Wake up to the bay at the quiet end of the seafront
Wake to the whole of Weston Bay in your window at the Savoy Hotel: the tide drawn back nearly a mile across the sand, the Bristol Channel beyond, and the Grade II* Birnbeck Pier standing just along the road. This is the quiet northern end of the seafront, on Birnbeck Road, where the promenade settles down and the crowds thin out. The sandy beach is a few minutes' walk, and a level stroll south brings you to the Grand Pier and the amusements when you want them. It is a hotel that puts position first, right on the water yet a short walk from the best of the resort.
It is also an independent, traditional seaside hotel rather than a polished chain, and that is the appeal: guests come back for a warm, helpful welcome and honest value. Many rooms look straight out over the bay, a lift serves the floors, and there is parking on site for those who drive. The hotel is part-way through a refresh, so some rooms are freshly decorated, and a continental breakfast can be ordered at reception. For couples, solo travellers and families who want a friendly, affordable seafront base for the beach, the piers and the wider Somerset coast, the Savoy delivers position and character over luxury.
Friendly, traditional and part-way through a refresh
The Savoy is an old-fashioned seaside hotel in the best sense: comfortable, unfussy and run by a team guests single out for being genuinely kind and helpful. Rooms are simple and good-sized, with tea and coffee, a flat-screen TV, heating and free Wi-Fi that scores well with guests, and the newly redecorated rooms come in bright, contemporary tones. Be aware that the refurbishment is still under way, so finishes vary from room to room, and two room types use a shared rather than a private bathroom, so it pays to check the room name when you book.
The pick of the rooms look out over the bay, and even some of the inland rooms keep that breezy coastal feel. There is no on-site restaurant or bar, so meals are a short walk away rather than served in-house, but a continental breakfast can be ordered at reception the night before. Cafes, a chippy and a well-rated Italian are all close by along Birnbeck Road and the seafront, so you are never far from dinner.
A handy base for the beach, the piers and the coast
What makes the Savoy easy is how much sits within a short walk. The beach is a few minutes away, the seafront promenade leads south to the Grand Pier and the amusements, and Marine Lake and Knightstone Island are a pleasant stroll along the front. Right outside, the historic Birnbeck Pier, opened in 1867 and the only British pier joined to an island, is mid-restoration and a genuine on-the-doorstep landmark.
For days out, the Helicopter Museum, Weston Museum and the Art Deco Tropicana are all close, and Brean Down's dramatic National Trust headland is a short drive south. Weston-super-Mare's railway station, on the main line from Bristol, Cardiff and London, is about a mile away, so it is an easy place to reach by train as well as by car. Come back from a day on the sand to a quiet room with the sea in the window, and the position does the rest.
Why book the Savoy Hotel
A few honest reasons this friendly seafront hotel wins over couples, solo travellers and families for a Weston-super-Mare break.
Right on the seafront
A position on Birnbeck Road at the quiet northern end of the promenade, beside the historic Birnbeck Pier and a few minutes from the sandy beach.
Sea views over the bay
Many rooms look straight out over Weston Bay and the Bristol Channel, where the tide pulls back nearly a mile across the sand.
Warm welcome, honest value
Guests praise the seafront setting and single out a friendly, helpful team, in a traditional independent hotel that is good value for the seafront.
Lift, parking and Wi-Fi
A lift serves the floors, there is parking on site for those who drive, and free Wi-Fi throughout is a consistent guest favourite.
Check Availability at Savoy Hotel
Interesting Points About Savoy Hotel
- The hotel sits at the quiet northern end of Weston's seafront on Birnbeck Road, right beside the Grade II* Birnbeck Pier, with the sandy beach a few minutes' walk away.
- Once listed as Savoy B&B and renamed Savoy Hotel before mid-2025, it is an independent, traditional seaside hotel rather than a chain, and it is part-way through a refresh, so some rooms are freshly redecorated and others are still more dated.
- Two room types use a shared bathroom rather than a private one, so budget bookers should check the room name before they book.
- Breakfast is continental and ordered at reception rather than served as a buffet; there is no on-site restaurant, but cafes, a chippy and a well-rated Italian are all a short stroll away.
Rooms & Accommodation at Savoy Hotel
Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom
Sleeps 1 · 1 single bed · Shared bathroom
The most affordable room at the Savoy, this compact single keeps things simple with a single bed, a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee tray, heating and free Wi-Fi. The bathroom here is shared rather than private, so it is best for budget-minded solo travellers who want a cheap, central seafront base and plan to be out for the day rather than space to spread out.
