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The Woolacombe Bay Hotel

South Street, Woolacombe EX34 7BN, England
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The Woolacombe Bay Hotel
Ranked #2 of 5 hotels in Woolacombe
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London, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

Have stayed in this hotel a number of times over the years and have always had a really good time. The building is well kept inside and the front garden and tennis courts are a great addition. Not a bad price for a couple for a night with breakfast and always head up to The Electric or Morthoe for dinner.... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Came across this hotel by pure luck! Drove to north Devon with intentions of finding somewhere to stay once we got there and went into Woolacombe Bay Hotel and fell in love with it! Was a little over what we planned on spending (£65pppn with breakfast) but once we saw the inside there was nowhere else we wanted to stay!... More

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England
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Stayed for two nights bed & breakfast...booked a sea view room and as the hotel was quiet we were very kindly upgraded to a balcony room...many thanks. Rooms not overly large but ok very clean and modern, tea & coffee making facilities. Nice sized bathroom all clean. View from the room breathtaking. Breakfast very nice staff very attentive. Nice indoor... More

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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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4 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

We love Woolacombe Bay Hotel and have been visiting every New Year for the past 7 years with our three children. Lovely, refurbished contemporary rooms, great food and peace and quiet at dinner as the children are at Kids's Club. Sweeping, beautiful beach that takes you right back to childhood even on the windiest days, wettest days. Couple of cafes... More

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London
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

We stayed for 3 nights as a family in April during the Easter holidays. Our room was number 102 a "family" room - essentially a large sea view room with a children's bunk-bedded room off the hallway on the way to the bathroom where the light came in via a glass panel in the bathroom. The sea-view was lovely and... More

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Shoreham By Sea, England
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013 via mobile

Stayed for a family weekend and will be back. The hotel has had a complete refurb since we stayed 6 years ago and nice the undo or pool is finished it will be amazing. The location is second to none, and the service within the hotel was great. We ate in the bistro and the food was lovely. The spa... More

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Leicester, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

Great beach & location, Hotel food excellent, staff helpful and pleasant. The upstairs Apartment we stayed in was rather tatty, door varnish wearing off, the kitchen needed a complete refurb and the well worn lounge furniture which was very uncomfortable as were the cheap matresses on the beds and the bed quilts were not big enough...it all needs replacing. The... More

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WoolacombeBayHotel, Guest Relations Manager at The Woolacombe Bay Hotel, responded to this review
22 April 2013

Many thanks for your valuable feedback. We are always very interested in receiving feedback from our guests, the majority of which is positive. We are concerned to hear that you felt our apartments were not up to your standard, but have an on-going programme in place for re-developments and the apartments are very much on this list. We regret that... More

Birmingham, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

As other reviewers said, the location is second to none and the Hotel has clearly had money spent on decor and facilities. These are now great and, coupled with the excellent food in the Brasserie, amount to an excellent experience, but, the apartments now need the same investment if they are not to de-value the rest of the Woolacombe Bay... More

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WoolacombeBayHotel, Guest Relations Manager at The Woolacombe Bay Hotel, responded to this review
22 April 2013

Thank you for your feedback regarding you recent stay with us. We’re delighted to read your kind comments regarding the hotel facilities and delicious food in the Bay Brasserie. We have an on-going programme in place for re-developments and the apartments are very much on this list. We do hope you come back in the future to see the constant... More

Taunton, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

We booked for two nights B & B with the family to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. The hotel was lovely and warm all the time and the breafast was perhaps one of the best we have in all of our years at staying in hotels. Waiters / waitresses perhaps too efficient as they were taking our breakfast order even... More

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Senior Contributor
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013 via mobile

Pluses: have been here many times over last ten years and food is the best it has been for many years. Evening meal was very good and breakfast was really great. Restaurant staff were fantastic, especially marianne. Hotel manager Sam is very helpful too. Minuses: noisy birds nesting in gutter kept us awake, wifi very poor, rates for teenagers too... More

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Additional Information about The Woolacombe Bay Hotel

Also Known As:
Woolacombe Bay Hotel
Bay Woolacombe
Address: South Street, Woolacombe EX34 7BN, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > Devon > Woolacombe
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#2 Family Hotels in Woolacombe
#2 On the Beach Hotels in Woolacombe
#2 Romantic Hotels in Woolacombe
Price range (per night): RM506 - 1,377
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Much of the Hotel has been lovingly restored from the mid 1800's, creating it's unique and tranquil atmosphere. High ceilings, chandeliers and comfortable, quiet lounges are a testament to that era, and where first class modern amenities are required, they have been skilfully incorporated into the existing Woolacombe accommodation. We place high value on our staff. Trained to be attentive yet unobtrusive and to provide the kind of personal service that is so often hard to find. ... more   less 

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