Hotels in Torquay (Devon), England United Kingdom - 4 star rating

Offering great south-facing sea views, Astor House is set close to Torquay's beach, marina, and town centre. With stylish furniture, this Victorian villa offers well-equipped serviced apartments with free WiFi access. Each apartment features a fully equipped kitchen with an oven/hob, a microwave, a fridge and a dishwasher, as well as a dining area. A washing machine/dryer is also available. The lounge has a double sofa bed and a flat-screen TV with a DVD player. Many offer uninterrupted and south-facing sea views and some have a balcony or patio. Stylish bedrooms are complemented by a fully tiled bathroom with a bath and an overhead shower. A hairdryer, linen/towels, and toiletries are all supplied. Reserved off road parking is available or parking is unrestricted on the surrounding roadside. Astor House is a 15-minute walk to Living Coasts and the Torquay bay and harbour side, and 5 minutes' walk to the beach. Torquay Station and the Riviera Leisure Pool and Conference Centre are also nearby. Among the area’s attractions are the Babbacombe Model Village and Babbacombe Theatre, both around 2 miles away, and the town has a wide choice of highly recommended restaurants. Paignton is just over 3 miles down the coast, and the characterful market town of Totnes is around 8 miles west of Torquay. Exeter can be reached in 22 miles.

Probably one of the best located 4-star guest accommodations in Torquay, this establishment is situated in a tree-lined road and offers friendly hospitality, a high level of comfort and good value for money. For the comfort of their guests, The Buckingham Lodge is totally non-smoking throughout. Each of the 8 rooms has been recently decorated and offers a real home-from-home experience with many amenities including free wireless internet access. Relax in the bar before exploring the surrounding area; the property is well placed for the Riviera Conference and Leisure Centre, the seafront, beaches, the shopping centre, Torre Abbey and the railway station. The Buckingham Lodge has a free on-site car park.

With spectacular bay views, this Mediterranean-style hotel from 1866 offers large, bright rooms, swimming pools and a health club, all 10 minutes’ walk from Torquay town centre. The cliff-top Imperial Torquay overlooks Torbay and the yachts on the water. The beach, Torre Abbey and the English Riviera Centre are within walking distance. This 4-star hotel offers a gym, spa, sun beds, a sauna and a bath spa. There are squash and tennis courts, and massages and treatments can be booked. Fine cuisine is served in the AA Rosette-awarded Regatta Restaurant, along with fine wines and panoramic views of Torbay. Lighter snacks are available in Britannia Bar and Conservatory. Rooms are light and airy and include a seating area with easy chairs and coffee table.

Near Torquay’s town centre, The Patricia is a charming Victorian 4-star guest house. All of the en suite rooms have free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs with digital Freeview channels. With a central location, The Patricia guest house is just a short walk from the harbour, beach and Riviera Centre. Torquay Rail Station is a 10-minute walk away. The Patricia offers delicious full English breakfasts.

An easy 15-minute walk from Oddicombe Beach, The Babbacombe Guest House offers elegantly furnished rooms and a full English breakfast. The Babbacombe is a 4-star rated guest house. Each room has a flat-screen TV with Freeview channels, free Wi-Fi and an en suite bathroom with towels and toiletries. Hikers, sailors and divers are welcome and special arrangements can be made to accommodate these pursuits, including a luggage transfer service for walkers. Babbacombe Model Village, the Bygones Victorian Museum and Oddicombe Cliff Railway are all within 10 minutes’ walk of the guest house. Kent’s Cavern and Torquay seafront and town centre are a 5-minute drive away.

The Westbank is situated in a quiet, tree-lined avenue in the heart of Torquay, within a 10-minute walk of Torre Abbey Sands Beach. This family-run, Victorian guest house offers free Wi-Fi and free parking. Rooms feature a TV with Freeview, iron, and tea and coffee making facilities. The private bathrooms benefit from a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. In the mornings, The Westbank serves a full English breakfast, freshly made using local ingredients. The property is within 1 miles of Torquay town centre, which offers numerous shops, restaurants, and bars. Along with museums, golf courses, and theatres, the area also features the Dart Valley Railway and Babbacombe Model Village. The guest house is within a 10-minute walk of the Riviera International Centre and Torquay Railway Station. Just a 10-minute stroll through Torre Abbey’s gardens will bring you to the seafront.

A Victorian residence transformed into an award-winning guest house, Meadfoot Bay is just 200 metres from a Blue Flag beach. It is 15 minutes’ walk from Torquay town centre. Meadfoot Bay is a traditional, family-run bed and breakfast with a bar and a TV lounge. It offers free car parking and free Wi-Fi. Meadfoot offers a home-cooked breakfast using fresh, local produce. There is a carefully selected wine list and the bar also serves speciality coffees. All rooms have been individually decorated and include flat-screen TVs with Freeview. A number of rooms have direct access to the garden or a balcony. The Meadfoot Bay hotel is just 15 minutes' walk from Torquay harbour and the Living Coasts wildlife experience. Kent’s Cavern, Babbacombe Model Village and Torre Abbey are all within 2 miles of the guest house.

