The Beacon, Exmouth, EX8 2AG, United Kingdom
#3 of 10 hotels in Exmouth
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1464 hotel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Location
9.3
Facilities
8.2
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.2
Free WiFi
7.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 3 January 2024
Robert
United KingdomParking limited. Restaurant currently not available.
Lovely breakfast selection, plenty of choice, plus English breakfast delicious. All clean cutlery and plates. Location and view fab
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 2 January 2024
Stackman
United KingdomNothing.. the staff were very friendly.
Well located to all facilities and the town centre.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 2 January 2024
Tom
United KingdomThe shower was extremely loud and the parking they charge £12 a day was in a back street didn't look great so paid in a car park for £2 all day
The room was cozy and had such a beautiful view looking out to sea
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 1 January 2024
Steve
United KingdomThe room was very cold (We stayed in December) but wouldn't be a problem in the spring/summer months
The view from room 24 was fabulous
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 1 January 2024
Yvette
United KingdomThe weather!
Welcoming staff, beautiful old building, nice cocktail bar area, warm rooms, nice and quiet.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 31 December 2023
Soudabeh
United KingdomBreakfast, central heating,
Poor breakfast, room was so cool,
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 30 December 2023
Deb
United KingdomPull out bed not ready on arrival soon rectified 2 cups 2 towels for 3 people
Good value for money Great location
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 29 December 2023
Kim
United KingdomKey card total pain. No vegetarian option for cooked breakfast
Very clean and tidy
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 22 December 2023
Caroline
United KingdomWe Didn't actually stay. I was disappointed with the outcome. My father in law who was coming with us to visit family had an heart attack. On day we were due to book in. I phoned from hospital to cancel on the day of arrival so got no refund. But i was still contacted at 11pm at night to ask where we were! Booking.com said they couldn't refund unless hotel agreed. Hotel refused even though it was exceptional circumstances. I did say we would be coming again to visit family and would be booking with them later in the year. Even if we had only had my father in laws room refunded that would of been something at a distressing time. We were also emailed by hotel following day to ask for a review..Im sure this comes out automatically but it was annoying as all i got from 2 phone calls was you should of phoned day before...day before we will still coming!! Father in law is recovering well. But booking.com can also see we did not stay so why keep asking for reviews.!!!
Didn't stay at accommodation
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 18 December 2023
Williams
United KingdomBreakfast not good value for money at £15. I had to wait for a long time . Coffee was only warm. Chef finally brought my full english breakfast, bacon was good, 2 fried eggs ok, 3 sausages under cooked pink in the middle, no baked beans chef said the beans will come in a pot? I ate the eggs & bacon no beans arrived surely just put the beans on the same plate prior serving. My advise dont pay £15 for the breakfast a lot better breakfast is only a short walk away at Witherspoons Powder Monkey. Overall the Manor breakfast was one of the worst breakfasts I have ever been served.
Recetion staff very pleasant & helpfull
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 18 December 2023
Leanne
United KingdomNot as modern as some others. Bathroom small. No staff at night
Location is good
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 17 December 2023
Elizabeth
United KingdomMilk in the room had spoilt, so I needed to request more. Breakfast in the morning, both the apple juice and orange juice had gone off, which needed replacing. Although breakfast was cooked freshly, I would have preferred to help myself as I felt a lot was wasted. The bed was solid, but that was just our view.
Staff were so friendly and helpful. They went out of their way to make sure we had a pleasant stay.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 17 December 2023
Carolyn
United KingdomNothing
Clean, comfortable room and modern decor
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 13 December 2023
Rebecca
United KingdomHaving just come off a 12 hour flight, I was woken at at an early hour by the cleaners whose station was practically outside my door, and it’s an old building with noisy floorboards. But I suppose their room needs to be somewhere…
The central locality, the lovely street.. overlooking the sea. The decor of my room, the lovely shower.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 12 December 2023
Jared
AustraliaParking was super challenging
Nice cosy rooms
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 11 December 2023
Michael
United KingdomCost
Prefer breakfast served It was quite expensive we naive for s buffet
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 11 December 2023
Janice
United KingdomBreakfast was quite expensive at £15 per head, but everything offered and more if we had wanted it, so ok! Room was in the attic and had a very tight enclosed en-suite. but for a couple of days, it wasn’t an issue.
Convenient, ideal location, right on the doorstep to town and beach. Hotel was clean, bright and quiet. Beautiful sea views across Exmouth. Very friendly and helpful staff. Value for money!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 11 December 2023
Jackie
United KingdomRoom was a little dated and the bed wasn't very comfortable
Excellent location and value for money, staff were friendly and attentive, would definitely stay again
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 10 December 2023
Kerry
United KingdomBreakfast was an extra 15 pounds per person so it would have been very expensive for 3 of us.
Booked parking and was able to park there before check in. Very helpful staff. Had noisy neighbors and called receptionist who dealt with this immediately.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 10 December 2023
Miriam
United KingdomComfortable bed, good sized room WiFi was good in all areas of the hotel Bar was comfortable
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 10 December 2023
Paul
United KingdomSince our last stay several years ago it’s had a very good refurbishment. Found on street parking very easy on hotel front.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 10 December 2023
Alison
TurkeyThe room was rather compact and a bit too warm (much better than too cold though, especially in December), but it was easy to open the windows. While the hotel seemed quiet (and it was a Friday night), my room was right next to the elevator and so was noisy any time anyone came too or fro. In general though, it was a lovely hotel and I plan to stay again.
The room had everything you could want. It was spotlessly clean and had obviously been newly decorated and with a new, modern bathroom. The location is great, near the seafront and near many cafés, restaurants and shops in the town. The man at reception was lovely and helped me with my heavy suitcase in the afternoon and then again the next morning. It was good value for money. I didn't have time for the breakfast (at additional cost), so can't comment.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 10 December 2023
Christopher
GermanyBuilding is a little bit like a labyrinth. Complete interior with heavy used look, needs TLC or replacement. Asked for a simple coffee the next morning and "the establishments down the street" were recommended.
Pricing was adequate.Room was clean.OK for one night.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 9 December 2023
David
United KingdomNowt
No hassle and quiet
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 9 December 2023
Jade
United KingdomThe staff are very friendly & helpful, the hotel is in a great location, very clean & warm. The room I had was huge with a lovely view & was really good value. The downstairs is quite new & modern, the upstairs & the bedroom I had isn’t as modern but I was more than happy with it especially for the price. I got here by train & travelled about on foot or public transport very easily from here.
Stayed in December 2023
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