The Babbacombe Hotel

8.8
Excellent
(729 reviews)

Babbacombe Downs Rd, Torquay TQ1 3LH, United Kingdom

+44 1803 326591

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Hotel Description

The Babbacombe Hotel, located on Babbacombe Downs Road in Torquay, UK, offers an inviting retreat perched on a cliff-top promenade overlooking the stunning Lyme Bay. This charming hotel is perfectly situated for guests who wish to explore the beauty of the area, being just a 3-minute walk from the renowned Babbacombe Cliff Railway, which offers a scenic descent to Oddicombe Beach. For those wishing to explore further, the town center, with its variety of cafes, shops, and attractions, is just 2 miles away. The hotel’s design captures a relaxed and coastal ambiance, offering breathtaking sea views from select rooms and an inviting atmosphere for all guests.
Rooms at The Babbacombe Hotel are designed to offer comfort and relaxation. Each room is equipped with modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs and tea and coffee-making facilities. Some rooms also feature balconies that allow guests to take in panoramic sea views, adding to the tranquility of their stay. The rooms’ understated design ensures a peaceful retreat where guests can unwind after a day of exploration. In addition, the hotel offers complimentary breakfast, ensuring guests start their day on the right note.
Among the hotel's standout features is its proximity to the famous Babbacombe Model Village, a popular attraction for both children and adults, showcasing miniature landscapes and intricate models. The hotel is also one of the few in the area to offer both a restaurant and bar, providing guests with an excellent dining experience without needing to venture far. The bar hosts regular evening entertainment, making it an ideal spot for guests looking to enjoy some local nightlife. A sunroom with access to a furnished terrace and garden adds to the relaxing environment, where guests can unwind while enjoying the fresh sea breeze.
Transportation is incredibly convenient from The Babbacombe Hotel, with Exeter Airport just 38 minutes away by taxi, offering easy access for guests traveling from further afield. For those preferring public transport, the Torquay station is just 11 minutes by taxi, or a 48-minute walk, making it easy to explore the rest of Torquay and the surrounding region. There are also plenty of other transport options nearby, including walking distance to several key locations such as York Road and Foxlands Apartments.
Guests can enjoy a variety of activities near the hotel. The Babbacombe Model Village, located just 7 minutes away, is a must-see for families, with its stunning miniature replicas of houses, vehicles, and even a fiery dragon. For those interested in history, the Torquay Museum, a Victorian-era museum housing an Agatha Christie gallery, is only 5 minutes away. Additionally, Paignton Zoo Environmental Park is a 21-minute drive away, perfect for animal lovers and families with kids.
For dining, there are several excellent options nearby, including The Waddling Duck @ Hamiltons, serving traditional English fare just a 1-minute walk away. Guests can also enjoy a meal at the Cary Arms Restaurant, located 3 minutes from the hotel, offering gourmet dishes with beautiful coastal views. For a more relaxed experience, the Babbacombe Inn and Sven's Grill & More are just 1-minute away, providing hearty meals and a family-friendly atmosphere.
Whether you're visiting for a romantic getaway, a family vacation, or simply to explore the coastal beauty of Torquay, The Babbacombe Hotel offers the perfect base for your stay. With its outstanding location, comfortable accommodations, and easy access to nearby attractions, it promises an unforgettable experience. Book your stay today and enjoy all that this charming coastal retreat has to offer.

The Most Outstanding Trait

1. Set on a cliff-top promenade overlooking Lyme Bay, offering stunning sea views from select rooms and balconies.

2. Located just 3 minutes from the Babbacombe Cliff Railway and Oddicombe Beach, making it ideal for exploring the coastline.

3. Proximity to the Babbacombe Model Village, Torquay Museum, and Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves, providing a variety of attractions.

4. Complimentary breakfast and access to a restaurant and bar with evening entertainment, making it one of the few hotels in the area with dining options.

5. Pet-friendly, offering a smoke-free environment and a sunroom with access to a furnished terrace and garden for relaxation.

6. Convenient transport links with Exeter Airport only 38 minutes by taxi, and nearby public transport options to explore the region.

7. Close to popular restaurants like Babbacombe Inn, Hamiltons, and Sven's Grill & More, all within walking distance.

8. Perfect for couples and families, offering a peaceful, coastal atmosphere with easy access to local nightlife and dining options.


