Saunton Sands Hotel Main Restaurant in North Devon - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Best place for lunch in the sun

amazing sea views from terrace. i didn't stay just had afternoon tea there

Super self catering penthouse,with magnificent views over the bay.Friendly and helpful staff and well equipped gym and spa

visited a surfing event. staff really looked after us. had a great lunch in restaurant Brogan set the tone funny professional and polite. But all the team were stellar. Sian, Mia, Tyler, Kai and Liam. Reception was good also. I will be going back.They were like hospitality ninjas. View of beach stunning. Looked in Spa seemed great also and the reception there top banana aswell. Work going on at present but can't comment on how effect residents as didnt stay

We often pop out to the Hotel from our home in Barnstaple. Sometimes just for coffee, sometimes for lunch. Staff always welcome us despite not being staying guests. Just pop in and have a look and a drink. No-one makes you feel an outsider. One of the pleasantries of North Devon which has not changed dramatically over the years. Go visit.

Just come back from a lovely stay at this hotel. The location is second to none. The service is attentive but not intrusive. The facilities were all clean and easy to use. The only area that could be improved is the quality of food. A large group of us ate there on the first night and none of us returned, instead choosing to eat at one of the many nice local restaurants. Perhaps the chef was away or having a bad night, but the steaks were rubbery and the other mains were no better than average pub food. The breakfasts however were pretty good. Despite the food we’d definitely return.

Cracking place to stay with the most amazing view from the spa. The food was amazing and the staff couldn't have been more helpful and amazing with our little one. A few minor issues with the room that weren't sorted but apart from that a really great experience. Thank you.

It is always a pleasure to stay at Saunton Sands. The setting is incredible with the views over the beach, dunes and sea. The service is attentive but not over the top and the food is both locally sourced and delicious.

Lovely spa, lovely clean hotel, lovely food

Went there for Mother's Day today. The food was good, plentiful and hot. The best bit, however, was the staff. They were always nearby and were attentive and polite throughout service. Will definitely return.

Beautician did not explain options clearly to a partially deaf customer. £100 gold facial did not include arm massage as I did not remove towelling robe. I feel I’ve overpaid for the experience but the staff didn’t seem bothered A week after this review it seems the management aren’t bothered either and have not even shown the courtesy of a reply

AMAZING real luxury everything here is top standard definitely worth a visit indoor pool fantastic, rooms, staff , food and location are superb 🥰

Great place, some rooms have views to kill for, but mine had a view that would make a Travel Lodge blush, no fridge, no milk. Not really what I would expect from a hotel of this standard. Food was excellent.

I've never thought of ever returning to a hotel after a visit, but I look forward to coming back to this one soon.

Excellent location, really great views, staff super helpful and great access to the beach. Good food and facilities, spa a little spendy, but pool good for families not lane swimming,

We ate here the first night as it was included in our package and I wasn’t expecting great things. I was very surprised as all courses were really tasty and nicely presented. Breakfast cemented things so we booked for the following night. Again we weren’t disappointed. Food is fresh and good quality and the chef clearly knows what to do with them. Loved the monkfish lentil starter, mushroom/quinoa burger and whisky eclair.

Excellent dinner; awful breakfast; great afternoon tea. Dinner was exceptional and beautifully executed and delicious…but they didn’t have the duck available. Service could have been better: don’t serve champagne slightly chilled and without an ice bucket with some water and lots of ice - I went to the bar myself to ask for the ice bucket; I was told by the bar staff to ask the waiter in the restaurant for the ice bucket - how about you sort that out for me? The ice bucket arrived. Breakfast was really poor: the fried eggs were prepared in bulk and brought out to get cold on the counter despite the lamps and were sliding all over the place in the oil; some eggs were undercooked; others had broken yolks. The bacon was like biting into a leather shoe; the sausages were still linked together and not individual - who thought that was ok? So I ordered two poached eggs; they arrived hard so sent them back and asked for soft poached and they arrived still slightly firm. I gave up. Afternoon tea was excellent and delicious. Friendly and helpful service.

