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Mercure Paignton Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Paignton Beach

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Terrace/patio
Privilege, Superior Room, 1 Double Bed | Beach/ocean view
Privilege, Superior Room, 1 Double Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Restaurant
Interior entrance
Located close to Paignton Beach and Paignton Zoo, Mercure Paignton Hotel provides a terrace, a bar, and a gym. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Gym

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Free bottled water
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Free bottled water
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Privilege, Superior Room, 1 Double Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Privilege, Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 24 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed (Restricted View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Free bottled water
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Free bottled water
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic Room, 2 Double Beds | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Free bottled water
Minibar
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Esplanade Road, Paignton, England, TQ4 6BQ

What's nearby

  • Paignton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Goodrington Sands Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Paignton Zoo - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Princess Theatre - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Meadfoot Beach - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • Paignton Station - 7 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costero Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Upside Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Talk of the Town - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Henry's Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Scoffs - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Mercure Paignton Hotel

Upscale hotel near Paignton Beach
Located close to Paignton Zoo and Princess Theatre, Mercure Paignton Hotel provides a terrace, a bar, and a gym. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and a restaurant are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • An elevator, a banquet hall, and luggage storage
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a TV in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 161 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, showers, and hair dryers
  • 55-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Covered self parking on site (GBP 15 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 18 for adults and GBP 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar near toilet (27 inches high)
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Raised toilet seat (19 inches high)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (43 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2023
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 18.00 for adults and GBP 12.00 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: GBP 15.00 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Property Registration Number GB426800213

Property is also known as

Mercure Paignton Hotel Hotel
Mercure Paignton Hotel PAIGNTON
Mercure Paignton Hotel Hotel PAIGNTON

Frequently asked questions

Is Mercure Paignton Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Mercure Paignton Hotel?

Self parking is available for GBP 15.00 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Mercure Paignton Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Mercure Paignton Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mercure Paignton Hotel located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Paignton Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Paignton Zoo and Princess Theatre. Inner Harbour and Meadfoot Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km). Paignton Station is 7 minutes by foot.

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Mercure Paignton Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 232 out of 400 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 400 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 400 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 400 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 400 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful modern hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service really enjoyable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely short stay for us when visiting our daughter. The staff were very helpful and did everything to make our stay comfortable. We unexpectedly needed a wheelchair on the second day of our visit which was provided for us and which ensured we could still have a most enjoyable day. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean staff very friendly and helpful breakfast was brilliant will go again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely big rooms. Lovely big comfortable beds Situated conveniently to reach all attractions
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfortable bed, good shower Hotel was very busy, queues to check in & insufficient staff to keep up with breakfast demands Allows dogs to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very new hotel. Very nice location and parking available.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was amazing. The area was lovely and the local people are so friendly. Lots of lovely places to eat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love it here, very modern, very quiet and very close to everything. Sure I'll be back again in the future
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Owen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was as we expected and wanted. Our only criticism is that breakfast food could have been replaced more quickly when it ran out.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

afam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an overall awesome time there and the breakfast buffet was good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aruna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was on the sea front, rooms were spacious and the bathroom had a walk in shower. Breakfast was good and the evening meal was very tasty. The price was reasonable and I’d recommend this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views were stunning
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was a nice surprise compared to the rest of the area. Friendly staff, lors of breakfast options and good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable...great bed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely modern property with great views from the sea view rooms. We had a wonderful stay. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abasiama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Hotel

Rooms,food and staff were all outstanding. Excellent location with a lovely terrace area. Only 1 minute from the beach and high street. Best sleep I've had in a long time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean hotel Soft bed but very comfy Easy to get to walking Easy cheack in Nice self service breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our 1 night stop off

Great one night stay here, staff were excellent, friendly and nothing too much trouble, rare these days. Breakfast was great and for our deal was excellent value. Will visit again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean in all areas, especially the rooms and vacuumed. The bed was too soft, apart from that, lovely room, very spacious. Breakfast was good, lots on offer. Short walking distance to/from train and bus station Would recommend and would stay afain
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel and lovely staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room and staff very clean
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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