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Abbey Sands Hotel

3.0 star property

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Restaurant
Beach
Flat-screen TV
Exterior
Library

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room

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Belgrave Road, Torquay, England, TQ2 5HG
  • Place, Torre Abbey Sands
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Princess Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Riviera International Conference Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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

Executive Double Room (Inland)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Double Room (Inland)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Inland Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Twin Room (Inland)

Standard Twin Room (Inland)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Flat-screen TV

Superior Double Room (Inland)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Flat-screen TV

Superior Inland Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

Standard Two Bedroom Family Room (Inland)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Compact Double Room

Compact Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Torquay

Located in Torquay (Torquay City Centre), Abbey Sands Hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Princess Theatre and Riviera International Conference Centre. .This beach hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Paignton Beach.

What's nearby

  • Torre Abbey Sands - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Princess Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Torquay Marina - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Torre Abbey - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Riviera International Conference Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪TQ Beerworks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cafe One Hundred - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pier Point - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Visto Lounge - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Abbey Sands Hotel

Beach fun, near Riviera International Conference Centre
Abbey Sands Hotel offers 46 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 46 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This Victorian hotel also features concierge services and wedding services.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and a meeting room. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (GBP 9 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 10 per person

Family friendly

  • 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 lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from December 15 2025 to April 1 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the swimming pools

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 10 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

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.

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Abbey Sands Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 380 out of 882 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 314 out of 882 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 882 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 882 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 882 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

tenzin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The lady at the desk was soo sweet that she made me a coffee because I was not able to find a coffe shop and it was time for my travel back to London. She didn't even charged and was kind enough to provide it by herself.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel itself and staff were great room was clean food was good lovely pool an hot tub better then i was expecting for the price and 3 star rating! The only thing that lets this place down is its surroundings an the building itself could use some tlc its a little run down! The hotel opposite is in disrepair all windows smashe some boarded up the police had that hotel cordoned off an were outside talking all night with loud bangs an smashes keeping me awake all night an waking my daughter i get that this is not the abbey sands fault but i wont be staying again for this reason such a shame hope somethings done about the other hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

justina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is perfect. My room also was very clean and quite good size. Missing bar open in the evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really good stay, the room 309 was clean and the bed was comfortable. Nice breakfast, the hotel is a bit dated but all ok. Well worth the money and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sonya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The overall property dated and tired looking plus looked untidy in places. Aware from reading other reviews that new owners recently took the place over and some improvements had been made. On a plus room was clean and tidy and staff very friendly and helpful. Close to Torquay and surrounding area and places to eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Needs some work

Hotel is looking a bit tired. Understand it's recently been taken over so hope it gets a facelift. Staff were excellent and breakfast was very good. Disappointed to find on arrival that there was no bar or option for an evening meal which is partly why I booked. Good for a short break as near the beach. Parking was £10 a day but did guarantee a space in your name. Rooms did have a damp smell and looked in need for a deep clean. Shower was old fashioned mixer from bath taps which meant it was either boiling hot or freezing. Bed was comfy but the room was very warm despite having all radiators off and windows open as far as possible.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean and spacious and the bed was comfortable. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quirky old building, clean, comfortable. Very friendly and helpful staff. Fair price. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Nice for short getaway, sad about pool & hot tub.

The welcome was a little off at the beginning but seemed to warm as time went by. The room was clean and modern, though probably a little too cluttered with bulky furniture. The hot tub and pool are very dated, unusual and a little grubby. The gardens need some tending to. We did relax and we had a good time. It was handy for walking to the seafront and we found free parking not too far away. The heating worked well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Trudi

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

The bed and pillows were very comfortable, the shower worked well and the room was spacious and clean. Parking is free at the back of the hotel or £10 at the front. Swimming pool/jacuzzi was a nice extra. The hotel is very old but it has everything you need. The receptionist was working alone with no other support staff to help with customer requests and queries so service was a bit slow but she managed well and was welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Binita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very satisfactory, Pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff were so friendly and helpful. We only stayed for 1 night, but got to try out the free pool for a quick swim before breakast. Breakfast was all you can eat buffet which at £10 i thought was good value. Parking is a bit of a problem, but the building is Victorian era so to be expected. The room we had was in need of a bit of TLC with the decor, but the bed was soft and clean and the ensuite was modern. We will definitely consider staying here again when we're next in Devon.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

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

Lovely hotel

Our room was lovely clean and comfortable and the Bathroom was like new. Staff were very helpful even supplying us with glasses and ice. Breakfast was self-service plenty of choice. Good location close to beach bus stops and only a short walk to bars and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Dyfan

Liked: Staff & service
A bit dated
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meriel

Friendly helpful welcome

Can I just say how helpful and friendly the lady on reception was,we didn’t get her name but know she was Scottish. She made sure we had a suitable room as mobility was an issue and made sure all dietary requirements were sorted out before breakfast, she made check in Quick and easy, nothing was too much trouble. Thank you so much.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nina

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

David

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

8/10 Good

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025