The location & view of the beach from the restaurant is spectacular ! Service by Stephen was prompt, pleasant & very professional. Immediately given a nice cold jug of water . My order of Lundy Lobster was delivered in a timely manner & very fresh & tasty ! Everything has improved at Saunton Sands Hotel even a warm welcome at reception by the doorman was appreciated. Long may this all continue !

The service here was excellent during our three night stay even though the hotel seemed pretty full, and my gluten free diet was well catered for. We particularly enjoyed the soups which were very tasty, and the chicken supreme was excellent. We also enjoyed a hearty breakfast here each morning. Brend Hotels source food locally so one improvement would be to have a locally produced cider from either Devon or Cornwall, (rather than Suffolk!).

Don’t order the scallops they wouldn’t satisfy a gnat. Be prepared for a big bar bill. Setting fantastic especially when the sun is shining. Plenty of good walks. Why do I HAVe to write 200 characters to give a review!

We spent the afternoon here for my grans 70th birthday, we had an an amazing time. We had the afternoon tea and took the option to upgrade to a glass of Prosecco each, we had a wonderful view over looking Saunton Sands beach. Very attentive staff who went above and beyond to help us. The hotel was very COVID friendly and they did everything they could to make it feel clean. I will be returning and I can’t wait

Afternoon tea at Saunton Sands is a delight. Great views across the bay and delicious tea and cakes served by lovely staff. Cakes were wonderful but I would have perhaps have liked one or two less and a couple more sandwiches instead, as these were also sublime but over way too soon. Afternoon tea for two in a hotel of this quality is never going to be cheap, but as a treat it doesn't get much better.

Wrong pic in the profile, the pic shown in of THE THATCH, which is in Croyde a few miles away. This was reported last year and you still haven’t done anything about it!??

Stopped off at the Saunton Sands Main Restaurant for lunch, nice choice of food and friendly staff. Perfect location too.

Visited for cocktails and also had afternoon tea in the dining room which was devine. The hotel is charming and the views across the sands are amazing. Staff are friendly and very accommodating.

Were staying at Croyde for a few days and as we had visited the hotels sister hotel in Sidmouth, we decided to go for lunch in the lounge. We had lovely sandwiches tuna mayonnaise and egg mayonnaise at a table with a fantastic view over Saunton Sands. The staff were warm and welcoming, the concierge, the receptionist and the waiters and waitresses all so helpful. It was so nice that we returned the next day with our son and daughter in law. Again had sandwiches, coronation chicken with side of fries, my husband trying the Saunton burger this time. All perfect. Once more we were lucky enough to be shown a table by the window. Lovely hotel, we will be back, this time to stay!

A group of seven of us went to the Saunton Sands Hotel for afternoon tea. It was amazing. I am not usually a tea drinker but I thought it would be rude not to try some of the fabulous leaf teas that were on offer and I really enjoyed a pot of Earl Grey. The tea was accompanied by a range of sandwiches, cakes and of course scones, cream and jam. All of which were delicious. However a word of warning if you come here for afternoon tea make sure that you are hungry as you will soon feel full. The staff were also excellent, polite and nothing was too much trouble. I would highly recommend going here for afternoon tea. There are also amazing views of the beach.

We had a family meal here and had a fabulous time . The service and food were really top notch with an incredible view over Saunton Sands beach

Just come back from a 7 night stay at the hotel that was Dinner,Bed & Breakfast inclusive to mark my wifes birthday. As usual the buffet breakfast is just fantastic, with everything you could want and more. I managed the 7 nights with a different starter and mains each night which shows the varied nightly options available all cooked & prepared beautifully. The staff are attentive with particular mention to Kamilla who was excellent during our stay.

