The Devoncourt Hotel, Exmouth
Douglas Avenue, Exmouth, EX8 2EX
Palm trees and uninterrupted sea views of Sandy Bay form a continental landscape to this first class hotel. The hotel stands in 4 acres of mature subt... more
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8/10 Overall rating
| Category | Average Rating |
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| 8/10 | Check-in process |
| 8/10 | Your room |
| 7/10 | Working order of facilities / equipment |
| 8/10 | Order and cleanliness of the hotel |
| 8/10 | Performance of staff |
| 7/10 | Overall experience |
| 8/10 | Overall value for money |
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Chris ( Mature couple)
from Hornchurch , GB on January 8, 2008
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Julian ( Solo leisure traveller)
from Preston , GB on December 8, 2007
"I couldn't complain about anything. However, I did only spend very limited time at the hotel. All the staff were very very friendly and helpful and made me feel very comfortable." (97803829)
I booked a standard double room for single occupancy and was given a suite with kitchen facilities and lounge area.
The hotel is very dated and would benefit from a refurbishment.
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Anonymous ( Group of adult friends)
on February 18, 2008
"You could not ask for a better location in Exmouth with wonderful sea views from the bedroom. Accomodation excellent and offering large rooms with better than expected facilities. Large garden with with only a few hundred yards direct walk to the beach. All staff very friendly and welcoming." (97131819)
Excellent location in Exmouth with views overlooking the sea from individual balcony. Large en-suite twin room with excellent facilities - coffee/tea, large screen TV with Freeview & DVD player.
Only a minor criticism - Cooked breakfast was rather average in the restaurant with all the indications that it had been kept warm for some time and not cooked on order.
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Tina ( Same sex couple)
from Tinstall , GB on September 12, 2008
"Interesting" (107204101)
The veiw was fantastic
35years out of date and hotel rules could not be changed. To inflexiable to the guests needs. I asked if breakfast could be served at 7.45 am as we had to leave before 8 am. This was not possible. Do not add bills to the room, had to pay for Dinner in the restaurant.
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John ( Mature couple)
from Salisbury , GB on April 19, 2008
"As a B&B this would have been fair but we expected more from a hotel. We were surprised that the bar and restaurant were franchised out preventing us putting our meal on the account. You were let down by the catering. The meals were plentiful but of poor quality and the service was disappointing. The leisure facilities were reasonable except for the very limited changing area and this is what drew us to yoursellves in the first place." (97803816)
Room was a good size with an excellent view
Room smelt as if it had been used for smoking. Fridge looked out of place. Shower was weak & luke warm. Balcony door grated on Facia board.
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Andrew ( Mature couple)
from Fleet , GB on November 17, 2007
"nothing to add" (97455087)
large comfortable rooms and good W.S. TV, swimming pool, staff were pleasent
food and drink could not be put on room bill!!
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Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller)
on April 23, 2008
Very spacious with seaview.Was able to smoke - FAB. Thank you. Good selection of TV channels. Bath nice and big and first time have encountered whirlpool, which was nice.
Only one complaint, which if I had been there long enough I would have mentioned to reception staff, but there was no information other than how to operate TV and what to do in a fire. No info on hotel and facilities, breakfast, how to adjust heating and no local information.
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on March 9, 2008
"A fair price for level of hotel standards, but very tired looking hotel in need of refurb." (97501023)
LCD TV with digital included. Has leisure facilities
Room extremely small and even smaller bathroom. Room next to lift which was noisy
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on October 31, 2006
"A very ordinary place to stay." (99637482)
Very ordinary hotel. The 3 stars are perhaps valid but I fail to see how the AA have given this hotel 4 stars.
I was NOT impressed with the breakfast offered. A buffet style breakfast in the most primitive of forms. Be prepared to make your own coffee, tea and toast. There is no milk, sugar, cups or saucers on the table setting and no waiter service.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on January 26, 2008
"There was no information in the room about the hotel and its facilities." (97790067)
The view
Tea facilities awkward to use
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Michael ( Mature couple)
from Deal , GB on January 3, 2008
Sea view
The bathroom facilities
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Peter ( Solo business traveller)
from Macclesfield , GB on October 9, 2007
The staff were excellent
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Peter ( Mature couple)
from Clacton-on-sea , GB on October 8, 2007
good sea view
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John ( Mature couple)
from Caterham , United Kingdom;GB on July 5, 2007
It was a bit of a surprise to have such a large room with all the facilities- very welcome mind you. We liked everything about it
The only comment I would make is that the bathroom was a bit on the small side. We are not a slim as we used to be.
