The Palms guest house

9.4
Exceptional
(59 reviews)

537 Babbacombe Rd, Torquay TQ1 1HQ, United Kingdom

+44 1803 293970

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Hotel Description

The Palms Guest House, located at 537 Babbacombe Rd, Torquay TQ1 1HQ, United Kingdom, offers a charming seaside retreat with the perfect balance of traditional hospitality and modern comforts. This family-run hotel is ideally situated just a 4-minute walk from the seafront and only 1.2 miles from the Riviera International Centre, making it a great choice for both leisure and business travelers. The hotel features a warm and welcoming atmosphere, with a design that reflects its coastal location, creating a relaxing space for guests to unwind after a day of exploration. Its proximity to the seafront makes it an excellent base for those looking to enjoy the natural beauty of Torquay, while its convenient location ensures easy access to nearby attractions and amenities.
Rooms at The Palms Guest House are well-equipped to ensure comfort and relaxation throughout your stay. Each room features en suite bathrooms, Wi-Fi, and televisions, providing all the essentials for a pleasant experience. The rooms are designed with a cozy ambiance in mind, and one of the rooms even boasts a luxurious 4-poster bed, adding a touch of romance to your stay. In addition, guests can enjoy tea and coffee-making facilities in each room, perfect for a relaxing break during the day or evening.
Guests at The Palms are treated to a hearty full cooked breakfast each morning, ensuring they start the day on a positive note. The hotel also features a bar and lounge area, providing the perfect setting for a casual drink or socializing with fellow guests. Free parking is available, adding to the convenience of staying here. While the hotel does not have air conditioning, its prime location along the seaside ensures a naturally cool atmosphere throughout most of the year.
For those looking to explore the area, The Palms offers easy access to public transportation, with several options nearby. The Exeter Airport is approximately a 41-minute taxi ride away, and public transit can take about 1 hour 50 minutes. Torquay and Paignton are also easily accessible, with taxi rides taking about 9 and 17 minutes, respectively. Guests can also take a short 5-minute walk to the Strand Debenhams, providing further transportation options for exploring the local area.
Health and safety are top priorities at The Palms Guest House, with the hotel maintaining stringent hygiene standards to ensure a safe and secure environment for all guests. Staff are committed to providing exceptional service and ensuring that guests have a comfortable stay throughout their time at the hotel.
There are plenty of things to do in the area, including visiting nearby attractions like Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves (4 minutes away), Paignton Zoo Environmental Park (21 minutes away), Babbacombe Model Village (8 minutes away), Torre Abbey (8 minutes away), and Torquay Museum, which is just a 1-minute walk from the hotel. For those seeking to enjoy the local dining scene, there are several recommended restaurants nearby, such as The Offshore Bar and Restaurant (9 minutes by taxi), Ollie's (2 minutes by taxi), Biancos Italian Restaurant (2 minutes by taxi), The Hole In The Wall (3 minutes by taxi), and Amici (2 minutes by taxi), offering a variety of cuisines to suit all tastes.
Whether you're here for a family vacation, a romantic getaway, or a business trip, The Palms Guest House offers a welcoming, comfortable, and convenient stay. Its proximity to Torquay's attractions and the seafront, coupled with excellent amenities and a friendly atmosphere, makes it the perfect choice for those looking to experience the best of this beautiful coastal town.

The Most Outstanding Trait

1. Family-run, traditional seaside hotel

2. Located just a 4-minute walk from the seafront

3. Cozy rooms with en suite bathrooms, Wi-Fi, and TVs

4. Luxurious 4-poster bed available in one room

5. Full cooked breakfast included daily

6. Bar and lounge area for relaxation

7. Free parking available for guests

8. Pet-friendly hotel with car rental services onsite

9. Located near top Torquay attractions like the Torquay Museum, Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves, and Paignton Zoo

10. Easy access to public transportation with nearby taxis and walking distance to Strand Debenhams


9.8 Exceptional

Location rating

Top sights

Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves
4 min
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park
21 min
Babbacombe Model Village
8 min
Torre Abbey
8 min
Torquay Museum
1 min

Nearest locations

Ollie's
2 min
Biancos Italian Restaurant
2 min
Amici
2 min
Old Vienna Restaurant
2 min
JUNJAOW THAI Restaurant
2 min
Smokey Joe's
2 min
The Hole In The Wall
3 min
Ephesus Restaurant Torquay
3 min
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Good to know

Check-in14:00
Location rating9.8
Nearest airportExeter Airport
Travel time to airport41 min

Location

537 Babbacombe Rd, Torquay TQ1 1HQ, United Kingdom

Airports:

Exeter Airport

Taxi: 41 min

Transit: 1 hr 50 min

Transit:

Strand Debenhams (Stand F)

Walking: 5 min

Paignton

Taxi: 17 min

Walking: 1 hr 18 min

Torquay

Taxi: 9 min

Walking: 30 min

Museum

Walking: 1 min


Nearby locations

9.8

Exceptional Location

This traditional seaside family-run hotel is a 4-minute walk from the seafront and 1.2 miles from Riviera International Centre with conference and leisure facilities.

