This friendly, family run guest house is a 150-metre level walk from Paignton seafront and harbour and has easy access to the town centre. The train station is a 5-minute level walk away and free guest parking is available on site. The Ambassador is in a beautiful area of the English Riviera and is close to beaches, shops, the pier, a Cinema complex, public transport and the famous steam railway. All rooms have an en suite bathroom. Single, double, twin, triple and family rooms are available. All rooms are non-smoking but a sheltered smoking area is provided outside. A freshly prepared cooked breakfast is served every morning.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Paignton, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.9
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Mikołaj
    Poland Poland
    Absolutely lovely place! Friendly owner and great breakfasts! My room was clean and really cozy. Perfect place for holidays!
  • Carole
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wonderful breakfast and hospitality. Had some great tips. Thankyou both
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I had a beautiful clean room with en suite The room is well-appointed and has everything one could need. The Wi-Fi is strong and there is a vacant electric socket for charging. Breakfast is perfect with lots of healthy choices. The owner is...

Hosted by Graham and Lesley

9.9
9.9
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Graham and Lesley
Voted in the top 10% in the world for the 3rd year. A Visit England 4 Star Silver recommended family-run guesthouse in the heart of sunny Paignton. The Ambassador offers 6 well-appointed modern en-suite bedrooms which can accommodate single guests up to families of 4. A Bar on site for Customers only We are centrally located to all local amenities including mainline railway and bus stations which can be found a short walk away. We can also be a great base for Paignton's local attractions including Paignton Zoo, Splashdown waterpark, and the Dartmouth steam railway.
Since purchasing the Ambassador we have been upgrading the property to include, new carpets and flooring and refreshed the interior & exterior paintwork and wallpaper. We have also been busy adding a few modern amenities like bigger televisions in the rooms, Stronger WiFi. All our rooms all have coffee machines Al lour rooms have small fridges. All rooms have internet charging points All rooms have ceiling fans which work as well as any air conditioner. The family room has a monitor so that guests do not have to go to bed when the children do. You can keep an eye on your children via a dedicated monitor. Eco Friendly We have changed the gas boilers to a system that works on an air source system. We have moved to eco-friendly shampoos, conditioners, hand soap & body wash products. We have built a covered area for our guests to sit outside We have extended the driveway to accommodate 6 cars We have installed 4 anchors for motorbikes We have: a Bar a Lounge an Outside area for guest to utilise
Our Guest House is centrally located to all amenities. In just a short 5 minutes stroll you will be in the centre of Paignton Town where you can access Paignton Town Centre, The Railway Station and Steam Train as well as the Bus and Coach Station. Driving to the Ambassador Guest House is simple, just type in TQ4 6EG into your Sat Nav. We have enough parking for each of our rooms so there will always be a parking space for you. We are located150 yards from the beach and harbour.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Ambassador Guest House Bed and Breakfast
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

Ambassador Guest House Bed and Breakfast takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 21:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 10:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 1 year are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

1 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Ambassador Guest House Bed and Breakfast accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note all payments are to be made at the property, during the stay.

Limited parking is subject to availability and functions on a first-come first-serve basis.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

FAQs about Ambassador Guest House Bed and Breakfast

  • Ambassador Guest House Bed and Breakfast offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Room options at Ambassador Guest House Bed and Breakfast include:

      • Family
      • Double
      • Single
      • Twin/Double

    • Yes, Ambassador Guest House Bed and Breakfast is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The prices at Ambassador Guest House Bed and Breakfast may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • The nearest beach is just 250 yards from Ambassador Guest House Bed and Breakfast. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Ambassador Guest House Bed and Breakfast is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

    • Ambassador Guest House Bed and Breakfast is 600 yards from the centre of Paignton. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.