Best Western The Dartmouth Hotel, Golf & Spa
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A homely hidden gem in South Devon, situated between two gorgeous golf courses in a quiet, tranquil and idyllic setting.
Summary of reviewsBest Western The Dartmouth Hotel, Golf & Spa is a hotel that offers a beautiful location with great views and easy access to nearby attractions. The staff are friendly and helpful and the spa facilities are a highlight for many guests. However, the hotel falls short in various aspects such as the outdated and tired-looking rooms, limited menu options and issues with cleanliness. While some guests had a comfortable stay, others found the beds to be lacking in comfort and quality. Overall, the hotel may not be the best option for couples or those looking for a truly satisfactory stay.
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Two Devon golf courses that present a challenging contrast; the 9 hole Dartmouth course and the 18-hole Championship golf course, a challenge for any golfer.
Dartmouth Hotel Golf & Spa features a luxurious spa with a range of day spa programs designed to meet individual health and beauty needs. The spa has a relaxation area, swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and gym facilities for guests to enjoy before, during, or after treatments. The spa offers a range of treatments from body wraps, exfoliation, massages and facials to manicures and pedicures. The spa uses products from Temple Spa, a luxury British skincare brand inspired by the Mediterranean, with a focus on delivering long-term results. The spa has four beautifully appointed treatment rooms and a dedicated manicure and pedicure area.
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The location of Best Western The Dartmouth Hotel, Golf & Spa has received high praise from guests. Many describe it as beautiful, lovely and peaceful with great views from some rooms. It is also conveniently located for visiting Dartmouth and other nearby attractions with easy parking and good access to main attractions. Some guests have noted that it is a bit out of the way or further from Dartmouth than expected, but most still find it a good base for exploring the area. The hotel itself is set in gorgeous surroundings and some guests have been impressed with the spa on offer. Overall, guests seem to find the location of this hotel to be very good for their needs.
Guests have had mixed experiences with the breakfast at Best Western The Dartmouth Hotel, Golf & Spa. While some guests had a good traditional English breakfast and lovely dining experience, others thought the breakfast was expensive and not a great value for money. Breakfast had a good choice and was well-cooked and presented. Some guests were charged extra for breakfast despite believing it was inclusive and service was slow at times due to a busy kitchen. However, overall, guests enjoyed good food and a range of products with some even praising the excellent breakfast and dinner.
Guests had mixed experiences with the evening meals at Best Western The Dartmouth Hotel, Golf & Spa. Some guests praised the excellent quality of the meals, describing them as lovely, fresh, delicious and brilliant. However, others were disappointed with the limited menu and lack of vegetarian and vegan options. Some guests also criticized the slow and poor service they received at the restaurant with some even describing the food as diabolical. On the other hand, those who enjoyed their meals pointed out the lovely dining area and great value for money. Despite the mixed reviews, the daily-changing dinner menu offered good variety and was well cooked according to some guests. Additionally, guests appreciated the amazing staff, location and breakfast. The hotel needs to improve its COVID safety measures, though, according to some guests.
Best Western The Dartmouth Hotel, Golf & Spa offers both clean and comfortable rooms for guests with some being spacious and overlooking the course or the putting green. However, some rooms are outdated with tired decor and carpets that aren't as clean as they should be. Some guests reported issues such as mould in the bathroom, water running down the windows and curtains that don't close properly. Some rooms are well equipped, while others lack proper maintenance and essential items. The hotel staff and service were generally good, but some guests found the hotel to be run-down and overpriced for the quality of the rooms.
Guests of the Best Western The Dartmouth Hotel, Golf & Spa have a lot to say when it comes to the beds on offer. While some reviewers found the room and beds to be clean and comfortable, others reported feeling the springs in their mattress or waking up with back pain. Some guests found the beds to be very comfortable with one describing their bed as lovely and another describing it as excellent. However, others reported that their beds were hard, uncomfortable or made up of two singles pushed together under an uncomfortable cover. One reviewer even called their mattress disgusting and stained. Pillows were also a point of concern with some finding them TOO hard while others considered them to be comfortable. Overall, while some guests had a comfortable stay, others found the beds to be lacking in comfort and quality.
The cleanliness of Best Western The Dartmouth Hotel, Golf & Spa seems to be a mixed bag according to guest reviews. Many appreciated the cleanliness of their rooms, describing them as clean and comfortable and some even found them luxurious with plenty of facilities. The leisure facilities were also reported to be clean. However, other guests noted issues with the cleanliness of the hotel as a whole with poorly kept corridors and stairways, outdated furnishings and even cobwebs in some corners. Some guests described their rooms as being dirty or unclean with issues such as mould, pubic hairs in the bath and a lack of essential item replenishment. The swimming pool area was also reported to be dirty by some. Despite this, some guests did find the hotel to be clean and tidy, though this seemed to be less common.