From the moment we arrived the staff were friendly and attentive. The room was superb with amazing views across the beach and dunes. Lunch on the terrace was excellent and again the staff made us feel special, which set my expectations high for dinner... we were not disappointed! A great selection of high quality dishes were available and made us wish could stay longer. And then the icing on the cake was the thermal suite- with an infinity hot tub looking down the miles of beautiful beach. We can’t wait to come back again

We enjoyed our meals on the 2 nights we stayed at the hotel. My only negative comment is that the portions could be a bit bigger especially in the vegetable department

The restaurant menu online looked pretty average BUT on attending the menu is excellent and should not be missed. the food from start to finish was superb and the service matched it. A wine list to compliment every meal and every pocket. A MUST if in the area or staying there

We had dinner here - charming waiters with a wonderful terrace view across the beach looking towards Westward Hoe Food was regular - good wine

We used the restaurant wo night running, while staying at the hotel. We found both the quality of the food and the level of the service first class. Apparently, the talented head-chef has not been there that long, so may well explain the uplift.

Breakfast to die for. Quality products and well made poached eggs. Not sure why bad reviews as l am a very fussy eater and this hotel restaurant is brilliant. The staff are very attention and because we were in the deluxe room l got a window seat. BUT the food is very good and lots of choice.

This is not a picture of the Staunton Sands hotel. Don’t know where the picture is of, may be somewhere...

Even though I was staying in the hotel I wasn’t allowed in without a collar and shoes!! In hindsight quite relieved as the reviews for this restaurant are not good on TA

My mother-in-law wanted to take us out and we had always wanted to try here, but had been a bit put off by some negative reviews and comments. We found the service very friendly. It was fairly formal but not stuffy. The food was all good and the location incredible. We would gladly recommend it and take any of our friends there.

As a special treat, we wanted to dine at the Saunton Sands Hotel. When we tried to book, we were told to book for two days ahead. Fair enough - they were busy. We booked, but, when we arrived (a few minutes early), we were told that the restaurant was full, and that hotel guests had priority, and that we had to wait outside until the dining room was empty before they could serve us.

First impressions: The Doorman was very polite and helpful. This place should be at the top of its game. It is a shame because a view is just a view. It is in an amazing situation but that is not enough. Firstly the toilets next to the bar, often the first port of call were really not nice.They smelt and the bins in both toilets were overflowing. OK it was a Sunday lunch time but really.....Where is the housekeeping ? The bar staff looked tired and generally fed up. So far not good. We had booked a table but the place was hardly full, warning warning. The food was just indifferent , it is just so sad. Starters were OK but who serves white sliced cheapo bread with what was really lovely smoked salmon ? I think it said granary on the menu. The mains were only just warm, thank goodness we did not eat outside. The beef on one was tough and some items were forgotten including my main which when it did arrive in a haze of apology still had some parts missing. How does this happen ? The waiting staff tried hard bless them and there are some refined touches,( serving the soup at table side, the ice bucket, pouring the wine for tasting and and how do you like your beef cooked ?) within the service but who wants refinements if the basics are not right ? The young lady running the restaurant acted as if she just wanted to get the service over with and she needs to polish her manners and her shoes. This is not me being harsh but if you raise expectation with your advertising then please follow it through. The puddings were the best part of the meal. They were quite small but well thought out. Coffee was all over the place and arrived at different times. I am so disappointed with this place that I feel like shouting "is anyone listening.... does anyone care?" Maybe they should swop the staff around between Saunton Sands and their other more successful establishments so that this place and its so so food become the great experience that it deserves to be. What a waste.

Tras decidir tomar la 2 horas en coche desde plymouth para visitar el hotel para almorzar, fuimos recibidos por un camarero muy onu. que sólo puede ser descrito como un secuaces. Queríamos comer y posible el té de la tarde, pero nos dijeron que teníamos que reservar con 24 horas de antelación a pesar de que el restaurante estaba completamente vacío. Resulta que el 24 por horas aviso las pastas para estar preparado! Luego nos queríamos sentar en la ventana, en la que no nos dejaron ya que para la gente era tener el té de la tarde (la habitación estaba vacía y este fue el único a la mesa con un mantel). En este punto nos quedamos muy intimidados y cumplido con estar sentado en una mesa desnuda sin tela o atención habitual mesa. nos dieron 2 menús para compartir entre 6 personas. En este punto nos recogió la valentía de poner excusas a la "secuaces" y salir. muy, muy malo y servicio intimidante. La única cosa que faltaba era Phill y Grant Mitchell que realmente hacen de esta una pesadilla completa.

