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Reviews of The Palace Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Esplanade Road, Paignton, TQ4 6BJ, United Kingdom

#15 of 22 hotels in Paignton

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 1971 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free Wifi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: June 19, 2024

    9.0
    A very good holiday
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I found the duvet too hot and would have preferred a sheet and a blanket

    Breakfast was excellent. Location a little far from the town centre

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 16, 2024

    8.0
    Very enjoyable would stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Near the train station and sea front . Staff friendly and helpful . Nice to have a swimming pool . Half board available . Entertainment

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 15, 2024

    8.0
    Overall our stay very enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    In our room the chair needed fixing. Seat cushion had been worn down and made a dent in the seat . This is maintenance work and I'm sure if I had reported it, something would have been done. Would have been nice to have 2 chairs in the room instead of one. I was looking forward to using the spa facilities. I didn’t like the lay out of the spa area and I thought there was a Jacuzzi but there was only a pool. Which was nice enough to swim in but wasn’t very big . So even with 3 or 4 people in made it seem crowded. Only went in once . Spa’s should feel like a relaxing area, didn't work for me. Ok if you only want a quick swim .

    I like the layout of the hotel and breakfast was exceptional , It was made to order and if there wasn't something on the menu you liked , the staff were happy to assist. We were on DBB and evening meals couldn’t fault any of them . Lovely meals and well presented. All staff very helpful and friendly. The garden and grounds were well maintained, lovely flowers and surroundings. There were chairs and lounges to sit out on when the weather was nice enough to do so . There was also a terrace area where you were able to sit out. Room was clean and tidy ,had all you needed . You were able to order a news paper daily. All staff at the hotel were very helpful and accommodating.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 13, 2024

    8.0
    Relaxing stay. Liked the hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Family Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing that the hotel can change. Parking restrictions in the area affect everything and everywhere you go. The elderly clientele did not stay up long enough to enjoy the entertainment which was a shame for the performers.

    We enjoyed our stay very much. Enjoyed the evening entertainment.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 11, 2024

    8.0
    Happy with my stay and would go again
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Club Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Bar service poor. Felt sorry for new bar man who was not given any training and left on his own to sort things.

    Very nice food, good service. Room was nice and clean Friendly staff and helpful.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 9, 2024

    9.0
    Lovely stay would recommend
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Internal bar expensive and not very well staffed

    Went half board all meals were very good.,rooms spacious and comfortable, staff friendly and helpful and location ideal

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 4, 2024

    7.0
    Average.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No air con 😡

    Plenty of free parking. Food was good.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 3, 2024

    8.0
    Pleasant stay for a Company event
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Meal was rushed... no chance to enjoy the meal and relax. I didn't dare put my cutlery down for fear of the dish being swiped away from the table! No breathing space between courses! Also had to chase for someone to serve at the bar

    Warm welcome but alot of steps and no real indication where Reception was located. Clean room, comfy and plenty of space even for a single room. Nice meal ... see other notes ...

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 3, 2024

    8.0
    Carpets, linen ALL very clean. STAFF VERY POLITE AND PROFESSIONAL 👍🏼. Grounds are well cared for.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room 26. SMALL ROOM. Bed base frayed. Beds need replacing. Table lamp wobbly. We had the fan replaced, as it wasn't working. Furniture looking VERY TIRED. Kettle black inside (looked burnt) VERY HOT room. Tea tray not to the standard they USED to provide. CHEAP tea/coffee. NO drinking chocolate, and just packet of 3 biscuits. NO bottled water. Restaurant evening meal was AVERAGE (not very hot). Having to pay for tea/coffee after evening meal. Soap dispenser needed cleaning by sink!

    Breakfast was ok. The items ordered, didn't arrive on one of the orders (3 items - 2 arrived) not rocket science. Staff friendly and efficient.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 2, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room very hot , did not like the 2 beds pushed together

    The location was perfect, always wanted to stay

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 2, 2024

    9.0
    We would highly recommend a stay at this hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 6 nights

    The parking was ok to a point, the few disabled bay where poorly marked main due rose bushes overgrown the signs, it was noticeable how some small cars had taken up the space of two, possible was of the lack of bay marking.

    There was always ample food available at all times. I found the quality of the meals very good; may could have done with a couple extra choice on evening menu. Our room just what we order, direct clear view of the green and sea.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 1, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Booked Both rooms identical and paid for it but couldn't get it

    Quite Area

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable, good value, great service, amazing location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Family Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel caters largely to an older clientele, but my children certainly still felt welcome. The dinner menu is on the pricier side if you’re not full board. I cannot comment on the leisure facilities as we did not get a chance to use them. (It wasn’t fully booked we were just too busy).

    The Palace is extremely good value for money in terms of location and facilities. Cleanliness is top notch as is the standard of breakfast. Staff are incredibly lovely. The room itself was spacious and clean. The carpark perfectly suitable. The location itself, well it’s 20 yards to the beach, park, fair, pier and a 3 minute walk to the high street.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2024

    9.0
    Will definitely be returning!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    For the money we paid for three nights bed breakfast and evening meal for three of us i can't say anything bad at all. It was such good value for money!

    Lovely rooms and comfy beds, food in the restaurant was cooked perfectly, and always a nice menu choice, Location is fantastic, a few minutes walk from the town and practically on the beach front, Very friendly helpful staff. Enjoyed a morning in the spa. Excellent value for money.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2024

    7.0
    Good facilities, great location. Needs a bit of wd40
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Creeky floorboards throughout the property. Plus the fire alarm went if 7 in the morning on a bank holiday

    Swimming pool location and parking

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Great location. Good bar.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2024

    7.0
    Relaxing stay with many positives but could do with a few improvements.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room big but needed updating. Shower poor & outdated. More detail with cleanliness needed, sils and doors very dusty, I dropped a clip dust and rubbish behind units

    Location was good. Room size good. Breakfast/dining room nice. Bar area . Having parking

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2024

    9.0
    Lovely Hotel, great location, easy free car parking.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I would say the breakfast was not the best, must be the only hotel left where you can't help yourself to coffee at breakfast, The coffee they had was that nice, think they would be better having a buffet style breakfast where you could help yourself to what you wanted, without have to wait to have an order taken.

    Had a really nice room with sea views, the staff were all so helpful nothing to much trouble. The hotel had lots of car parking spaces to park and free. As the hotel is on the sea front and just a short walk to the shops, no need to have to think about driving any where.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 26, 2024

    8.0
    Ideal location nice hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Being on seafront quite noisy from cars, walls in hotel little bit thin

    Clean hotel, friendly staff, good choice at breakfast, perfect location on seafront

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 22, 2024

    8.0
    Lovely hotel and location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Having to pay to use the pool.

    Staff all excellent.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Drains smelt in car park

    Position Parking

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2024

    7.0
    Staff, local
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Food was terrible

    Absolutely shocking - so called chefs should be ashamed

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2024

    9.0
    Nice hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    All was good at this hotel. Wednesday evening motorcycle gathering during the summer - a lot of very loud Harley Davidson's ! The entrance to the seaside park where the Harley's gather is unfortunately in front of the hotel. Several hundred motorcycles !!!

    The building and grounds. The sea front location. The friendly, helpful and courteous staff. Nice bright, clean , comfortable, well appointed and quiet sea view room ( other than Wednesday evening). Dining facilities for dinner and breakfast are good. Nice afternoon tea on the lawn. We selected this hotel based on good reviews. We would return.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Enjoyed the breakfast you can have continental or cooked breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2024

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