The Babbacombe Hotel

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Patio, Facade/entrance, Day, Summer, Seating area

8.2Excellent

(402 Ratings)

"Loved the dining experience and mum and dad given super room ."

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8.2 / 10.0

Excellent(402 Ratings)

Hotel in Torquay

3-Star Hotel

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About this hotel

Located on Babbacombe Downs, The Babbacombe Hotel offers a terrace and views overlooking Lyme Bay. The South West Coastal Path can be reached within a 10-minute walk. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant and bar.

Amenities at The Babbacombe Hotel

Golf course (within 2 mi)

Free WiFi/internet

Free Parking

Non-smoking

Heating

Wheelchair accessible

Bar

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Beach access

Shared living spaces

Garden

Family friendly

Smoking allowed

Accessible by lift

Emergency cord in bathroom

Housekeeping available

Cleaning products

Map of Torquay

Nearby attractions

South Devon Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

18.3 mi

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park

4.7 mi

Babbacombe Model Village

0.3 mi

Pennywell Farm

11.6 mi

Available Rooms

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Top rated by guests

8.2Excellent

(402 Ratings)

"Loved the dining experience and mum and dad given super room ."

Verified guest

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

8.2 / 10.0

Excellent(402 Ratings)

Hotel in Torquay

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valueWell priced for this area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of Torquay

Nearby attractions

South Devon Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

18.3 mi

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park

4.7 mi

Babbacombe Model Village

0.3 mi

Pennywell Farm

11.6 mi

Available Rooms

About this hotel

Amenities

Golf course (within 2 mi)

Free WiFi/internet

Free Parking

Non-smoking

Heating

Wheelchair accessible

Bar

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Beach access

Shared living spaces

Garden

Family friendly

Smoking allowed

Accessible by lift

Emergency cord in bathroom

Housekeeping available

Cleaning products

Ratings and reviews

8.2 / 10.0

Excellent(402 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

8.0 / 10.0

Great location with a marvellous view

Great location with a beautiful view

A little tired in places

10.0 / 10.0

Caring , kind staff who helped us when dad got unwell . Thank you 🩷

Loved the dining experience and mum and dad given super room .

10.0 / 10.0

Local to my needs

Nothing

8.0 / 10.0

Very nice place to stay

I like the location and the staff were very friendly property could do with some renovation I think 🤔

Nothing

10.0 / 10.0

Friendly staff . Lovely food . Quiet location in late evening. Clean and comfy room .

View amazing . Breakfast really good and dinner exceptional.Room nice and cosy bed .

Maybe a bit of updateting in the furniture. ie wardrobe and cupboards.

10.0 / 10.0

Overall excellent would recommend

Great food great view and location

8.0 / 10.0

very pleasant stay at the babbacombe hotel

We were able to reserve a parking space for a fee,breakfast & evening meal were self serve which suited us as we hate hanging around to be served in the morning. we were solo travellers but the main clientele were from coach trips but this made no difference to our stay,especially pleased with the choice of menu in the dining room,the chef was excellent and catering for a large number of people at the same time.We had a sea view room and the view was marvellous, we were pre warned that our room was over the concert hall and was noisy but music stopped at 10-30 so that was ok,we would use the hotel again if visiting Babbacombe

not much to complain about. the bathroom sink was cracked & the toilet difficult to flush,there was however a big problem in our room with condensation and we did feel cold at times, we didn't feel the need to complain at the time as it didn't affect our enjoyment but pointed it out to the manager on departure so it could be rectified for the next occupant

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely location and the staff were just brilliant.

Right on the cliff overlooking the sea

Nothing really. Except no mushrooms for the breakfast

6.0 / 10.0

Pleasant, nice location, standard could be better for money.

The location.

A little bit old fashion. Require refurb in places.

9.0 / 10.0

Very pleased would definitely stay again

Location

Room could have been warm when we arrived

8.0 / 10.0

Overall a good stay.

Service very good, staff very good and chatty nothing seemed too much trouble. Sea view from our balcony was superb.

