The Belmont Hotel

No complaints ,everything was top class,30 years was the last time we stayed,great staff,views of the sea and close proximity to town

A very comfortable well-run hotel, with high standards, in an excellent sea facing position. Breakfast and dinner were always top notch. My husband said it was the best roast beef he’d had outside our home, so thank you Chef. The wine list is good but not extensive, Even in four-star hotels dress is very casual these days but not in this hotel - jacket and tie is the dress code. Fine by us, and I would imagine for most of the guests the hotel attracts. No matter how beautifully owners create a hotel, the staff have the power to make or break it - they can subtly undermine it. Service at The Belmont was very good but a couple of staff in the dining room and bar, although efficient, never smiled. I really do appreciate that they work very hard, for often the minimum wage, but an occasional smile does enhance a guest's precious break, and it might even lighten their own long day! However, the staff generally including reception, the young porter who saw us to our room, and the maid who magically put right a mishap I had, were excellent. One evening there were two really young waiters who did their job very well, and with such charm . We only saw them once (Sunday or Monday?) but they were a delight. Although we didn’t have the pleasure of being waited on by him, I must specially mention George Peacock because we could see he made guests feel valued, without being ingratiating. He is exceptionally talented and will, without doubt, be a manager of a top hotel one day. Professionalism is always a pleasure to see. Sidmouth was perfect for an Autumn break, and the town has many individual shops and boasts two department stores. Strolling along the seafront in the October sunshine was lovely. The next day produced very dramatic seas, which were also superb to watch.

The ambience of the hotel and service we received was very good. We particularly enjoyed the lounge area which had plenty of room to socialise as a group

Ecxellenyt hotel in every respect and deserves its 4* AA rating Not the cheapest but easily the best in Sidmouth - we will return

We went for a full cream tea, this in its self was fine however the member of staff that we dealt with made us feel totally unwelcome. It appeared we were too much trouble for him even though we were the only ones having a cream tea. A total of six people in the lounge and we were 4 of them! This is not what we would have expected from a Brend hotel, but has they say you are only as good as your worst member of staff. I failed to take the persons name but he appeared to be some sort of manager. Back to the Hotel Rivera just down the road.

A very welcoming and excellently managed quality hotel. Helpful staff in all areas. Restaurant experience was excellent.