The Smithaleigh Hotel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Dartmoor National Park. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.
At a glance
Hotel size
25 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total)*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Free on-site extended parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service (limited hours)
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
What to do
Bike rentals nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Sailing nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Conference centre (50 square feet of space)
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top mattress
Free cot/infant bed
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
Bistro 38 – On-site restaurant.
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 5.00 per accommodation (may vary based on length of stay)
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards.
Also known as
Smithaleigh
Smithaleigh Hotel
Smithaleigh Hotel Plymouth
Smithaleigh Plymouth
The Smithaleigh Hotel Hotel
The Smithaleigh Hotel Plymouth
The Smithaleigh Hotel Hotel Plymouth
Frequently asked questions
Does The Smithaleigh Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Smithaleigh Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Smithaleigh Hotel?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of GBP 5.00 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Smithaleigh Hotel?
Yes, there's free self and extended parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Smithaleigh Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
What is there to do at The Smithaleigh Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with activities such as cycling, boat tours and hiking, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. The Smithaleigh Hotel also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Smithaleigh Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Bistro 38.
The Smithaleigh Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.0
Good
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7.4/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Staff & service
6.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
19 October 2016
Stayed to see family. Central for both
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6/10 Good
17 August 2016
mediocre. Could be lovely
Our room looked onto courtyard which would have been nice but not cleaned after wedding reception on the Saturday night. Wall ashtrays overflowing, broken glasses pushed to one side on the ground. The courtyard wasn't cleaned until the Tuesday and ashtrays still full when we left. Friendly staff and meals reasonable.Tables cleaned butvery sticky.
Brian
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10/10 Exceptional
16 August 2016
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10/10 Exceptional
30 July 2016
Hilary
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2/10 Poor
18 July 2016
Avoid!
Possibly the worst hotel we have ever stayed in. Room was filthy, the people there were rude, bed was falling apart and unlike how it is advertised there is NOT free wifi in the rooms. Stained carpets, holes in the doors and curtains so thin you could see through them. Overall very uncomfortable and not enjoyable in the least.
george
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4/10 Fair
7 July 2016
Would not recommend
When we arrived, the hotel asked me to pay for the room (I had already paid the full balance on booking). Check in took over half an hour even though we were the only people trying to check in.
We were then given the wrong room key so had to return once again to the reception desk. When we got into the room it was freezing cold. The rest of the room was underwhelming at best.
There was no mention anywhere of when the kitchen closed, and breakfast was in no way worth £8.50!
Toby
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10/10 Exceptional
6 June 2016
I found it to be very friendly and the food good.
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6/10 Good
29 April 2016
Pleasant for a one night stop.
A pleasant stop off on the way to Cornwall. Quiet and peaceful. Staff Helpful. We had a dog, but nowhere safe to walk him, The Hotel was clean and comfortable, but very jaded with chipped paint in places.
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6/10 Good
26 April 2016
Wifi was non existent and hadn't been for some time. Hotel conveniently situated next to A38 to get to Plymouth yet far enough back not to get traffic noise
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10/10 Exceptional
7 April 2016
Fantastic fresh food and a very relaxing break.
The most outstanding feature of this hotel was the care and attention paid by the staff, and uppermost was the standard of the food served in the restaurant.
The chef took time to discuss any dietary issues and produced the most superb dishes.
Keith
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8/10 Very good
29 March 2016
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6/10 Good
9 March 2016
Convenient for Plymouth / South West. Good value
Very convenient for Plymouth / South West just off A38 but in a rural setting. Stay very pleasant, room clean and comfortable, staff very friendly. Reception, Bar and Restaurant area very nice.
Some areas do need addressing though as it lets the hotel down.
Good value for the money.
Ray
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6/10 Good
8 March 2016
Pleasant stay
Pleasant stay...
Staff friendly, but not over welcoming when l first arrived.
Room was good and clean.
Would stay there again.
Lorraine
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4/10 Fair
7 March 2016
Smelly, Sewage room.
The place was dirty, smelled, and the bathroom had a lovely aroma of sewage.
