1 / 8South Sands Hotel
Salcombe, Devon
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 3 dogs per room.
A beachfront hotel at South Sands in Salcombe, where dogs arrive to a basket of treats and can join you for every meal in a sea view area.
Sandy paws are expected at South Sands Hotel, an independent hotel on the beachfront of South Sands in Salcombe, with views over the estuary and the beach right on its doorstep. The team call themselves dog loving, and at this dog friendly hotel a dog on a lead is welcome in the bar and out on the terrace.
Dogs stay in many of the rooms, though not all, so call to check one is free. Inland and partial sea view rooms take up to two dogs and the sea view rooms up to three. Each dog is welcomed with a doggy basket holding their own blanket, a bowl and a bag of luxury treats, and the dog sales cabinet stocks toys, Ruff and Tumble robes and leads. The house asks that dogs keep off the bed linen and soft furnishings, and one human in the party signs the dog policy on arrival.
Every meal can be eaten with your dog in a spacious, designated sea view area set aside for dogs at Seagrass Salcombe, and a soggy dog can dry off and join you too. Breakfast runs from a Full English to Eggs Benedict, and the all day menu draws on South Devon seafood.
The beach suites have separate bedrooms, living areas and fully equipped kitchens. The hotel sits along the South West Coast Path, so a walk with your dog starts at the door. Salcombe South Sands, the closest beach on Wildpack's map, is 0.1 miles away; read its Wildpack page for the dog rules before you go. Bolt Head to Bolt Tail Coastal Walk, on Wildpack too, is 0.6 miles from the door.
Facts checked October 2026 from the hotel's own website. Details can change, so please confirm anything important, especially the dog rules, with the hotel before you book.
At a Glance: Dogs
- Rooms for dogs
- Selected rooms
- Dogs per room
- Up to 3
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £19.50 per night
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- Welcome
- In the lounge
- The hotel doesn't say
- Eating with your dog
- In a dog friendly dining area
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- A welcome pack, bowls, treats and towels
- Walks from the door
- Yes
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Salcombe South Sands, 0.1 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Eating and drinking
- Afternoon tea and all day dining
- Rooms
- Suites, roll top baths and ground floor rooms
- Views
- Sea views
- Parking
- Free parking
Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Sands Hotel dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 3 dogs per room. This comes from South Sands Hotel's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to South Sands Hotel?
Up to 3 dogs per room.
Is there a charge for dogs at South Sands Hotel?
£19.50 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at South Sands Hotel?
You can eat with your dog in a dog friendly dining area. Dogs are welcome in the bar.
Can I leave my dog in the room at South Sands Hotel?
The hotel doesn't say whether dogs can be left alone in the room, so check with the hotel when you book.
Are there dog walks near South Sands Hotel?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door. Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Bolt Head to Bolt Tail Coastal Walk (0.6 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near South Sands Hotel?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Salcombe South Sands, 0.1 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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