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Reviews of The Osborne Hotel 4 stars

Hesketh Crescent, Meadfoot, Torquay, TQ1 2LL, United Kingdom

#18 of 44 hotels in Torquay

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Review score

Based on 1209 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    7.4

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  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    7.0
    Short & sweet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit dated and terrible squeaky floorboards and shame our room overlooked the bins

    The staff were exceptional and the location was beautiful

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    8.0
    Stayed 3 nights and it was perfect to recharge the body and mind.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. Breakfast bacon was over cooked.

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    7.0
    Very good food but they need to sort maintenance issues.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The first room we were given had no working power sockets. No phone charging, tv, kettle etc. We ended up having to re pack and move rooms at 11pm. The next morning, in the upgraded room, the shower did not work. It was eventually 'fixed' but using it was the most complicated process that had to be demonstrated to us. Never has using a shower been so ridiculously difficult.

    Restaurant food was excellent. Staff were well trained.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    8.0
    Nice but there were niggles.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Furniture tired and bashed in bedroom. We weren’t told of the extent of the scaffolding until the day we were arriving, then told we’d basically have to put up with it as no other rooms were available and as we’d booked through booking.com we would not get a refund. In the end another room was found. Spa area very tired and you can’t really call it a spa!

    Room was a lovely size, lovely views, friendly staff. Food very good.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The amount of noise from the wedding party at the weekend.

    The sea view was Fabulous. The room was very spacious and well arranged. The bed was very comfy. The proximity to the lovely Meadfoot Beach. The outdoor bar and restaurant is a very relaxing place to eat and drink amongst friends.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    7.0
    We had a nice weekend stay at The Osborne Hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No disabled access to the hotel. We had to carry my son’s pram the stairs every time we enter/exit the hotel. It was too hot in our room during the day even with the heating switch off. Breakfast was average.

    We were staying in one of the junior suites and our room was spacious and clean. We had a lovely view of the sea. Didn’t use a lot of the hotel’s facilities as we were there only for two nights. The staff were polite, especially at the reception.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast and service was excellent. Overall a very relaxed place

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    8.0
    Lovely hotel in an amazing location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room a little basic and tired. But ok as you spend more time looking at amazing view than the room !

    Fantastic location, beautiful building, great breakfast, great staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    9.0
    Enjoyable overall in lovely location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Evening meal was poor. Service very slow. Burnt chips and not value for money.

    Location ideal. We have timeshares on site but came to enjoy a few days in the hotel while our daughter and family used our timeshare.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    9.0
    Hidden gem
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We didn't sleep the best due to the creaky floors but that's to be expected with an old building. We would still come back!

    Perfect location and the staff went the extra mile for my partners birthday 😊

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    9.0
    Perfect location, perfect staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We could hear people moving outside of our room in the morning, as the cleaning cupboard was just outside of our room but only minor. Was a lovely stay!

    Location was perfect! Lady on reception was so lovely when we checked in! Beautiful building, great facilities (loved the pool and sauna) and good value for money.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable, warm, and welcoming stay, in a picturesque location 😊
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some tired and dated looking furnishings in the room we stayed in - not dirty, but stained furnishings on view (bottom of divan, and bed foot coverings) Didn’t distract from the stay, but it is something that definitely should be addressed

    Location and view - truly exceptional

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    327 Athlone The room I was allocated was on the third floor facing the back, up the pretty hillside. Although next to the lift, the lift was quite. The room to my left, their shower room extraction fan was very loud; as was the noise coming from the two boiler flues outside the room windows. Due to the sash windows not having secondary glazing, the noise from the two boiler flues stopped me sleeping. So I did not sleep at all and left early around 9am. I would like some form of compensation.

    The beautiful location. The calm, relaxing feeling within the Hotel. The room size for a single occupancy was ample, and a nice size double bed was welcome. Clean and tidy. I had a few issues but will inform the manager, so they can be resolved for other clients.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    7.0
    A good hotel could be great with attention paid to my above comments.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    See other comment.

    Staff were great. Really first class - well done! I found some of the hotel infrastructure somewhat lacking. Shower too feeble I mentioned this to the deputy manager On breakfast table I would have liked a hot water jug to accompany the tea and coffee jugs. The milk jug left on the table was too small. We need a big one from which to top up our teas and coffees. Also plenty of butter pats on the breakfast table so we're not up and down to the buffettable so much.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    8.0
    Classy hotel
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was on the top floor and mobile signal was poor and the WiFi was weak. I did find a WiFi booster that had been unplugged and this solved the weak WiFi

    Very classy and clean hotel. Good size rooms with good in room facilities

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    7.0
    Lovely place to stay, some areas in need of modernisation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool and changing rooms very dated and tired Room nice clean, corridors tired and dated

    The location was beautiful, views stunning

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The sink in the ensuite was blocked and the shower head wouldn't stay in position. Apart from this, everything was fine.

    The room was small but warm and quiet, and the bed was comfortable.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful view, excellent facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location and facilities

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    7.0
    Loved the room, gorgeous hotel, lovely staff. Just a bit more care over the breakfast!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The water pressure wasn’t brilliant on the 3rd floor but didn’t really bother us for the one night. The breakfast was disappointing unfortunately…bacon overcooked. Muffins were rock solid. Hollandaise sauce was lumpy and cold. This didn’t ruin our stay but could’ve been better.

    Family room sea view. Amazing huge interlinking room with absolutely stunning views! 2 massive picture windows looking out to the beach and sea right over to Brixham. Immaculately clean. Comfy beds. Gorgeous bathroom with complimentary goodies, bath and shower. Everything you need…from iron to a fan and digital DAB radio. TV with all the channels. Sofa and chair. Loads of space. Huge indoor pool. Staff were welcoming and friendly.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff at the evening meal were exceptional, Not only good at their job but could have a bit of back and forth conversation wise

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    7.0
    The Osborne is in a great location and we enjoyed our stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was not serviced each day.

    Great location, lovely sea view.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    7.0
    Unfortunately we came down for a funeral, but we were happy with the staff and the service.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The shower on the 3rd floor lacked pressure. Lack of instructions for operating the lights and technology.

    Reception and restaurant staff professional, friendly and extremely helpful. For a single room it was more spacious than I had expected. The view from the front of the hotel was spectacular. The funeral reception was very well managed with an extensive buffet.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Slow voice in lift drove everyone a bit crazy!

    Excellent staff. Great views from window.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2024

    9.0
    A fabulous short break, would go back without hesitation!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Family room at the front of the hotel meant fantastic views over the bay!

    Stayed in January 2024

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