Balfour Arms

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Scored 7.6
Rated good

Staff

8.8

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Balfour Arms in Sidmouth offers four-star comfort with private bathrooms, free WiFi, and modern amenities. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, walk-in shower, and work desk. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves traditional British cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Guests can enjoy brunch, lunch, and dinner in a welcoming ambience. Leisure Facilities: The hotel features a garden, lounge, games room, and children's playground. Additional amenities include room service, free on-site parking, and a bar. Location and Attractions: Located 18 km from Exeter International Airport, the property is near Sid Vale Heritage Centre (1.9 km) and Sidmouth Beach (2.1 km). Other attractions include Westpoint Arena and Lyme Bay Winery.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

  • Free parking available at the hotel

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Barnsley
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“food was fantastic and the staff were brilliant just a shame about the noise from the bar downstairs”
Elizabeth
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was central for the purpose of our visit. Clean, warm room with a good en-suite and very comfortable bed. Helpful, friendly staff.”
Judith
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was an ideal location & within walking distance to the town & amenities”
Patrick
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Comtable well equipped room. Comtable bed decent shower. Breakfast cooked to order plus cereals juice and pastries. But what gives this place our best mark is the friendly staff.”
Emily
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Room was great and shower was amazing, didnt do breakfast as not breakfast person but everyone seemed really nice”
Anthony
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great staff,close to bus stop for the short journey into Sidmouth. Friendly staff,good breakfast. Big pub,no difficulty finding a table for a late drink.”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Clean and tidy friendly staff good value for money”
Jennifer
New Zealand New Zealand
“The rooms were clean and fresh. Nice breakfast. Very friendly staff. Good carparking available.”
Caroline
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Really good value for money. On site parking. Friendly, helpful staff,and good food. Very clean everywhere. We would recommend.”
Penny
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly, helpful staff, great breakfast, good value pub meals. Would stay again.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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