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Blue Ball Inn

3.0 star property
Inn in Sidmouth with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Room
Garden
Double Room | Bathroom
Bar (on property)
Garden

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$226
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr

Explore the area

Map
Steven's Cross, Sidmouth, England, EX10 9QL
  • The Donkey Sanctuary
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Sidmouth - Valley, Ridge and Jurassic Coast Walk
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Sidmouth Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ensuite (With Shower)

Room

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (With Shower)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room

Double Room

Highlights

TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Pet friendly
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Room

Family Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Fan
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, Ensuite

Room

Deluxe Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Sidmouth

At Blue Ball Inn you'll be within a 5-minute walk of East Devon and 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Historic Sidmouth. Highlights at this inn include free breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the inn's own lounge bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, an outdoor tennis court and laundry facilities. .In proximity to this 3-property class Sidmouth inn you'll find Devon Cliffs Beach.
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What's nearby

  • The Donkey Sanctuary - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Sidmouth - Valley, Ridge and Jurassic Coast Walk - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • East Devon Art - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Jacobs Ladder Beach - 11 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Sidmouth Beach - 13 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Axminster Station - 18 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Courtyard - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Rising Sun - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Radway Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Marine - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Blue Ball Inn

Inn in Sidmouth with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and a meeting room are available. Blue Ball Inn also features multilingual staff and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Sidmouth inn is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Wedding services available
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Blue Ball Inn offers 9 accommodations. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor tennis court

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • Pet fee: GBP 15.0 per pet
  • 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 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 Visa and Mastercard.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Blue Ball Inn?

Yep, Blue Ball Inn has a free self car park.

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

As of 28 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Ball Inn on 21 Apr 2025 start from AU$226.11, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Blue Ball Inn?

The closest beach to Blue Ball Inn is Devon Cliffs Beach (15.5 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Blue Ball Inn?

No, Blue Ball Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Blue Ball Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Blue Ball Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Blue Ball Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 134 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely coaching inn. Clean comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ADRIAN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms. Nice pub and restaurant with extensive menu and real ales. Plenty of parking. 2 mile walk along the river sid to Sidmouth, which is nice and easy. Staff helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place to stay.
Excellent place to stay. Lovely old pub, restaurant, inn. Amazing served menu breakfast. Very amicable and welcoming staff. Massive king size bed, everything very elegant and clean. Car park across the road.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

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

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In a beautiful area, staff were so friendly, conscientious, breakfast was amazing, especially their pastries. Overall 10 plus!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Very good, lovely comfortable bed, great shower and loved the cookies, a nice treat. Dinner was excellent but service could have been better considering it wasn’t busy but no big deal. Would definitely recommend but ask for a room at the back
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024