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Gara Rock

4.0 star property
Hotel on the beach, with indoor pool

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Indoor spa tub
Body treatments, body wraps, body scrubs, facials
The Penthouse
Junior Suite with balcony | Balcony
Secret Suite (Pet)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

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East Portlemouth, Salcombe, England, TQ8 8FA
  • Place, South Devon
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Gara Rock Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Mill Bay
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Suite with balcony | Living area

Junior Suite with balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Gara Room

Gara Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Garden Junior Suite (Pet)

Garden Junior Suite (Pet)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Secret Suite (Pet)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

The Penthouse

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Single Beds

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The Signal House (Pet)

The Signal House (Pet)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Residences Over One Floor | Living area

Residences Over One Floor

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Residences Over Two Floors | Living area

Residences Over Two Floors

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Residences Over Three Floors

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Salcombe

Gara Rock places you steps from English Channel and within a 10-minute stroll of Gara Rock Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 2 restaurants, a full-service spa and an indoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include massages, body wraps and mani/pedis. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site seasonal outdoor swimming pool and kids' swimming pool. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Salcombe hotel include Mill Bay and Small's Cove.

What's nearby

  • South Devon - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Gara Rock Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Fisherman's Cove - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Mill Bay - 7 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Sunny Cove - 11 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Totnes Station - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Crabshell Inn - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Ferry Inn - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Mahabharat Balti House - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Old Warehouse - ‬20 min drive

About this property

Gara Rock

Hotel on the beach, with indoor pool
Gara Rock offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a seasonal outdoor pool. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A children's pool, spa services, and a library are also featured at Gara Rock. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Salcombe hotel is smoke free.

  • 33 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Gara Rock offers 33 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate dining areas and includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, slippers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Room service
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 45 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 45 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 01 April and close on 29 September.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Gara Rock Hotel Salcombe
Gara Rock Salcombe
Gara Rock Hotel
Gara Rock Salcombe
Gara Rock Hotel Salcombe

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Gara Rock?

Gara Rock offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Gara Rock?

Yep, Gara Rock has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Gara Rock?

Yep, Gara Rock is a short 7-minute walk from Gara Rock Beach.

Is there a spa on site at Gara Rock?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Gara Rock. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials.

Does Gara Rock have a pool?

Take your pick from a seasonal outdoor pool, an indoor pool and a kids' pool. The pool is open from April 01 to September 29.

What luxury perks are available at Gara Rock?

Gara Rock features a full-service spa, an indoor pool and 2 restaurants. All guestrooms come with premium bedding, room service and dining areas.

What makes Gara Rock a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Gara Rock.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gara Rock?

No, Gara Rock does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Gara Rock?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Gara Rock?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Gara Rock?

Dogs are welcome at Gara Rock, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets.

Gara Rock Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 130 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

George, Newbury, Berkshire

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
For the price, was a shame the steam room wasn’t working and room cleaning service was average, was woken up in the morning twice by a cleaner watching YouTube outside my door. Rather bizarre. Food was great and restaurant staff were superb.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding food, awesome location and great vibe! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harriet

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Too expensive

Very difficult to get too & too expensive! For the price tag there’s no wow factor
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, beautiful room and amazing food. I was a little bit disappointed that breakfast has now become a buffet for the "continental" part of it, even drinks are self serve. When we were there before it was all traditional table service and felt a bit nicer. It was still a great breakfast I would just prefer the old way! The outdoor pool was lovely and the spa was nice too. Views are incredible. Staff are veryfriendly and welcoming.Would definitely go back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had an amazing room, The Penthouse, with beautiful views of the coast. Had a very warm welcome. We did repeatedly say the trip was to celebrate our Ruby wedding Anniversary but this was not acknowledged! The interior decor and setting is beautiful. We had dinner and room service, food was nice but menu was the similar and a bit limited but other days we found so many nice places to eat. The breakfast was nice, especially eating on the terrace but was let down by having to make your own hot drinks at the buffet with poor quality tea bags. There were so many dogs even in the restaurant and unfortunately dog poo in the grounds although obviously this was the owners fault it was rather off putting. We had some lovely walks along the coastal path and down to the beach, very steep on the return!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

G

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Fabulous location but very tired.