Check Prices
Small Single Room
Sleeps 1 · 1 single bed · Private bathroom
A snug single with its own private bathroom, this is the simple, good-value pick for one traveller who wants en-suite facilities. It comes with a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee tray, heating and free Wi-Fi. Best for solo guests who want a tidy, central room of their own and an easy walk to the beach and the seafront.
Check Prices
Standard Double Room
Sleeps 2 · 1 double bed · Private bathroom
A comfortable double with a private bathroom, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee tray, heating and free Wi-Fi. Choose this if you want a straightforward, good-value seafront room for two and plan to spend your days on the beach and along the promenade. Ask about a refurbished room when you book for the brightest finish.
Check Prices
Deluxe Double Room
Sleeps 2 · 1 double bed · Private bathroom
One of the brighter, freshly redecorated doubles, with a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV with streaming, a fan, an iron, a tea and coffee tray, heating and free Wi-Fi. Choose this if you want the newest finish at the hotel and a little extra comfort for two after a day by the sea.
Check Prices
Standard Twin Room
Sleeps 2 · 2 single beds · Private bathroom
A good-sized twin with separate beds, a private bathroom, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee tray, heating and free Wi-Fi. Best for friends or family members who would rather not share a double. Twin availability can be limited, so it is worth confirming a twin directly when you book.
Check Prices
Deluxe Triple Room with Sea View
Sleeps 3 · Triple · Sea view · Private bathroom
A triple room on the seaward side, looking straight out over the bay, with a private bathroom, a fan, an iron, a tea and coffee tray, heating and free Wi-Fi. Choose this if you are three together and want the view to wake up to. The sea-view rooms are the ones to request when you book.
Check Prices
Quadruple Room with Sea View
Sleeps 4 · Sea view · Private bathroom
The room for families and small groups, sleeping four and looking out toward the sea, with a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV with streaming, a tea and coffee tray, heating and free Wi-Fi. Choose this if you want everyone in one room with the bay in the window and the beach a few minutes away.
Check Prices
Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Sleeps 2 · 1 double bed · Shared bathroom
A budget-friendly double that uses a shared rather than a private bathroom, with a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee tray, a wardrobe, heating and free Wi-Fi. Best for two travellers who want the lowest double rate and do not mind a shared bathroom. Check the room name carefully when you book if an en-suite matters to you.
Check PricesIs the Savoy Hotel right for you?
Best Suited For
- Couples and solo travellers after a friendly, affordable seafront base
- Families who want a sea-view room a few minutes from the beach
- Guests who value a warm welcome and good location over a polished finish
- Drivers who want parking on the seafront (book early, it is limited)
- Short-break and one-night stopover guests exploring the Somerset coast
Worth Considering Alternatives If
- You want a private bathroom in every room, since two room types share one
- You need an on-site restaurant or bar, as the Savoy has neither
- You are looking for a sleek, recently built hotel rather than a traditional one mid-refresh
Facilities at the Savoy Hotel
Rooms & comfort
- Free Wi-Fi throughout
- Flat-screen TV
- Streaming on some room TVs
- Tea and coffee tray
- Heating
- Sea-view rooms available
- Private bathrooms in most rooms
- Not available: Private bathroom in every room
Food & drink
- Continental breakfast, ordered at reception
- Tea and coffee facilities in every room
- Cafes, a chippy and a well-rated Italian a short walk away
- Not available: On-site restaurant
- Not available: Bar
Property & services
- Lift to the floors
- Guest lounge
- Small fitness room
- Reception staffed daytime into the evening
- Non-smoking throughout
- Not available: Swimming pool
- Not available: Spa
- Not available: Guaranteed luggage storage
Getting around, parking & pets
- On-site parking, limited and chargeable (around £7/day)
- Additional on-street and public parking nearby
- Seafront bus services along the promenade
- A few minutes' walk to the sandy beach
- Family rooms
- Not available: Pets allowed
Location: northern seafront, beside Birnbeck Pier
The Savoy Hotel stands at 36 Birnbeck Road, at the quiet northern end of Weston-super-Mare's seafront in Somerset, with the postcode BS23 2BX. It is one of the best-rated spots in town for location, right on the promenade where it climbs toward Anchor Head. The Grade II* Birnbeck Pier, opened in 1867 and the only British pier joined to an island, stands immediately along the road and is mid-restoration. The sandy beach is only a few minutes' walk, and a level seafront stroll south brings you to Marine Lake, Knightstone Island and the Grand Pier with its rides and arcades. The town centre and Weston-super-Mare railway station are about a mile away.