Como un hotel de gestión familiar creo que varias cosas me llamo.

Un grupo de 10, comimos en el comedor, menos formal. Este es preciosa con toques de arte deco. Las vistas eran increíbles, mirando abajo en Staunton Sands. El servicio era excelente y añadido a nuestro disfrute de la noche. Las solicitudes complejas fueron solucionados con felizmente y la comida, aunque no es alta cocina, era de buena calidad y buen precio.

Hoy tuve el placer de ir al restaurante Saunton sands para un almuerzo de tres platos. Había un buen menú con varias opciones en el menú de tres platos, nos muchísimos sitios dónde elegir! Todo el personal era muy simpático y hablador. Hablamos de unos 8 en total y todos tenían buenas habilidades de servicio al cliente! Nos sentimos como reyes para el día! La mesa estaba puesta con un día de las madres ballon, chocolates y una bolsa de regalo! Precio muy razonable también! La comida era 10 / 10, el servicio era 10 / 10 y la ubicación era 10 / 10! No puede criticar el día! Nos quedamos muy impresionados.

El hotel está en una ubicación impresionante, con vistas excepcionales de la playa y de la increíble saunton dunas. Para un hotel de 4 estrellas el restaurante debería ser mucho mejor - localmente, la comida es conocido como muy normal y no particularmente buena relación...

Éramos un grupo grande y ofrecer buena comida puede ser difícil. Tuve salmón ahumado entrante seguido de besugo. Ambos eran excelentes; una gran porción de salmón, seguido por nítidos besugo desollado sobre una cama de puré de patatas, guisantes y judías. Seguido de cheesecake.

If you want to go somewhere with the best views in Devon this restaurant is the one! You can either dine in the restaurant by the window or sit outside on a sunny day and enjoy the idyllic views of the 5 mile long beach and watch the surfers. I never tire of the breath-taking views and although slightly biased after having my wedding reception here some 30 years ago, I enjoy every moment I spend there. The menu is very impressive and they support my dietary needs with gluten and dairy free options. Now looking forward to the New Years Ball when the hotel looks incredible, no one does it better anywhere. Hats off to the Brends for making our stays so memorable.

I wanted to take my mum to a special place to mark the start of our weeks holiday. The Saunton Sands certainly met my expectations.Large car park with easy access to the hotel. You walk through and down some stairs to the restaurant which looks over spectacular Saunton Sands Beach.The menu offered three courses for £19.99 which was a surprise as I couldn't believe how reasonable that was. On entering the restaurant were we're taken to out table and our coats taken. Water was brought out and poured and the stunning, beautifully presented menus were handed over.A large wine list was also offered. A great choice, I found it very hard to decide. I opted for soup, beef and afterwards ice cream. The service was excellent, the staff incredibly attentive. The soup was delicious and the beef pink and tender and full of flavour. We had enough vegetables to feed four people. I especially enjoyed the perfectly crisp roast potatoes. It's the little touches I really appreciated, the offer of a brown or white roll. Your glass filled up, the table swept for crumbs and quality napkins and tableware. We both loved it and thought it was five star. Well done all the staff who worked that day, you created a very happy memory for us both.

11 adults dined here for 3 nights, very lovely surroundings and nice food but not ideal for youngsters

We had dinner in the lounge, the waiter was very polite! I had a seafood salad with prawns, cockels, salmon and capers and brown bread! Very nice! I had a large strawberry daquiri and a hot chocolate cream marshmellows ans flake to finish! I really enjoyed the experince! My husband opted for a club sandwich and pint so food to suit alll tastes! The waiter was very good I do not know his name he was coloured and worked really hard to please us! Top man! Views breath taking!

Had dinner in here on few occasions change of menu daily good food choice meat & fish good wine choices too lovely staff

We was there for my Birthday Lunch with friends. we went into the Main Restaurant for a treat. The service was Fantastic, cannot be fourted at all. The food was very slow, and portions very very small, Ok not a problem, we were there for a three course Lunch. Nice home baked bread rolls to start.The Starters were not like was mentioned on the Menu, and the Sunday Lunch was very warm / boarding on cold. And the desserts were the best bit apart from being small. Overall very disappointed in our meal. But The staff was great, and so was the service. I was totally surprise by the food, being the Saunton Sands Hotel, i was expecting much much better food, but i had been warned by other people who have been also. I just thought i would try it out for my self. Not again.

