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Abbey Sands Hotel

3.0 star property
Beach fun in indoor pool, near Riviera International Conference Centre

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Restaurant
Exterior
Beach
Flat-screen TV
Library
Abbey Sands Hotel sits right by the sea, offering a peaceful getaway with its spa tub and indoor pool. The garden and terrace provide beautiful views, while WiFi keeps guests connected in public areas. Past visitors particularly appreciate the attentive staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Sep 12 - Sep 13
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Tomorrow

Sep 13 - Sep 14
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Flat-screen TV

Superior Inland Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Flat-screen TV

Superior Double Room (Inland)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room (Inland) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Twin Room (Inland)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Compact Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Compact Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room (Inland)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Inland Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Two Bedroom Family Room (Inland)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Executive Double Room (Inland)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Torquay City Centre, a neighborhood in Torquay, Abbey Sands Hotel is near a train station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Paignton Beach and Babbacombe Beach, while Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens and Paignton Zoo are popular area attractions. Riviera International Conference Centre and Princess Theatre are two other places to visit that come recommended. Kayaking and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with skydiving and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Belgrave Road, Torquay, England, TQ2 5HG

What's nearby

  • Torre Abbey Sands - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Princess Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Riviera International Conference Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Babbacombe Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Torquay Station - 8 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Calypso Coffee Company - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪TQ Beerworks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brody's Breakfast Bistro - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pier Point - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Abbey Sands Hotel

Hotel near Princess Theatre
Located close to Riviera International Conference Centre and Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens, Abbey Sands Hotel provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to conference space, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and newspapers in the lobby
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and 1 meeting room
  • Concierge services, wedding services, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Other amenities include:
  • Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 10 per day)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15 per person

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 15 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 10 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per night

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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Grosvenor Hotel Torquay
Grosvenor Torquay
Grosvenor Hotel
John Burton-Race Restaurant Rooms Hotel Torquay
John Burton-Race Restaurant Rooms Hotel
John Burton-Race Restaurant Rooms Torquay
John Burton-Race Restaurant Rooms
John Burton-Race Hotel Torquay
John Burton-Race Hotel
John Burton-Race Torquay
John Burton Race Restaurant with Rooms
Abbey Sands Hotel Torquay
Abbey Sands Torquay
Abbey Sands
John Burton Race Hotel Restaurant
The Richardson Group
Abbey Sands Hotel Hotel
Abbey Sands Hotel Torquay
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Frequently asked questions

Does Abbey Sands Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Abbey Sands Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, Abbey Sands Hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Abbey Sands Hotel?

Self parking is available for GBP 10 per day.

What time is check-in at Abbey Sands Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Abbey Sands Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Abbey Sands Hotel located?

Located in Torquay City Centre, this beach hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Princess Theatre and Riviera International Conference Centre. Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens and Babbacombe Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km). Torquay Station is 8 minutes by foot and Torre Station is 18 minutes.

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Reviews

Abbey Sands Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 349 out of 830 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 300 out of 830 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 830 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 830 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 830 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff very good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A little noisy from the traffic outside our room and only breakfast option and no bar facilities up and running as of yet. Staff were great, very helpful and friendly! Room was also lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable rooms with great beds and facilities. Yes, a bit dated in terms of furniture and cracks on walls etc but our room was spotless clean. The indoor pool area (watch out fairly deep pool!) and jacuzzi were great and empty when we visited. Breakfast was simple but perfectly good to set you up for the rest of the day. Great location right by the beach and only 15mins walk to the Marina/centre. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Virginia

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel had just been open a few days after being closed for 8 months. The building is shabby & our room was worse. There were stains on the carpet & upholstery. The bathroom was nice as it looked as if it had been upgraded recently. There was no ac & we could only open the window a few inches. We had a very small fan, inadequate. The sun shone on our window most of the day. It was hot!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Barry

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

Grand Hotel

Due to refurbishment we were sent to another Richardson hotel called the Grand. We had problems and had to move rooms twice Staff at Grand were fantastic helpful and polite. Would definitely recommend the Grand.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were brilliant lovely place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Grand Hotel Torquay

Always a pleasant stay at the Grand
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
WE WERE MADE WELCOME RIGHT FROM THE START,LETTING US BOOK IN EARLY(08.00 AM)RESERVING US A PARKING PLACE IN THE FRONT OF THE HOTEL.WE WERE GIVEN HELP TO UNLOAD AND TAKE OUR LUGGAGE TO THE ROOM.OUR ROOM WAS HUGE AND VERY WELL KEPT,ALL AMMENITIES WERE ON HAND, THE ON SUITE BATHROOOM WAS ALSO VERY BIG AND BEING DISABLED THIS MADE IT MUCH EASIER FOR US BOTH IN THE BATHROOM AND THE ROOM ITSELF,HELP WAS ALWAYS AT HAND WHEN WE CAME IN OR GOING OUT MAKING SURE THEY HELPED US WITH THE COUPLE OF STAIRS WE HAD TO GO UP OR DOWN,IT WAS MANAGABLE OUR SELVES BUT THEY HELPED WITH ANY SHOPPING WE HAD DONE.NOTHING WAS NO TROUBLE FOR ANY OF THE MEMBERS OF STAFF,BUT WE MUST NAME ELAINE AND FREYA,WHO WERE ALWAYS ON HAND TO HELP US,EVERYONE WAS SO HELPFUL,THE ROOMS WERE CLEAN AND TIDY AND SERVICED EVERY DAY IF YOU SO WISHED,TO SHOW HOW PLEASED WE WERE,WE HAVE NOW BOOKED FOR NEXT YEAR,I THINK THAT SAYS HOW PLEASED WE WERE WITH THE HOTEL AND STAFF.THE HOTEL IS WELL POSITIONED NEAR TO THE SEA FRONT .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sharron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant hotel, lovely staff, great food and we had a lovely stay thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel within walking distance of the beach. Staff were really friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location. Helpful staff and good sized rooms Idea for visit to area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay at Abbey Sands highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The old fashion decor was very nice would definitely stay again if im in torquay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Very accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denis

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

Friendly hotel

Friendly reception, very helpful, close to all amenities, definitely will return & recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Had a great time with friendly helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay in the new rooms, very comfortable bed. Friendly staff. Enjoyed the pool and hot tub
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was lovely room was very nice and comfortable staff were all very friendly loved the indoor pool and jacuzzi
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, clean room, good choice for breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely stay at this hotel, big spacious room with balcony. Staff very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and quiet room. Great indoor pool and good breakfast choices
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly reception staff. Hotel was clean and room was nice size with big bathroom and big bath. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, accommodated for my dog, comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Polite staff, pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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