Anastasia
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4/10 Fair
4 March 2016
Cold Room.... No Wifi!
I had booked in for two nights on business. No/very intermittent wifi meant I could get no work done (unless I was stood by the windowsill and using 4G on my phone!). Breakfast was an additional cost of £8.50 - I was unaware of this until I arrived (perhaps that was my fault for not checking when booking!). Drafty windows meant the room was cold and the A38 traffic noise was quite apparent. Dining area was very well kept, but rooms were more 'motel or poor B&B standard. Very disappointed as the website gives a different impression. Oh..... and it also seems to be a regular haunt for foul mouthed road contractors!
Jay
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4/10 Fair
9 February 2016
Wifi or not Wifi
I chose this hotel because it was close to my destination and rather than go with one of the major chains I prefer to support local businesses.
They advertise free Wifi another reason why I chose this hotel. So following my business meeting I intended to catch up on work in the comfort of my room. However the wifi was not working and after a few tries I called reception. The response was classic! "Someone might be downloading a movie and it's only a domestic broadband hub" was the first excuse. Well, beef up your broadband and put restrictions on what guests can do!
Next excuse "it's not very good, that's why it's free" has to be the most gobsmacking excuse I've ever heard!
Food wasn't bad, room is basic but clean. Electrics are dodgy to say the least - too many extension leads cross crossing around the room.
Dave
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6/10 Good
21 January 2016
Rebecca
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2/10 Poor
30 December 2015
Water torture
The window above the bed had a leak and was dripping all night, I had to put a towel in the window sill to stop it splashing on me. Got very little sleep and when I complained got no offer of any money back. Never again
Brian
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2/10 Poor
9 November 2015
Awful hotel
Tired and musky rooms - we booked 3 rooms. Bathrooms had old and worn out vinyl floors and bathroom suite. WiFi failed to work and had to go elsewhere locally to get the connection. The interior of the hotel does not match the exterior look. You are better off staying in one of well known chains of Hotels such as ibis or Travel Lodge locally.
gina
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2/10 Poor
6 November 2015
avoid this hotel
awful hotel - old, tired, musky and in a bad state of repair; booked 3 rooms and all of them were bad. Don't waste your money here and stay in a bed & breakfast or a travel lodge
ashitkumar
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8/10 Very good
31 October 2015
I hope to go back again soon
Very comfortable albeit a wee bit chilly in the room. Wifi was non existent. Had a housekeeper try to open the door without knocking before check-out time - slightly odd but not a great problem! Friendly reception staff. A good place to stay especially for the decent price!
Katie
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6/10 Good
21 October 2015
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4/10 Fair
1 September 2015
Off the beaten track.
Friendly staff but facilities needed a major makeover. Decor was fine, water stained ceilings, musty smelling carpet, stale smoky air in hallways. No wifi in rooms. Restaurant was not available. Loud and boisterous.
Cin
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4/10 Fair
28 August 2015
VERY DISAPPOINTING
Have stayed here before and found it good - and a very convenient location for us. However, we understand there has been a change of management and were very disappointed this time. No hangers in the wardrobe for clothes. A dreadful smell of damp in the room due to a leak in the bathroom which had not been dealt with. Our door would not lock from the inside (and it was a ground floor room)so we had to barricade ourselves in for the night! But, worst of all, there was a fire alarm at 7.30am. We were at our bedroom door in bed clothes (as were other guests) awaiting instructions from staff and the staff completely ignored the alarm and told us nothing. No one came out and said 'we're sorry but it's a false alarm....so sorry you were disturbed'. They continued as if nothing had happened. You cannot have instructions on the back of the bedroom door stating guests must collect in the car park in the event of a fire alarm and then let your staff do NOTHING when a fire alarm goes off. That is appalling - and dangerous. We reported this to the girl on reception who did not seem to see the seriousness of it. They will have to get their act together if we are to stay there again.
Diana
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2/10 Poor
23 August 2015
Needs total renovation very strong smell of mould
Very overpriced even at £60 a night for a mouldy old fashioned dump. Needs total renovation.