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Balfour Arms

East Devon, Devon

The Fun Awaits

Perfect for nature loversOnly 3.3 km to Sidmouth Beach

Suitable for your business tripStay productive with business facilities.

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4.0/5

GoodFrom 41 reviews

5.0/54 Jul 2026

Vicky • Couple Trip

Beautiful room, tea and coffee available. Food in pub lovely but pub garden could do with some attention

5.0/53 Jul 2026

Sharon • Couple Trip

Good breakfast and very good staff.

5.0/529 Dec 2025

Lesley • Family Trip

Great welcome, clean and comfortable. Everyone friendly.

5.0/57 May 2024

Caroline • Couple Trip

We had a great time staying here, entertainment both nights, you will hear it in your room, but you’re staying in a pub so would expect to, was all quiet by 12. Room was lovely, good wi fi comfortable bed. Breakfast was lovely. Staff were very friendly and helpful, would definitely stay again

5.0/520 Mar 2024

Mary E • Couple Trip

Wonderful place with friendly staff and good food. Stayed one night. Had lunch and dinner there. Participated in the bar's trivia night - finished last but had a great time. Free on-site parking, and free breakfast in the morning.

5.0/531 Mar 2023

Amy • Couple Trip

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend you try it. Has a new owner who is in the process of upgrading areas and training his staff even more. Our bedroom was comfortable, just no hairdryer at present. There was an issue with the heating while we were there but this was solved with a portable heater till it was fixed. Met two other lovely couples (only three rooms), we joined up for a great evening of quizzing, we came second!! Also have other entertainment throughout the week. Food was great with an excellent breakfast. Once this new manager upgrades some things it would get an excellent all around from us but we would go back again anyway as we were made so very welcome.

5.0/522 Nov 2022

Richard • Couple Trip

Great owners and staff wouldn't hesitate to book again if in the area excellent value for money

5.0/518 Jul 2022

Alan • Couple Trip

From the greeting when we got here. The beautiful room with all ammenites. Fantastic food to a high standard. Would highly recommend staying here.

5.0/529 Apr 2022

Margaret • Couple Trip

We had a great stay, Everything was fine, Staff friendly and food was excellent

5.0/525 Nov 2021

Graham • Couple Trip

We stayed for two nights and we felt very welcome. The room was very comfortable with a good quality bed and fresh white linen and duvet cover. The en-suite shower room was very well presented and modern. We ate there on both nights and enjoyed the food. Breakfast was freshly cooked to order ,which is so much better than buffet type breakfasts. We really enjoyed the cooked breakfast but felt that if you wished to have continental you would not have so much choice. Overall a pleasant stay and recommended for a short break.

5.0/516 Nov 2021

Juliet • Couple Trip

Lovely

5.0/523 Sep 2021

Alan • Couple Trip

Very helpful and friendly staff, room and food were excellent with parking as well on site.

5.0/519 Sep 2021

John • Couple Trip

Friendly, helpful staff and comfortable room. Everything very clean. Substantial cooked breakfast and evening meals available (if required) Pleasant 20 minute walk to the sea front along the Byes river walk.

5.0/54 Sep 2021

Stephen • Couple Trip

Room was large clean and well equipped. The bathroom was superb. Faced over road but not disturbed by any noise. Plenty of free car parking when we went.

5.0/525 Jun 2021

Verified traveler • Solo Trip

Friendly attentive staff, well appointed room and excellent food. Loved it!

5.0/522 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

Excellent

5.0/52 Jun 2021

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

Staff were very friendly and always happy to help.

5.0/531 May 2021

Verified traveler

I have stayed at the Balfour Arms a couple of times when working in the area. Really nice rooms and comfortable bed, convenient parking and really great service. Breakfast is always lovely as well and evening food has great choice and is delicious.

5.0/526 Nov 2020

Annette

Brilliant night stay, we booked this hotel for an overnight stay as we were working up here, owners were very welcoming and all set up for covid. Big rooms are really nicely decorated with a comfy bed and big TV. We had an evening meal cooked for us as there was obvviously no restaurants open, we started early on-site so they left some cereal and milk in a mini fridge for us. Above and beyond service here and will be staying again when we are up this way.

5.0/528 Aug 2020

Jasmina • Others

Lovely room with big, very comfortable bed. Freshly cooked English breakfast in the morning. And, they allow dogs!

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Children Playground

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Woolbrook Road, Sidmouth, England, GB

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Accommodation Rules

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Check‑in from 3pm; check‑out by 11am. Early or late check‑out available for a fee, subject to availability. If arriving after 10pm, please let us know in advance. Photo ID may be required at check‑in for security and age verification purposes. Please book dining tables in advance, especially at busy times. Smoking or vaping in rooms is prohibited (£150 charge). Full payment for accommodation is required prior to check‑in. Cash Payment for Accommodation is not accepted.

Check-in Procedure

Check-in2:00 PM-10:00 PM

Check-out11:00

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

More Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

About Balfour Arms

Balfour Arms Location
With a stay at Balfour Arms in Sidmouth, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Dorset and East Devon Coast and East Devon. This family-friendly hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Sidmouth Museum and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from The Byes Riverside Park.

Balfour Arms Facility and Service
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and an arcade/game room.

Balfour Arms Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms.

Restaurant and Cafe
At Balfour Arms, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Breakfast is available for a fee.

Room Type and Price

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 - Sat, 17 Oct 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children