boast thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and bathrobes, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs.

Other conveniences in all rooms include:

Heating and portable fans
Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
Designer toiletries, shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
40-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services and digital channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and desks

Similar properties

Pool
Breakfast included
Spa
Kids pool

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

South Sands Restaurant

Family friendly

Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

24-hour front desk

Guest services

Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff

Outdoors

On the beach
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in stairways
Stair-free path to entrance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Banquet hall
Fireplace in lobby
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

Designer toiletries
Dressing gowns
Hair dryer
Shower/bathtub combination
Slippers
Towels provided

Entertainment

40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Netflix
Streaming services

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Tea bags/instant coffee

Desk
Desk chair
Free local calls
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Phone
Portable fan
Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 19.50 per pet, per day

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 35.0 per night.

Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 12.5 per stay

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

Pet fee: GBP 19.50 per pet, per day
Service animals are exempt from fees
Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 12.5 per stay
Rollaway bed fee: GBP 35.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards and cash

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

Property Registration Number 06736853

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

South Sands Hotel Hotel

South Sands Hotel Salcombe

South Sands Hotel Hotel Salcombe

Frequently asked questions

Is South Sands Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 19.50 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at South Sands Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at South Sands Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at South Sands Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is South Sands Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Salcombe hotel is steps away from English Channel, South Sands and Splat Cove. Salcombe to Bolt Head Walk and Overbecks Museum and Garden are also within 10 minutes.