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Roger ( Mature couple)
from Exeter , GB on June 21, 2007
we were upgraded to a suite
we requested sea views but had a suite overlooking the car park instead. Decoration was very dated with bleach stained & illfitting carpets in the bathrooms
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on June 20, 2007
Our accommodation was a suite which which made us feel rather grand. It was clean and tidied daily.
The bed was too hard.
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Janet ( Group of adult friends)
from Chippenham , United Kingdom;GB on April 28, 2007
"Generally this hotel was good value for money - if a bit shabby and old fashioned in places - and also in need of a lick of paint in some places. The suite we had was large and well furnished - with a wonderful view across the bay. The food again was quite good, although the vegetables were a bit boring and the fish a bit overcooked. We would have preferred a bit more variety in the menu during our stay. All the staff were extremely friendly and helpful." (99699188)
We were not expecting a suite, so were very please with the space, two bathrooms and a large lounge with a superb view across the sea and Exe river. The television was also excellent - new, large and able to get many stations.
The decoration of the hotel was shabby in places and in need of a good lick of paint in some places. The shower in one of the bathrooms was damaged.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on April 23, 2007
"we were both very happy with the stay at your hotel, relaxed atmosphere and good service. Friendly staff. The weather was a bonus. The setting of the hotel is great, close to the sea and the town centre. The only thing that can be improved is the food facilities in the evening. Sport facilities were excellent." (99732313)
very relaxing atmosphere
Better food facilities in the evening
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Caroline ( Solo business traveller)
from Somerset , GB on April 13, 2007
The leisure facilities (swimming pool) were very poor. My room was next to a noisy old lift.
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on April 12, 2007
"i was expecting a bit more of SPA kind of facility, was dissapointed that treatments were available only in guest rooms." (99007958)
size of room
terrible bed, carpet in bathroom
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on April 10, 2007
"Exceellent short break. Good food and acommodation. We have stayed at this hotel before and will do so again in the near future." (99987766)
Excellent sea view. Good facilities. Good food.
Poor parking facilities. Asked for non-smoking accomodation but room supplied was a smoking room.
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Ian ( Solo leisure traveller)
from Crowlas, penzance , GB on April 3, 2007
"All timeshare suites except room 9 - mine!" (99856426)
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Anonymous ( Family with young children)
on April 2, 2007
"we only stayed for one night - visting to attend an interview - the room was clean and spacious and good. overall, it was nice - we would consider visiting again when coming back to devon." (99614248)
spacious room, good value for money
nothing in particular - perhaps could improve food facilities late at night
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Peter ( Mature couple)
from Plymouth , United Kingdom;GB on March 26, 2007
"We have used this hotel before and love the indoor leisure facilities. The restaurant has improved and the hotel is very close to the beach. The staff are pleasant and helpful and the gardens are beautiful. We booked a double room but had a suite with lounge and kitchen. Large television with freeview." (99997118)
a spacious suite with lovely view and good facilities
hot water very slow so poor shower. No cappucino available from restaurant
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Amanda ( Solo business traveller)
from Sittingbourne , GB on March 23, 2007
"This room was one of my best experiences of travelling solo. It was large, clean had a balcony with sea view and digital TV. The restaurant was very pleasantly priced and the food was good. I will go back there again." (99629204)
The room and bathroom were large and very clean and a balcony overlooked the gardens and it had a sea view! There was a 28 TV, DVD and digital TV.
The outside of the Hotel looked dated and did not do the rest justice at all.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on March 21, 2007
All OK
No bath plug and water either cold or scalding
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Anonymous ( Family with young children)
on March 16, 2007
Clean room, lovely sea view, great position near the town centre & beach. Also the indoor pool facility was very good.
