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The Babbacombe Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel in Torquay with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Beach nearby
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Double Room, Balcony, Sea View | View from room
Restaurant

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Balcony, Sea View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Twin Room, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Twin Room, Patio, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, Balcony, Sea View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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View from room

Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
The Sea Front, Babbacombe Downs Road, Torquay, England, TQ1 3LH

What's nearby

  • Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Babbacombe Beach - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Princess Theatre - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Torre Abbey Sands - 10 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Meadfoot Beach - 10 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Torre Station - 4 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Crown & Sceptre - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Three Degrees West - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Babbacombe Theatre - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Babbacombe Cliff Railway - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Babbacombe Hotel

Hotel located in Babbacombe
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at The Babbacombe Hotel. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Self parking (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 80 individually furnished rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 10 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit or debit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

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

  • Self parking fee: GBP 10.00 per day

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property is also known as

Babbacombe Hotel
Sefton Hotel Torquay
The Babbacombe Hotel Torquay
The Babbacombe Hotel Hotel
The Babbacombe Hotel Torquay
The Babbacombe Hotel Hotel Torquay

Frequently asked questions

Is The Babbacombe Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Babbacombe Hotel?

Self parking is available for GBP 10.00 per day.

What time is check-in at The Babbacombe Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM.

What time is check-out at The Babbacombe Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Babbacombe Hotel located?

Located in Babbacombe, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Babbacombe Cliff Railway, Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens, and Bygones Victorian Museum. Babbacombe Beach and Oddicombe Beach are also within 10 minutes.

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The Babbacombe Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 94 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well-situated, pleasant hotel with good staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

John

It’s setting with great views
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Very nice overall we would go again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the views are superb. well worth getting a balcony with sea view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel but a little tired and would benefit from a refurb.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

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

Short Trip

Nice short stay, relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view on are balcony was wonderful the staff were so nice kind and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good spot for a base for a couple of days, bus stop outside for Torquay and further afield, model village just up the road.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

Babbacomes best Hotel

Everything was 100 % wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Are stay was great. Perfect room with a sea view. Great friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Great hotel

Hotel very clean and decor looked fresh. Staff very friendly and helpful. Lovely view of the sea from my room and all public rooms. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Clean room with great sea view
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Agnieszka

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

Beautifully located

Friendly staff. Clean, nicely decorated and cosy room. Well located.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good food

Lovely location, was impressed with the quality of the food. Room was quite basic and plain but fine for just 1 night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Ms Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Super value - will use again.

A wee bit old fashioned, but perfect for its customer base. Really friendly, down to earth staff, comfortable nights sleep and crackin breakfast. Super value - will use again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay. The staff are very helpful. Very peaceful. Nice sea view.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Short weekend break

Brilliant short break. Staff were great. Just what the doctor ordered!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean but very small room. Cheap, suitable for solo traveller. Hotel quite big largely catering for coach parties with big dining room and evening entertainment. Position close to weĺl maintained lawns at top of cliffs. Very safe, railings and benches. Magnificent views.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Definite 10/10 if only it had some parking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the Babbacombe hotel for 3 nights. The room was comfortable and the sea view was breathtaking. We stayed on a bed and breakfast only basis and the breakfast was good. A choice of fruit, cereal and hot food
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zofia

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

Would stay again

Lovely staff all polite and busy. Lots of staff. Happy hotel, bustling along. We had a sea view room which was perfect. Nicely renovated - would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aneesah

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Stay vacation

Hotel bed was amazing and comfy but chipping in wallpaper and paint
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent . Room was clean and tidy Provided basics. Except disposable sanitary bags
Stayed 1 night in May 2024