31 Babbacombe Downs Road, Torquay, TQ1 3LQ, United Kingdom
#12 of 46 hotels in Torquay
Guests' ChoiceBased on 204 hotel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.7
Facilities
8.5
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.7
Free WiFi
9.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 19 September 2024
Chris
United KingdomView was lovely, a sea view .
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 15 September 2024
John
United KingdomNothing
Every thing
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 13 September 2024
Stephen
United Kingdomvery easy to travel around and use the hotel as a base as central
very clean room, breakfast was satisfactory and view was very good
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 5 September 2024
Goosey
United KingdomAmazing location, the manager let us spend another night at short notice.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 2 September 2024
Colin
United KingdomParking was difficult as a resident due to customers using the car park for the restaurant and bar
Location and view over the sea
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 27 August 2024
Colin
United KingdomNothing comes to mind.
A repeat visit to this property - previously stayed there in 2022 - and had the same top notch experience. The Restaurant choices were excellent and represented good value for money. Our room was very large and comfortable.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 26 August 2024
Sarah
United KingdomWater pressure really low but apparently the whole road is the same.
Location was perfect and the views to die for. Friendly helpful staff
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 24 August 2024
Jane
United KingdomMy husband was less than impressed when a member of staff told him you have a minute to drink that drink and your out,! We had already been informed last orders at 10 o’clock and intended taking the drink to our room
Location fantastic, can’t fault comfort and cleanliness
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 19 August 2024
David
United KingdomThe carvery
Staff was friendly
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 18 August 2024
Mrs
United KingdomWater and food left on table in room near window would be nice if a litter fridge was in room i like my water cold
Right location for family who live near by
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 17 August 2024
Andrew
United KingdomThe water pressure on the shower could be better
The staff were friendly and helpful. The view was amazing and the room was very clean and well equipped. The food in the restaurant was also very good.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 17 August 2024
Colin
United KingdomNothing
Convenient location to the Babbacombe theatre
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 16 July 2024
Christine
United KingdomNothing not to like
This is the 3rd time we have stopped at the Royal, we where in room 8, which was huge the room is very comfortably. the bed and pillows where good and we had a good nights sleep. The view is great, the room was spotless bedding and towels where snow white. the housekeeping team where great
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 3 July 2024
Tina
United KingdomAll good nothing to dislike
The staff are really friendly and helpful especially Andy. Room clean and facilities great. Good system with refills of breakfast and drinks items
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 16 June 2024
Alison
United KingdomWith flapjacks, muffins and fruit juice the complimentary breakfast items are very sweet and calorific also lacking a bit in inspiration.
The room was an excellent size and very clean as usual. The view was superb overlooking the bay.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 11 June 2024
Margaret
United KingdomHave stayed several times and always find everything to our liking.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Robert
United KingdomImmaculately clean room. Bedding clean and fresh. Amenities excellent. Sea view from the room. I would recommend to anyone wishing to stay at Babbacombe.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 November 2023
Margaret
United KingdomShower could have had more power.
Convenient situation.Everything we needed to enjoy our break.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 7 November 2023
Dawn
United KingdomOnly two little grumbles, water pressure in the shower, and they don’t do a breakfast service (but so many close by places to get a great breakfast it’s not really a problem) I’d still go again because of everything else was so good. Thank you for a great stay in babbacombe!
Beautiful location, traditional and very friendly
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 7 October 2023
Michael
United KingdomFabulous views over the Downs and the sea
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 1 October 2023
Alison
United KingdomThe muffins and flapjacks are ok but very high in sugar as are most of the bottled drinks on offer for breakfast……perhaps it would be good to provide the option of a continental breakfast. Bit surprised to note that the Ladies toilet downstairs was no where near the standard of the rest of the property, the floor was really grubby although the weather hadn’t been wet.
Lovely view, very friendly efficient staff especially Andy who was exceptional despite suffering from the after effects of a nasty fall. The bedroom and bar area were very clean.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 25 September 2023
Anonymous48
United KingdomThe only thing we didn't like was the poor weather
We enjoyed every minute of our stay
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 18 September 2023
Alan
United KingdomWould have liked the option to have some fruit for breakfast.
Spacious room, nicely decorated, spotless. A view of the Downs and sea, and of the car park. Plenty of sweet treats in lieu of breakfast.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 16 September 2023
Leach
United KingdomExtremely comfortable. Cleanliness- sparkling. Best hotel I’ve stayed in for hygiene
Stayed in September 2023
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