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Blue Ball Inn

3.0 star property

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Double Room (Accessible) | Exterior
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Restaurant
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym

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Steven's Cross, Sidmouth, England, EX10 9QL
  • Place, East Devon
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Historic Sidmouth
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Sidmouth Museum
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room (Accessible) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Double Room (Accessible)

  • 71 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 65 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 65 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Sidmouth

Located within a 5-minute walk of East Devon, Blue Ball Inn is within 2 miles (3 km) of Historic Sidmouth. This 9-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • East Devon - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • The Donkey Sanctuary - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Sidmouth Beach - 8 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Historic Sidmouth - 9 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Sidmouth Museum - 9 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Whimple Station - 19 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Becketts Coffee House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rockfish - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Rising Sun - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taste of Sidmouth - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Blue Ball Inn

Guests staying at Blue Ball Inn enjoy a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and wedding services. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. Multilingual staff is on hand to answer questions.
40-inch flat-screen TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include electric kettles, ironing boards, and desks.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • High chair

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 15.0 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and GBP 15.00 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 15.0 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit/debit cards
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit/debit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The hotel can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to Blue Ball Inn?

This hotel is located in Sidmouth, just steps from East Devon. You'll also find Dorset and East Devon Coast and The Donkey Sanctuary within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Blue Ball Inn?

As of Jun 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Ball Inn on Jul 6, 2026 start from $125, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available on site at Blue Ball Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Blue Ball Inn include a casino on the premises?

No, Blue Ball Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Blue Ball Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Blue Ball Inn a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a restaurant and a bar/lounge plus some guestrooms include free WiFi.

Does Blue Ball Inn have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Blue Ball Inn feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Blue Ball Inn serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Blue Ball Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Blue Ball Inn for a fee of GBP 15.0 per pet, per night.

Does Blue Ball Inn have connecting rooms available?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Blue Ball Inn?

The closest major airport to Blue Ball Inn is Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.), which is 10.2 mi away (26 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Blue Ball Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Blue Ball Inn.

Does Blue Ball Inn offer wedding services?

There are wedding services available at Blue Ball Inn if that's in your vacation plans.

Blue Ball Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 156 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and bathroom. Warm. Spacious. Quiet. Good breakfast. Happy. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Martin Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay great breakfast
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The service provided by the staff was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Comfortable and clean room delicious food lovely friendly staff easy parking
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful stay in this quaint thatched Inn. Modernised rooms and wonderful ensuite with large bath and shower over, due to the property being burnt down early in the 2000s. Traditional wooden beamed bar and restaurant with exceptionally conscientious staff. Full English breakfast using locally sourced produce and a thoroughly enjoyable stay for the two of us
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel good breakfast, convenient location and charming interior and exterior
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely place to stay. Room comfortable. Only problem poor access to WiFi
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel in fabulous condition and excellent food
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
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8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice Inn with good quality accommodation and easy parking. Food was great and staff friendly. Only thing that let it down for us was the constant hum of the ventilation system during the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Blue ball inn

Very good stay and food would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Very warm welcome, beautiful, large clean room and lovely cooked breakfast. Great location for Sidmouth, Seaton Ottery St Mary etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent food and comfortable rooms. The staff were very friendly and efficient. Would definitely stay at The Blue Ball again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful stay. Great location . Food was very good . Staff were fantastic. Very pleasant and great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent food and service. All staff attentive and professional. We're coming back and have already recommended to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place, room was perfect, hospitality and breakfast exceptional, would highly recommend. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good Jason and Victoria and all staff were very helpful lovely food and the room was great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So convenient for the donkey sanctuary just up the road. Lovely friendly staff and our room was just right.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great cozy feeling thatched property. Welcoming staff, clean comfortable room, fab breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an excellent stay. Sorry that it was only for one night, this time.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mr m jones

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Hotel

Lovely Hotel , clean and fresh , very good breakfast, You can walk to Sidmouth just 30 minutes nice country path , 3 minutes car journey from the donkey sanctuary
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just back from an overnight stay at the Blue Ball Inn and it was lovely. The staff are very friendly and welcoming, room lovely and clean and has everything you need. We had our evening meal there which was delicious and breakfast the next morning was just as good. Really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room. Friendly, attentive staff. Excellent breakfast and good choice of nicely prepared and presented evening meals. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A building steeped in history great food and extremely good and efficient service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Nuala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Blue Ball Inn Sidmouth.

The hotel is a very old coaching inn, full of character, and very well maintained. It is well situated for both Sidmouth and the Donkey Sanctuary. The room had a lovely bed, in a fair sized room. The en-suite was very nicely appointed. Our room was facing the road so there was some traffic noise. The food was excellent and the staff were all really attentive and provided a great service. Overall we had a lovely stay at the Blue Ball Inn, Sidmouth.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a very pleasant stay comfortable and warm and very good food. I was allowed to have my dog with me at meal times in a designated area we were both happy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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