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Reviews of Bedford Hotel 3 stars

Esplanade, Sidmouth, EX10 8NR, United Kingdom

Review score

Based on 826 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: 9 October 2023

    9.0
    Weekend break by the Sea
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Super king or twin with inland view
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Limited private parking

    Very friendly staff. Provided with 'window seat' for our meals. The lift was invaluable for my Mum getting to the bedroom.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2023

    9.0
    Very convenient to everything
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single with sea view
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn't find it a problem myself, but if you have mobility issues there are alot of stairs. But there is a lift. No hotel parking (there is a paid for private parking lot just over the road, but it's quite expensive, and during the day in good weather it gets very busy).

    On the sea front and very close to the town centre. For a single occupancy room it was spacious and also well appointed and very clean. View was excellent, straight out onto the sea front. All the staff were friendly and helpfull. Breakfast, full english, was good and served quickly, plus there is a nice selection of other self serve cereals, breads, danish pastries and yogurts etc.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2023

    9.0
    We will return
    • Couple
    • Super king or twin with inland view
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only 4parking spaces at hotel. Needed to park overnight in public car park

    Pleasant staff, excellent breakfast, good position, good value.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2023

    9.0
    Fab hotel in fab location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Super king or twin with partial sea view
    • Stayed 1 night

    Only negative for us was the memory foam mattress wasn’t very comfortable and affected our sleep.

    Excellent room, with fab en-suite. Breakfast was great with lots of choice. Staff all very friendly.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2023

    8.0
    An enjoyable short break at The Bedford Hotel in Sidmouth.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King with sea view
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There is no dedicated car parking and the hotel public areas could do with an upgrade.

    We enjoyed a 3 day stay at The Bedford as part of a touring holiday around Devon and Cornwall. We were welcomed by a friendly member of staff and checked into our spacious well equipped and comfortable sea view room. We enjoyed a really good bar lunch on our arrival and had 1 evening dinner in the restaurant during our stay which was well presented and delicious. The breakfast choice was really good, freshly cooked and set us up for the days touring the surrounding area.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2023

    10
    Highly recommend this hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Super king or twin with sea view and balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Evening meal was ok but not as good as e expected.

    Breakfast was excellent. Vey clean, comfortable rooms.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2023

    10
    Happy
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Super king or twin with partial sea view
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The old lift.!

    The room had a sea view . Staff were all very pleasant.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2023

    9.0
    Excellent facilities for my mum who had limited mobility
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single with sea view
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The hotel offers parking but it turns out to be about 3 spaces down a vey narrow road. On road parking was very limited and the car park next to the hotel was £14 a day. It would have been nice if the hotel could have negotiaited a discount ofr residents

    Breakfast and Dinner excellent, Staff were brilliant too. The room was comfortable enough.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2023

    10
    Restful recharged my bayyeries
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Super king or twin with sea view and balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Weather

    Excellent

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    10
    Really relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Super king or twin with sea view and balcony
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    NA

    Lovely room spacious and clean

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    10
    Amazing seaside hotel in a lovely town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Super king or twin with partial sea view
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Difficult to find things we didn't like. The bar downstairs had all cocktail components but were not able to mix the cocktails, the dinner in the hotel was not extremely inspiring, there's no safe dedicated parking on site, but it's all very small things.

    Brilliant small hotel. Amazing location, nice downstairs bar. The staff was absolutely amazing, very friendly and welcoming. We were looking for a dog-friendly place and this definitely exceeded our expectations. Very, very enjoyable break.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2023

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

    Our room was stunning with absolutely magnificent views over the bay. The bed was super comfy and the room beautifully clean. The staff are lovely and so helpful. We had a fabulous weekend and are already planning our next visit!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2023

    10
    Good value for money. Staff were extremely helpful and friendly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single with sea view
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fresh fruit

    Breakfast was fine

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2023

    8.0
    Very enjoyable - will return
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single with sea view
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No coffee in the bar after 9pm

    Room Service Location

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2023

    9.0
    We had a very comfortable enjoyable stay with friendly staff. and
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King with inland view
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can’t think of anything!

    Smart , very clean, large comfortable bedrooms with lovely bath room. Very convenient near the sea and town . Especially friendly staff

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2023

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

    Excellent breakfast

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2023

    8.0
    Beach front, sea view haven for us and our canine companion.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Super king or twin with partial sea view
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was all about the beach access and sea view for us, plus warm welcome for our little dog.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2023

    10
    The most relaxing perfect weekend.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Super king or twin with partial sea view
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No parking but big car park opposite. No parking at any seafront hotel in Sidmouth .

    Perfect location, sea views staff so friendly and nothing too much.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2023

    10
    Perfect!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King with sea view and balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect location, rooms clean and comfortable and breakfast was amazing.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2023

    8.0
    I reallly enjoyable time, which provided all we required
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Super king or twin with inland view
    • Stayed 6 nights

    On arrival we were allocated a table and told this would be 'our' table for all meals. However on more than one occasion we found our table being used by other guests. one night we went to the theatre and when we got back about 10.45 we found the hotel in Darkness and the front door locked. Another guest also joined us and we were looking for a bell. after 5 minuets or so a member of staff came passed and she told us we could get in through the side door using our bedroom key. They should make this information available to all guest.

    Nice size bedroom. Breakfast was very good. Evening meal were generally good, though unsure about the lamb chops (as were others we spoke to)

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2023

    8.0
    We enjoyed our stay in this comfortable hotel with very pleasant staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King with sea view
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking is an issue particularly for those with disabilities. The hotel has 4 spaces so it’s virtually impossible to find a spot There is a public car park across the road. It costs £14 for 24 hours but if you go out it’s often impossible to get back in until much later in the day

    Lovely room with comfortable bed. Excellent breakfast. Great location

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    8.0
    A very pleasant stay in a lovely location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single with inland view
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The hotel generally felt a little bit dated and aimed at the older customer, but dated by design rather than run down.

    The location on Sidmouth seafront was fantastic, with everything you need nearby. My room was also a very decent size, and nice and clean. Sidmouth itself is a lovely place to stay as a place on the South West Coast path, and is easily accessible by bus from several different locations including Honiton train station.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King with inland view
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Car parking was very limited at the hotel, I should imagine this was the case with most of the hotels in the immediate area. It does mean extra cost to use public car parks, which all adds up especially when visiting other places in the day.

    The room was ideal for us, there was a lift which was handy. Breakfast and evening meals were very good. The hotel position was great, close to the sea and the town.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2023

    9.0
    A very loved and clean Hotel - would be more than happy to stay again.
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Super king or twin with sea view and balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Duvet too hot. It was very hot weather though - so could have done with a lighter tog.

    Room size - Balcony Size - cleanliness - friendly, helpful staff. Sea view. Good Breakfast. French door which had a built in top window . Very Dog friendly

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2023

    9.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single with sea view
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly, helpfull staff and clean, neat modern room with good amenities. Reasonable size for a single room. Great sea view. Good full english breakfast. Close to everything in the town.

    Stayed in September 2023

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