Cary Arms & Spa Reviews Summary

Location & Views

Pros:

• "It's such a lovely location! The most beautiful setting; we sat in the sun overlooking the pier, where we spotted seals and people watched."
• "Stunning views from the terrace."
• "The hotel commands a view of the whole bay with outside terraces to lunch at."
• "Amazing views from the room, including from the bed."
• "The hotel is right on the cove and the views from the various terraces are stunning and yes you might see the dolphins and seals."
• "Lovely rooms overlooking the sea."
• "The location is absolutely gorgeous set right next to the sea."

Cons:

• "It took us an hour to find the pub."
• "Bit of a cheek to call this a public house. The public aren't allowed in, you have to be a resident of the new holiday complex."
• "The location is not good as on such a steep hill that no cabs like to come down as they burn their clutches out."
• "It's down the bottom of a very steep hill with a small pay and display car park so you may not get a space."
• "Only downside is the steep hill that its at the bottom of."
• "Not easy to Access and very difficult to get anywhere with a pram."
• "Access is a bit difficult either walking along a poorly maintained path from Oddicombe beach or a steep, narrow road from Babbacombe."

Accommodation & Facilities

Pros:

• "The cottage had everything we needed for a very comfortable stay."
• "We stayed for two nights in a beach hut, which was stunning- it was beautifully decorated, had stunning views and facilities."
• "We stayed in Beach Hut 5 which was amazing."
• "We had a luxury room overlooking the bay."
• "Wonderful place to stay with lots of choices of rooms and apartments to stay."
• "Our suite was a good size, with a spacious lounge with log burner, large master bedroom with comfortable bed, and bathroom with a shower and bath that overlooked the sea."
• "We stayed in the Admiral room and couldn't fault it, the bed was very comfy and the bathroom was spotless and large."

Cons:

• "The rooms were shabby and far from clean."
• "Room not immaculate, shower heads very scaled."
• "The room was adequate, but was tired, with no aircon."
• "Room far too small for family of 4 with a small dog."
• "Our room was above the bar which meant it was very noisy."
• "Surprised its a 5 star hotel as generally it does look quite dated and shabby."
• "The extractor fan in the bathroom was broken."

Food & Dining

Pros:

• "The fresh fish was gorgeous, as was the fish and chips."
• "Quality gourmet food menu, recommend the home made pies and coffee pannacotta desert."
• "The food was excellent."
• "Delicious food. Well cooked and served. Good choice of menu. The fish served needs a special mention."
• "The food is great."
• "The food and facilities are top notch."
• "The food in the restaurant is just fantastic- so much choice and all delicious- both breakfast and dinner."