Joined friends for a 50th wedding anniversary lunch & had a delicious meal. Service was excellent & the view & surroundings were fabulous. The exterior does not do justice to what delights await inside.

The waiting staff could not be more attentive and the food they bring to your table is generally very good -certainly I have never tasted better than the beef fillet steak I had (for a supplementary charge) one evening during my stay at the hotel. But some other dishes were disappointing and for a restaurant of this quality to run out of vanilla ice cream when (or was it because ?) there were so many (well behaved) children there did seem rather extraordinary.

Excellent food, wide choice of wine. Fixed price menu with several choices of starter, main and dessert. Vegetarian menu too. Professionally trained staff.

A lovely restaurant but the menu selection was poor. Served warm at best , this restaurant was a disappointment and the food had to be sent back on a couple of occasions.Not recommended I am afraid

Had family Sunday lunch there last weekend. Beautiful position and fantastic views! Sat outside overlooking beach but waiter less than enthusiastic when we mentioned the need for more shade as one or two were getting burned in sun. He was persuaded to let us move table. (There were no other guests in our area so it was inconveniencing no one apart from the waiter. We did move ourselves!) Generally the service was poor; drinks order muddled twice, and very slow. Warm rose wine was not good either!Main disappointment was lack of help with a food intolerance. I cannot eat onion so asked if gravy on beef contained onion or onion powder. I was told "yes", so I asked if the chef could provide another gravy and was told "no!" In my experience in may hotels and restaurants I am told that the chef will provide a specially made gravy for me but in SS I was told I could have the meal "dry!" As I said, "very disappointing"

Recently attended a friends wedding at the Saunton Sands Hotel in North Devon. On arrival the hotel from the outside looks a little dated, but the interior is the complete opposite, well maintained and quite plush !!. The area around the hotel is quite stunning, and form the hotel Veranda you have a wonderful across the dunes and sands, an ideal backdrop for wedding photographs. If the weather is in your favour, the sunsets are spectacular. if your planning a wedding, this could be the ideal spot. If you are attending a function at the hotel but don't want to stay there, Can recommend the Norbor Guest House, only 500 yards from the hotel, excellent value. Wedding food was superb.

First class all the way. Brilliant friendly staff making sure your visit is the best. Lovely restaurant and popular terrace lounge dining. Reasonably priced for the quality offered. If you want something just ask was our experienceWell done to the whole team.

If you like fine dining, you will not be disappointed here, excellent food and service with beautiful sea views across Saunton Sands beach. Ask for Table 11 for the best views.

We ate two nights in this restaurant and thoroughly enjoyed the food, the presentation, the atmosphere and the service. Would definitely recommend.

Most excellent service and ambiance.O/H said the food was deeelicious.....for me the vegetarian selection was slightly disappointing as it was all pasta...( I don't eat pasta).Taken as a whole.....excellent wine selection and fair pricing

Lovely looking restaurant but food and service let it down. Bad organisation and slow... Individual staff were very friendly. Had to get things off the bill that weren't ours. Weird drinks added.Fish cake (1 only) dried up and fried to death... Little bunch of salad... No dressing £8.50Food was ordinary... Chefs can't be well qualified Disappointed and wouldn't return

Excellent food and service, very christmassy atmosphere great for a group of friends, round tables are a must.

