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Blue Ball Inn

3.0 star property

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Restaurant
Property entrance
Garden
Miscellaneous
Food and drink

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AU$142
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr

Explore the area

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Steven's Cross, Sidmouth, England, EX10 9QL
  • Place, East Devon
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, The Donkey Sanctuary
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Historic Sidmouth
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room (Accessible)

Double Room (Accessible)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Room

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | Bathroom

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Sidmouth

At Blue Ball Inn you'll be within a 5-minute walk of East Devon and 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Historic Sidmouth. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and multilingual staff. Additionally, you'll find an outdoor tennis court and wedding services. .With a stay at this 3-property class Sidmouth hotel, you'll be 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Sidmouth Museum and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Salcombe Hill Walk.

What's nearby

  • East Devon - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Donkey Sanctuary - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Historic Sidmouth - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Sidmouth Museum - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Salcombe Hill Walk - 4 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Whimple Station - 19 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taste of Sidmouth - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coffee #1 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Bowd Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Becketts Coffee House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Blue Ball Inn

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and a meeting room are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Sidmouth hotel is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Wedding services available
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Blue Ball Inn offers 9 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor tennis court

Family friendly

  • High chair

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15.0 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 15.0 per pet, per night
  • 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
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 accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Blue Ball Inn?

Yep, Blue Ball Inn has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Blue Ball Inn?

As of 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Ball Inn on 19 Apr 2026 start from AU$142, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Blue Ball Inn?

The closest beach to Blue Ball Inn is Sidmouth Beach (3.2 km).

Is Blue Ball Inn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an outdoor tennis court, as well as highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Blue Ball Inn is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Blue Ball Inn?

No, Blue Ball Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Blue Ball Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Blue Ball Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Blue Ball Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 151 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful stay in this quaint thatched Inn. Modernised rooms and wonderful ensuite with large bath and shower over, due to the property being burnt down early in the 2000s. Traditional wooden beamed bar and restaurant with exceptionally conscientious staff. Full English breakfast using locally sourced produce and a thoroughly enjoyable stay for the two of us
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The service provided by the staff was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeanette

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
The place has a new manager from the day we arrived so not had any chance to improve things yet. The staff were friendly and good at their jobs. Could be a fab place. Just needs an update especially the rooms. Very tired.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely place to stay. Room comfortable. Only problem poor access to WiFi
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nuala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Blue Ball Inn Sidmouth.

The hotel is a very old coaching inn, full of character, and very well maintained. It is well situated for both Sidmouth and the Donkey Sanctuary. The room had a lovely bed, in a fair sized room. The en-suite was very nicely appointed. Our room was facing the road so there was some traffic noise. The food was excellent and the staff were all really attentive and provided a great service. Overall we had a lovely stay at the Blue Ball Inn, Sidmouth.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice Inn with good quality accommodation and easy parking. Food was great and staff friendly. Only thing that let it down for us was the constant hum of the ventilation system during the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place, room was perfect, hospitality and breakfast exceptional, would highly recommend. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Brenda

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent food and service. All staff attentive and professional. We're coming back and have already recommended to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an excellent stay. Sorry that it was only for one night, this time.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful stay. Great location . Food was very good . Staff were fantastic. Very pleasant and great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cedric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good efficient comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All aspects were very satisfactory...........
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room. Friendly, attentive staff. Excellent breakfast and good choice of nicely prepared and presented evening meals. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a very pleasant stay comfortable and warm and very good food. I was allowed to have my dog with me at meal times in a designated area we were both happy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Helen

Travelled with group
The location was great, the room comfortable but could have done with a proper clean. Breakfast was lovely. Staff needed a lot of training!! A issues not deal with properly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin Neil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay great breakfast
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

William, Aurora

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely local Inn. Rustic and comfortable. Very helpful staff at check-in and at bar. Good bathroom, and shower. Bed was a bit tired but still comfortable. Rooms overlook major road, but traffic is light throughout the evening. Convenient free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024