Best Western The Dartmouth Hotel Golf & Spa

Our annual golf tour took us to South Devon and this was an obvious place to stay. We've had mixed experiences with Best Western but this is a good one. A bar serving a good range of draught beers, decent rooms (although the extractor fan wasn't working in mine - 206) and a nice terrace overlooking the putting green. Roxy on reception was very helpful, Adam and Nathan on the bar & restaurant couldn't have been more accommodating but creme de la creme were Helen, Chris and Coti at breakfast. Three of us went to the local park run on Saturday and they managed to rustle up a late breakfast out of nowhere. Plus the golf course is really good! Unless you're fit you might need a buggy. less

On arriving at the hotel you drive down a welcoming tree lined drive. Down a hill and turning left your greeted by a large car park. The hotel front looks like a factory unit with golf trolleys parked haphazardly in front of the main entrance. The reception area was dark and dingy and painted prison grey. No one at reception only a door bell to attract some one attention , eventually. Rooms were dark and unwelcoming,tea and coffee available in usual hotel quantity and a measly single packet of biscuits to be shared . Bathroom had recently been refurbished to a good modern standard, although no sign to indicate the water was hot enough to boil an egg or more dangerously cause a serious burn to someone. Even the electric towels “ Hot Surface” label was on the floor . Breakfast, be early if you want something from the starter buffet as on both occasions used it looked as if it had been attacked by a plague of locusts! and was not topped up. Main breakfast was plated to order and acceptable . The hotel title gives the impression of somewhat superior to what it actually is and is basically a golfers hotel with a small swimming pool. Premier Inns properties are much more superior to this establishment and makes one wonder how the rooms and facilities commanded our rates of £135.00 night mid week . Would definitely advise anyone not playing golf to get better value for your money elsewhere. less

We really enjoyed our stay, hotel had a great view of the golf course. The room was clean & spacious. Only about 3 miles from Dartmouth & a great base for exploring the beautiful countryside. Make sure you do a boat trip to Agatha Christie’s house. less

The staff are so friendly and helpful. We booked a 2 night Spa break and were allowed access to the spa for 3 days. We didn't leave the hotel as everything was on site, a great restaurant and bar area where you could sit and relax. A lovely spa area with pool, jacuzzi (which I would have preferred to be hotter) steam room, sauna gym and quiet room. One of the best pedicures I have ever had and my husband say it was the best back massage he has had. Even though we don't play golf we had a wonderful time. The rooms and bed are very comfortable, a pleasure to be in. Breakfast was amazing. less

We booked 4 nights leading up to our Golden wedding. The room was lovely, overlooking the practice green.The bed was very comfortable. I always find it difficult to sleep on strange pillows and usually take my own, this time I forgot, so I have marked the sleep quality down one notch(probably a little unfair). I am sure most people would be more than happy.We left on the Friday to have the last night at the Hotel where we spent our Wedding night. Wished we had stayed the whole time at Dartmouth Hotel. less