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The Babbacombe Hotel

3.5 star property
Guests start their day with a delicious breakfast before stepping onto the sun-kissed terrace to soak in breathtaking views at this welcoming retreat

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The Babbacombe Hotel in Babbacombe offers a full breakfast and free WiFi. Guests can relax on the terrace with garden views or dine at the on-site restaurant. Previous guests praise the staff's helpfulness, making everyone feel at home.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$140
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 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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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, 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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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, 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

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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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

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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About the area

Located near the beach, The Babbacombe Hotel is in Babbacombe, a neighbourhood in Torquay. Torquay Golf Club and Torquay Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens and Torquays Dinosaur World. Paignton Pier and Dartmouth Steam Railway are also worth visiting.
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Map
The Sea Front, Babbacombe Downs Road, Torquay, England, TQ1 3LH

What's nearby

  • Babbacombe Cliff Railway - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cary Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Babbacombe Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Torquay United FC - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Newton Abbot Station - 11 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Babbacombe Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Crown & Sceptre - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Himalya - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bamboo Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Driftwood Café - ‬9 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 24-hour front desk and a lift
  • 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

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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)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 18 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Babbacombe Hotel on 19 Jan 2026 start from AU$140.14, 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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Reviews

The Babbacombe Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 109 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

ASA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Although very clean and tidy the hotel is dated and definitely needs an upgrade especially with making the rooms more soundproof. During our stay the fire alarm kept going off during the night. We had to call reception to clarify if we needed to evacuate or not which we found poor as the majority of guests appeared to be quite elderly. There was no explanation or apology from staff the next day. This is a moderately expensive hotel and we expected better.
Seaview room
View from Window
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

David

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First words of greeting were, 'your card was declined' ... not very tactful! In fact the booking site had a pay at hotel policy so although i used my card, got confirmation of booking, and ref number, i had to actually pay when i got there. The card hadnt been declined at all. My friend and i were told to come through to the office, where we were shown the words 'card declined' on the screen. I was not happy as i knew it wouldnt be, but offered cash instead.. then i was told 'we dont take cash'. So after nearly deciding to go elsewhere, i offered the card again. It went through fine. I was then told that id ' probably put my number in wrong, we all do it'. I was going to argue that the booking wouldnt have been confirmed if id done so, but was so upset by the whole initial impression, that i took my receipt and key and went to room. He did add 'it was nothing personal' but we both thought it was handled unprofessionally and abuptly. Room was clean and comfortable. Nice view. Breakfast was good although, having checked in for a table we then had someone come up to us during our meal to ask our room number again. Check out was easy. No other problems.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was okay with views of the shoreline but no practical access to the beach and the surrounding facilities were also a bit basic
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent the property who the staff the only thing I objected to was being too close to the corridor the door slammed and slammed and slammed and it only needs adjustment on the automatic closer personal thing just about me. I don’t like soft beds and pillows for that great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely and clean, the bathroom was spotless. The bed was comfy and the room was really quiet. The internet access was awful in our room but improved in the main area of the hotel. We felt the food options were very limited. The roast carvery needed a better variety of vegetables in my opinion. Breakfast was tasty although basic. Parking in the area is very tricky. The hotel is situated in the perfect place for visiting the local area on foot. We would visit again but eat elsewhere for the evening meal.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole

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

Parking.

large problem with parking we were fortunate not to have any damage. Two couples we spoke to had wing mirrors damaged.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

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

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

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

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

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

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