Hotels in Minehead

Minehead's accommodation reflects its position as both a traditional seaside resort and a gateway to Exmoor, with everything from a centuries-old coaching inn in neighbouring Dunster to simple, friendly guest houses a few streets back from the beach. Because the town has stayed a genuine working resort rather than becoming a purely upmarket destination, prices remain reasonable compared with many South West coastal towns, and it is possible to find good-quality rooms without paying premium rates, particularly outside the peak summer weeks.

Families visiting for Butlin's often look for a base within easy walking distance of the resort or along the seafront, where several hotels and guest houses cater specifically to shorter, activity-packed stays. Couples and walkers, meanwhile, tend to gravitate towards the harbour and old town, or out to Dunster and the surrounding villages, where period properties and country inns offer a quieter pace and easier access to Exmoor's footpaths.

The eight properties below cover this range: a historic country house hotel in Dunster with real fires and four-poster beds, mid-range hotels and inns in the heart of Minehead itself with restaurants and bars attached, and smaller B&Bs and guest houses offering a more personal welcome. Whichever you choose, book ahead for the summer holiday period and any West Somerset Railway steam gala weekends, when demand across the town rises sharply.