Esplanade Road, Paignton, TQ4 6BJ, United Kingdom
#15 of 21 hotels in Paignton
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1969 hotel reviews
8.0Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: 30 April 2024
Brian
United KingdomDisappointed with poached egg, avocado and muffin breakfast on last day. Inedible as avocado was very cold and egg undercooked. Waitress apologised but no alternative offered.
Large comfortable hotel with large free car park. Good location. Lovely sea view from our room. Nice dining room, lounge and bar.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Suzanne
United KingdomLocation was great, with a lovely view from our room (seaview). Very comfortable and clean, with friendly staff.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Michael
United KingdomVery friendly and helpful staff. The food was very good and well presented, Large car park with easy access from the road in front of the hotel.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
David
United KingdomCreaking bedroom floor but bar that couldn't fault my stay
Everything was tidy and clean and and the staff were very helpful 🙂
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Barbara
AustraliaNothing to dislike
Stayed at this hotel 6 years ago and loved it. The hotel is like a gracious old lady. The lounge is so comfortable. The staff and food are also excellent.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
David
United Kingdomfirst class
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Elaine
United KingdomIt’s clean and spacious. I booked two singles but the rooms were quite big and very comfortable. The restaurant area was also really nice. The staff were very friendly and lovely.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Tanya
United KingdomWas a bit shocked with the price of 2 drinks from the bar considering we didn't order alcohol apart from that no complaints we love this place.
We are regular returning customers,this feels like home to us,once you know where somewhere is good you stay! Fantastic hotel,superb staff,views are epic and fantastic location!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Maxine
United KingdomBathroom blind needs attention room 53
Location, parking
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Barry
United KingdomGreat location Right next to the sea,
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Joanne
United KingdomGlad to say I cant think of anything. The staff were so lovely and helpful
Everything good classical English hotel. We loved Everything about it.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Winifred
United KingdomAt meal times staff seemed a little stressed.there didn’t seem to be enough staff for the number of diners.we would have liked a choice of vegetables at dinner rather than a meal”plated up”.we have used this hotel a number of times as a duchy hotel and we missed this aspect in the restaurant.also our t.v was broken.it was replaced the next day so this was not a big deal but perhaps should be checked when rooms change occupancy.also we constantly ran out of sugar and milk etc
Food was very good and the room was very nice.the staff were very polite and helpful
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Graham
United KingdomNothing
The hotel was clean and tidy and in a perfect location to explore Paignton and surrounding areas, staff were friendly and welcoming
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Claire
United KingdomMy room was way 2 hot. Carpet had loads of marks.
Breakfast was perfect but not enough of it. Location was great. Staff very welcoming & warm. View was great
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Kieran
United KingdomCouldn't turn the bathroom radiator off, so the room got a bit hot & uncomfortable during the night
Free parking is available,and the staff were very friendly and polite
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Maureen
United KingdomThe pillows are not comfortable at all. Breakfast is only served after 8 in the morning which was not suitable for me as I had to leave at 7:30.
It was very clean and close to the beach.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Margaret
United KingdomOnly a short stay - would have liked longer
Good breakfast, friendly welcoming staff. Good leisure facilities
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Sarah
United KingdomThe breakfast service was very busy and slightly disorganised. There were signs that the hotel is a bit dated and the spa wasn't what we expected. The pool was freezing cold. Changing rooms cramped and cold and not really a luxury experience. Ended up warming up in the bath in the room instead.
The location was great and the staff were lovely, very welcoming and couldn't be faulted at all. Bedding was comfy and clean.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Pat
United KingdomOutdated room in need of modernisation. Net curtain and shower tiles dirty. Room in need of a good deep clean. Shower mat did not fit shower tray. Torn wallpaper and seams also coming apart in areas. Desk lamp not working. Restaurant tables have no tablecloths. Rushed breakfast and dinner. Small dinner portions. One dimensional vegetarian meals. Requests for more accommodated. Shouldn't have to ask but will when needed. One member of restaurant staff distinctly disinterested and not as good as other staff who were all exceptional. Mentioned in greater detail on hotel feedback form and to reception when checking out. Limited and poor seating in public areas. Better and more seating needed. The lounge has capacity for lovely comfortable new sofas. We sat at the same table for our meals throughout our stay as requested until our last dinner when the same member of staff I found unprofessional said our table was allocated to another guest which we were not happy about. I said the same table is essential as requested for my husband's needs. He reneged and we were able to complete our stay on the same table as we needed but his approach once again was unpleasant. The receptionist said we should have paid when checking in but not asked to. Would have happily paid on check in if asked. She then said many guests leave without paying making me feel uncomfortable. Check in and payment needs to be consistent for all guests to avoid such comments and confusion. If that is the case everyone should be asked to pay on arrival. Overall great hotel with room for improvement. Would I stay again and would I recommend, yes to both but also hoping hotel make essential improvements needed.
We had a warm and friendly welcome, help with our baggage, nice meals, good entertainment, great service, and an enjoyable stay overall. All our needs were taken care of, including a room to meet our needs, a daily breakfast and dinner and a great optional lunch time menu which was so good we used it all throughout our stay. We would go back again and will be recommending to friends and family.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Robin
United KingdomMy room, although supposedly the best in the hotel was on the first floor directly over the lounge. On the second night, a live band performed, very loudly until 10.30 p.m. It made sleep impossible. Future guests, be aware.
The room was very good with an uninterrupted sea view. Well equipped, well appointed and good size. The breakfast was very good and the staff were obliging, professional and friendly.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Paul
United KingdomMattress wasn't the best if I'm being picky can't really fault the place
Nice staff, good food, good location, place has a certain charm and character that we liked
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
John
United KingdomCould do with refurb.
Good breakfast. Good entertainment each night.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Linda
United KingdomDisappointed you had your pay £5 to use the swimming pool after many years not having too .. it wasn’t the money it was just about goodwill.. plus the wait was long for a coffee and drink in the bar..
Location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Archie
United Kingdomfood poor
Staff very good hotel very clean room was very clean furniture a bit dated but ok
Stayed in March 2024
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