Gara Rock Hotel Salcombe, Salcombe ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Gara Rock, Salcombe, United Kingdom, TQ8 8PF

Gara Rock is a luxurious hotel set on a seaside clifftop in East Portlemouth, near Salcombe, UK. The hotel's unique remote location provides a low-fi atmosphere, encouraging guests to disconnect and enjoy local activities like beach games and coastal walks. Its stylish accommodations range from six-bedroom residences to split-level garden apartments, blending comfort with stunning sea views.

Location

Conveniently situated, Gara Rock is located near Salcombe and is easily accessible by road through Kingsbridge. Guests can take a five-minute ferry ride for charming views across the estuary. The area is surrounded by scenic walking trails, enhancing the appeal for outdoor enthusiasts.

Rooms

Gara Rock offers a variety of accommodations, including four and six-bedroom garden apartments and luxurious suites. Each room features elegant interiors with ample space, including open-plan kitchen and living areas, perfect for relaxation after outdoor activities. Most rooms boast balconies or patios with direct sea views, enhancing the overall experience.

Eat & Drink

The hotel features the Gara Restaurant for fine dining with a seasonal menu showcasing local ingredients. Guests can also enjoy relaxed meals at The Kitchen or indulge in outdoor dining options with views of the coastline. The bars are stocked with West Country gins and local ciders, providing a taste of Devon.

Leisure & Business

Gara Rock boasts various leisure facilities, including indoor and outdoor pools, a spa offering treatments, and a cozy cinema room for private screenings. The hotel accommodates events from private dining to corporate retreats, making it suitable for both leisure and business gatherings.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Double Room

Max:

2 persons

26 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Sea view

Shower

Coffee machine

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House

Max:

4 persons

94 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Sea view

Shower

Coffee machine

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Junior Suite

Max:

2 persons

26 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Sea view

Shower

Coffee machine

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Getting around

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City Center

Salcombe 1.3 mi

Airports

Exeter International (EXT) 52.1 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Tranquil Spa Retreat

“The spa area provided a perfect escape from the rainy weather with outstanding treatments that rejuvenated us completely.” view full review

Unique Dessert Bar

“The new pudding bar offered a delightful end to our meal, allowing us to indulge in unique desserts that were both fun and delicious.” view full review

Bright and Spacious

“Our junior suite was incredibly spacious, featuring a vaulted ceiling and a beautiful balcony with a swinging seat that we adored.” view full review

Well-Equipped Kitchen

“The kitchen in our room was excellently equipped, making it easy to prepare small meals during our stay.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Parking
Safe deposit box
VIP check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Locker room
Elevator
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Hiking

Guest Parking

Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Outdoor dining area
Picnic area/ Tables
Special diet menus

Children

Cribs
Playpen
Board games
Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Seasonal outdoor pool
Indoor swimming pool
Beach access
Sun loungers
Sun terrace
Garden area
Leisure/ TV room
Spa & wellness center
Sauna
Steam room
Jacuzzi
Pedicure
Manicure
Body scrub
Facial
Treatment room
Body wraps
Back massage
Head massage
Full body massage
Foot massage
Pool with view
Shallow end

Room features

Heating
Sitting area
Patio
Terrace
Garden furniture
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Washing machine
Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

Flat-screen TV

Location

Gara Rock, Salcombe, United Kingdom, TQ8 8PF

Map view

Gara Rock, Salcombe, United Kingdom, TQ8 8PF

City landmarks

Museums

Overbecks Museum and Garden

1.5 mi

Salcombe TQ8 8PN

Moor Sand site

1.0 mi

Whitestrand

Salcombe Harbour

1.3 mi

Museums

Salcombe Maritime Museum

1.4 mi

Gallery

Gallery 5 Salcombe

1.5 mi

Cliff Rd

Salcombe North Sands

1.5 mi

East Portlemouth

Salcombe to Gara Rock Walk

1.5 mi

S W Coast Path

Macely Cove

1.3 mi

East Portlemouth

Sunny cove beach

1.3 mi

Harbor

Salcombe Yacht Club Ltd

1.3 mi

Church

Church of the Holy Trinity

1.5 mi

Parks

National Trust

1.5 mi

65-66 Fore Street

Rowbury Gallery Salcombe

1.4 mi

Bay

Starehole Bay

1.6 mi

Beach

Mill Bay

1.5 mi

East Portlemouth

East Portlemouth beach

1.5 mi

Beach

South Sands Beach

1.5 mi

Castle Point

1.5 mi

Parks

Snapes Point National Trust Car Park

2.1 mi

Unnamed Road

East Soar Car Park

2.4 mi

Bay

Lannacombe Bay

2.5 mi

Kingsbridge Estuary

3.0 mi

Kingsbridge TQ7 2NH

Lannacombe Beach

3.1 mi

Bolberry Down Car Park

Bolberry Down

4.2 mi

Nearby

Gara Rock beach

1400 ft

Restaurants

The Restaurant at Gara Rock

200 ft

East Portlemouth Salcombe

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

82%

liked the hotel and would stay again

8.2/10

Great

Rooms

8.0

Location

9.3

Service

7.7

Dining

7.7

Johnny

United Kingdom, February 2024

7.8/10

The hotel offers a fantastic location close to the ferry for Salcombe with a beautiful outdoor seating area by the indoor pool and proximity to the coast and a supermarket. The rooms have comfortable beds and beautiful views but lacked sufficient storage in the cupboards. The service is friendly, although a proper reception desk would enhance the experience. The dining experience notably includes delightful homemade soups. Overall, it's a great value for money, except for minor drawbacks.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms offer beautiful views and comfortable beds.

Service

7.0

The service is friendly but could benefit from a proper reception desk.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location is very close to the ferry for Salcombe and the coast, with a supermarket nearby.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience includes delicious homemade soups.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities are convenient but lack some enhancements.

Simon

United Kingdom, December 2023

8.6/10

The hotel offers a stunning location with a private sandy beach and convenient access to Salcombe by ferry. The rooms provide beautiful views and ample cupboard space, but a proper reception desk would enhance the service experience. Despite this, the housekeeping and welcome drink service were top-notch. Dining was satisfactory, although more options would be appreciated. The indoor pool's outdoor seating area is a highlight, and the overall value for money is fair.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms feature beautiful views and plenty of cupboard space.

Service

9.0

The service was excellent, especially in housekeeping and the welcome drink service.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location by the private sandy beach and ferry to Salcombe is superb.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was decent, but more variety in the menu would enhance it.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities, especially the indoor pool's outdoor seating area, are fantastic.

Albert

United Kingdom, August 2023

8.2/10

I had a wonderful stay at the hotel with its stunning location by the indoor pool's outdoor seating area, although there was a slight inconvenience with the availability in the restaurant. The rooms offered a beautiful view and plenty of space in the cupboards, making my stay comfortable and enjoyable. However, I found it frustrating that I had to take a ferry to get to Salcombe.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms provided a beautiful view and ample storage space in the cupboards.

Service

7.0

The service was attentive, but it could improve with a proper reception desk.

Location

9.0

The location was fantastic, especially with the stunning restaurant by the indoor pool's outdoor seating area, but the inconvenience of having to take a ferry to get to Salcombe was a drawback.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was enjoyable, although the availability in the restaurant was limited.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were top-notch, offering everything I needed for a comfortable stay.