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About the Hotel

515 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, United Kingdom, TQ1 1HJ

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Suite Garden View

Max:

2 persons

25 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Deluxe Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

19 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Shower

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Deluxe Suite

Max:

2 persons

25 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Getting around

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City Centre

Torquay700 m

Airports

Exeter International (EXT) 43.2 km

Bus

Bus stop 2.0 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Charming Ambiance

“The unique decor of our room really stood out, with beautiful touches that made our stay feel special and inviting.” view full review

Breakfast Bliss

“The breakfast was a highlight of our stay, featuring local produce cooked to perfection and wonderful homemade treats.” view full review

Stress-Free Parking

“The ample parking available on-site was a huge benefit, allowing us easy access without worrying about finding a spot.” view full review

Good Shower

“The shower pressure was excellent and made for an invigorating start to each day, coupled with high-quality toiletries.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Security
Luggage storage
Allergy-free rooms
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

Diving
Hiking
Horseback riding
Cycling
Golf course
Fishing

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Shuttle service
Car hire
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots

Spa & Leisure

Beach access
Sun terrace
Garden area

Room features

Heating
Soundproofed rooms
Sitting area
Terrace
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

515 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, United Kingdom, TQ1 1HJ

Map view

515 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, United Kingdom, TQ1 1HJ

City landmarks

Monument

Kents Cavern

1.3 km

Zoo

Living Coasts

980 m

23 Victoria Parade

The Real Crime Museum

650 m

Beach

Meadfoot Beach

980 m

Hampton Avenue Babbacombe

Babbacombe Model Village

2.2 km

TorquayEngland

Inner Harbour

710 m

Chestnut Avenue

Riviera International Centre

2.0 km

Garden

Cary Gardens

850 m

Harbour

Torquay Harbour

810 m

Park

Torre Abbey Museum and Gardens

2.0 km

1 Cary Parade

K's Amusements

700 m

Rock Walk

The Royal Terrace Gardens

1.4 km

Fore Street St Marychurch

Bygones

2.1 km

Torquay Marina Vaughan Road

Torquay Marina

830 m

Stadium

Torquay United FC

2.4 km

Bridge

South West Coast Path Walk- Meadfoot & London Bridge

1.4 km

5-7 Vaughan Rd

English Riviera Visitor Information Centre

640 m

Gallery

Artizan Gallery

1.6 km

TorquayEngland

Babbacombe

2.1 km

Beach

Oddicombe Beach

2.1 km

Beach

Beacon Cove

770 m

Torbay Rd

Princess Gardens

800 m

161 Union Street

Play Cafe

1.7 km

Harbourside

Pavilion

1.9 km

Walls Hill Road Babbacombe

Babbacombe & Oddicombe

2.2 km

Nearby

Museum

Torquay Musuem

140 m

Museum

Torquay's Dinosaur World

570 m

Church

Riviera Life Church

590 m

6/7 Victoria Parade

Haddon Galleries

590 m

Amusement Park

Rainbow Funhouse

590 m

Restaurants

Old Vienna Restaurant

300 m

7 Lisburne Square

Daisycakes

280 m

480 Babbacombe Road

Smokey Joes Torquay

330 m

64 Torwood Street

The Shack

340 m

43 Torwood Street

Ephesus Torquay

370 m

48 Torwood Street

Maha - Bharat

350 m

52 Torwood Street

Amici

430 m

29 Torwood Street

China Tang

360 m

50 Torwood Street

Phoenix Gold

370 m

50 Torwood Street

Simla Spice

400 m

39-41 Torwood Street

Kim Viet

400 m

39 Torwood Street

Jun Jaow Thai Restaurant

400 m

39-41 Torwood Street

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

92%

liked the hotel and would stay again

friendly staff

great location

limited breakfast options

extra charge for amenities

9.2/10

Perfect

Rooms

8.7

Location

9.3

Service

9.0

Dining

9.0

Joe

United Kingdom, February 2024

8.8/10

The hotel offers clean and spacious rooms with beautiful furnishings, excellent amenities, and a lovely walk-in shower. The friendly and helpful service enhances the overall experience. Its great location, close to the harbour and restaurants, makes it a top choice in Torquay. The dining experience is enjoyable with a variety of high-quality options.

Rooms

8.0

The room, while a bit darker with a view of a wall, was very spacious, cleaned to a high standard, and had perfect amenities.

Service

9.0

The staff was extremely friendly and helpful, adding a personal touch to the service.

Location

9.0

The location is ideal, just a short walk to the harbour and restaurants, offering convenience and accessibility.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience surpassed expectations with a great selection of high-quality options.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel provides various facilities to enhance the guests' stay, ensuring comfort and convenience.

Graham

United Kingdom, February 2024

9.0/10

I had an amazing stay at this hotel. The rooms, equipped with everything you could need, were spacious and beautifully decorated. The warm welcome from Peter set the tone for a wonderful experience. The comfortable bed and little extra touches like complimentary water in the fridge made it feel like a luxurious home away from home.

Rooms

9.0

The suite of three rooms easily accommodated my family of 4. The separate lounge with an additional TV was perfect for the kids. The room was gorgeous, spacious, and the bed was really comfy.

Service

9.0

The service was top-notch, with little luxuries like complimentary tea and cake. The staff went above and beyond to make our stay special.

Location

9.0

The location was ideal, just a short walk from the harbour and quality restaurants. It offered a peaceful night's sleep yet was still close to all the attractions.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was first class, with plenty of choices from full English to fresh fruit. The quality of the ingredients used was exceptional.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were fantastic, offering everything we needed for a comfortable stay.

friendly staff

limited breakfast options

Thomas

United Kingdom, September 2023

9.2/10

The hotel offers spacious and individually decorated rooms with modern en-suits, surpassing the quality of many 4-star hotels. The service is professional, attentive, and amiable, going the extra mile with thoughtful gestures. The location is perfect, just a short walk from Torquay harbor, with convenient amenities like free parking. The dining experience is superb, with exceptional food choices. Overall, a delightful stay with excellent value for money.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were immaculate, comfortable, and beautifully designed.

Service

9.0

The staff were welcoming and provided excellent service.

Location

10.0

The location is perfect, within walking distance of the harbor and restaurants, with free parking available.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was excellent, offering a wide array of wonderful choices.