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Reviews of Sailors Rest

20 The Quay, Appledore, EX39 1QS, United Kingdom

#4 of 16 hotels in Appledore

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 316 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    9.9

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  • Reviewed: 21 March 2025

    9.0
    Would be very pleased to return!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The fridge on top of the chest of draws!

    Simplicity, cleanliness, comfy bed, lovely view very close to venue

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2025

    10
    Fantastic!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Great location and beautiful view.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2025

    10
    We will be back. Sailors Rest is a great comfy quality place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location is amazing with great estuary views. Excellent quality and comfort. Central to all things Appledore with easy parking on the road or nearby car park. Great service from the team who promptly resolved an issue we raised on our arrival. Instow beach is not far and there’s a fabulous long circular walk to Westward Ho and back through the Northam Burrows.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2025

    9.0
    Very good indeed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The walk for breakfast. OK for us as the weather was good but would be a problem if the weather was poor

    Everything was as we would hope

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The location was perfect, directly on quayside with view straight onto the estuary. A great variety of pubs, restaurants, cafes and a brilliant deli all within 200 yards. Lovely and warm, super clean, newly refurbished. Nice touches like fresh milk provided in fridge, coffee maker. Great bathroom/shower.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2025

    10
    Lovely room with a great river view in beautiful Appledore.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The only slght niggle was that the room was quite cold when we got there and took a bit of time to warm up. It was a really cold day. When it did it was toastie, so would have been good for the heating to be on before we arrived to warm it up ready for us.

    A lovely cosy room with a great view of the river from the window. Excellent shower. Great there was a coffee machine and ironing board and iron. Comfy bed, clean and nicely decorated. We felt very at home there.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2025

    8.0
    Comfortable room.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was attic room and a bit quirky but clean and comfortable. Good shower, and coffee maker in room.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2025

    9.0
    Comfortable and convenient, this little lodging checks all the boxes for a nice seaside getaway.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The first night the heat cut out on me and it wasn’t until the next morning that I realized I had to reset the thermostat out in the hall in order to get heat in my room. I can see how the rooms at the front might suffer from street noise on a hot summer night.

    The room was very comfortable and clean. Loved having a coffee maker and supplies in the room. The water in the fridge was a nice touch. Would definitely book here again.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2025

    10
    Excellent
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely spacious family room. Room 1 is a great option for a family as a very large room on the ground floor. Beautiful breakfast

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent location Great breakfast

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 December 2024

    9.0
    Perfect stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I've stayed at the Sailors Rest twice in a month. The rooms are beautifully presented including fresh milk. Breakfast served at the Royal George was delicious and the staff warm and friendly. Thoroughly recommend.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 December 2024

    9.0
    Loved it
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was perfect, easy to park and stunning views! Comfy room and super clean

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2024

    8.0
    Was a lovely place and would stay again was a little bit of a trek for breakfast but a pleasant walk if the weather is f
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The key code on the front door could do with having a little light on it

    We had a lovely view, the property was very clean and tidy, having a fridge was very useful

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were really helpful and accommodating. Making our trip easy.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 December 2024

    9.0
    Brilliant 😀
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Excellent breakfast overlooking the estuary service was brilliant

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2024

    8.0
    Love being in Appledore
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Radiator in bathroom not working properly. Kettle would be better if it was one that separates from base. Bin in bathroom broken/or breaks. Too cheap. Needs a higher mirror to use. Some local biscuits and tea bags would be a great touch. Just ideas and thoughts really.

    Location

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2024

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The view, the king size bed, the location, the tea & coffee, the breakfast, the shower.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2024

    9.0
    Great location, clean & modern room with super large bed and great tea/coffee facilities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We booked room only. We had the option to book breakfast, which would have been in a hotel further on own the road. This isn't the reason why we didn't book it, but if we had and it had been raining, this may have been inconvenient, especially with an early check out time of 10 a.m. Shame we only stayed for one night - would have loved to have stayed longer.

    The bed was great - comfortable and large!! The room was spacious and had two chairs to sit on for relaxing with a cuppa. Also nice to have a small bottle of milk in the fridge (as well as water), rather than milk capsules for the hot drinks. Everything looked and smelt clean and new. The location was great - right on the riverfront with plenty of pubs/restaurants on the doorstep. Car park is also close by, but we managed to park on the street in front of the hotel.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2024

    8.0
    Lovely big bright room, lots of space and great location! Just needs a new mattress for beds
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No decaffeinated tea and coffee in room (not a big deal but wanted to mention) Also the bed is far too soft for me liking so ruined my back a bit

    Lovely big room & bathroom with nice decor

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 November 2024

    9.0
    Excellent accommodation in a lovely location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Clean, warm and comfortable. Lovely location, easy check in. Prompt response when we had an issue, quickly sorted. Thank you very much.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 November 2024

    9.0
    Lovely coastal stay, comfortable and brilliant value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could have done with a mirror in the living area, as the ones in the bathroom were difficult to see in due to the sink being in the way. There is no on-site parking. But both minimal and a great stay.

    Location, brilliant value for money, clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2024

    9.0
    Really excellent, especially the sun shining over the estuary in the morning.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Two really tiny points, a larger kettle and a usb charging socket would have made it a 10.

    Everything! Superb!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2024

    10
    Fantastic would love to come back
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, it was great!

    Ideal location, beautiful views from the room. Super clean, spacious room to stay in. Comfy beds. Very happy we chose to stay here!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2024

    10
    We did love our stay very comfortable bed and wonderful to wake with the sound of oystercatchers.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit grubby behind bed above headboard and draws and artwork frames chipped and a bit bashed.

    Great situation, stunning views, lovely warm and good shower. Great to watch village life passing by on the harbour outside.

    Stayed in October 2024

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