Top Attractions

Top Restaurants


Amenities and Facilities

Parking & transportation

Parking

Car rental onsite

Pets

Pet-friendly

Food & drink

Breakfast

Rooms

No air conditioning


Reviews

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Janice Falgate

5/5
My partner and I have just spent the bank holiday weekend at The Palm guesthouse. The hosts were so friendly and welcoming. We had a good size room with a spacious bathroom, the place was spotless.Great location , just a few minutes walk to shops, harbour, bars and restaurants.Would definitely recommend and stay again

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Jess Diggle

5/5
I had a wonderful stay at The Palms Hotel with my friend. We were greeted with a very warm welcome and were pleased to find our twin room extremely clean with a lovely view. In an excellent location, the hotel was everything we could've asked for. On our last day, Leena went the extra mile to help myself and my friend arrange a taxi to the train station as we were struggling to get through to a cab firm. A lovely stay and we are both keen to stay again.

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Mark Mackenzie

4/5
My wife and I spent 3 enjoyable nights here to celebrate her Birthday.Lena was very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. It was a shame that due to illness, Breakfast could not be served but Lena ensured we were reimbursed with enough to enjoy Breakfasts in town.I stayed here many many years ago and it has retained all of it's charm.Would definitely recommend and will hopefully return when we are next staying in the area.

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Laura VR

5/5
We just came back and with no doubts the Palms made our trip unique. We stayed for a week, very good location, close to harbour, restaurants, pubs, shops. Private parking, very nice breakfast, but obviously the best was Lena and her team. The room was very clean, comfortable, with all we need it. Views were great and she was so pleasant, even offered to cook some dinner as we told her we couldn’t find any place to have dinner the night before. I can’t recommend enough this place. I will choose it if we come back to the area. Thanks Lena!

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Phil S

4/5
The place is a great location. Lena was an exceptional host and so welcoming. It is built on a hill so there are many steps from the front. I found everything clean and comfy. I slept well. My room was a bit small but that was minor. Definitely recommend.

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Alan Drage

4/5
The tv remote didn’t work, but was repaired within 24 hours.The WiFi was a bit hit & miss & quite often dropped off, requiring having to re log back onto the WiFi.Location was perfect for the shops, pubs, restaurants in the town centre.The host, Lena & her family were very hospitable & friendly.

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Black Pearl

5/5
Enjoyed our 3 night stay, was a short walk to town. Our room was very clean and well kept. The lady who ran the place was lovely and very welcoming. Breakfast was great, and had a huge variety to choose from. Would highly recomend this hotel, when we are over that way again this will be the place we will book in future.

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Service 5

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WhOdArEzWiNz 007

5/5
Just got home from a 6 night stay and it has been lovely. The hotel was a 5 minute walk to the centre which was great! Lena was so great to us, always a smile and a chat to be had. Nothing was too much trouble. We called it our home from home, such a welcoming feel all round. Rooms were spotless and the bed so comfy! Such a great family run business. The hotel had lots of character which added to our stay. The breakfast was always a delight and service was definitely brought to you with a smile. We’ll see you all again soon! Will be recommending to family and friends!

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Bill D

5/5
This is our 'Go To' hotel in Torquay. Lena and her family are so very welcoming. We were looked after very well again on our 5th visit in as many years. The room was very clean and came with lovely toiletries. …

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Natalie Patrick

5/5
An absolutely fantastic place to stay. Can’t reccomend enough. Lena is such a wonderful host and couldn’t do enough for us, really is everything you could ask for. The hotel itself is great, clean and has a home from home feel. We stayed in the budget room and it was fantastic, not too small at all. Cleaned everyday with your tea and coffee topped up too. The breakfasts were fantastic, you got a choice of what you wanted - the veggie sausages are amazing! Thank you so much for making our stay so welcome. We’ll definitely be returning in the future!