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.
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Executive Double Room (Inland)
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
8 reviews
(8 reviews)
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed
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Standard Double Room (Inland)
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
27 reviews
(27 reviews)
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Standard Inland Family Room
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 reviews
(3 reviews)
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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Standard Twin Room (Inland)
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
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Superior Double Room (Inland)
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 reviews
(3 reviews)
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Superior Inland Family Room
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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Standard Two Bedroom Family Room (Inland)
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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Compact Double Room
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
11 reviews
(11 reviews)
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
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. Visit our Torquay travel guide
Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 12.50 per person
Things to do
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 12.50 per person
Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 9 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Property class
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.
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?
Self parking is available for GBP 9 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.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Abbey Sands Hotel Reviews
8.4
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Lovely friendly staff, very good breakfast. Carpet in room 114 could do with cleaning or replacing. Great location and dog friendly. Couldn't really fault it though for the price and will stay again 😊.
Went for one night . Really friendly staff and good location .
Room was Executive Double. Nice and spacious with chairs sofa and good view . Bed was clean and tidy . Just room was a little dated and worn in places.
Alastair
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Tracey
Jul 28, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Old hotel. We stayed in room 121. The room was quite smelly. Looked clean with modern bathroom and bath and shower. Taps need deep cleaning. Windows on restrictors so it was unbearably hot. Tiny fan for the size of the room. Sleep quality was very poor as the pillows like rock and the heat. Parking is £9 overnight. Close to the seafront. Breakfast is available but it was so hot I just wanted to get outside. Probably won't stay again. Chaps on reception were really lovely and helpful.
I felt this hotel offered great value for money and having access to an indoor pool was a great surprise. The staff were attentive and helpful. The location is great, with Abbey Park, the seafront and bus stops right on the doorstep.
Georgia
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Lorna
Feb 25, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff. Lovely spacious hotel room. Nice pool and jacuzzi.
Lovely clean tidy hotel that looks like it's just been recently updated, the rooms are really nice also has a swimming pool and jacuzzi.
The staff were friendly helpful and very attentive.
Close to the sea and a 10 minute walk to the town, plenty of places to dine, shop and have a drink.
Definitely will be going here again and would recommend this hotel.
Outside of property very run down. Paint peeling and weeds all over car park and outside spaces. Outdoor pool doesn’t look like it’s been in use for years, filthy water probably built up rain water and rotten leaves in it.
Inside hotel old fashioned but kept clean, large room but sealant around bath taps black in several place's.
Staff friendly, didn’t use indoor pool so can’t comment on it.
My room definitely didn’t look like the photos!
Garden area in need of attention. Again photos make it look better than it is now
Hotel next door derelict. boarded up, and one opposite burnt out and boarded up from the road.
Neil
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Sherri
Jan 14, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely stay. Clean room and friendly staff. We stayed at a quieter time of year, so it would be nice to see it in summer.
Sherri
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Charlotte
Mar 13, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was very run down and in need of a really good referb but overall our stay was good. The staff were brilliant and really friendly. We didnt eat so cant comment on that.
Quick to check in, pay for parking via app.
Guest reception extremely helpful.
Pool great, hot tub not open when we went.
Room fantastic. Lovely decor.
Breakfast was hot buffet very nice , had option of hot or cold foods.
The bar in evening well stocked, pool table and comfy seating .
Will visit and stay at this hotel again.
For the price the room was fantastic, clean warm and cosy.
CJ
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Christine
Mar 12, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We could see the sea from our window.Our room was lovely , it was,clean,had everything you would want was spacious and furnished in keeping with the building.
The hotel had indoor and outside pool’s,a hot tub and sauna.The bar area,lounge reception and breakfast area
were kept exceptionally clean and tidy.All the staff were professional and helpful.