Sadly I've had two terrible experiences. I am a local person, love surfing at Saunton Sands and have arranged several beach clean for this beach. Last year, I went to a Saunton Sands Chirtstmas party with my work colleagues. Since I cannot tolerate certain foods for medical reasons, I contacted Saunton Sands Hotel beforehand to enquire about the menue. A menue was set up for me, but sadly, on the evening of the celebration, nobody knew about it, the kitchen had not prepared anything for me. It took the waitress 15 minutes of going back and for to sort out a meal for me (which was nice but left me feel put on the spot and awkward).A few months later, in summer, I was invited for cream tea with friends at Saunton Sands Hotel. Again, my friend inquired whether there would be vegetarian, gluten & dairy free cake options, and was reassured everything would be fine, so I came along. On the day, the waiter and kitchen knew nothing about the request and I was told there was no such option. The waiter spoke only to my friend about my request, not to me. He went to the kitchen and came back saying I could have a gluten free bread roll with cream (Who wants that for cream tea? Especially after requesting dairy free?). He went back to the kitchen and came back saying I could have 'a gluten free cake that probably has dairy in it', then he went back to the kitchen, came back saying I could have a gluten free beef sandwich (clearly not my requested vegetarian option!). I felt very awkward in front of my friends, like being in a bad joke and ended up just drinking a peppermint tea whilst my friends were indulging in cakes. I even had to pay for my cup of tea. I later complained to Saunton Sands and was offered a vegetarian, gluten & dairy free tea for two but have sadly not felt like coming back in fear of another Faulty Tower Experience.

Sadly I've had two terrible experiences. I am a local person, love surfing at Saunton Sands and have arranged several beach clean for this beach. Last year, I went to a Saunton Sands Chirtstmas party with my work colleagues. Since I cannot tolerate certain foods for medical reasons, I contacted Saunton Sands Hotel beforehand to enquire about the menue. A menue was set up for me, but sadly, on the evening of the celebration, nobody knew about it, the kitchen had not prepared anything for me. It took the waitress 15 minutes of going back and for to sort out a meal for me (which was nice but left me feel put on the spot and awkward).A few months later, in summer, I was invited for cream tea with friends at Saunton Sands Hotel. Again, my friend inquired whether there would be vegetarian, gluten & dairy free cake options, and was reassured everything would be fine, so I came along. On the day, the waiter and kitchen knew nothing about the request and I was told there was no such option. The waiter spoke only to my friend about my request, not to me. He went to the kitchen and came back saying I could have a gluten free bread roll with cream (Who wants that for cream tea? Especially after requesting dairy free?). He went back to the kitchen and came back saying I could have 'a gluten free cake that probably has dairy in it', then he went back to the kitchen, came back saying I could have a gluten free beef sandwich (clearly not my requested vegetarian option!). I felt very awkward in front of my friends, like being in a bad joke and ended up just drinking a peppermint tea whilst my friends were indulging in cakes. I even had to pay for my cup of tea. I later complained to Saunton Sands and was offered a vegetarian, gluten & dairy free tea for two but have sadly not felt like coming back in fear of another Faulty Tower Experience.

Excellent food with varied choices. All excellently presented by very professional and friendly Staff. A very special experience.

This was our second stay at this hotel and it won't be our last. It's the best hotel in north Devon. Location can't be beaten, staff excellent, hotel decor outstanding, facilities brilliant. We booked really late this time, I was slightly concerned as last time we'd had a sea facing room this time we could only have inward facing. I had read a couple of negative reviews on theses rooms. I didn't have to worry it was outstanding. We had room 203 just fabulous. Lovely size, bath and shower, amazing comfortable bed, lovely. The only downside with this hotel for me is that I never want to leave!

We stopped for a drink and snack on route to the beach. Lovely terrace to drink on. Excellent service. Path from hotel leads straight to the beach.

We visited The Saunton Sands Hotel`s Terrace lounge for afternoon tea . The terrace lounge is spacious and in beautiful Art Deco style . It has a accessible terrace with stunning views of Saunton beach below . We had fresh scones with sandwiches and cakes from the patisserie . I went for a Japanese green rice tea and Angy went for a Keemun tea . Everything was perfectly presented . the sandwiches were the English classic selection of salmon ,cucumber , egg mayo etc . The scones fruit and plain served with Devon clotted cream in copious quantity and strawberry jam were delicious . To finish we had the signature cakes a coffee and walnut cake and a classic Victoria sponge . Everything came to under £35 . The service was warm friendly yet professional . All in all a delightful experience . With its commanding cliff top views The Saunton Sands Hotel is one of the best locations in North Devon we fancy the main restaurant after a great experience at The Terrace !

