Smugglers Haunt, Brixham, TQ5 8HH, United Kingdom
#15 of 17 B&Bs and Inns in Brixham
Guests' ChoiceBased on 353 hotel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.3
Facilities
8.5
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.9
Free WiFi
9.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 19 May 2025
Beula
United KingdomCarpet in the bedroom badly fitted. Shower door doesn’t open completely as the heater is on the way .
The staff greeted you with a smile and a lovely welcome. We booked for dinner in the hotel restaurant, the steak was amazing and was delicious. Loved watching our steak being cut and then chargrilled. Breakfast was tasty and service very good.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 10 May 2025
Clive
United KingdomSteep stairs could do with more banisters.
Very good breakfast
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 28 April 2025
Merrick
United KingdomBreakfast not available until 8.30am
Great hotel in a great location. Room was very clean and well presented. All staff where helpful and friendly Breakfast was lovely. Would recommend and will stay again
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 26 April 2025
Vivienne
Hong KongA suggestion maybe in winter in the lounge area,place two or three comfy chairs around the fire to encourage staying guests to sit and take coffee/ drink .
I liked the decor very stylish a clean look. A welcoming entrance lobby with the large square table. The downstairs area was separated in to lounge, bar restaurant very subtly.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 10 April 2025
Frances
United KingdomThe major draw back is the lack of parking. There is nowhere to even drop off your luggage without blocking a road and the car park is expensive although free overnight until 8.00am. An armchair in the room would be appreciated as would a slightly larger TV. And a socket closer to the bedside table. Also some form of heat such as a heated towel rail in the bathroom would take the chill off. Maybe a few comfortable armchairs in the lounge.
The Staff were delightful, the friendliest, most helpful people and nothing was too much trouble. Mind you, the hotel was very quiet and I don’t think there were many, if any other guests. They had been open only a month and were still renovating some areas. They were so flexible re check in; due to a mix up on my part they thought I was arriving at 4.00am and had arranged for me to let myself in at that time! They supplied an electric heater as the radiator in my room was not getting warm. It also was lovely to have the choice of a bath or shower. The full English breakfast was perfectly cooked, especially the poached egg. I checked out but was able to leave my case until the afternoon to collect. Everybody looks for different things in a hotel room but it was fine for my purposes. It was clean and comfortable
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 8 April 2025
Cassandra
United KingdomThe staff were so lovely and accommodating.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 6 April 2025
Simon
United KingdomThe style and decoration of the hotel, the staff friendliness, the breakfast and the room, it was an excellent stay and the owners have done an amazing job with the hotel
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 28 October 2024
Clare
United KingdomExcellent location, wonderful breakfast, friendly and helpful hosts.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 21 October 2024
Hugh
United KingdomSome more information on nearby parking prior to booking would have been good. Some more suggestions for parking spots would have been nice.
I enjoyed the convenience of the hotel. The breakfast was also very good, and the room was perfect for a short stay.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 12 October 2024
Matthew
United KingdomLeaving. Went too quickly!
The host was very good and the breakfast was amazing. He even let us park in an available spot at the hotel which was very kind.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 2 October 2024
Diane
AustraliaWe had to ask for a heater as the heating was switched off in the building. We were given one thankfully.
Great location, comfy beds, nice breakfast, friendly people
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 30 September 2024
Michael
United KingdomNothing was too much problem
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 29 September 2024
Janet
United KingdomNothing.
Building historical and characterful. Breakfast good. Everything I needed and a comfortable bed. Location good as it was so handy for public transport, shops, cafes, restaurants and the harbour.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 28 September 2024
Yvonne
United KingdomBathroom door didn't have a lock on it therefore wasn't able to shut it for privacy. Would be nice to provide bottled water...
Bed was comfortable and the breakfast was good with a variety of options to choose from.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 27 September 2024
Trevor
United KingdomNothing.
Spotlessly clean, comfortable bed, lovely shower, full of character, quirky, lovely host, great breakfast with lovely fresh fruit prepared! Highly recommended 👌
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 25 September 2024
Steve
United Kingdomnothing
it's ace
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 24 September 2024
Adrian
United KingdomNothing
Breakfast was delicious and plentiful. Location could not be better
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 22 September 2024
Abigail
United KingdomNothing, everything was great.
The charm, lots of character. The staff were lovely, breakfast was delicious and generous. Location right in the centre.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 21 September 2024
Zoe
United KingdomSmall room but expected.
Great welcome, location, ease of everything
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 17 September 2024
John
United KingdomEverything about the venue was brilliant
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 17 September 2024
Lin
United KingdomIt wasn’t a dislike but the TV could do with updating as there was no guide on the controls and so had to guess what was on each channel. However the TV worked which was the main thing.
Located a five minute walk from the harbour. Clean throughout the property. Lovely cooked breakfast. Bed was comfortable. Over bath shower was powerful. Lovely stay, would go back again.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 15 September 2024
Yvonne
United KingdomThere was nothing we dident like
The hotel was close to harbour shops restaurants etc
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 12 September 2024
Mike
United KingdomWater pressure in the shower was low
Central but out of the centre. Very clean, rooms were spotless. Breakfast was very good with a good choice
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 10 September 2024
Karen
United KingdomLovely breakfast, clean and spacious twin room, central location and reasonably priced.
Stayed in August 2024
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