Gara Rock

Property class: 4
Salcombe hotel with 2 restaurants and spa

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When visiting Salcombe, Gara Rock is a great choice to consider. You can grab a bite to eat at one of the 2 restaurants and visit the spa to be pampered with massages, body wraps, or mani/pedis. An indoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a seasonal outdoor pool are other features.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate dining area
  • Living room
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The current price is $371
$445 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22

Why we love this property

Beachfront bliss
This hotel sits directly on the beach. Travelers can feel the sand between their toes as they step out for a carefree coastal escape.
Poolside trio
The hotel features an indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a children's pool for splashing fun throughout the year.
Spa escape
A full-service spa offers massages, body wraps, and scrubs for pure indulgence. Facials and mani-pedis complete the pampering experience in a garden setting.

Room options

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A modern living room with a sofa, TV, dining table, and a view of the sea.

Junior Suite with balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a hanging light fixture, a skylight, a view of the outside, and a balcony.

Gara Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed with striped pillows, a black throw, and a woven light fixture.

Garden Junior Suite (Pet)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Secret Suite (Pet) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Secret Suite (Pet)

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a large window overlooking a scenic landscape, a bed, a chair, a round ottoman, a small table with decorative items, and a bathtub.

The Penthouse

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for The Signal House (Pet)

A spacious living room with wooden flooring, a yellow armchair, and a large sliding glass door leading to another room.

The Signal House (Pet)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Residences Over One Floor

A room with a sofa, a lamp, and a view of a garden and beach through large sliding glass doors.

Residences Over One Floor

  • Partial sea view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A living room with a sofa, armchair, dining table, and chairs. There is a large window with curtains, a plant, and wall-mounted lighting.

Residences Over Two Floors

  • Sea view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Residences Over Three Floors

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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East Portlemouth, Salcombe, England, TQ8 8FA

What's nearby

  • South Devon - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Gara Rock Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Slapton Sands - 21 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Blackpool Sands - 40 min drive - 26.6 km
  • Dartmoor National Park - 60 min drive - 44.6 km

Getting around

  • Totnes Station - 43 min drive
  • Ivybridge Station - 45 min drive
  • Staverton Station - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ring O Bells - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Dodbrooke Inn - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Crabshell Inn - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Salcombe Tap House - ‬28 min drive

About this property

Gara Rock

  • When visiting Salcombe, Gara Rock is a great choice to consider. You can grab a bite to eat at one of the 2 restaurants and visit the spa to be pampered with massages, body wraps, or mani/pedis. An indoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a seasonal outdoor pool are other features.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 33 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation*
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • An indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio
  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate living room

Freshen up

  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

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

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 45 per pet, per stay

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The seasonal pool is open from April 01 to September 29

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Gara Rock Hotel Salcombe

Gara Rock Salcombe

Gara Rock Hotel

Gara Rock Salcombe

Gara Rock Hotel Salcombe

Frequently asked questions

Does Gara Rock offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Gara Rock does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Gara Rock?

Yes, there's an indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Gara Rock?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 45 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Gara Rock?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Gara Rock?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Gara Rock and nearby?

Gara Rock has a spa and an indoor pool, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Gara Rock?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.

Does Gara Rock have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

What's the area around Gara Rock like?

Gara Rock is a short 1-minute walk from English Channel and 7 minutes' walk from Gara Rock Beach.

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Reviews

Gara Rock Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The hotel's beachside location offers breathtaking views and easy access to the sea and sand. (6 reviews)
  • The restaurant served excellent food with outstanding quality and the staff provided fantastic service. (11 reviews)
  • The spa was truly excellent with a relaxing massage and great facilities. (7 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay, great staff and views
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10/10 Exceptional

The most beautiful location overlooking the glorious beach and surrounding coastline. We loved our room and enjoyed the breakfast on the terrace. Can’t wait to stay again in future as another ‘treat’!
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10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is a real treat. The location is incredible with a short walk to the beach and the staff cannot do enough to help you. The outside pool was well lovely,
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10/10 Exceptional

An amazing team that looked after us. We don’t do this very often.. stopping somewhere so very nice.. but the team were welcoming and friendly and it was very relaxing .. thank you, I would highly recommend and we will return for the wonderful food and views .. we didn’t get to the spa as we were so relaxed in the room and lounge area !
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place, beautiful views and staff couldnt be more helpful
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location and views from the bedroom balcony. Lovely large bathroom with freestanding bath and separate shower. Would recommend
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is in a stunning location and the interior is very stylish and relaxing. The staff could not have been more helpful; they were professional, friendly and attentive.
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was amazing, staff were so kind and helpful and the facilities were lovely.
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8/10 Very good

The room was fantastic great sea view and spacious. The spa unfortunately was a disappointment the main issue was no handle rails either into the pool or jacuzzi. The staff were amazing.
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10/10 Exceptional

Outstanding food, awesome location and great vibe! Highly recommend!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great sea views and lovely to walk to the local beach and Salcombe on the coastal path. Lovely room, dining experience and lounge areas
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10/10 Exceptional

All was exemplary but the extra special something was the staff. Wow was a team! First visit but will be back.
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic stay

Fantastic hotel, rooms are beautiful, view stunning. Very relaxing. Great food and drinks. The staff make the hotel even better, so friendly, they couldn’t do enough. A real credit to the hotel ! We will definitely come back!
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful setting and lovely hotel. Staff very friendly and welcoming
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location next to coast path with views of sea
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel in amazing location

Amazing hotel. Service was excellent. Location beautiful. A bit off the beaten track but not too strenuous walk to get to Salcombe for the day if you want.
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6/10 Good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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8/10 Very good

Overall this hotel was lovely and a wonderful location. Positives The staff were very friendly and accommodating. We stayed in a pet friendly garden suite which was ideal, the hotel food was fabulous and the spa was clean with a lovely pool, steam and sauna rooms. We did have a leak in our bathroom coming from upstairs which wasn't fixed and also there was some noise coming from upstairs. Housekeeping only came once in three days and didn't fully clean, I did mention this on the last day but apparently they had tried to access when my husband was in the shower so didn't hear them. Negatives By the time I had realised housekeeping had finished for the day so the room didn't get cleaned. A member of the team did change towels etc though, however fo a luxury hotel I would expect full daily cleaning.
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10/10 Exceptional

Utterly faultless

It’s rare to find a hotel that is better than it looks and states on its website. The staff were wonderful. The food and drink was amazing. Its remote location made it such a peaceful stay. Will definitely return.
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great views, service & quality fixtures & fittings. Room rooms with comfortable beds. Could do with matching rooms available & pictures slightly better.
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8/10 Very good

Amazing hotel! But little extra thought needed.

Hotel location was amazing with views that are superb! but we wouldn’t be going back as the lanes getting to it are awful and quite stressful! Staff were amazing and so polite but not enough so they were overwhelmed at breakfast and service very slow!
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6/10 Good

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 !
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10/10 Exceptional

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!!