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Bay Dilkhusa Grand Hotel

Wilder Road, Ilfracombe EX34 9AH, England
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Bay Dilkhusa Grand Hotel
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    3.5 of 5 stars
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Wallasey, England, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

The hotel cannot be faulted for value, food good ,staff friendly and attentive , our room was small but clean the view was none existent we were at the back and faced a wall and drainpipe but we were there for the resort which was stunning but not suitable for anyone with mobility problems the high street was at the... More

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Pedro A, General Manager at Bay Dilkhusa Grand Hotel, responded to this review
19 May 2013

Dear Paul L, Thank you very much for taking the time to post your comments. We are pleased to know that you had a nice stay with us and that you enjoyed our service. Staff works hard to meet our customers expectations, and it is nice to know that we have done it once again. Your positive review is very... More

Weymouth, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

Second bay hotel in a month hotel like all the bay hotels needs a little bit of love and attention but hey what we paid I thought it was fantastic Yes the room we had was a bit old (328) but it was clean and had every thing we needed the food was really good three really good courses with... More

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Pedro A, General Manager at Bay Dilkhusa Grand Hotel, responded to this review
14 May 2013

Dear Ian W, First of all, I would like to thank you for your review and your positive comments. As you said, our staff works really hard to provide the best possible service, and we are very pleased that our customers appreciate the effort. I will personally pass your comments to our Restaurant staff, and I am sure they will... More

Maidstone, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

We stayed here on a shearings mid week break, we had a lovely room very large & overlooking the illfracombe gardens the room looked as if it had recently been decorated so was clean & bright. I think the bathroom was due to be updated as although ok the bath surround was cracked but otherwise ok. Breakfast was a bit... More

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Pedro A, General Manager at Bay Dilkhusa Grand Hotel, responded to this review
14 May 2013

Thank you very much for taking the time to post your comments. We are very pleased you enjoyed your stay with us, and I will pass your positive comments to the staff. Your feedback is very helpful to us, and all your comments will be taking on board. Once again, thank you for your positive review. We hope to see... More

Peterborough, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

We had a really nice room at the front only one floor up, which was as requested due to walking limitations. View was excellent. En-suite really good. Food was good and more was only a request away. Staff very helpful and friendly. Entertainment was well, entertaining. We had a very nice time here and would visit again.

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Pedro A, General Manager at Bay Dilkhusa Grand Hotel, responded to this review
11 May 2013

Dear Christopher M, First of all, I would like to thank you for taking the time to post your comments, and also for visiting us. I will personally pass your positive comments to the staff. We are pleased to know that you had a nice stay with us and enjoyed the food, service and entertainment, which proves that we are... More

Overton, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

superb break at the dilkhusa with our friends,this is our second trip with bay hotels,on entering the reception area on arrival it had a refreshing smell which was a good start to the holiday,the lounges had recently been refurbished and very comfortable,the staff on reception were very friendly and helpful,could not fault the food it was excellent and waitress was... More

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Pedro A, General Manager at Bay Dilkhusa Grand Hotel, responded to this review
8 May 2013

Dear Fred.c overton, First of all, I would like to thank you for taking the time to post your comments. We are very pleased that you had a nice time and enjoyed your stay with us. It was a real pleasure to have you and your friends here with us, and I will personally pass your positive comments to the... More

Senior Contributor
34 reviews 34 reviews
29 hotel reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013 via mobile

Typical Bay Hotel, aimed at the coach holiday market. It's well located close to Ilfracombe harbour. But it certainly doesn't set the world alight. If you want a gentle break without any excitement then it maybe woth a try. The food isn't anything to write home about, a little bit basic and the portion sizes are a little hit and... More

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Pedro A, General Manager at Bay Dilkhusa Grand Hotel, responded to this review
7 May 2013

First of all, I would like to thank you for your comments. As you said, we offer a good value for money, with a good service and good standards. All members of staff work hard to provide excellent service, and your comments are a great help to us. Once again, thank you for coming to visit us and we hope... More

Nottingham
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

Just returned from Bay inclusive weekend at this hotel. We had a great time, our room was on the back but didn't expect sea view for what we paid. Couldn't fault cleaning staff - room cleaned every day and refreshments filled up. The room was a little dated but didn't detract at all from our enjoyment (anyway didn't stay in... More

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Pedro A, General Manager at Bay Dilkhusa Grand Hotel, responded to this review
3 May 2013

Thank you very much for taking the time to post your comments. I am very pleased you enjoyed your stay with us, and I will pass your lovely comments to the staff, specially Zsannett and Mark Andrew Smith. Your positive review is very welcome as it help us to keep staff motivated and also to improve our services where required.... More

runcorn
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

this place needs major surgery,the room we stayed in (114) was awful,the view from the only window was of a wall and a filthy flat roof,we asked for a room change and told there was no rooms on the front or side( there appeared to be about forty or fifty people in the whole hotel??) the shower mat was mouldy,the... More

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Pedro A, General Manager at Bay Dilkhusa Grand Hotel, responded to this review
17 April 2013

First of all, I would like to thank you for taking the time to post your comments. All reviews are very welcomed as we always learn something new from them and help us to improve. Our front bedrooms are very popular and always are the first ones to get booked; people requests them weeks in advance, and normally we do... More

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Pedro A, General Manager at Bay Dilkhusa Grand Hotel, responded to this review
17 April 2013

Dear Leeds Pinklady, I would like to thank you for taking the time to post your comments. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, and I will personnaly pass your positive comments to the staff. As you said, we provide an excellent service, good food and confortable accomodation, and of course, a great entertaiment that... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

Room was on ground floor, and small,but plenty of wardrobe and drawer space,very clean,and comfortable beds,bathroom was large and need updating, and a table or chair to put clothes and toiltries on would be nice in the bathroom as well.But i must say staff were brilliant,friendly and helpful,we had a lovely lady who cleaned our room,Jackie (P),food and entertainment was... More

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Pedro A, General Manager at Bay Dilkhusa Grand Hotel, responded to this review
12 April 2013

Dear Sheila Ann, Thank you very much for your positive review, it is a great pleasure to see that our customers enjoyed their stay with us. Also, it is nice to see members of staff mentioned on your review, and I will personally pass your comments to Jackie P. Once again, thank you for coming to our hotel, and we... More

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  • Very good(30)
  • Weekend break(5)
  • Dining room(4)
  • Friendly staff(3)
  • First nights(3)
  • Free bar(3)

Additional Information about Bay Dilkhusa Grand Hotel

Address: Wilder Road, Ilfracombe EX34 9AH, England
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Region: United Kingdom > England > Devon > Ilfracombe
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Restaurant Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #17 of 27 hotels in Ilfracombe
Price Range: £
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Situated on the level seafront of this hugely popular Victorian seaside resort stands the welcoming Dilkhusa Grand Hotel. The hotel was originally a private house, bought by a Raj at the turn of the last century as a gift to his wife - Dilkhusa translates from Hindustani roughly as ‘House of the Happy Heart!’ The hotel overlooks the picturesque Runnymede gardens and is close to the Landmark theatre which attracts many national acts. It is also just a short walk from the bustling 10th-century harbour where Britain’s most famous living artist, Damien Hirst, owns a restaurant. The Dilkhusa has a well-appointed restaurant combining excellent hospitality and service. A spacious and comfortable entertainments suite provides the ideal setting in which to sit back and enjoy the acts at this friendly and sociable hotel. ... more   less 
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