Name: The Elizabeth
Address: The Esplanade, Sidmouth, England, United Kingdom, Sidmouth, Devon, GB
Price range: $202–$299 per night
Rating: 8.67

What guests think

Across reviews of The Elizabeth, travellers praise its seafront location with sea views and the friendly, helpful staff, while noting generally clean, comfortable rooms, though some found them dated, small, or uncomfortably warm, with occasional noise and maintenance issues.

Breakfast is frequently enjoyed, though some report lukewarm dishes, waits, or underwhelming lunches and dinners. Overall, expect a comfortable, traditional seaside hotel experience with occasional trade-offs in room modernity and temperature.

Facilities

Cleanliness

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Service

Location

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Facilities

Several reviews note convenient, well organised on-site parking.

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10

Robert

Jul 7, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

There was a problem with the lift which was handled sensitively by the staff. The helpfulness and friendliness of the staff made our stay an enjoyable experience

10

Patrick

May 22, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

We had a sea view room accessed via lift. All the staff are polite and approachable nothing is too much to ask. The ocean waves lulled us to sleep and woke us ready for a new day. The town of Sidmouth is quaint by modern standards which only adds to it charm. A return visit is very likely. Many thanks Sidmouth.

10

Mark

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very clean , WARM , & well presented - delighted to have a verandah for a dramatic sea view .Staff pleasant, yet business like .Parking efficiently organised.

10

Stuart

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely sea view. Room was well set out. Lovely breakfast and convenient car parking space.

10

Tony

Jul 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Every aspect of the Elizabeth was a pleasant surprise - its modern facilities, its seafront location (and of our room), the convenient car-parking and the wide breakfast choice. The room has clearly been thoroughly cleaned and was bright and airy. Well done to all the staff.

6

Sue

Aug 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We liked the friendly staff at breakfast. The breakfast was very good. But we didn’t like being told we could not park in an empty space in the car park because it was ‘reserved ‘. This was puzzling as we booked the hotel because it was advertised as having free car parking. So this is deceptive. Later we found out that ‘ reserved’ meant customers who booked direct with the hotel rather than online. Not sure if this is correct but it wasn’t the friendly welcome we had hoped for.

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Cleanliness

Many guests describe rooms and the hotel as clean or spotlessly kept. A few reported lapses, such as a dirty radiator or less thorough room cleaning.

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10

Brian

Jan 6, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and very comfortable. We had a sea view which was amazing. Thank you for a lovely stay.

10

Amanda

Dec 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely staff. Clean room. Good food. Great location. Breakfast was fab. Fish and chips in Dukes next door (part of the hotel chain)was amazing. But the bedroom was so hot. No radiator or towel rail were on but the room was like a sauna. Slept on top of bed with window wide open but very hot all night!

10

Carol

Dec 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff are so warm and welcoming, the hotel is beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean. My room warm and comfortable with everything you need right down to an umbrella.

10

Mark

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very clean , WARM , & well presented - delighted to have a verandah for a dramatic sea view .Staff pleasant, yet business like .Parking efficiently organised.

10

Tony

Jul 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Every aspect of the Elizabeth was a pleasant surprise - its modern facilities, its seafront location (and of our room), the convenient car-parking and the wide breakfast choice. The room has clearly been thoroughly cleaned and was bright and airy. Well done to all the staff.

4

Trevor

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very basic and cheap looking with net curtains 8inc too short and a filthy radiator! The tv kept cutting out the tv reception was terrible! The shower flooded the bathroom and when l reported it to reception l was told there was no other room available and the man on reception bought some towels and mopped up the sodden floor with them and said to take the drainage filter out when using the shower in future . I told him about the other issues we had with the room and he said there was nothing he could do and left!

6

Angela

May 23, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was cramped, furniture was shabby and I didnt find it particularly clean. Bed and pillows very uncomfortable. Requested different pillows but they weren't any better. Expected more for £170 a night ! Left an initial review, on our first morning, commenting on this. Was told manager would get this feedback but didn't here anything. Had to go and buy new pillows for the second night. On the plus side the hotel is close to seafront and amenities. Also the staff at breakfast were lovely, even though they were struggling with low staffing levels. Even so, would not stay here again.

8

Heather

Mar 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, within easy walking distance to shops and eateries. The hotel was clean and the staff were friendly and professional

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Rooms

Many guests enjoyed comfortable rooms with sea views. Others found rooms dated or small, reported very warm temperatures, and experienced occasional noise from road or nearby events.