Room: en suite facilities were a bit out-dated - could do with an independent shower unit & new plumbing. Service: No vegetarian alternative at breakfast, poor quality basics on the buffet (milk, yoghurt, bread)
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D.h. ( Mature couple)
from Twyford, reading , United Kingdom;GB on March 9, 2007
"Generally very good, but would only return if the were improved" (99070064)
Comfortable clean bedrooms, good facilities and location
Continental breakfast was very poor,no crusty rolls or fresh croisants, and a poor selection generally.Restaurant Staff were also very surly and unhelpful
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on March 5, 2007
"The staff were charming and very helpful. Our only disappointment was being refused coffee at 9.30 pm on our first evening. A young man who was manning the bar curtly told my husband that we couldnt have coffee as the restaurant was closed in (spite of there being a coffee machine behind the bar) -- we didnt ask again any other evening ! We travel a lot and this is the first time that we have been refused coffee at such an early hour" (99391553)
We had a wonderful sea view and the management kindly gave us a room near to a lift as my husband had injured his knee.
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Anonymous ( Family with older children)
on March 4, 2007
"the staff were some of the nicest and politest people i have ever met in a hotel envrioment" (99414883)
i was given an upgrade and it was lovely with a beautiful sea view
nothing
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Valerie ( Mature couple)
from Minehead , United Kingdom;GB on March 3, 2007
"An excellent Hotel which has beautiful views. The staff were attentive and polite and the food in the restaurant was of a high standard. I would certainly stay there again and recommend it to any of my friends." (99233736)
A beautiful, spacious room with a balcony and sea view
It would have been nicer to have more comfortable seats in the room.
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David ( Mature couple)
from Shrewsbury , United Kingdom;GB on February 28, 2007
"Overal te stay as fine. The acomodation was good, clean and tidy. The staff were helpful and polite. The bar did shut a bit early but was reasonably priced. the decor ws abit dated buttadi not detrat from a nice relaxed weekend. Oveall I would book through the internet agina it was quick and simple." (99681727)
The accomodation was a suprise. I thought we had booked a room but found we had a suite. This made the stay even better. The facilities were good and the staff friendly and helpful.
The swimming pool was small and full of young kids! perhaps a set time for them would be better - it was like being at a public baths on a saturday aftenoon!
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Cathy ( Young couple)
from Nailsea , United Kingdom;GB on February 24, 2007
"Great Hotel Great Staff Nice setting" (99784811)
We had booked a double room and ended up with a 1 bedroom suite, the space was great. It had everything we needed.
The fixtures/fittings were a little dated
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on February 23, 2007
"the location of the hotel is around 15 minutes walk away from the town centre and has a lovely view of the sea. the hotel rooms and facilities are always kept clean and well presented and the times i have spent at the hotel, i have never found a reason to fault. the booking staff are especially friendly. the showers and beds are alway kept clean and tidy and the glasses and plates in the suite kitchen are the same which is nice to see." (99412434)
i previously booked a double room which was updated to a suite once i arrived. There was a lot of space and the room was very well kept.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on February 17, 2007
"I paid a modest £69 for B &B in a two room suite with kitchen , huge TV with cable channels and a wonderful sea view. It would make an ideal base for a small family. Only eat Breakfast and a bar lunch - both well cooked and pleasant service. Very welcoming reception." (99967697)
Spaciousness, location, fabulous views
slightly tired furnishings
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Graham ( Mature couple)
from Finglesham , United Kingdom;GB on February 6, 2007
"Booking form did not advise that hotel had double bedded rooms, only mentioned twin rooms. This took a phone call to clarify. Hotel policy on non smoking/smoking rooms should be advised." (99046877)
Nice hotel grounds and great view from bedroom to the sea.
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Katherine ( Young couple)
from Bristol , United Kingdom;GB on January 26, 2007
"I booked the hotel because of its leisure facilities and location. There was a small gym, swimming pool, spa pool, steam room and sauna. This was all clean and we enjoyed spending time in there. The highlight of the stay was the excellent suite we stayed in. Huge, luxurious, comfortable, very well equipped. Overall, we were very impressed and cannot wait to visit again!" (99625858)
The room far exceeded our expectations and was brilliant value for money. We ended up with a massive luxurious suite with a sea view - it was wonderful!
