Gara Rock

Fabulous location but very tired. Fabulous location with stunning views , this Hotel was generally tired and despite being on the south coast of Devon had only one Fish course on its specials menu which was. very disappointing. Service was friendly and courteous but always slow. Although we did not any there is no air conditioning and during our stay the hotels only lift was out of order. A hotel in urgent need of investment !

Stayed for a couple of nights, we had fabulous meals every time, but the full English breakfast was just excellent, superb quality ingredients cooked perfectly. The staff in the restaurant were excellent. A walk to the ferry and a day in Salcombe was a great day trip. Would definitely come again.

We stayed in Junior Suite at Gara Rock and the CLIFFSIDE Views are truly spectacular. Getting to GARA ROCK by road is a real challenge hence the hotel gives you a very specific set of instructions. You MUST follow those to the letter or else you will end up with a very challenging drive. Because so many of the roads all around the area are little more than a farmers tractor path this really limits just going for drive and see where you end up. The hotel has a very nice lounge to relax and enjoy a drink. The spa pool facilities are reasonable more boutique in nature. The restaurant for the most part the food is very good in particular the cod and chips are exceptional. The continental breakfast buffet is very nice and the made to order items are also inviting. Coffee is in a flask and if you like coffee you will not likely be impressed. That said, they allow no flexibility other than to order what is on their menu. By example you cannot have a simple cheese omelette. We were told they do not make omelettes and they do not carry cheese other than for the burgers. This I’m sure is not accurate I can only presume the staff are instructed to limit options to what is actually on the menu. The staff at the hotel are all very friendly and welcoming so the fore mentioned issue is not with the staff. Our suite was serviced daily but frankly it was the bare minimum. I noticed debris on the bathroom floor that remained for four nights. The shower tiles both on the floor were really needed a hood clean or re-grouting. Throughout our stay the tiny bath shower and shampoo bottles were never replaced the small bar of soap was about the size of pound coin. Even the toilet paper was kept in limited supply. The coffee tea and biscuits were just fine in the room as was the bottle of water and milk on the mini fridge. The suite had a massive set of sliding glass doors leading to a nice balcony with a view of the coast and the sea really very nice. I book all of our vacations and I always try to ensure I select hotels/resorts that we will not want to leave. In this case, I think that I failed as GARA ROCK overall came up short of our expectations. While the views from the hotel are truly spectacular overall I would not recommend this property for a luxury stay.

We had the most amazing stay at gara rock . The place is beautiful and set in amazing beachside settings with breathtaking views. Everything is exceptional, the hotel, the setting, the food and the staff. They really made the stay fantastic as they went above and beyond to accommodate you and make sure you have the best stay. They were so friendly and helpful every single one of them. We didn’t want to leave. We will definitely be returning!

We just wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you for another truly wonderful stay. This was our second visit, and it’s safe to say it’s now become an annual tradition—one we look forward to all year long! We’re already making plans for next time and hope to bring our children along to share in the experience. Every aspect of our stay was perfect—from the stunning setting and relaxed atmosphere to the exceptional food and thoughtful attention to detail. Your entire team is outstanding—always so warm, welcoming, and kind. A special mention to Patrick, who has left a lasting impression on both of our visits. He embodies the spirit of Gara Rock and makes each stay feel extra special. Thank you once again for everything. We can’t wait for our next dose of Gara peace and magic.

Beautiful, the views really make this hotel magical. Its tucked away so you need a car if you're going out for dinner, the ferry is about a 30 minute walk and up/down steep steps, and stops at 6:30pm. Drinks were outrageously priced.. £16.50 for a beer, a soft drink and two packets of crisps!! All is forgiven when you take in the sea though. The interiors are also beautiful. Breakfast overlooking the little cove was just the most incredible way to start the day, and it was delicious! One irritation for me is not having anywhere to put shower gel etc. in the shower - but now I am being picky!!