- Birnbeck Pier: immediately along the road · Grade II* 1867 pier, mid-restoration
- Weston-super-Mare Beach: a few minutes' walk · wide sandy bay with donkey rides and amusements
- Marine Lake & Knightstone Island: short seafront walk · sheltered tidal lagoon and a historic island
- The Grand Pier: about a 12-minute walk south · indoor rides, go-karts and arcades
- Weston Museum: about 0.7 miles · local history and the Bristol Channel story
- The Tropicana: about a 15 to 20-minute walk · former Art Deco lido and events space
- The Helicopter Museum: about 4.4 km inland · the world's largest dedicated helicopter collection
- Brean Down (National Trust): about 6 miles south · dramatic headland with a Victorian fort
Getting to Key Locations
Photo: me'nthedogs (Mark Robinson), CC BY 2.0
Birnbeck Pier
The Grade II* pier of 1867, the only UK pier linking the mainland to an island, stands right beside the hotel and is under a phased restoration.
View on Map
Photo: Geof Sheppard, CC BY-SA 4.0
The Grand Pier
12 min walk
Weston's landmark pleasure pier, with an indoor theme park, arcades and rides, is about a 12-minute walk south along the seafront.
View on Map
Photo: tsaiproject, CC BY 2.0
Weston-super-Mare Beach
The resort's vast sandy bay, with donkey rides and seafront amusements, is a few minutes' walk from the door.
View on MapGetting to the Savoy Hotel
- Arrive at Weston-super-Mare station: Weston-super-Mare is on the main line from Bristol, Bath, Cardiff and London Paddington. The station is about 1.2 miles from the hotel.
- Head to the seafront: From the station, follow Station Approach toward the sea, down Alexandra Parade and Regent Street to the beach, about a 10-minute walk.
- Follow the promenade north: At the seafront turn right and follow Marine Parade north with the sea on your left, past Knightstone Island and Marine Lake, where it becomes Birnbeck Road.
- Arrive at the hotel: The Savoy is at No. 36, on the landward side near the northern end of the seafront, close to Birnbeck Pier. The seafront bus or a short taxi is a quicker option.
A quick guide to Weston-super-Mare
Weston-super-Mare is the West Country's classic seaside resort, a wide sandy bay on the Bristol Channel that has drawn holidaymakers since Victorian times. From the hotel you can walk to the beach, follow the promenade south to the Grand Pier and the amusements, or take in the quieter northern end around Birnbeck Pier and Anchor Head. Inland sit the world-class Helicopter Museum, Weston Museum and the Art Deco Tropicana, while Marine Lake offers sheltered tidal swimming. Late spring to early autumn brings the warmest weather and the fullest seafront programme; check the tide times, as the sea withdraws nearly a mile across the bay at low tide.
A short film around Weston-super-Mare
A 4K walking tour of the Weston-super-Mare seafront, taking in the Grand Pier, the historic Birnbeck Pier and the promenade near the hotel.
Is the Savoy Hotel worth it?
Yes, if you want a friendly, affordable seafront base in Weston-super-Mare, with sea-view rooms over the bay, the historic Birnbeck Pier on the doorstep and the beach a few minutes away. Guests praise the location and single out the warm welcome. Skip it if you need a private bathroom in every room, an on-site restaurant or bar, or a sleek modern finish, because it is a traditional hotel still part-way through its refresh.
What guests say about the Savoy Hotel
Scores and review counts are aggregated from verified guest bookings on major travel platforms.
Passable
Guests rate the Savoy for its seafront position, the sea views and a genuinely warm, helpful welcome, and the freshly refreshed rooms win real praise. It is a traditional hotel still part-way through its refresh, so finishes vary from room to room. Set your expectations accordingly, request a refurbished sea-view room, and most guests leave satisfied with the value and the location.
Rated the waterfront setting and a generously sized room. Her downsides were nowhere to leave bags for an hour after checking out, and staff being hard to track down around check-out time.
2026-06-26Pleased to end up in a newly decorated room. Her frustration was booking and paying for a deluxe sea-view room but not getting it at first, and being moved to the sister hotel before things were sorted.
2026-06-19Called it a good little cheap hotel and fine for a budget one-night stopover. The room felt a touch dated but had a comfy bed, a TV with YouTube and a kettle; only the poor pillows let it down, leaving her with a stiff neck.
2026-06-17Found it very cheap accommodation and good value overall. Her one gripe was that a parking charge had not been flagged up front before she arrived.
