This is a really well placed and good looking hotel. All public areas are well groomed and the bars, restaurant and lounges are adequate. Trouble really starts when you look at the less obvious places. Worst of the lot for us was our bath. Whilst sitting in it and contemplating my navel, my eyes were drawn to a strange mark... more

This is one of my favourite hotels for a relaxing break in stunning surroundings - but then I appreciate individuality and am - I hope - less pretentious than some reviewers. True, not all rooms have been refurbished but you do get what you pay for in life. The food is sublime and uses really good fresh ingredients, locally sourced... more

We stayed at the Saunton Sands for one Saturday night, celebrating a friend's birthday. Check in was smooth and the staff polite and helpful. I had booked a sea view room at a 'special' price of £160 bed and breakfast. Our room on the first floor had a large patio outside but no access to it unless you climbed out... more

Seems to be an annual event now, standards great as ever and managed to pick a few days at the end of March / earl April so weather very kind to us. Took a friend who had heard so much about this hotel and who said it well exceeded his expectations. Can't wait for the next visit. As we were... more

I won't take anytime to write about location etc which is covered in previous reviews and is stunning. We had our honeymoon here 20 years ago and had happy memories so went back. We had a room on the 3rd floor which appears to have been refurbished. The sea facing room is small with a freestanding wardrobe but with a... more

We have just returned from a two night break at the Saunton Sands Hotel. The reviews on this site are so mixed, it may be helpful to give our view. Location is wonderful. Fabulous views from terrace and dining room, wonderful walks from the hotel (Croyde and Baggy Point). Staff on the whole were helpful and friendly. Room was ready... more

My wife and I stayed for a weekend in January 2008 at the Saunton Sands. It has an excellent location overlooking the long sandy beach, and is surrounded by lots of country paths for walking. The rooms are of a good size, ours had recently been redecorated and had plenty of storage space, a minibar, television, and a good size... more

Fabulous location, and old-fashioned standards sum up this hotel. We stayed on a cheap weekend break and were fortunate enough to be allocated one of the very best rooms at the front of the hotel. Great sea view and a huge balcony. However, not a great benefit in January! The room was great, huge bed, fabulous bathroom with twin sinks... more

We got married at the Saunton Sands Hotel a few days ago. We stayed the night before the wedding and the night of the wedding. We had a small wedding with only 26 of us in total (16 of whom stayed at the hotel). Our entire experience was fantastic. We chose this hotel due to the fantastic location and because... more