The Harmony Bed and Breakfast is a fully-licensed, adults-only BnB. With an AA 4-star rating, the B&B is just a 12-minute walk from Torquay Beach and Promenade. The Harmony is a detached Edwardian villa that was built in 1850. There is free on-site parking and an honesty bar. The bright and airy bedrooms each have a TV/DVD player and a private bathroom with either a bathtub or shower. All rooms have free WiFi access, white cotton bedding and tea/coffee facilities. The Harmony Bed and Breakfast is situated near the Riviera Leisure & Conference Centre, and just a 10-minute walk from Torre Abbey. Princess Theatre and Torquay Marina are a 20-minute walk awayThe Harmony B&B has multi-lingual staff, who speak English, Chinese and Cantonese.

The Baytree is a well-maintained Victorian property located in a quiet, tree-lined road only 5 minutes’ walk from the seafront, shops, restaurants and English Riviera Conference Centre. The Baytree is 'Highly Commended' in the English Riviera Quality Awards for Best Bed & Breakfast. It has been awarded 4 Star with Silver Accolade by the VisitEngland Quality Assessment Scheme from 2008 to 2014, and the coverted Breakfast Award also from 2012 to 2014. The Baytree has a Food Hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The family-run Baytree has refurbished rooms with new furniture, carpets, beds, decoration and en suite bathrooms. If you are arriving in Torquay by train or coach, The Baytree offers a free pick-up and drop-off service (Torquay train and coach stations only). Early and later check-in/check-out by arrangement.

A beautiful environment, Trafalgar House is an elegant Victorian villa with sub-tropical gardens and a free car park. It has a quiet setting 750 yards from the sea. Trafalgar House has a chic yet comfortable style. Free Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout. All bedrooms are en suite and have quality furnishings and a variety of refreshments. Excellent English and continental breakfasts are freshly prepared with the best local produce where possible. You can choose from fresh fruit salads, yogurts and cereals. Trafalgar House is 750 yards from Torre Train Station and well located for exploring South Devon. A bus stop is just 450 yards away. Children over 8 years old are welcome. Bookings for stag/hen parties are not accepted.

On the Torbay seafront, Grand Hotel has an AA Rosette-awarded restaurant and a gym, with majestic views over the bay. Torquay rail station is close by. The Grand Leisure Club has a sauna, a tennis court and an indoor pool. There is also an outdoor pool with a sun terrace, a jacuzzi and a beauty centre. Many rooms at the Grand Hotel have views of the Torbay coastline and some have balconies. There is free Wi-Fi and free parking. Gainsborough Restaurant serves a fine menu of local produce, while the Compass Lounge offers a varied snack menu.

Crown Lodge provides highly recommended BandB accommodation less than 1 mile from Torquay's centre and harbour area, where there are cafes, restaurants and bars. The well-presented property has recently been refurbished. Crown Lodge is of a 4-star standard, verified by awards given by Visit Britain and the AA. New beds, quality soft furnishings and flat screen DVD/TVs are just some of the comforts provided to make your stay relaxing and enjoyable. Crown Lodge is wheelchair accessible and 2 of the rooms are suitable for disabled guests (see the Hotel Information section for more details).

Located on a quiet, tree-lined road in Torquay, Avron House proves peaceful bed and breakfast accommodation. Free parking is possible close by, and free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout. Avron House is located in a former Victorian villa that has been converted to high quality, en suite guestrooms with Egyptian cotton linen. Each room comes complete with a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Breakfast is included and options range from full English to smoked salmon, scrambled eggs, cereals, yoghurts, juices, freshly brewed coffee and a selection of teas. The property is licensed to serve alcohol, and further eateries are less than 1 mile away in Babbacombe. Oddicombe Beach is 1 mile from the property whilst Torre Abbey, the oldest building in Torquay, is a 7-minute drive away. Bygones Victorian Museum is 1.2 miles away.

Situated 5 minutes’ walk from the beach and Torquay Train Station, Avenue Park Self Catering Accommodation offers a villa or an apartment. Free car parking and free on-street parking is available at this property. Both accommodation feature full equipped kitchens. Guests will find free WiFi access throughout the villa and the apartment. Smart TVs and sound systems are provided for guests. The villa has a garden with views, and the apartment has its own terrace area. Take a 5-minute walk past Torre Abbey, through the gardens to the seafront and beach. Princess Theatre, the harbour and shops are an easy stroll from there. Torquay post office and the supermarket are located within a 10 minute walk or, a 2 minute drive away, in Chelston.

In a tranquil location, The Hillcroft provides stunning, themed boutique accommodation and free Wi-Fi. Torquay town centre and the Promenade are a short walk away. Each unique, individually designed room has a widescreen TV, a DVD player and complimentary mineral water. Some rooms have an indulgent four-poster bed. The varied breakfast menu includes vegetarian and vegan options. The bar has a jukebox and there is also a massage treatment room. The Hillcroft is close to beaches, shops, restaurants and nightlife.