The Headland Hotel & Spa

3.0 star property

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Reception
Breakfast and dinner served, British cuisine
Indoor spa tub
Terrace/patio
1 treatment room, manicures and pedicures

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Daddyhole Road, Torquay, England, TQ1 2EF
  • Meadfoot Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Princess Theatre
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Torre Abbey Sands
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

Double Room with Sea View

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

Double or Twin Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Double or Twin Room with Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Royal Ziplink, Double or Twin Room

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Single Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Family Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Executive Family Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Executive Double Room

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Family Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Torquay

With a stay at The Headland Hotel & Spa in Torquay, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Little Theatre and 5 minutes by foot from Meadfoot Beach. .This beach hotel is 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from Dartmoor National Park and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Torquays Dinosaur World.

What's nearby

  • Meadfoot Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Inner Harbour - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Princess Theatre - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Torre Abbey Sands - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Babbacombe Beach - 5 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Torre Station - 10 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Below Decks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Clocktower - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Burridge's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Harvester - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Amici - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The Headland Hotel & Spa

Beach hotel with indoor pool
The Headland Hotel & Spa offers 78 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Torquay hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include massages and manicures and pedicures.
Stay in one of 78 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Satisfy your appetite for dinner at Romanoff Restaurant, a restaurant which specializes in British cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
Romanoff Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.
The Gallery Lounge - This bar specializes in British cuisine and serves lunch and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Romanoff Restaurant
  • The Gallery Lounge

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • 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: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:30 PM and 5:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:30 PM and 5:00 AM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Pool fee: GBP 10 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Headland Hotel Torquay
Headland Hotel
Headland Torquay
The Headland Hotel & Spa Hotel
The Headland Hotel & Spa Torquay
The Headland Hotel & Spa Hotel Torquay

The Headland Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 331 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 331 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 331 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 331 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 331 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Emma

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

A few little tweaks and it would be incredible

The hotel is beautiful. The reception area, restaurant and bar area are modern, clean and comfortable. The staff are all lovely and friendly however, the heating wasn’t working the first night and I had to sleep in a hoody because the room was freezing. Even though we paid for breakfast and evening meal, we still had to pay £10pp extra for each visit to the pool. It isn’t a swimming pool, it is 3 separate hydrotherapy pools. The jacuzzi is as filthy. My husband and I climbed in, as 2 others got out and the water dropped a little it revealed a brown scum line. We then noticed the foam on top of the water was brown. I then got out, went back to my room to shower having spent 10 mins max in there for £10. My husband paid for a massage for the both of us. I would have paid not to have one. I was left questioning if the therapist was even qualified. It was THE most horrific experience. The receptionist was fantastic. The food was incredible. The location is great. It’s just a shame these few things let it down so much. If you pay extra for a superior room, and don’t use the spa I truly believe you’ll have the most amazing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Jillian

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Would come back.

Fast, efficient check in. Very friendly staff. Delicious dinner and a lovely buffet breakfast. All topped off with fabulous views!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

HansJ K Classen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good hotel in a lovely location, with nice sea views. The service was good, helpful staff, and good quality breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked this hotel as a last mimute thing for a surprise weekend away for a burthday.The hotel was spotless. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The hotel had some amazing views and lovely gardens. We didn't get to use the spa as only there from a Saturday to Monday so can't comment on that, both the restaurant and galaxy lounge were lovely. Good food. Overall a really lovely hotel and we will definitely be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

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

8/10 Good

Barbara Meiklejohn-Free

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely hotel . Quiet, peaceful , immaculate . Beautiful location . Staff friendly and helpful . Breakfast lovely
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Fantastic weather at torquay headland hotel

The recption were really helpful with my booking..also the head barman helped me with a phone problem.nothing was too much trouble for both of them.please thank then doing an excelent jobs
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed for Halloween, good location but a bit of a walk up the hill if your not fit.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Owen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Restful stay

A good restful stay. Really good location - walk down hill and get a taxi back up. Parking a slight issue but not a deal breaker. Rooms need updating but it is a standard seaside hotel. Best part of this hotel is the views - they are top notch.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zelda

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly clean and excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

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

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely spot on! Loved this hidden gem and will be back with the mrs in the summer. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Night in torquay.

The bedroom was spotless beautiful shower room.smelt clean.breakfast self service good choice of quality foods..recption very helpful.nice downhill walk into torquay about 15 minutes taxi back.fantastic see views from hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large building hidden atop of hill at the end of a cul den sac with fantastic views looking at onto the ocean as you walk out of the reception. A quick walk up the steps outside the front of the hotel and you can see for miles out on the sea front. Hotel itself well looked not a 4 or 5 star but good if your on a budget the rooms are basic but clean. The bar restaurant area is probably the best most up-to-date modern part of the hotel. Well stocked bar and I didn't eat any of the set menu but had a drink in the bar which was fine and I did notice some entertainment going on as I went out in the evening. Good views at the front not so much around the rest of the hotel and I only had the most basic single room. Hotel is 5-10 minute walk down to the shops and bars depending on how fast you can walk and a small marina area where boats are moored. I visited in the winter still plenty going on but not many tourists about in January.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

Perfect in every way x

Absolutely amazing from start to finish would highly recommend x
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARTIN

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

only the best

one off the best i have stayed at in torquay
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025