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Saunton Sands Hotel

Woolacombe

📍 Braunton, EX33 1LQ

📞 +44 1271 890212

🔌 Nearest public charging: · 0.0 mi (Open Charge Map)

🌊 Saunton Sands: Excellent bathing water 0.1 mi · Environment Agency

Saunton Sands Hotel

Photo: Lewis Clarke  (CC BY-SA 2.0)

  • Clifftop beachfront hotel overlooking Saunton Sands beach
  • Award-winning Source Spa with ocean-view thermal suite
  • Indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools on site
  • Free daily supervised childcare and entertainment programme for families
  • Two AA Rosette dining plus beachside grill restaurant
Saunton Sands Hotel sits on the clifftops in Woolacombe, Devon, just steps from Saunton Sands beach, with direct access to the golden sands below. Inside, you'll find an ocean-view Source Spa with a marine thermal suite, indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools, a gym and tennis court, and two dining options including the two AA-rosette Dining Room and the beachside Beachside Grill. Families are well catered for, with a supervised playroom offering free daily childcare, an inclusive entertainment programme during school holidays, and self-catering apartments for larger groups, some dog-friendly. Free parking and Wi-Fi are provided throughout your stay. Beyond the hotel, the surrounding dunes and coast path invite exploration, with nearby museums including the Museum of British Surfing just a short drive away.

How far to…

Beach
0.1 miles
Station
7.5 miles
Museum of British Surfing
2.6 miles

Practical details

Parking
Free parking available
Pets
Dog-friendly apartments available
Families
Free daily childcare and family entertainment

Accommodation on site

  • Rooms and suites
  • Self-catering apartments

Details taken from the operator's own website on 26 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.

Facilities

  • ✓ Swimming Pool
  • ✓ Gym
  • ✓ Spa
  • ✓ Evening Entertainment
  • ✓ Bar
  • ✓ Restaurant
  • ✓ Children's Entertainment
  • ✓ Disabled Access
  • ✓ Indoor Areas
  • ✓ Pet Friendly
  • ✓ WiFi
  • ✓ Parking
  • ✓ Beach Access
  • 🌊 Sea Views
  • 🔌 EV Charging Nearby

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Saunton Sands Hotel

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Things to do

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Places to visit

The famous spots within a day trip

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Eat & drink local

The local legends within walking-ish distance

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