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The Babbacombe Hotel

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

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Enjoy a serene beachside stroll along the paved walkway, surrounded by lush greenery and the soothing sound of the ocean.
Experience the charm of The Babbacombe Hotel, featuring a prominent entrance and a balcony on the upper floor.
Relax on the balcony with a double bed and chandelier.
Enjoy a meal with a view of the sea from this elegant dining area, featuring a high ceiling with a geometric pattern and large windows.
Enjoy the serene sea view from the comfort of this stylish seating area, featuring large windows and comfortable seating for two.

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$246
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug

Room options

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

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Single Room

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

Superior Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

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

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

Double Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Babbacombe Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Princess Theatre - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Torre Abbey Sands - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Meadfoot Beach - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

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), a lift and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 80 individually furnished rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and heating

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 10 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8 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
  • Lift
  • 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 does it cost to stay at The Babbacombe Hotel?

As of 29 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Babbacombe Hotel on 3 Aug 2025 start from AU$245.58, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Babbacombe Hotel located?

Located in Babbacombe, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Babbacombe Cliff Railway and Cary Gardens. Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens and Babbacombe Beach are also within 10 minutes.

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The Babbacombe Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 100 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel is generally ok, I've just had 2 nights there and to be honest it was generally clean and tidy, the staff were excellent all round and the entertainment on the night time was reasonably, However the room, (and i had one with a balcony) was so small would would not want to spendca week in it, and the bed was awful. It was like sleeping on a rock. The hotel is what we would call tired and needs quite a bit of money spending on it to get it up to a first class hotel. Still i have a good time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

JENNY

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

babbcome hotel

Great location ,good staff ,clean rooms ,great breakfast . the only negetive is paying £10 night to park .but plenty of free spaces around the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

Would look forward to returning

Can't thank the staff enough for going the extra mile and on multiple occasions at that - not least getting me sorted with another nights stay during the rail strike (they were at capacity). Everyone provided exceptional service and it was very much appreciated - even the night manager was happy to give advice of when to get the best photos over the bay. The hotel is in a perfect location overlooking the bay (definitely worth paying extra for a room with a view or better still a balcony). The hotel itself looks nice, bright and is spacious, offering plenty of facilities for guests to use. The rooms were recently decorated with modern ensuites and are well kitted out, including a fan which was great at cooling us down during the heatwave. Great value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great location

Hotel rather dated and looking a bit tired in places. Warm welcome on arrival and were given an early check in which was great. Parking is chargeable at £5 a night which I hadn’t realised on booking but you can park in roads around for free. I had booked a room with a sea view which was stunning and a balcony. Sadly couldn’t open the curtains in the morning to enjoy it whilst still in bed because anyone on their neighbouring balconies would have had full view of us. Bedroom very compact but clean and comfortable. Was a little surprised on first opening the door to the room to be confronted with a sink. Whilst there was an en-suite it was too small to get the sink in as well. Bit strange having to use the toilet and then come out to wash your hands . Whilst reception staff were lovely, sadly the same could not be said about the dining room staff. They have a very strange arrangement where you are allocated a table with your room number on it and have to sit there. I asked if we could have a table by the window and was told abruptly that it was not possible even though there were empty tables with no numbers on.Instead, despite the restaurant being 3/4 empty , we were made to sit on a table which was only about 6” apart from the neighbouring table . Luckily they were very friendly but we did have a conversation about ‘Fawlty Towers’ as this is how it came across. Breakfast was however very good. Won’t be returning to stay here though .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking facilities are not good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim Michael

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

Perfekt beliggenhed

Det er anden gang vi er på hotellet virkelig god beliggenhed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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