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The Railway Inn

2.5 star property
Inn in Dawlish with a bar

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
Bar (on property)

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Beach Street, Dawlish, England, EX7 9PN
  • Place, Dawlish Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dawlish Warren Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Exmouth Beach
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Dawlish

The Railway Inn places you next to Dawlish Beach and within a 5-minute walk of Red Rock Beach. This 4-room inn offers guests a bar/lounge.
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What's nearby

  • Dawlish Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Dawlish Warren Beach - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Powderham Castle - 12 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Exmouth Beach - 34 min drive - 18.7 miles
  • Devon Cliffs Beach - 37 min drive - 24.6 miles

Getting around

  • Dawlish Station - 1 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Smugglers Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Swan Inn - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Palos - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Langstone Cliff Hotel, Devon - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Marine Tavern - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Railway Inn

Inn in Dawlish with a bar
At The Railway Inn, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas.

Similar properties

Exterior
Exmouth Beach Hotel
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Bar
7.8 out of 10, Good, 189 reviews
$60 nightly
The price is $72
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Exmouth Beach Hotel

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

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 cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

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 cards.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

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Frequently asked questions

What can I see around The Railway Inn?

Located steps from Dawlish Beach, this inn is in Dawlish, and within a 10-minute walk of Red Rock Beach and Coryton Cove Beach. You'll also find Holcombe Beach and Dawlish Warren Beach within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at The Railway Inn?

As of Oct 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Railway Inn on Nov 3, 2025 start from $71.89, excluding 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 The Railway Inn?

No, this inn doesn't offer parking.

Does The Railway Inn have a casino at the property?

No, The Railway Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Railway Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

Are there hot tubs at The Railway Inn?

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

Does The Railway Inn have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

The Railway Inn offers breakfast for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does The Railway Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at The Railway Inn.

Are there connecting rooms at The Railway Inn?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this inn.

What is the closest airport to The Railway Inn?

The closest major airport to The Railway Inn is Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.), which is 18.6 mi away (35 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Railway Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Railway Inn.

The Railway Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 45 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I stayed for one night i would come back again and everything nearby +the seafront
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felt lovely and safe in my room, really nice welcoming place, will happily stay there again next time I visit
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The single room was an attic room with an apex ceiling only 5 foot 10 inches high. One velux window covered with a filthy curtain frayed at the edges, no sink or any other facility in the room, the shared bathroom was two seperat w..c's and a shower room one floor down. There was inadequate hand holds on the final staircase which made it very difficult for an 80 year d to manage especially with luggage.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Victor

Traveled with partner
Toilet and bathroom sharing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Warm and comfortable bed ,
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Valentin-George

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were lovely and the room had a couple of extra touches I wasn’t expecting like bottles of water. The only thing that I would say tainted the stay was that I couldn’t turn the heating off in the room and with the room being small and at the top of the building, it was so, so hot. Other than that, great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice welcome
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nalini

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Location, location, location and staff

An old property located just on the shoreline at the most central place possible. Both staff members i came across were exceptionally nice and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Joshua

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was unfortunately grubby upon arrival, room was dusty, the bedding had clearly been used (hairs and stains on the bedding). This was brought to the attention of the landlord who didnt apologise but did offer to change the bedding when we went out. When we returned the bedding had not been changed, but a bag with fresher sheets had been placed outside the door. Another thing to note was that the milks supplied with the tea and coffee were mostly >1 month expired. The bed was thankfully comfortable, but overall the lack of cleanliness was concerning, especially at £70 for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jean

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Un friendly and had attitude . Felt very uncomfortable, will never go there again !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

june

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Chris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic, clean & comfortable. Good for the low price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Craig

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Ian

Traveled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Walking the SW Path we stayed here overnight. The rooms were basic but did the job and were reasonably priced. It’s no frills but it doesn’t claim to be
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

House of horror

Like the house of horrors room smelt very damp could not open window bed was down to its springs toilets ran out of paper toilet would not flush food was packet food cooked in microwave not a place i would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021