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Kristine

Sep 18, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

The staff were all very nice. We were disappointed that our seaview room didn’t have a balcony to sit on, but the view was very nice. There is quite a bit of road noise.

8

Jessica

Mar 18, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Good location, nice staff and breakfast. Room was pretty small and double bed also. Could benefit from additional toiletries. Ambient temperature was too high. Overall positive.

10

Brian

Jan 6, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and very comfortable. We had a sea view which was amazing. Thank you for a lovely stay.

10

Amanda

Dec 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely staff. Clean room. Good food. Great location. Breakfast was fab. Fish and chips in Dukes next door (part of the hotel chain)was amazing. But the bedroom was so hot. No radiator or towel rail were on but the room was like a sauna. Slept on top of bed with window wide open but very hot all night!

10

Mark

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very clean , WARM , & well presented - delighted to have a verandah for a dramatic sea view .Staff pleasant, yet business like .Parking efficiently organised.

10

Robert

Dec 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely sea view room

10

Stuart

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely sea view. Room was well set out. Lovely breakfast and convenient car parking space.

10

Ian

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved the location room overlooking the sea friendly staff nothing to much trouble for them.

6

Allan

Jun 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Certainly comfortable , clean and in a fine position on the seafront. For such a reputable hotel I found some things disappointing. The reception welcome was efficient but lacking warmth and friendliness and breakfast was only average. I don't think you should be expected to wait more than 20 minutes for a fried egg on toast, nor have to ask for toast and marmalade - a miserly small jar was meant to be spread over 4 pieces. Unfortunately, these small quibbles came on top of a horrific evening spent with a band providing non- stop drum beating from 8-10.30 adjacent to our room, preventing our reading, watching television or opening a window for fresh air. We sadly won't be returning in a hurry!

6

Michael

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dated room and en suite with no fridge. Other hotels at this price point offer a more modern room. 10.30 checkout is too early when on holiday. We were harassed to leave the room by 10.40. Very good cooked breakfast delivered quickly by polite restaurant staff. Great location on the Sidmouth seafront. Beware of the dive bombing and thieving seagulls.

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Service

Service is widely praised as warm, welcoming, and helpful, with staff often going out of their way. A few guests reported inconsistent warmth at reception, slow responses, or pressure around checkout.

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10

Lynne

Jul 13, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The most notable thing about this hotel was the helpfulness of all the staff - helpful from start to finish. It was all good and we might well be back in the future.

10

Nige

Nov 2, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Fab experience with brilliiant and attentive staff

10

Robert

Jul 7, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

There was a problem with the lift which was handled sensitively by the staff. The helpfulness and friendliness of the staff made our stay an enjoyable experience

10

Carol

Dec 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff are so warm and welcoming, the hotel is beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean. My room warm and comfortable with everything you need right down to an umbrella.

10

Patrick

May 22, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

We had a sea view room accessed via lift. All the staff are polite and approachable nothing is too much to ask. The ocean waves lulled us to sleep and woke us ready for a new day. The town of Sidmouth is quaint by modern standards which only adds to it charm. A return visit is very likely. Many thanks Sidmouth.

10

Dominic

Oct 2, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

A very enjoyable stay. Welcoming staff. Excellent food and service. Really helpful when we had a puncture. Many thanks.

10

Ian

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved the location room overlooking the sea friendly staff nothing to much trouble for them.

8

Lydia

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location right on the sea front. very nice staff , all attentive and accommodating.

4

Trevor

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very basic and cheap looking with net curtains 8inc too short and a filthy radiator! The tv kept cutting out the tv reception was terrible! The shower flooded the bathroom and when l reported it to reception l was told there was no other room available and the man on reception bought some towels and mopped up the sodden floor with them and said to take the drainage filter out when using the shower in future . I told him about the other issues we had with the room and he said there was nothing he could do and left!

6

Michael

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dated room and en suite with no fridge. Other hotels at this price point offer a more modern room. 10.30 checkout is too early when on holiday. We were harassed to leave the room by 10.40. Very good cooked breakfast delivered quickly by polite restaurant staff. Great location on the Sidmouth seafront. Beware of the dive bombing and thieving seagulls.

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Location

Right on the Sidmouth seafront with easy walking access to shops and eateries, and many rooms face the sea. Some mention road noise.

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8

Kristine

Sep 18, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

The staff were all very nice. We were disappointed that our seaview room didn’t have a balcony to sit on, but the view was very nice. There is quite a bit of road noise.

10

Brian

Jan 6, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and very comfortable. We had a sea view which was amazing. Thank you for a lovely stay.