2026-06-12Liked the good location, the warm and welcoming staff and the value, and said he would happily return. The only thing he felt needed updating was the furniture.
2026-06-10Thought it basic but acceptable for the money, and singled out a notably kind, supportive manager. She praised the location and the views, while feeling the place was a little run down and in need of some repairs.
2026-06-09Summed it up as good, with friendly staff, a good-sized room and nice finishes. Her reservation was that the bathroom sat behind a large curtained window onto a public road and was divided from the bed by a curtain rather than a door, which left it short on privacy.
2026-06-06Felt it was mediocre and in need of updating. She could not be put up at the Savoy itself and was placed in the sister hotel, the Birchfield, which looked impressive outside but she found tired, with a reception that did not open until 10am.
2026-06-23Good to Know Before You Book
Payment is arranged before arrival
Payment is arranged before arrival by bank transfer, with cash accepted on site; the hotel contacts you after booking with the details, and card payment is not taken at the desk. A refundable damage deposit of around £100 is taken on arrival and returned after a quick room check, so confirm the exact amount and method when you book.
On-site parking, but limited
There is on-site parking, but it is limited and chargeable at around £7 per day, with no pre-booking, so arrive early in summer. There is additional on-street and public parking nearby, and it is worth asking the hotel directly if you need to be sure of a space.
Breakfast is continental, ordered at reception
Breakfast is continental and ordered at reception rather than served as a buffet, so let staff know the night before. There is no on-site restaurant, but cafes, a chippy and a well-rated Italian are all within a short walk along Birnbeck Road and the seafront.
Request a refurbished sea-view room
The hotel is part-way through a refresh, so newer rooms are noticeably brighter; ask for a refurbished, sea-view room when you book. Note that two room types use a shared rather than a private bathroom, so check the room name if an en-suite matters to you.
Cancellation and deposit terms
Cancellation and deposit terms vary by the rate you choose, and the exact policy shows before you confirm. As above, a refundable damage deposit of around £100 is taken on arrival, so it is worth confirming the current amount and method directly when you book.
Photos of Savoy Hotel
Savoy Hotel FAQs
The Savoy is at 36 Birnbeck Road (BS23 2BX), at the quiet northern end of Weston-super-Mare's seafront, beside the historic Birnbeck Pier. The sandy beach is a few minutes' walk, and the Grand Pier is about a 12-minute stroll south along the promenade.
There is on-site parking, but it is limited and chargeable at around £7 per day, and it cannot be pre-booked, so arrive early in summer. There is additional on-street and public parking nearby. It is worth asking the hotel directly if you need to be sure of a space.
You can call the Savoy Hotel on +44 1934 629559 (local: 01934 629559). The hotel does not publish an email address, so phone is the best way to reach reception directly, or use the Check Availability button to book.
Yes. Breakfast is continental and ordered at reception rather than served as a buffet, so let staff know the night before. There is no on-site restaurant or bar, but cafes, a chippy and a well-rated Italian are all a short walk away.
It is a mix. The hotel is part-way through a refresh, so some rooms are freshly decorated and bright while others are still more traditional. Request a refurbished, sea-view room when you book for the best of the current rooms.
Many rooms look out over Weston Bay, and these are the ones to request. Most rooms have a private bathroom, but two room types, the Standard Single with Shared Bathroom and the Standard Double with Shared Bathroom, use a shared bathroom, so check the room name if an en-suite matters to you.
Check-in is from 3:00 pm and check-out is by 10:00 am. Payment is arranged before arrival by bank transfer with cash accepted on site, and a refundable damage deposit of around £100 is taken on arrival. Cancellation and deposit terms vary by the rate you choose, and the exact policy is shown before you confirm.
Yes. The hotel was listed as the Savoy B&B before being renamed the Savoy Hotel in mid-2025, which is why some listings still use the old name. It is an independent, traditional seafront hotel offering bed and breakfast. Children are welcome, though cots and extra beds are not available, and twin availability can be limited, so confirm a twin when you book.
Other characterful UK stays we like
Charlecote House
A characterful self-catering bolthole in the Georgian city of Bath, in Somerset.
The Valley of Rocks Hotel
A characterful Victorian sea-view hotel above Lynton on the North Devon coast.
Croft Hotel
A friendly, good-value hotel in Leicester for a comfortable stopover.
Ready for a friendly seafront break in Weston?
Sea-view rooms over the bay, the historic Birnbeck Pier on the doorstep and the beach a few minutes away, all from a warm, good-value seafront hotel.
Check Availability