Harbour Beach Club Hotel & Spa

Working out is great for your body, mind and soul. And the gym at Harbour Beach Club Hotel makes it feel like a treat rather than a chore. Kitted out with the latest equipment, it has everything from cardio machines to free weights, all set against cool, Scandi‑inspired décor. 

Prefer to keep fit with friends? You can join one of the fitness classes, try beach yoga with the sand between your toes, or head into the movement studio if the weather decides to misbehave.

If salt water is more your style, the calm waters of the Salcombe Estuary are a natural playground. Grab a paddleboard and explore hidden coves, or hire a wetsuit and brave a spot of wild swimming right on the doorstep of South Sands.

Staying for lunch or dinner as part of your spa day at the Harbour Beach Club Hotel? Lucky you, because the Beach Club Bar & Restaurant is the place to be. This masterclass in coastal-chic features pale oak, woven textures and soft sea-foam hues that make the transition from beach to bar feel seamless.

The real showstopper here has to be the retractable glass wall that merges the restaurant’s airy indoor space with a sprawling wraparound terrace. It’s the ultimate Salcombe spot for a long, lazy lunch or a local G&T sundowner while listening to the sound of the waves.

The menu is a love letter to the South Devon coast, focusing on local, seasonal ingredients and the morning’s freshest catch. Expect everything from Salcombe crab and grilled local lobster to Mediterranean-inspired small plates made for sharing.

As evening rolls in, the bar’s expert mixologists take centre stage, shaking up botanical cocktails infused with local spirits. Just a word of warning. Whether you’re snuggled into a booth with a board game or clinking glasses of fizz on the sun-trap terrace, it’s the kind of place where an hour has a habit of turning into an entire afternoon!

If just the idea of taking a sea swim at Salcombe’s beautiful South Sands beach gives you goosebumps, the Harbour Beach Club Hotel has you covered. Their beautiful 12‑metre indoor pool inside the glass-walled Beach Club Spa is warm, calm and wonderfully inviting. Plus there’s a toasty sauna, steam room, hydropool and an outdoor terrace dotted with sun loungers – perfect for drying off in the salty without ever braving the actual sea!

It certainly does. The Harbour Beach Club Hotel & Spa offers 50 individually designed bedrooms and suites, all created with the hotel’s signature ‘barefoot luxury’ feel. Expect natural textures everywhere, from the woven‑wicker headboards and herringbone wood floors to larch‑clad balconies that bring the outdoors in. 

Thanks to the building’s gentle curve, many rooms enjoy sweeping sea views, while the inland Valley View rooms look out over the lush, rolling Devon hills. Whatever room you choose, you’ll find the colour palette is a soothing blend of ochres, teals and blush pinks, echoing the cliffs, coves and sea views just outside.

Little luxuries come as standard here. Every room includes thoughtful touches like complimentary gin and sherry, a Nespresso machine and organic Bramley toiletries.

Staying overnight? You can check-in any time after 3pm, while check-out time is up to 11am. For spa packages, arrival times vary – best to check your booking confirmation for full details.

Barefoot luxury is the vibe here, so there’s no formal dress code. The hotel just asks that you keep your swimwear covered when dining in the restaurant or on the terrace.

You can’t leave Salcombe without trying a spot of crabbing – its harbour walls are a prime location for dangling a line. Just remember to bait your net with something stinky – the locals swear by bacon fat or mackerel heads. Time your session with the incoming tide for the best chance of a big haul.

For a more grown-up adventure, visit the Salcombe Distilling Co. on Island Street to distil your own bottle of gin. Or head to Overbecks. Perched on the cliffs just above the hotel, this National Trust hidden gem is a subtropical paradise with exotic plants, palms and panoramic views of the estuary.

It certainly is. While the Beach Club Spa is a sanctuary for adults, the hotel still rolls out the red carpet for mini explorers. While guests under 18 can’t book a treatment, use the thermal facilities, or hit the gym, they are more than welcome to make a splash in the swimming pool. There are dedicated family swimming times from 8.30am to 10am and 4pm to 6pm daily. These are the perfect slots to aim for if you have kids in tow (or the times to avoid if you’re after total peace and quiet!)

You won’t find traditional family rooms here, but the hotel is cleverly designed for the whole clan to spread out. Many of the Seaview and Inland rooms are connecting or adjoining, giving everyone their own space while staying close by. 

The ground floor is a winner for families – it’s a relaxed, open-plan space filled with cosy seating and board games. But the real magic is the location. Being right on the butter-soft sands of South Sands beach means you can go from breakfast to sandcastle-building in seconds!

Yes it is. Ground-level entrances and lifts offer easy access to all rooms and suites, but there’s also dedicated accessible rooms with wet-room-style bathrooms and grab rails. The only room that isn’t accessible is the Penthouse Suite on the third floor which is reached by stairs from the second floor. 

The Beach Club Spa is accessible via a ramp and has a single-level layout. There’s good access, but no pool hoist and there are steps to get into the hydropool. 

Sadly, no. Harbour Beach Club Hotel & Spa isn’t four-legs friendly, unless yours is a service dog. But their sister property, Harbour Hotel Salcombe, does have designated dog‑friendly rooms, so your furry friend can still enjoy a seaside holiday. 

Coming for a meal? Dogs aren’t allowed in the restaurant, but can join you on the terrace if you keep them on a lead. This is at the manager’s discretion, so tell them to be on their best behaviour. 

No, there’s no golf course at the Harbour Hotel Salcombe, but the Thurlestone Golf Club is under a 20-minute drive away. With undulating fairways, well-placed bunkers and winds coming off the sea to keep you on your toes, this golfer’s paradise makes the most of every inch of its stunning location. It’s situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty so expect some spectacular views over the coves where smugglers used to operate.