Saunton Sands Hotel Main Restaurant in North Devon

Food was fantastic and staff were very personable (if not a bit thinly spread but I think given the current employment situation this is entirely understandable.) Rooms weren’t the fanciest but the bed was very comfortable.

We had a good stay in the Saunton Sands hotel. The man who greeted us on reception was quite uninterested and not particularly friendly and we noticed later on a couple checking in got champagne which we were never offered. Parts of the hotel are a little dated but some bits were very nice, particularly the spa and outdoor pool. The food for breakfast was average. Great views and access to the beach. Overall a pleasant stay.

Some very nice staff and appreciated the upgrade - hotel could do with renovation and I was quite disappointed to learn the team had COVID so I could not do my facial. I travelled many hours on trains (now I am sick from) and I was looking forward to a spa break which is not what I received. Other than this, good room service but in future please have backup staff available.

Had afternoon tea here. It was good value at £25 per person, as the food was tasty and well presented, if not plentiful. I was disappointed to find a small hair in the cream, which was replaced. Although I had a lovely time with friends I feel the service should have been a lot better for the type of venue. We asked if there was an option to have more sandwiches and were told no as they were premade and not replenished. Servers could have been more welcoming. The beach view however, was stunning.

Lovely hotel with beautifully decorated lounges. It was nice to walk onto a large terraced area leading onto lawns with sun loungers and deck chairs together with outdoor heated swimming pool. Lovely views overlooking the bay. Food reasonable but meat, especially the lamb, unless you really like very rare meat, was very bloody and quite a few people were sending theirs back. Buses to Barnstaple didnt run very often and taxi very expensive. The dining room was very well laid out. Some of the dining staff were very serious but others very pleasant. Bedroom disappointingly on the small side but comfortable. Overall it was a nice few days but feel it's more of a family hotel. Sue from Yardley

Fantastic location- sweeping views over Saunton beach. Day-to-day management needs a shake-up: tables on the terrace frequently left with guest's dirty drinks glasses for quite some time, used wet towels not collected from the pool area and strewn around for a long time. Forgetting to fill up the room mini-bar.Iconic hotel and location though, still thoroughly enjiyed it.

First visit here for lunch. Everyone we dealt with was so helpful, friendly and professional. Top marks to the staff!Food was excellent and arrived swiftly.Wonderful experience.

Amazing location with rooms overlooking Saunton beach. Service, dining experience and wine choice was really very good. They all take care of you from start to end with the Spa providing more choices to distress your life.

Super helpful and friendly staff and a clean beautiful Hotel inside. The view from my balcony was stunning and the complimentary shampoo etc were nice to use. Nice touch to have slippers and a dressing gown for spa treatments, but (and my ONLY negative point) is the dressing gown was slightly dog-eared and needed softener. The food is delicious, Halibut was amazing! The Source Spa was great, the most relaxing massage and the therma treatments were fantastic. Infinity jacuzzi and a clear view over the breaking waves was sheer heaven. I would highly recommend this Hotel but make sure you get a sea view with balcony...its worth the extra! A*

Hotel was beautiful with amazing views. All staff were absolutely faultless and nothing was too much to ask. The spa was amazing and free usage for hotel visitors was a massive plus. Combined with free childcare services daily (which my daughter absolutely loved) while we used the spa made it absolutely amazing. The breakfast … wow … anything you wanted was there. All round lovely relaxing visit, a stones throw from the beach with plenty to do in and around the hotel. Hotel room was clean and lovely, and quick housekeeping to remake the beds and replenish towels while we were at breakfast was swift and efficient.