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Abbey Sands Hotel

3.0 star property

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Beach
Restaurant
Exterior
Indoor pool
Food court

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

Executive Double Room (Inland)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(24 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room (Inland)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Flat-screen TV

Superior Double Room (Inland)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Compact Double Room

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

About this property

Abbey Sands Hotel

This smoke-free hotel features an indoor pool, self parking and conference space. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning and laundry facilities are on-site.
Abbey Sands Hotel offers 46 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Abbey Sands Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Princess Theatre. Free WiFi in public areas, an indoor pool and breakfast (surcharge) are available.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Princess Theatre and Riviera International Conference Centre
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Abbey Sands Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool, a terrace, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Abbey Sands Hotel also features concierge services, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For a fee, parking is available.

This Victorian Torquay hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 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 buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 12.50 per person

Things to do

  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 12.50 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Grosvenor Hotel Torquay
Grosvenor Torquay
Grosvenor Hotel
John Burton-Race Restaurant Rooms Hotel Torquay
John Burton-Race Restaurant Rooms Hotel
John Burton-Race Restaurant Rooms Torquay
John Burton-Race Restaurant Rooms
John Burton-Race Hotel Torquay
John Burton-Race Hotel
John Burton-Race Torquay
John Burton Race Restaurant with Rooms
Abbey Sands Hotel Torquay
Abbey Sands Torquay
Abbey Sands
John Burton Race Hotel Restaurant
The Richardson Group
Abbey Sands Hotel Hotel
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Abbey Sands Hotel Hotel Torquay

Abbey Sands Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 399 out of 921 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 324 out of 921 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 921 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 921 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 921 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room.friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff. Lovely spacious hotel room. Nice pool and jacuzzi.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean tidy hotel that looks like it's just been recently updated, the rooms are really nice also has a swimming pool and jacuzzi. The staff were friendly helpful and very attentive. Close to the sea and a 10 minute walk to the town, plenty of places to dine, shop and have a drink. Definitely will be going here again and would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, though older, clean & very spacious
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exactly friendly service and good rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely stay. Clean room and friendly staff. We stayed at a quieter time of year, so it would be nice to see it in summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very helpful and friendly staff Room was excellent especially for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay. Would stay again thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing as always great staff clean room great amenities comfortable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely welcome by staff and the room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy bed and pool area was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, fabulous room & a lovely warm pool & jacuzzi
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness
The room and facilities were spotless and the staff were courteous and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

CJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price the room was fantastic, clean warm and cosy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a lovely town and a great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very warm welcome as usual. Room was spotless and spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Fay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
As always a lovely stay unfortunately on the last day before we left there was no water or heating but there had been a storm the night before other than that excellent as always
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff were great room seemed clean however we were both bitten to pieces , we did report this the following morning. Great location. Just a shame we were so bitten overnight in the bed
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room hotel and staff At £12.50 the breakfast was'nt very nice though
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff I encountered were helpful and friendly but the young man called Morgan, I believe, was exceptionally helpful. He moved me to a room which had fewer stairs to deal with and made a wonderful strawberry gin and tonic! I also enjoyed the chef’s vegetable lasagne.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, lovely friendly staff, clean rooms. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless modern and had all the space and amenities needed for a wonderful stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel in a great location, room was spotless and bed very comfy. We will be back :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely clean large Room. Pool sadly closed in January otherwise would have used that too.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

David Ian

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