we stayed at the hotel for six nights in a party of ten. The food was very good, except the last night, which put a dampener on the stay. There was a wedding and I think the kitchen staff were overstretched. We had to wait an hour and fifteen minutes for our starters and the lobster bisque were stone cold and had to go back to be reheated. Three people had the courgette veloute which was so salty it was inedible. My fillet steak main course (for which there was a £22 supplement) was accompanied by a bowl of cold Bearnaise sauce. When I complained, the waitress argued with me that it should be cold! Although tasty, the steak was cold by the time I had the last mouthful. indicating that that too had sat in the kitchen for while

As part of a 5 day stay we used the main restaurant in the evening and found the menu varied and the food delicious. The staff were attentive and added to the experience

Excellent food, great choice,special mention to Matilda perfect waitress as was the American girl waitressing outside .

Nice food very Helpfull but Hotel is Old Fashion staff are really friendly and cant do enough. Prices are crazy but if you don't mind throwing your money at them then great......

Food choice excellent. Dining room has a stunning view with attentive service. Much improved over the years we have been visiting.

Chef can't cope with the number of covers in this restaurant. Lovely main courses. Poor starters. Good desserts. Charming staff let down by poor management.

Staying here now. Although the hotel in general is ok I am not sure who gives the star rating.Room..... Not very clean at all. Very dusty and bathroom is like something from a caravan. Dirty...... And very very small. Simple things should be adhered to. Website only shows the newly refurbished rooms and is not a true reflection of what you get. TIP. Make sure you ask for a good room. Also..... Very thin walls so kept awake by loud snoring coming from next doors room so not a good nights sleep at all. Food.... Very disappointing. Beach restaurant..... Do not have the triple cooked chips. More like triple soggy chips must have been cooked and left under heat lamp.

I visited this restaurant twice while on holiday; on both occasions the food was excellent and cooked within a reasonable time.

For a large hotel, the food is of excellent quality with plenty of choice. They aim for local produce and it is certainly fresh and imaginative. Breakfasts are more than above average with plenty of staff on hand.

Food and service excellent as always and what one normally expects from a Brend Hotel. The Tuesday evening barbecue was brilliant!

Went to Saunton Sands about two years ago and spent three nights, was so taken by the beauty and atmosphere as well as the meals that wished to come back for a special celebration. So went this time with family for drinks and dinner. While the view from the balcony is stunning,looking out to the sea, the drinks took ages to arrive. The service in the main dining room was erratic and the food though very well presented and exotic looking,lacked flavour and taste. It certainly was nothing like what we experienced on previous visit. Other family members also felt the same. Bread basket was just plonked on our table and not served. While we knew it is a fine dining place and expected to pay accordingly, in this instance I don't feel we got value,service or food for our money. We tried to make most of it as we did not want to ruin our special family get together.

Well presented, interesting, fantastic flavours. Although some people may think it looks a bit fussy please don't let that put you off. I have never experienced food like this before and so glad I did. I am amazed that the chefs can produce as many dishes on the menu and have them all look so good and very tasty. I stayed at the hotel for four nights and dinner was one of the highlights. Definitely have the amuse bouche at the start of every meal - ingenious.

We only called in for a cream tea but the service was fit for a king ! The beach view is stunning and the service and food was first class. Perhaps we will stay next time.

we had our wedding at hotel 10 days ago the food served from hotel was out of this world. All our guests complimented the food, especially the sirloin beef roast

I have been twice now and wow I love it here. This restaurant is not to be confused with Sands on the Beach. You dress for dinner which I love an excuses to get dressed up. We went early and had a few cocktails 1st. The restaurant is Art Deco with spectacular views across the dunes and beach. It has classic and perfect flawless service. The head waiter remembered us from our previous visit 6 months previous which I was amazed at. The menu is fresh and inventive, made up of local produce. The presentation is immaculate and the tastes and flavours a celebration of all that is good in food. The whole party agreed. The selection on the wine list was very good as was the Somalia. I found the bill reasonable for what we had and would highly recommend this restaurant and would defiantly go back.