We spent one night here and had room 8 on the second floor. We knew about the stairs and no lift from other reviews but this was no problem. We checked in via the Railway Tavern next door. The staff checked us in despite us being earlier than anticipated and showed us to our room. We were unsure about the car parking. However the helpful staff explained that for a refundable deposit of £10, you get a parking voucher to display on your dashboard which enables you to park in the Swannery car park a flat 5 minute walk from the hotel. You are able to park briefly outside the hotel in a loading bay to check in and similarly to return the parking voucher to the hotel and loads your bags on check out. We found all the staff helpful and polite. Our room was large and overlooked the front of the hotel. The shower in particular was fantastic. The breakfast offering is great - you can choose from cereals, full cooked breakfast, eggs on toast in various ways or a bacon or sausage sandwich. We went out for the evening to an amazing Thai restaurant - Monas' - and on our return, we had a couple of drinks in the Railway Tavern. We were not disturbed by any noise from the pub.

Very convenient to the beach and marina and all restaurants are within 20 mins walk (that is with the walk right around the marina, we were told 30 mins but that must be strolling). Staff very accommodating.. Although you are above a pub and beside the railway station (opposite) and we were the front of the building you didn't hear a thing from either. We were at the front and the only thing I would advise is closing the blinds throughout the day as the room has the sun facing on it and gets hot. Definitely recommend the Jurassic coast boat trip, considering I've never done one in this country before, it was beautiful, And the sand sculpture, amazing. I would definitely return, and I never return twice.

The room was very clean and the staff was extremely helpful and friendly. Breakfast and parking are included. We liked the fact that there was a bar attached where we could play darts, pool and watch some football before/after we went to the beach or local shops. We will definitely stay again.

Although the water pressure for the shower was consistent, the temperature kept changing. I personally would have liked softer, fluffier pillows ,but I do realise that is more of a personal choice and will likely bring my own next time.

Very clean accommodation. Opposite the train station. 2 minute walk to the beach. Parking option available through the hotel and is a short 5 minute walk away. We met two of the gentleman running the hotel who were lovely and polite. Late check in is available till 11pm, perfect for work travel.

Not a negative just advice, parking permits are £10 and you get this back at the end of your stay, however they only take cash, not card. We did not have any cash but parked quite late so moved the car in the morning to outside the hotel where you can park for an hour for free.

Breakfast was brilliant praises to the chef ( waitress ) unfortunately didn't ask or catch her name was wonderful they could not have more , also we are a couple creeping up to our 80's and health against us , but the gentlemen housekeeper was at hand to help with cases and the room was spotless and kept clean through out our stay , on arrival the lady in the bar helped us with our luggage to the room . thank you one one and all,

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Check in was quick and easy shown to the room straight away room was a decent size with tea and coffee facilities bathroom was big enough with a good size shower we were on the third floor so quite a lot of stairs to climb plenty of choice for breakfast including full English there's a loading bay to park to drop off luggage then given a laminated voucher for free parking at the long stay beach car park which was a few minutes walk away from the hotel very handy having a pub attached

We really enjoyed our stay at the Clifton,room was fine with a bonus is sky tv lovely and clean bathroom was lovely spotless.Excellent location for everything.Breakfast was amazing best breakfast we have had at any hotel you got a lovely big hearty breakfast and the staff were really lovely and helpful.We were going to a funeral so just a short stay we phoned and asked if we could have our room earlier in the day to get changed the owners couldn’t of been more helpful just told us the room would be ready early thanks so much. Highly recommend this place will definitely return

Everything was perfect for us

Very clean.Comfortable bed,Amazing shower.Helpful staff.So close to the front, beach and town.Free parking.Plenty of breakfast...Very good value for money.

This is a small thing...Although location is so close to the town and beach. It is is not very picturesque surroundings and pub...Building work outside our bedroom. Meant had to close cutains at times during the day..Saying this I would come here again because everything ele is so very positive.

Hotel wasn't noisey even though it was fully booked, nice sized bedroom, large ensuite bathroom with massive shower cubicle. Sky TV in the room 😀. Lovely bright breakfast room great choice breakfast menu, full English was tasty and hot with choice of toast, tea and coffee. Nice bar adjoining the hotel which is run by the owners of both, locals use the bar and they are very friendly too. Railway station right across the road, sea front 2/3 minutes walk around the corner, short walk to the town centre. My husband and I will definitely stay here again soon 😁

Not a problem for my husband and I as we're quite fit, but there's no lift so if your on floors 3/4 there's a lot of stairs to climb

Perfect location, as we were going to the Sea Beats restaurant for a meal in the evening, the room was excellent, clean and had tea/coffee facilities, Lovely shower, and Wonderful breakfast, staff were really friendly and loved that we were above the Railway tavern, again excellent drinks served and lovely friendly staff, couldn’t fault it and would definitely book again.

Absolutely nothing to dislike