If you're looking for a warm welcome during your stay in Dartmouth, Best Western The Dartmouth Hotel, Golf & Spa might be the perfect destination for you. Reviews consistently praise the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff with guests noting that they are a credit to the company. From the attentive and accommodating Adam at reception, to the hard-working breakfast team and the excellent customer service provided by bar and bistro staff, many guests believe they couldn't do enough for you. The staff remain professional and attentive, even during busy periods, making for an all-round high-quality service and creating a very positive impression. The spa staff are particularly friendly, but other members of staff also leave a lasting positive impact. Although a few guests noted more aloof behavior in some of the dining room, reception or golf shop staff, most found the staff to be extremely friendly, efficient and welcoming. With lovely on-site amenities, such as an excellent golf course, spa and pool area coupled with the great food, location and the fantastic staff, Best Western The Dartmouth Hotel, Golf & Spa could make for an enjoyable and memorable stay.
The spa facilities at Best Western The Dartmouth Hotel, Golf & Spa are a highlight for many guests with the pool, sauna, steam room and hot tub all receiving positive comments. Guests are impressed by the value for money, noting that access to the spa is included in the room rate. Visitors praise the relaxing atmosphere in the spa area and some even compliment the treatments with one guest singling out therapist Trippi for praise. However, a few reviewers were left disappointed as the spa facilities were unexpectedly closed during their stay. Overall, the spa staff are described as friendly and the leisure facilities are reported to be clean and well-maintained.
Best Western The Dartmouth Hotel, Golf & Spa's pool and spa facilities garnered mixed reviews from guests. Some loved the pool with one saying that it exceeded their expectations. The pool was also dubbed as a great addition to the hotel with the sauna and steam room getting complimentary mentions. Families found the pool particularly enjoyable with one guest saying that it was family-friendly. However, there were a few negative comments about the pool's size, state of repair and cleanliness. Some guests also complained that the pool hours weren't long enough, while others encountered issues with the lack of towels. Despite the mixed reviews, the leisure facilities were mostly deemed as clean and enjoyable with the spa and pool area receiving positive comments.
Guests at Best Western The Dartmouth Hotel, Golf & Spa can enjoy easy parking with onsite facilities available at no extra cost. Some guests commented on the hotel's carpark being on a slope, but overall found the parking facilities very good with ample space available. Although checking out wasn't great and there was no food available at the time, guests were impressed with the well-sized rooms, good food, fantastic service and the fact that parking was readily available.
Best Western The Dartmouth Hotel, Golf & Spa is the perfect spot for a family break with a range of activities for kids to enjoy. Reviews from guests have highlighted the hotel's family friendly atmosphere with many describing their stay as 'lovely' and 'perfect'. There are plenty of things for children to do, including playing pool with the family and enjoying the pool. While some guests noted that the staff didn't enforce adult swim times, overall the hotel is considered a great spot for a family getaway. However, one guest pointed out that their baby cot had no mattress, which could be an issue for some families. The hotel also appears to be a good choice for larger groups with several guests mentioning the facilitated ease of access to Dartmouth. So if you're looking for a family-friendly spot with plenty to keep the kids entertained, Best Western The Dartmouth Hotel, Golf & Spa could be a great choice.
If you're looking for a beautiful location for a short break or a relaxing stay, Best Western The Dartmouth Hotel, Golf & Spa might be just the place. Although the hotel is located on a stunning golf course, it's worth mentioning that the location is great even if you don't play golf. For those enthusiastic golfers out there, the golf course and greens were reportedly in excellent condition with reviews stating that the facilities were 5 star. However, some felt that the hotel was less of a hotel and more of a golf club with accommodation and others thought that too much money was spent on the golf courses. Nevertheless, many reviews raved about the fantastic food and staff, while others mentioned the pool and spa facilities. A few guests thought that the hotel would be ideal for a golfing weekend, although they did caution that a buggy would be required to navigate the grounds. Finally, some non-golfers loved their stay at the hotel and said that the location was thoroughly enjoyable and relaxing; a unique venue indeed.
Best Western The Dartmouth Hotel, Golf & Spa is a hotel that offers a great location for those looking to explore South Hams and Dartmouth, but unfortunately falls short in various aspects. While the staff are great and the main dining area offers pleasant views of the golf-course, the accommodation is generally disappointing with outdated and tired-looking rooms. Noise can also be an issue and the access to the bedroom wing through the bar-restaurant is not ideal. The food, on the other hand, is generally good but could benefit from a more varied menu. Overall, while the location is great, the hotel may not be the best option for couples or those looking for a truly satisfactory stay.
Yes, Best Western The Dartmouth Hotel, Golf & Spa has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Indoor Pool.
Yes, a spa is available at Best Western The Dartmouth Hotel, Golf & Spa.
No, Best Western The Dartmouth Hotel, Golf & Spa doesn't allow dogs.
Yes, parking facilities are available at Best Western The Dartmouth Hotel, Golf & Spa.
Yes, Best Western The Dartmouth Hotel, Golf & Spa has a gym.
