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Blue Ball Inn

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Sidmouth hotel

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

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

Room options

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Double Room (Accessible)

Double Room (Accessible)

  • 7 sq m
  • 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)
  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | Bathroom

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

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

About the area

Sidmouth

In Sidmouth .Stay at this Sidmouth hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of East Devon and 2 miles (3 km) of Historic Sidmouth. Sidmouth Museum and Salcombe Hill Walk are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • East Devon - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Donkey Sanctuary - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Sidmouth Beach - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Sidmouth Museum - 9 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Historic Sidmouth - 9 min drive - 2.7 km

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
  • ‪Taste of Sidmouth - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Rising Sun - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Coffee #1 - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Blue Ball Inn

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Sidmouth hotel
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Sidmouth hotel is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Wedding services available
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Blue Ball Inn offers 9 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

This Sidmouth hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • High chair

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

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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

  • Pets: GBP 15.0 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts credit or debit cards, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Blue Ball Inn to the airport?

Blue Ball Inn is 10.2 mi (26-min drive) away from the Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Ball Inn on Jun 21, 2026 start from CA $145, 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.

Does Blue Ball Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Blue Ball Inn.

How close is Blue Ball Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 12.8 mi (44-min drive) from Devon Cliffs Beach and 13.3 mi (41-min drive) from Exmouth Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Blue Ball Inn offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Blue Ball Inn, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15.00 for adults and GBP 15.00 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Blue Ball Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Blue Ball Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Blue Ball Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Blue Ball Inn have a pool?

Blue Ball Inn does not have a pool.

Does Blue Ball Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Blue Ball Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Blue Ball Inn to downtown Sidmouth?

Blue Ball Inn is 1.7 mi away from Sidmouth.

Blue Ball Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 155 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 155 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 155 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 155 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 155 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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

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

6/10 Okay

Jeanette

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
The place has a new manager from the day we arrived so not had any chance to improve things yet. The staff were friendly and good at their jobs. Could be a fab place. Just needs an update especially the rooms. Very tired.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

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

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

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

6/10 Okay

Brenda

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Cedric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good efficient comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All aspects were very satisfactory...........
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Helen

Travelled with group
The location was great, the room comfortable but could have done with a proper clean. Breakfast was lovely. Staff needed a lot of training!! A issues not deal with properly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin Neil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay great breakfast
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

William, Aurora

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely local Inn. Rustic and comfortable. Very helpful staff at check-in and at bar. Good bathroom, and shower. Bed was a bit tired but still comfortable. Rooms overlook major road, but traffic is light throughout the evening. Convenient free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024