Gara Rock is a clifftop hotel near Salcombe, Devon, with both indoor and outdoor pools and sea views over the South West Coast Path.
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the hotel before you travel, especially for access needs.
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About Gara Rock
Gara Rock sits right above the water on the South West Coast Path near Salcombe, and it's the sea views that set the tone here - visible from the garden, many of the rooms, and the outdoor seating areas. This is a former coastguard lookout turned hotel, with the coastal setting built into everything from the pool terrace to the picnic spots dotted around the grounds.
Rooms come as en-suite doubles and family options, with drinks in room and a lift for easier access. Guests have use of both an indoor and an outdoor swimming pool, plus a spa and sauna, while the restaurant, bar and snack bar cover meals through the day - breakfast is included, kids' meals and packed lunches can be arranged, and there's a garden and outdoor seating for eating with a view. Concierge services, luggage storage and 24-hour reception are all on hand, and free on-site parking includes an electric vehicle charge point.
Outside the hotel, the coast path leads straight out for walking, with fishing, pubs and restaurants nearby and Salcombe itself close by for further exploring. Pets are welcome, making it a practical base for a coastal break as much as a scenic one.
Reception hours
- Monday
- 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday
- 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Guests mention this hotel offers stunning sea and coastal views from rooms and the restaurant, along with excellent facilities like a pool, jacuzzi, and private cinema. They also highlight the delicious food, especially breakfast and daily local fish specials, and the friendly, attentive staff.
Some reviews mention the service can be slow.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Property type
- Hotel
- Location
- Gara Rock, Salcombe
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Salcombe