Fabulous location with stunning views , this Hotel was generally tired and despite being on the south coast of Devon had only one Fish course on its specials menu which was. very disappointing. Service was friendly and courteous but always slow. Although we did not any there is no air conditioning and during our stay the hotels only lift was out of order. A hotel in urgent need of investment !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the most amazing stay at gara rock . The place is beautiful and set in amazing beachside settings with breathtaking views. Everything is exceptional, the hotel, the setting, the food and the staff. They really made the stay fantastic as they went above and beyond to accommodate you and make sure you have the best stay. They were so friendly and helpful every single one of them. We didn’t want to leave. We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is fantastic, only future request would be to ensure travel cot has an associated mattress. Overall a really enjoyable stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, the views really make this hotel magical. Its tucked away so you need a car if you're going out for dinner, the ferry is about a 30 minute walk and up/down steep steps, and stops at 6:30pm. Drinks were outrageously priced.. £16.50 for a beer, a soft drink and two packets of crisps!! All is forgiven when you take in the sea though. The interiors are also beautiful. Breakfast overlooking the little cove was just the most incredible way to start the day, and it was delicious! One irritation for me is not having anywhere to put shower gel etc. in the shower - but now I am being picky!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
By far the best hotel I have staying for years. Will be visiting again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Top tip - follow the hotel’s instructions on driving to the hotel. We followed our satnav / GPS and ended up in “the lanes” which are scary narrow roads. The walks from the hotel are stunning along the coastline. Dinner a bit pricey.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As usual we had a wonderful stay at Gara Rock. We come here a couple of times a year and are never disappointed!! Love it there!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Ashley

Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointing

We were quite disappointed with our stay. For the money we were hoping for better service and better food. Food was very disappointing throughout, often having to send back cold food and disjointed service even though it wasn’t busy. For the Sunday roast they couldn’t accommodate someone with Crohn’s which was quite poor. Overall customer service was quiet bad and we were celebrating but it was disappointing on many levels. Breakfast service was diabolical. After we paid then were asked for some feedback on our stay. We won’t be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in the most stunning location. Fantastic for dog walking and miles away from anything. Beautiful views, with access to sea and sand. Lovely food, rooms are great. Sadly didn’t get to use the spa as was fully booked but very quiet in the hotel so not sure how had booked it!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location next to coast path with views of sea
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsey, Slough

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
It would have been nice to have ironed linen. Also if staff were a little more interested in their guests rather than their mobiles. Overall a nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Let down like the boiler!

We stayed at Gara Rock for four nights and were disappointed by several issues. While the hotel has potential, the negatives stood out. There were two boiler outages—one on the first morning and another on the final evening. During the first, we were asked to use the penthouse bathroom but not offered a room change. The second outage was resolved in an hour, delaying our dinner reservation. We were told the issues were due to cold weather and high occupancy, which felt unacceptable. The cinema room had outdated Apple TV with apps needing updates. No staff could assist, and after 40 minutes of trying, we gave up and watched an old DVD. The stereo sound was limited and quieter than the air conditioning. Our room was poorly maintained, with scrapes on the walls, no wardrobe lighting, and limited space. One side of the bedroom had no lights, and the living room unit was bare. The TV stayed bright all night, turning back on to a sign-in screen. Shower gel was used up on day 1 and never restocked. On the positive side, the restaurant and lounge areas were welcoming, with excellent food. The hotel’s dog-friendly atmosphere was a nice touch, and the TVs had streaming capabilities. Some staff were attentive, but others were less so. We were given a night’s credit for the boiler issues, but the experience didn’t meet expectations. We recommend the restaurant, but the hotel rooms need improvement to justify the price.
window patch
one of the many scrapes on the wall
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024