Problem parking at the hotel and surrounding area even though it was mid October. We could only pay £10 per night on site for two out of four night stay. The last day we were allowed to park in a free bay to load the car and have a good Sunday lunch before setting off. The balcony which we paid extra for was in need of a good clean and repaint, the table was covered in green algae, wasn’t really a pleasant place to sit and have a drink and enjoy the view.

10.0 / 10.0

Our stay was lovely, thank you!

A very warm welcome, even when arriving late in the day. Everything was explained well and the staff were very helpful and kind. Rooms were nice, with amazing views and very comfy beds. Large Balcony in room 27 was lovely. Breakfast was delicious, with helpful and attentive staff.

Only slight downside, was rather a small shower in room 29, difficult for a large man to comfortable shower in.

10.0 / 10.0

Happy days

Lovely hotel good food good entertainment friendly staff. What more could you ask for.

All good

8.0 / 10.0

Would def go again

All was great

The property was great and the staff but was a little disappointed with the evening buffet

5.0 / 10.0

Wouldn’t stay again as too many trips up and downstairs. Tired looking decor and furniture old fashi

Beautiful view from room which had very old fashioned furniture. No table on balcony as shown on hotel description. Towels old and thin. Despite catering for many elderly and disabled people there was only one tiny lift which was difficult to get to. Luckily I am able to use stairs.

As above apart from view. Felt like a school canteen in dining room but food ok except breakfast where fried eggs looked dry with skin on top.

3.0 / 10.0

Really poor quality accommodation

The view. And the exit😆 Dated, tired, like being in another era! Even Faulty Towers looks like 5 star luxury in comparison. Not at all worth the money.

Everything.. apart from the view.

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely sea view room no16 clean and comfy all the staff were so nice and very helpful and polite

All meals here were great nice choice of foods

Nothing all good

10.0 / 10.0

Retaining its old-fashioned, slightly refined, quiet charm

I came to stay here to see where my Mum and Dad stayed for their honeymoon in 1955! Previously The Sefton and popular. It retains a slightly old-fashioned style but tasteful. Nice ambience and pleasant clientele. Staff excellent. Breakfast cooked just as I like it. Nice views. Pleasant quiet area. Pleasant, spacious, light communal spaces, including coffee lounge, overlooking sea; background music not intrusive. Other hotels adjacent and main street not far away and attractions. In short, just the kind of place I like!

The folded case rack fell out of the wardrobe onto me. Would be better if it was stored just in front of, methinks. Creaky floorboards above me and loud speaking gentleman on phone late. Solved by my trusty earplugs.

10.0 / 10.0

I stayed with my bike for 1 night on a bike packing trip along the south coast of England. I had been camping, but the w

The staff were absolutely amazing. What a wonderful friendly bunch of individuals creating a happy atmosphere

Nothing

7.0 / 10.0

The staff were friendly and helpful

I didn’t have a sea view but that was alright because I didn’t, spend much time at the hotel Breakfast was fine I had a good table by the sea view window I would have liked a safe in my room

There was no sitting area inside during the day except the coffee area with hard chairs

8.0 / 10.0

Really enjoyable break - fab breakfast and helpful staff.

On the front with parking if booked early enough which is important to us as we don’t use the car once we reach a destination. So need it to be safe and secure while we explore.

Feel it needs updating quite old fashioned and needs a good freshen up. Just felt a bit dated but we had a good time and the staff were lovely all of them. Also great there was a Costa attached to the hotel.

8.0 / 10.0

Wonderful stay

The hotel was very clean. In a lovely location and the staff were very friendly. Close to m9del railway and a short walk to the venicular that takes uou to the beach.pp perfect if you want a few days doing nothing

The queues for entry to the dining room. The hotel itself is dated. It's a hotel for the more senior guest. Would not recommend for families.

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect hotel for a relaxing break by the sea.

Excellent location. Sea view rooms with balconies are worth the upgrade. Good choice of breakfast and evening meal. Friendly staff.

