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Reviews of Bedford Hotel 3 stars

Esplanade, Sidmouth, EX10 8NR, United Kingdom

#5 of 14 hotels in Sidmouth

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 834 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    8.0
    Friendly hotel near the main amenities
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Super king or twin with partial sea view
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Breakfasts could have been a bit better. There was plain yoghurt in a bowl but only pots of strawberry yoghurt, no other flavours. The fruit salad was from tins. However, the cooked breakfasts were nice and they were one of the few places to do fried bread - my favourite.

    This hotel was in an excellent position, very near to the shops and just over the road from the beach. It was a lovely Regency building and our bedroom (with a little balcony) was very nice and comfortable. The staff were friendly and were very helpful in getting us a free parking space at the back of the hotel.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Super king or twin with partial sea view
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Petty, but my poached eggs were awful at breakfast. And I love my poached eggs!!

    Everything!! I've stayed here many times before, and will do again. Perfect location, lovely people working there, clean comfortable rooms.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    10
    Wonderful stay as always
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Super king or twin with sea view and balcony
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing for me.

    My room was beautiful, a balcony with a sea view, a large room, clean with a comfortable bed. I’ve been coming here for a few years now, and to Sidmouth itself a lot longer. The hotel is family run, not a chain. The staff are all welcoming, friendly and nothing is too much trouble. You are spoilt for choice at breakfast, so many options to choose from and good local produce too. The bar area is lovely to sit and relax in.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    10
    The perfect weekend getaway.
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King with sea view and balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Slight noise from the room above but nothing intolerable.

    The sea view from the room and the balcony were amazing. We loved the clean and bright decor, the free parking, the attention to detail and the great service. Very dog friendly and a great no-fuss breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    9.0
    Lovely hotel in great position with excellent staff and good rooms.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single with sea view and balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Breakfast was a bit unimaginative but I think they were appealing to their core customer who is generally quite elderly and this may suit them. On my first morning a lady tried to come and clean my room at 8.40am! I put the Do not Disturb sign on the room at night and then it was fine - but I felt that was a bit early to expect a guest to be out of their room.

    Lovely single room with sea view and small balcony. The hotel felt as if it had recently been refurbished - or was just exceptionally clean and bright! All the staff were very friendly and efficient. Nice bar with reasonably priced drinks. Great location on the front and very handy for the main bus stops.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King with sea view and balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would have been nice if the Hotel had a car park or discounted parking in the car park next door. But not too much of a problem.

    Hotel in excellent position overlooking the sea. Comfortable rooms with a walk in shower in the Bathroom. Cheerful helpful staff. Breakfast freshly cooked to order making a pleasant change to a help yourself buffet.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable hotel right on the Esplanade. Well recommended.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single with sea view
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower was a bit tight and I couldn’t seem to get the water very hot - though maybe me being thick with the controls.

    Lovely sea views. Quiet at night (apart from sea sounds). Very nice staff. Great breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King with sea view and balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The views from the hotel were stunning.Food excellent 👌

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    8.0
    Staff obliging, food reasonable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Super king or twin with sea view and balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Limited parking

    Great location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single with sea view
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly, clean, amazing location, nice food.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    9.0
    Enjoyed my stay very much despite the terrible weather!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single with sea view and balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Parking could be better although you can park for free if you're lucky either in the hotels very small car park or on the street . Otherwise there is a car park right opposite the hotel which is very convenient but costs £10 for an overnight stay

    Warm welcome on arrival. Excellent Breakfast and very good dinner. Super staff in dining room and bar. really friendly and helpful. I was upgraded to a double room which had a balcony overlooking the sea. The bed was really comfortable. Small but good shower room. All the staff are lovely.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    10
    We stayed for a short weekend break and the hotel was excellent for our needs.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King with sea view and balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small lift but not a real problem.

    Good spacious rooms. Good multi choice breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    9.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single with sea view
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Staff cannot do enough for you and really friendly Rooms clean and comfortable with good decor Great view from windows

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Super king or twin with sea view and balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    People bringing in there dogs while they have a drink ,they barked at everything couldn't have a decent conversation over the noise ,

    The staff were excellent very friendly and helpful ,the food was excellent especially curry night .

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Super king or twin with partial sea view
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only negative no car park. There's one next to hotel but a bit pricey,5 minute walk east end promenade to a carpark.

    Staff very warm and professional. Hotel immaculate thru out Location perfect Breakfast lovely

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    10
    We can thoroughly recommend this excellent hotel and friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Super king or twin with sea view and balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We stayed in this hotel over New Year. We have two 12 year old children and my 80 year old mum also joined us. All of us loved staying in this hotel and hope to visit again in future The hotel staff were all genuinely lovely. They could not have been more welcoming or friendly. The rooms were spotless and had lovely sea views. We requested that my mum be placed right next to one of our rooms and the hotel was able to accommodate this. Breakfast was really good. The hotel is right by the beach. The town centre is within easy walking distance, but just far enough away to be quiet at night . There are some great restaurants neaby.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single with sea view
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A comfortable, quiet stay in this seafront hotel. Beautiful, good sized room with sea views. Good breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    9.0
    Great location and friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Super king or twin with partial sea view
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room beautiful - recently refurbished. Nice size, great location and staff very friendly

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Super king or twin with sea view and balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great place to stay . Views were amazing . Deffo stay again.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2024

    10
    Great night after a local Christmas party
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King with inland view
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Booked a night for a Christmas party as we didn’t want to drive home, I work for a local heating company and they know the owners.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King with sea view and balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    Excellent hotel

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Super king or twin with sea view and balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Lovely friendly staff, definitely will come back.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2023

    9.0
    Lovely stay for just one night, thank you.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single with inland view
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to note.

    Breakfast was very good, and relaxing. Rooms were all lovely (we had 4), my Mum loved the view over the seafront. Parking was possible, great location right next to town centre.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2023

    10
    Great location for a family party in Sidmouth
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King with inland view
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location with good facilities in the hotel,we did B & B only but breakfast was lovely

    Stayed in December 2023

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