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The Best Beach Hotels in the UK

Where to Stay for an Oceanfront Vacation in the UK

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Trying to decide where to stay near the beach in the UK? The area is a fun, active, and exciting beach destination. When researching the best beach hotel in the UK for your next trip, you'll probably want to look for a variety of amenities such as a nice pool, oceanfront location near the water, free parking, fitness center, and access to water sports. For families traveling with children, a kid-friendly environment is also a must. And for couples seeking a romantic getaway, perhaps a spa, hot tub, and ocean views might be essential. Safety is also a top priority, as is the price, nearby activities, and guest ratings. With so many hotels near the water to choose from, finding the perfect beach resort or hotel can be overwhelming. That's why this guide will highlight the top hotel stays on the beach in the UK based on traveler ratings and these criteria. From the soft sand to the luxurious amenities, the UK's beach resorts and hotels offer the best of everything for vacationers looking for a relaxing and enjoyable beach trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

The Headland Hotel and Spa

Newquay, United Kingdom
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $389 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Getaway Hotel
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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Located at Fistral Beach, Headland Rd, The Headland Hotel and Spa has great rooms from $389 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 9.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, visitors will especially love breakfast, hiking, child care, laundry services, and golf at this beach hotel. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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The Victoria Hotel Sidmouth

Sidmouth, United Kingdom
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $403 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in the UK
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
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A great place to stay is The Victoria Hotel Sidmouth which has nice rooms starting at $403. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and outdoor tennis, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at The Esplanade. This terrific hotel is also nice because it offers hiking, laundry services, golf, a hot tub, and a spa and wellness center which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
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Bedruthan Hotel & Spa

Mawgan Porth, United Kingdom
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $219 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Beach Vacation to the UK
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
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We found Bedruthan Hotel & Spa to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $219. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Trenance. You'll also find outdoor tennis, child care, golf, a hot tub, and a spa and wellness center which beach-goers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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The Carlyon Bay Hotel

Carlyon Bay, United Kingdom
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $423 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel at the Beach in the UK
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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With terrific rooms from $423, The Carlyon Bay Hotel, at Sea Road provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Its terrific guest rating is 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers a bar, hiking, child care, laundry services, and golf. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. Don't miss the pool bar which offers drinks and a fun area to unwind.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
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Tregenna Castle Resort

St Ives, United Kingdom
3-star Resort with prices starting at $170 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Oceanfront Hotel in the UK
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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Tregenna Castle Resort has a great guest rating of 7.70 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $170 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Treloyan Avenue. Furthermore, it also offers rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, golf, and a hot tub, which is nice for visitors. Just a short drive from the city center, this convenient hotel is a terrific choice. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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TLH Carlton Hotel

Torquay, United Kingdom
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $155 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels Near the Water
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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The great guest rating of TLH Carlton Hotel is 7.70 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $155, and it's located at Falkland Road. We also love the a kid-friendly buffet, rooms with kitchens, laundry services, a hot tub, and a spa and wellness center which are great for travelers. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry service
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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Polurrian Bay Hotel

Mullion, United Kingdom
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $474 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Location in the UK
  • Outdoor pool
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A cool place is Polurrian Bay Hotel because it has great rooms that start at $474. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Polurrian Road. Only a short distance from the city center, beach-goers will especially love breakfast, outdoor tennis, hiking, child care, and golf at this fun hotel. Everyone loves a nice indoor pool, and the one here does not disappoint!

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free breakfast
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Picnic area
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TLH Victoria

Torquay, United Kingdom
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $98 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Beach Trip Hotel in the UK
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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TLH Victoria offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $98 (before taxes). It's located at Belgrave Road and has earned a guest rating of 7.60/10. This beach hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchens, laundry services, a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, and a game room which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry service
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kids' club
  • Picnic area
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Sands Resort Hotel

Newquay, United Kingdom
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $248 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Getaway Hotel
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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Located at Watergate Road, Sands Resort Hotel has great rooms from $248 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a kid-friendly buffet, outdoor tennis, child care, laundry services, and golf which visitors will love. And this terrific hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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Langstone Cliff Hotel

Dawlish, United Kingdom
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $171 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in the UK
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is Langstone Cliff Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $171. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Mount Pleasant Road. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers parking, a kid-friendly buffet, outdoor tennis, hiking, and child care. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
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For more terrific hotel ideas in the UK, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in the UK, Best Cheap Hotels in the UK, Best Luxury Hotels in the UK, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in the UK, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in the UK, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in the UK, Best Hotels for One Week in the UK, Best Hotels for One Night in the UK, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in the UK, Best Adults Only Hotels in the UK, Best Party Hotels in the UK, Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in the UK, Best Hotels for Skiing in the UK, or Best Business Hotels in the UK.


How much do beach hotels and resorts cost in the UK?

UK Average Beach Hotel Price
$124

Visitors will find a large range of terrific beach hotel choices when planning a visit to the UK. The price of these beach hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average beach hotel price in the UK based on data from 720 hotels is an affordable $124. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in the UK.

The average prices of our suggested beach hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $171
  • 4-star hotels: $138
  • 3-star hotels: $115
  • 2-star hotels: $94


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