The most expensive seaside resorts in the UK

The town of Sidmouth in Devon is the most expensive seaside resort in the UK, according to a survey by Cheaprooms.co.uk, which compared prices across 30 popular coastal destinations.

The results were compiled based on the average price for the cheapest available double room in a hotel or guest house during the month of August. Only properties within walking distance of a beach and rated at least 3 stars were considered.

With an average rate of £154 per night, Sidmouth emerged as the priciest destination. The towns of St Ives and Bude, both located in Cornwall, came out as the second and third most expensive destinations, respectively.

At the cheaper end of the scale, the famous resort of Blackpool in Lancashire ranks as the most affordable UK destination, with an average rate of just £48 per night. Other places to stay that won’t hit you too hard in the pocket include Torquay, Southport and Scarborough.

Compared to 2019, when the same survey was most recently conducted, hotel rates are up by 35%, on average – an increase of almost 8% per year. Several destinations have seen their rates skyrocket even further, including Folkestone, Swansea and Bude, all of which are up by around 75% compared to 4 years ago.

Prices in a number of destinations have remained quite stable, such as in Newquay, Weston-super-Mare and Whitby. However, overall not a single seaside resort is more affordable when compared to 2019, according to the survey’s findings.

The following table compares 30 seaside resorts in the UK. The prices shown reflect the average daily rate for each destination's cheapest available double room in a hotel or guest house rated at least 3 stars, for the period spanning 1-31 August 2023.

1. Sidmouth £154
2. St. Ives £147
3. Bude £143
4. Poole £132
5. Portrush £130
6. Oban £121
7. Folkestone £121
8. Falmouth £116
9. Weymouth £108
10. Tenby £104
11. Southend-on-Sea £99
12. Brighton £99
13. Shanklin £97
14. Lytham St Annes £92
15. Swansea £90

16. Ayr £87
17. Bournemouth £87
18. Ilfracombe £83
19. Newquay £82
20. Whitby £79
21. Eastbourne £77
22. Lowestoft £77
23. Llandudno £76
24. Skegness £75
25. Paignton £74
26. Scarborough £73
27. Weston-super-Mare £72
28. Southport £72
29. Torquay £64
30. Blackpool £48

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