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Paul ( Solo business traveller)
from Keighley , United Kingdom;GB on January 15, 2007
Accomadation comfortable and well priced for time of year, though it does get pricey in the summer. My only complaint is that as breakfast is not served till eight I have never had any! An earler breakfast time would be appreciated.
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Anonymous ( Group of adult friends)
on January 4, 2007
"I would have liked more information about the indoor leisure facilities as i did nor bring any appropriate leisure wear to use them. other than this they stay was ecellent and all the staff were very friendly and helpful" (99215033)
the suite was excellent with lots of room and facilities making the stay very relaing
some of the furntiure was a little out of date
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John ( Mature couple)
from Banstead village , United Kingdom;GB on January 4, 2007
"Friendly and helpful staff. Christmas decor certainly had the wow factor. Highly recommended." (99496430)
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on December 21, 2006
"Relaxing break. Quiet hotel. Ideal for older couples." (99549720)
friendly helpful staff
English breakfast was very greasy
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on December 12, 2006
Hotel warm & clean with easy access to area.
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Hannah ( Other)
from Bristol , United Kingdom;GB on December 11, 2006
"The below reccomendation would be increased if the breakfast issue could be addressed." (99402754)
The standard of accomodation & facilities was good, and I can imagine would be excellent for a longer break.
The fact that breakfast was only served from 8am. An opportunity has been missed to ensure the hotel is 'geared up' for Passing Out Parades at Lympstone, when guests need to leave earlier than that. Having paid for breakfast it was VERY disappointing that there could be no flexibility to provide us with an earlier breakfast. We had a rather uncomfortable & hungry morning!
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John ( Group of adult friends)
from Devizes , United Kingdom;GB on December 10, 2006
Probably the most impressive display of Christmas decorations outside of Las Vegas. Great view over the estuary, excellent location for our visit to the Commando Training centre at Lympstone.
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Roger ( Group of work colleagues)
from Halifax , United Kingdom;GB on November 28, 2006
"the lads who stopped there like there stay and would recommend to anyone, next time our company has buisness down in exeter we will be using this hotel" (99307762)
the lads who stopped there said the hotel was nice
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on November 21, 2006
"Knew enough for an overnight stay." (99079995)
I had a self catering room(s) which I did not expect but was very welcome never the less!
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Anonymous ( Other)
on November 6, 2006
"We visited Exmouth for a family visit, the Devoncourt Hotel made our stay very pleasant and a quiet retreat for if we were a little too tired." (99240391)
We find the hotel very comfortable and quiet, we asked for a room with a vieuw and non smoking. Everything we asked for was given. Very pleasant stay.
The rooms were a little too warm. But really nothing to dislike.
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Alan ( Family with older children)
from Swansea , United Kingdom;GB on October 30, 2006
"Booked two twin rooms and ended up with one comfortable twin with a sea facing balcony and one spacious sea view suite, with living/dining room and a small kitchen area. Didn't really have time to check out leisure facilities (Just there for one night)but I am sure they would add value to a longer stay. Decent breakfast and overall an enjoyable stay." (99466323)
Spacious rooms
Nothing particularly, although we needed to be wary of the step up into the ensuite bathroom.
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Anonymous ( Family with older children)
on October 30, 2006
"We enjoyed our stay and plan to return next spring. Excellent room service and cleanliness. Wide range of ammenities and activities. Pleasant and courteous staff. Good value for money. Would have prefered on site parking at all times. Well equipped rooms and very spaceous. Quiet and peaceful." (3305198320)
Cleanliness,spaceous room and bathroom, excellent seaviews, well equipped.
Would have preferred quilts on the beds.
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Jane ( Other)
from Marlborough , United Kingdom;GB on October 29, 2006
"did not realise there was an indoor pool till we arrived without swim wear. Parking was a problem" (99706737)
Twin beds as we were mother and daughter, large bathroom, sea view
Going round a lot of corners to bedroom, old building so this cannot be avoided though more signs to lift might help. Had to park in road.
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