Hotels in South Devon, Luxury Hotels Devon

The Riviera Reborn

One of the finest boutique hotels in Devon

Brimming with coastal charm, Cary Arms and Spa on the Beach combine all the values of a classic English Inn with the style and comfort of the best luxury hotels in Devon. Join us for superb seaside gastro dining, unwind at the sublime Spa on the Beach, or make it a true seaside escape with our selection of chic rooms, suites and cottages.

Sitting in the sunny, sheltered haven of Babbacombe Bay on the South Devon coast, the outstanding setting and views are breathtakingly beautiful 365 days of the year. Spend your days with a restorative massage or bespoke spa treatment, a picnic down on the beach or take a table on the terrace for lunch. If you're lucky and book early you might bag the prized Captain’s Table. Stay with us and see for yourself why we are one of the best places to dine, relax and stay in Torbay.

Winner of the prestigious 2017 Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence in the UK Best Waterside Hotel category

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Coastal Chic Restaurant

Gastro food cooked simply on the south Devon coast. The watchwords in the kitchen are freshness and seasonality, underpinned by a deep-rooted respect for the surrounding waters and pastures. Our restaurant specials change daily reflecting Devon coast and country in equal measure.

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Plan Ahead and book your2 for 1 COSY GETAWAY

Discover the South Devon coast at the most attractive time of the year: amble along the scenic South West Coast path and watch seasonal wildlife transform. Treat your taste buds to the best of what the Westcountry has to offer in our relaxed AA Rosette restaurant with its log-fire and cosy atmosphere or free your mind in our hydrotherapy waterfall pool in the Cary Spa with a Thalgo marine massage. Don’t forget dogs are welcome too

Gastro Getaway

We have teamed up with local Michelin-starred restaurant,The Elephant by Simon Hulstone, to bring you our Gastro Getaway

A two-day gastro break, allows you the chance to experience a diverse mix of top-class cuisine, from the Cary’s seaside gastro style Inn to the Michelin-starred The Elephant by Simon Hulstone overlooking Torquay’s harbour.

You will be assured of delicious wintry comfort cuisine!

Romantic Hideaway Experience

For a perfect hideaway to escape for romance and privacy, the Cary’s secluded location in Babbacombe Bay ticks all the right boxes with its two-night Romantic Hideaway Experience. Newlyweds? This is the perfect destination to book for your minimoon, you will simply fall in love with the stunning location, luxury accommodation and delicious food!