10

Patrick

May 22, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

We had a sea view room accessed via lift. All the staff are polite and approachable nothing is too much to ask. The ocean waves lulled us to sleep and woke us ready for a new day. The town of Sidmouth is quaint by modern standards which only adds to it charm. A return visit is very likely. Many thanks Sidmouth.

10

Stuart

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely sea view. Room was well set out. Lovely breakfast and convenient car parking space.

10

Ian

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved the location room overlooking the sea friendly staff nothing to much trouble for them.

8

Lydia

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location right on the sea front. very nice staff , all attentive and accommodating.

10

Tony

Jul 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Every aspect of the Elizabeth was a pleasant surprise - its modern facilities, its seafront location (and of our room), the convenient car-parking and the wide breakfast choice. The room has clearly been thoroughly cleaned and was bright and airy. Well done to all the staff.

6

Michael

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dated room and en suite with no fridge. Other hotels at this price point offer a more modern room. 10.30 checkout is too early when on holiday. We were harassed to leave the room by 10.40. Very good cooked breakfast delivered quickly by polite restaurant staff. Great location on the Sidmouth seafront. Beware of the dive bombing and thieving seagulls.

8

Heather

Mar 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, within easy walking distance to shops and eateries. The hotel was clean and the staff were friendly and professional

8

David

Sep 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff and convenient location.

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Dining

Breakfast is frequently praised for quality and choice, though some reported lukewarm dishes or waits. Opinions on other meals are mixed, with a few finding lunches or dinners below expectations.

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10

Gareth

Sep 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were really friendly. View was amazing. Breakfast was fantastic.

6

Suzanne

Apr 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast was luke warm on both mornings

10

Dianne

Oct 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Food was great , room had amazing sea views , and all the staff were great and really helpful. Very good

10

Amanda

Dec 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely staff. Clean room. Good food. Great location. Breakfast was fab. Fish and chips in Dukes next door (part of the hotel chain)was amazing. But the bedroom was so hot. No radiator or towel rail were on but the room was like a sauna. Slept on top of bed with window wide open but very hot all night!

10

Dominic

Oct 2, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

A very enjoyable stay. Welcoming staff. Excellent food and service. Really helpful when we had a puncture. Many thanks.

10

Stuart

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely sea view. Room was well set out. Lovely breakfast and convenient car parking space.

10

Tony

Jul 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Every aspect of the Elizabeth was a pleasant surprise - its modern facilities, its seafront location (and of our room), the convenient car-parking and the wide breakfast choice. The room has clearly been thoroughly cleaned and was bright and airy. Well done to all the staff.

6

Allan

Jun 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Certainly comfortable , clean and in a fine position on the seafront. For such a reputable hotel I found some things disappointing. The reception welcome was efficient but lacking warmth and friendliness and breakfast was only average. I don't think you should be expected to wait more than 20 minutes for a fried egg on toast, nor have to ask for toast and marmalade - a miserly small jar was meant to be spread over 4 pieces. Unfortunately, these small quibbles came on top of a horrific evening spent with a band providing non- stop drum beating from 8-10.30 adjacent to our room, preventing our reading, watching television or opening a window for fresh air. We sadly won't be returning in a hurry!

6

Michael

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dated room and en suite with no fridge. Other hotels at this price point offer a more modern room. 10.30 checkout is too early when on holiday. We were harassed to leave the room by 10.40. Very good cooked breakfast delivered quickly by polite restaurant staff. Great location on the Sidmouth seafront. Beware of the dive bombing and thieving seagulls.

8

Keith

Sep 11, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

We liked the friendly staff but weru disappointed with the luncheon menus and the evening meals weren't up to the standard of other hotels in this category!!

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Month	Average price
January	$154
February	$160
March	$157
April	$186
May	$182
June	$198
July	$195
August	$196
September	$187
October	$177
November	$141
December	$140

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4 $299	5 $240
6 $224	7	8 $214	9 $264	10 $202	11	12
13 $214	14 $214	15 $214	16	17	18 $214	19 $224
20 $214	21 $240	22 $214	23 $214	24 $224	25 $215	26 $224
27 $214	28 $214	29 $214	30 $214

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $214	2 $214	3 $214
4 $215	5 $214	6 $230	7 $230	8 $230	9 $224	10 $224
11 $214	12 $214	13 $215	14 $214	15 $214	16 $214	17 $230
18 $214	19 $214	20 $214	21 $214	22 $215	23 $214	24 $214
25 $214	26 $214	27 $214	28	29 $214	30 $214	31 $215

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