Best beaches in Devon: Tripadvisor 2025
It’s all too easy to forget that the UK has some of the most idyllic beaches. But Devon? Year after year it’s ranked within the best places to holiday in the UK and with good reason; the county boasts some of the UK most recognisable and well-reviewed beaches.
As we head into the Summer season, we decided to update our research from 2023 and take another look into the best reviewed beaches on Tripadvisor. We did this by looking at the beaches in Devon with the most 5-star reviews and took a look at whether they were in the north or south of the county.
Woolacombe Beach remains on top in 2025
When it comes to top 10 lists of beaches in Devon and the UK, Woolacombe always ranks highly, and it's one of the main attractions for our holiday parks. Located on the North Devon coast between Croyde and Illfracombe, the beach has some amazing services and activities including kayaking, walking, swimming and a range of other fun watersports.
We are pleased to see it remains top in 2025 with 35 people taking to Tripadvisor to share their 5-star experience of the beach. Woolacombe has by far the most 5-star reviews of all the beaches analysed, with Exmouth, Westward Ho! Beach, and Tunnels Beach emerging as the closest competitors in terms of the top review spots.
What are the best beaches in North Devon?
Hallf of the best reviewed beaches on Tripadvisor are in North Devon, and the region is home to some standout coastal spots despite its shorter shoreline than the south of the county. Woolacombe Beach, Westward Ho! Beach, Tunnels Beaches, and Saunton Sands Beach feature prominently in our top 10, making them must-visit locations for those seeking golden sands and great surf. Other fantastic beaches worth visiting in North Devon include Barricane Beach, Instow Beach, and Putsborough Sands, all offering stunning coastal scenery and excellent conditions for relaxation or watersports.
What are the best beaches in South Devon?
Around 50% of the best reviewed beaches on Tripadvisor are in the south of Devon and they have some big hitters. Exmouth Beach, Dawlish Warren Beach, Blackpool Sands and Beer Beach appear in our top 10 and would be perfect for those looking for quality beaches on the south coast. Some of the other beaches worth visiting in South Devon are Meadfoot Beach, Paignton Beach and Wembury Beach.
What are the main changes in the top 10?
Looking back at 2023 we can see that broadly speaking there haven't been too many changes in the beach's order but there have been a couple of notable movements. Beer Beach breaks into the top 10 with an impressive 77 more 5-star reviews in 2025 vs 2023. Hope Cove Beach has slipped out the top 10, though the top 6 beaches remain unchanged.
Take a look at the full league table below
Whatever your holiday plans are, be it a camping trip or a stay in one of our luxury lodges close to the best beach in Devon, having good knowledge of where the best beaches are can only be a good thing! Below you will find the full list comparing 5-star reviews in 2023 vs 2025, happy hunting!
