Sand Dune

Hotel Description

You know what surprised me most about the Sand Dune? It’s right there on Church Street in the heart of Looe, but somehow they’ve managed to make it feel like a proper retreat. I mean, you’re literally steps from the harbor and all the bustle, but the moment you walk in, there’s this sense of calm that just settles over you.

The building itself has character – and I don’t mean that in the estate agent way where “character” means dodgy plumbing. This place actually gets the balance right between historic charm and modern comfort. The rooms are well thought out (honestly, someone clearly stayed in hotels before designing these), and you can tell they’ve invested in the details that matter. Proper blackout curtains, decent water pressure, and – this might sound silly – but the beds are actually comfortable, not those rock-hard things you sometimes get in boutique places. From some rooms you get glimpses of the Looe River, though you’ll want to ask about that when booking if the view matters to you.

What really works here is the location, actually. Church Street puts you right in the thick of things without being on the main tourist drag where you’d hear every hen party stumbling back at 2am. You’re a two-minute walk from the harbor where the fishing boats come in (get there early morning if you want to see the catch being unloaded), and the coastal path is practically on your doorstep. The staff seem to genuinely know the area too – they pointed me toward this little café tucked away behind the main street that I never would’ve found otherwise.

Parking can be a bit of a game in Looe, I won’t lie, but they’ve sorted something out for guests, which honestly is half the battle in these old Cornish towns. The whole place runs smoothly in that understated way where you don’t really notice the service until you think about it later. Check-in was painless, the room was ready when they said it would be, and when I had a question about tide times (yes, that’s important if you want to walk around to the beach), they knew off the top of their head.

Is it perfect? Well, it’s a four-star place in a historic building in a fishing town, so don’t expect a massive spa or room service until midnight. But that 9.1 rating isn’t just numbers – it reflects what you actually get here, which is a genuinely nice place to stay that enhances rather than complicates your time in Looe. The price feels fair for what you’re getting, especially considering you’re right in the center of one of Cornwall’s prettier harbor towns. I’d definitely come back, which honestly is the real test, isn’t it?

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $116. Holiday Home with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Sarah from United Kingdom – 21 June 2025 (10/10)

  Perfect in every way, so clean, well equipped, cosy, Perfect location, right in the heart of looe, that good we will return
  
  What could be improved: Nothing, everything was lovely

• Katey from United Kingdom – 6 May 2025 (10/10)

  Very cosy, well-equipped and spotlessly clean, in an excellent location. We would definitely stay here again!
  
  What could be improved: –

• Dorothy from United Kingdom – 28 April 2025 (10/10)

  This property was clean and comfortable. Close to the beach, shops and restaurants. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Lovely place to stay.

• Brian from United Kingdom – 7 February 2025 (10/10)

  location great everything you could want for your stay.

• Andy from United Kingdom – 30 December 2024 (10/10)

  Really nice place for the price

• Teresa from United Kingdom – 19 November 2024 (9/10)

  Location was good
  
  What could be improved: No parking

• Alan from Canada – 8 October 2024 (8/10)

  Clean, location, and private with the availability of communication to owners when needed.
  
  What could be improved: I had a little setback with a faulty door lock that had created a problem, but that was resolved once brought to their attention. Unfortunately, it was on a weekend, and I left on Monday. I appreciated the outcome from this setback by the owners, and it did not reflect on my stay.

• Derrick from United Kingdom – 22 September 2024 (9/10)

  So close to everything and yet quiet.
  No pets allowed
  
  What could be improved: Settee not that comfortable. But that’s being very picky.

• Michellemoore from United Kingdom – 21 August 2024 (10/10)

  Everything
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Adam from United Kingdom – 19 August 2024 (8/10)

  Very close to the beach and the town
  
  What could be improved: The walls a very thin and you can hear the neighbours.

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