Nothing.

10.0 / 10.0

Excellent and comfortable stay

Quiet Food excellent Lovely bar Good experience

Nothing

10.0 / 10.0

Our stay at the Babbacombe hotel July 2025

Our room was very nice, with a balcony. lovely step in shower. The staff were always very courteous, friendly, and helpful. Meals were self service, lovely food, carvery every day. All running like clockwork.

There was nothing we didn't like

4.0 / 10.0

Didn’t like you have to pay extra for parking banking of doors breakfast was cold

Notting

Needs painting in places

10.0 / 10.0

Fantastic break

I had a large double room and the buffet breakfast was excellent

9.0 / 10.0

Great last minute weekend away in great and safe location

Great staff. Great location. A very good 3* Breakfast good.

A bit tired in places. Our balcony could have done with a good clean. Beds too soft for us but that’s just choice.

10.0 / 10.0

RELAXING

good breakfast room small but clean view amazing

10.0 / 10.0

Fantastic hotel

Fantastic place lovely staff brilliant entertainment

10.0 / 10.0

Hotel friendly, professional, clean and tidy 100% staying again when visiting Torquay again.

The friendly approach upon arrival, was told all the essential information from meal times to entertainment nights! Friendly staff, would highly recommend! We will be revisiting again later this year. Personally I’d stay here over higher end hotels like premier inn, Hilton hotel etc. Certainly will try and book the balcony room if available next time!..

Neighbours/next door were a little loud but this can’t be helped.

7.0 / 10.0

Great few days away with family

Great room with teariest. Bed nice and comfortable. Lovely breakfast plenty to choice from.

Our room had a wet room, the problem was when we had a shower it would flood the wet room and run under the door into the bedroom. Housekeeping said not to worry as it always happens. Room 2 & 3.

9.0 / 10.0

Wonderful stay, great staff, clean rooms, and great food.

Breakfast was superb, lots of choice, well presented , staff were very attentive, tables were well set, very enjoyable.

Everything was perfect, my only one ask, would be a net curtain at windows leading on to balcony, just for privacy.

9.0 / 10.0

Fantastic location, with great staff.

The staff were friendly and helpful, the food basic but good. The room was comfortable.

No fridge in the room.

10.0 / 10.0

A super stay in the best location on Torquay

Super hotel very helpful staff and the location on babacome downs is just superb

It was a bit to hot for me , not sure who I would complain to about that

6.0 / 10.0

Brilliant location

The location/views - exceptional.

This hotel seems to mainly cater for coach parties so choose your time in the dining room carefully. Food choices are limited so we found it best for us to eat out for dinner. The decor is in need of updating. During our stay the staff were all very pleasant. Parking is very limited on site but we had no problem with street parking within 5 minutes or so walk.

6.0 / 10.0

Staff make the place so friendly so that made our stay enjoyable

Sea view and its position

Needs major refit carpets chairs decor particularly downstairs in lounges and bars. Feel bit young at heart for the entertainment. That’s not to say others won’t enjoy it.

8.0 / 10.0

Convenient

9.0 / 10.0

Great Stay, I felt young!

Sea View room was really good but will be looking for a balcony room next time, certainly worth the paying extra.

I know there were coach trips in, so I would be interested to see if the age group is younger on a stay without the coaches, Couple of other issues but not adding them to the review.

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely hotel, friendly staff good food and the most beautiful location

Beautiful, peaceful location

No full length mirror in bedroom

FAQs

Is parking included with this hotel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Babbacombe Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Babbacombe Hotel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Babbacombe Hotel?

We found 18 amenities for this rental. This includes golf course (within 2 mi), free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, and heating.

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The Babbacombe Hotel

Hotel in Torquay

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities at The Babbacombe Hotel

Map of Torquay

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Hotel in Torquay

Reasons to book

Map of Torquay

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

About this hotel

Amenities

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is The Babbacombe Hotel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Babbacombe Hotel?

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