Royal York & Faulkner Hotel, Sidmouth

Royal York & Faulkner Hotel - A seafront Regency hotel with sea views, lounges, and a luxury spa

Overlooking Sidmouth's Esplanade and Lyme Bay, Royal York & Faulkner Hotel offers sea-facing rooms, including deluxe options with private balconies. Guest accommodations feature en-suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, tea and coffee facilities, and free Wi-Fi. The hotel includes three ground-floor lounges-York Lounge, Reading Room, and Writing Room-each designed for relaxation with views or quiet activities. Dining options include a restaurant serving locally sourced dishes with silver service and the Faulkner Lounge Bar, recently refurbished, offering drinks with coastal views. Devon Luxury Spa Aspara, located on-site, features a hydrotherapy pool, sauna, and steam cabin, alongside treatments like massages and facials. The hotel provides complimentary access to Sidmouth Tennis Club and reduced green fees at Sidmouth Golf Club. Located 200 yards from Sidmouth's indoor heated pool, the property is adjacent to attractions like Sidmouth Museum and Connaught Gardens.

Pros

Sea-view rooms with private balconies offer panoramic vistas of Lyme Bay.

Three elegantly furnished lounges provide varied spaces for relaxation.

Complimentary access to Sidmouth Tennis Club and discounted golf fees.

Devon Luxury Spa Aspara includes a hydrotherapy pool and detox facilities.

The restaurant serves locally sourced dishes with traditional silver service.

Cons

Some rooms lack sea views and face side or rear areas.

No on-site parking; unrestricted street parking is available nearby.