Early Bird Offer
Plan ahead your next holiday on the coast and save yourself 10% when you book 60 days in advance!Relax fully in our seaview accommodation, indulge into some delicious seafood and unwind in our Cary hydrotherapy spa!
The Cary Arms & Spa exudes charm, fun and all the values of a good English inn with the style and comfort of a boutique hotel. Great seaside dining complemented by some luxury sea view rooms/suites, chic beach huts and characterful cottages which also include some dog-friendly accommodations. Sitting in the sheltered and sunny spot of Babbacombe Bay, the outstanding setting and views are breathtakingly beautiful. Hearty breakfasts, long lunches, lazy suppers; it's about delicious food made with fresh, local ingredients, simply and creatively cooked according to the season. Relax in the waterfall hydrotherapy pool and indulge in one of our Gaia treatments in the new Cary Spa. The “Inn on the Beach” is a must-visit place all year round
**The Cary Arms Restaurant will be CLOSED for lunch from 12 noon until 3pm on Tuesday 25th March 2025 for staff training, but we're looking forward to seeing you again from 3pm for drinks and for dinner from 6pm**
2022 - Readers Award Winner
2023 - Winner of the Best Waterside Hotel
2024 - Readers Award Winner
We have been awarded the 2024 Travellers Choice Award which place us in the Top 10% Hotels Worldwide
Rent a three, four or five bedroom holiday cottage, each fully restored and located close to the inn. Decorated by Kathleen Fraser, each reflects the coastal style and comfort of the inn but with the added privacy and space of your own holiday home.
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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 your next holiday on the coast and save yourself 10% when you book 60 days in advance!Relax fully in our seaview accommodation, indulge into some delicious seafood and unwind in our Cary hydrotherapy spa!
Daffodils and longer days, nature has awakened on the stunning Babbacombe Bay...book your spontaneous Spring Spa Break at the much-loved Inn on the Beach and receive a bottle of bubbles on us and a complimentary access to our relaxing seaview spa.
Are you longing for some total relaxation and peace of mind? Why not try our new 2 night Wellness Retreat with local yoga and breathwork teacher Sarah Matthews to restore calm and positivity to your wellbeing.
Honeymoon, birthday, wedding anniversary or engagement....celebrate in style at the Inn on the Beach!Our 2 night "Celebration Hideaway" is ideal to mark your special occasion and make some wonderful memories with your loved one!
Fall in love with the most romantic bolthole on the stunning English Riviera...from the amazing sea views across Babbacombe Bay, the elegant accomodation to the stunning seaview spa, the Inn on the Beach oozes cosy charm and a wonderdul warm atmosphere!
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!
Dogs are always welcome at The Cary Arms - we want our guests to experience the very best during their stay - including your four legged friends
Situated on the South West Coastal Path and dog friendly Babbacombe Beach, the Cary Arms is the perfect location for a doggy getaway. We have created our very own walk book, so you can explore the stunning coastal scenery and inland country paths. Dogs can even enjoy a swim on the beach all year round. From the moment you and your trusted friend arrive, we will ensure you have a stay to remember.