Devon Hotels with Stunning Sea Views

While it also boasts beautiful countryside, one of the main draws of glorious Devon is the miles of stunning coastline. Many people flock to this lovely part of the world to explore the sandy beaches, discover pretty seaside towns, and enjoy long coastal walks.

If you’re planning to stay here for a night or two (or even longer), why not make the most of your getaway by choosing one of the many hotels across Devon which benefit from panoramic coastal views?

In this guide, we take a look at our best hotels in Devon with sea views. As well as the guestrooms, we’ll let you know about the communal outdoor spaces where you can soak up the views and the sea air. Finally, we share some tips on securing a room with a view on your next south-west escape.

Top Hotels in Devon with Sea Views

To give you an idea of what awaits you on your spa escape to the south-west, here is a selection of our best Devon hotels with sea views

Sidmouth Harbour Hotel & Spa

If you want to stay at a luxury hotel in Devon with a sea view, Sidmouth Harbour Hotel & Spa should be near the top of your list. The recipient of a Readers’ Choice Award from Conde Nast Traveller, among other awards, this impressive Harbour Hotels property has all the ingredients for a memorable stay – including superb views of the Jurassic Coast.

Rooms

The hotel offers a choice of 56 guestrooms. The superior sea view rooms benefit from access to a shared balcony, while the standard sea view rooms face lovely Lyme Bay. The hotel also features rooms with inland or courtyard views.

Communal spaces

Take a seat on the wide terrace of the Upper Deck restaurant for fantastic views across the red cliffs and Lyme Bay. You can also enjoy a swim or some sunbathing time at the outdoor pool, which features delightful sea views.

The Imperial Torquay Hotel & Spa

Standing proudly overlooking Torquay Bay, The Imperial Torquay Hotel & Spa is one of the finest hotels in South Devon with sea views. Close to the bustling town centre, the hotel also enjoys a prime clifftop location with magnificent views everywhere you turn, including from many of the guestrooms and also the communal and dining areas.

Rooms

The hotel has 152 guestrooms over seven floors. The standard rooms either have sea or inland views, while the deluxe rooms each have sea views, along with a private balcony or terrace. More spacious suites also have sea views (but no balcony).

Communal spaces

The refined Palm Court Lounge & Bar affords fabulous views over Torquay Bay. You can also enjoy views of Torquay and the South Devon coastline from the well-regarded restaurant. Head to the (seasonal) outdoor pool to enjoy a swim with lofty sea views.

Harbour Hotel Salcombe

Another of our award-winning luxury 4- and 5-star hotels in Devon with sea views, Harbour Hotel Salcombe has everything you need for a relaxing break by the coast. Actually located on Salcombe Estuary, the hotel affords magnificent panoramic views across the water, from its rooms and its communal areas.

Rooms

Many of the hotel’s 50 guestrooms feature waterside views. Some have full estuary views, several with the added benefit of a balcony, while others are advertised as “estuary glimpse”, which have more restricted views. There are also some rooms which face inland.

Communal spaces

The focal point of the hotel is The Jetty restaurant and bar, which features a large waterside terrace affording sweeping views over the estuary.

Saunton Sands Hotel

If you’re searching for the best hotels in North Devon with sea views, you won’t find many better than Saunton Sands Hotel. A perfect coastal spa retreat, the art-deco hotel is perched on a clifftop overlooking lovely Saunton Sands beach. The location affords sweeping coastal views, which the hotel certainly makes the most of, in both the rooms and the communal areas.

Rooms

The hotel has 78 elegant and well-equipped deluxe and standard guestrooms, many of which benefit from sea views. The rest have attractive inland views. If you’re looking for hotels in North Devon with sea views and a balcony, there are also 11 apartments, some of which have private balconies offering views of the beach.

Communal spaces

The hotel’s location means there are wonderful sea views from the grounds. You can even enjoy a meal or drink at the Beachside Grill, which features an outdoor terrace. There is also a (seasonal) outdoor pool and poolside loungers with sea views.

One of the highlights of the hotel can be found in its luxurious Source Spa, which features a vitality pool with a floor-to-ceiling window offering a panoramic of the Atlantic ocean. When the weather allows, you can even enjoy a spot of yoga overlooking the beach.

Harbour Beach Club Hotel & Spa

We return to glorious Salcombe for the wonderful Harbour Beach Club Hotel & Spa, another luxury hotel in Devon with a sea view. As the name suggests, this hotel has a beach club vibe, which taps into its unbeatable location steps from South Sands beach. As well as offering easy access to the beach, the location also means the hotel offers unrivalled sea views.

Rooms

As you might expect, the majority of the 44 guestrooms affords a marvellous sea view, though some face the valley. The lavish penthouse suite offers the best sea views, which can be enjoyed from the private covered balcony. You can also choose from a selection of standard and superior rooms, each with a sea view.

Communal spaces

With the beach literally in front of the hotel, sea views are everywhere. Drink and dine at the Beach Club Bar + Restaurant with its outdoor terrace and wraparound glass-enclosed dining room. You can also retreat to the Beach Club Spa for coastal-inspired wellness and relaxation.

Tips for Booking the Perfect Sea View Room

We end with a few tips on securing a room with a sea view at our hotels in Devon.

Read the hotel description: Prior to booking, ensure you read the hotel’s information to find out what kind of rooms and outdoor space is available.

Check ahead of time: If a sea view is important, make sure you check directly with the hotel (or with us) before you arrive to ensure availability.

Save money with an inland view: As well as sea views, Devon hotels often have rooms with delightful inland views, which are often cheaper.

Be flexible on dates: Less popular dates, such as weekday and off-peak months, can be your best bet for securing a room at a Devon hotel with a sea view.

Enjoy the communal spaces: Hotels in Devon with sea views typically have restaurants, patios and other public spaces to enjoy the scenery, even if you can’t get a sea-facing room.

Book a day or stay at a Devon hotel with a sea view

So, now you know more about our best Devon hotels with sea views, secure your escape today. We offer a wide range of spa day and spa break packages, so you can find the ideal combination of relaxation and pampering to suit your needs.

Spa days make a fantastic complement to a longer stay or holiday, while spa breaks offer accommodation and dining along with access to the leisure facilities and treatments. Our packages also make great spa gifts.

If you’re new to spas, take a look at our FAQ articles and treatment guides. A good place to start is our guide to what to expect on a spa day.

Questions? Feel free to contact us about anything spa-related, including booking a day or stay at any of our Devon hotels with sea views. You might also like to check out our regional spa deals for the latest discounts.