9.6 Exceptional

Location rating

Top sights

Babbacombe Model Village
7 min
Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves
5 min
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park
21 min
Torre Abbey
9 min
Torquay Museum
5 min

Nearest locations

Babbacombe Inn
1 min
Hamiltons
1 min
The Waddling Duck @ Hamiltons
1 min
Sven's Grill & More
1 min
Royal Hotel and Carvery
1 min
Cary Arms Restaurant
3 min
Angels
3 min
Three Degrees West
4 min
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Good to know

Check-in15:00
Check-out11:00
Location rating9.6
Nearest airportExeter Airport
Travel time to airport38 min

Nightly price (Only for reference price for sample day)

Check-in: Fri, Dec 06
Check-out: Sat, Dec 07
    Agoda

    $104

    Booking.com

    $104

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    $104

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    $105

    Priceline

    $104

    Expedia.com.vn

    $105


Location

Babbacombe Downs Rd, Torquay TQ1 3LH, United Kingdom

Airports:

Exeter Airport

Taxi: 38 min

Transit: 2 hr 10 min

Transit:

Town Hall

Walking: 8 min

York Road

Walking: 3 min

Torquay

Taxi: 11 min

Walking: 48 min

Foxlands Appartments

Walking: 2 min

Torre

Taxi: 9 min

Walking: 40 min


Nearby locations

9.6

Exceptional Location

Set on a cliff-top promenade overlooking Lyme Bay, this relaxed hotel is a 3-minute walk from the Babbacombe Cliff Railway for the descent to Oddicombe Beach, and 2 miles from the cafes and shops in the town centre.

Top Attractions

Top Restaurants


Amenities and Facilities

Activities

Beach access

Pets

Pet-friendly

Services

Front desk

Accessibility

Accessible

Policies & payments

Smoke-free property

Food & drink

Restaurant

Bar

Breakfast

Wellness

No fitness center

No spa

Children

Kid-friendly

Internet

Wi-Fi

Pools

No pools

No hot tub

Rooms

No air conditioning


Reviews

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Roy B

4/5
Hotel and staff eager to make you comfortable, with no stresses, |The food was acceptable but not top notch, there was plenty available, the best was breakfast choices.|The rooms were clean with comfortable beds and facilities. …

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Anita L

5/5
Very welcoming, great hotel and wonderful staff. Beautiful scenery very relaxing the hotel food was excellent good choices and plenty of it. Buffet meals. Big dinning room beautifully set up and extremely clean. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Bingo every night from 8pm followed by live entertainment We can’t wait to come back

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KIRSTY T

5/5
I literally could not fault this hotel or it's staff. The food was wonderful with an amazing selection at both breakfast and dinner. …

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Carol Evans (Jesmond Fan)

5/5
Excellent hotel, lovely food with a buffet with 3 choices for main course and dessert inbright and airy dining room.Location was excellent overlooking the sea. Staff very friendly and went the extra mile to help if needed.I have mobility issues at present so we booked an assisted room which was a good size with everything we needed and plenty of storage space. Would definitely recommend this hotel.

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Andrew Brown

4/5
We booked last minute 3 nights d,b&b and stayed in room 63 (double room with sea view with balcony). Overall, despite minor maintenance issues in the room, it was excellent value for money. The view was superb. The staff were friendly and helpful. The evening meal was served canteen style, but the quality of food and choice was excellent. We booked on the hotel website; dinner was supposed to include after dinner coffee (stated both during booking and in booking confirmation) but I was directed to the bar to get coffee and then charged extra. I explained to the bar staff and at checkout that I had booked a rate that included coffee, but neither offered to refund me the extra I had been double charged. I have deducted 1 star because of the poor handling of this issue. Be aware that the hotel will not honour this element of the booking.

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Sara W

5/5
We went for a meal to celebrate a family birthday. It was fantastic. Staff so helpful, friendly and went over and above. They even brought out dessert with a candle and sang to my son, a surprise! Great pub grub great place. Lovely on a summer day/evening outside too. Thank you to staff @ The Royal for a memorable evening 😊🥳

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Marj D

5/5
Lovely hotel. Staff very attentive. Room's comfortable and clean. Food absolutely can't complain love the salad bar enjoy the fact i could mix and match my food. Breakfast sets you up for the day. Really can't say enough about it.just had a wonderful 5 day's. Really need more next time..

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Paul Totty

5/5
Stayed here for 4 nights on a trip. The hotel was lovely and sea view room was great brilliant views of the bay. The food was decent and all staff were friendly and helpful. Great location on beach top with cliff railway next door and decent pubs next door. Was a very nice stay and will return in future

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Mohsin M

4/5
Stopped for some drinks on a sunny summer day. Excellent location with views of the water. Decent wines available at a reasonable price. Staff are friendly and service attentive. Good place to sit on a sunny date Depending on the season beware of the seagulls.

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sonnyboy014

3/5
Went for Sunday Lunch, the food was basic small portion of thinly cut meat, all tasted very bland, the tiramasu pudding was unrecognisable. the main issue was the queuing to obtain a ticket and pay for the lunch in Costa Coffee took 15 …