Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, an arcade/games room and a banquet hall are on-site.
The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality offers 83 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Paignton hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include baths or showers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.
During your stay at The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality, you're just a quick walk from Paignton Beach. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Free self-parking
Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
Full breakfast served daily for a fee
Services include luggage storage
Steps from Paignton Beach and a 3-minute drive from Paignton Zoo
Dogs welcome for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality also features an arcade/games room and a lift. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
This 3-star Paignton hotel is smoke free.
For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Restaurant & Bar – This restaurant only serves breakfast.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Restaurant & Bar
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Games
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
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 10.00 per pet, per day
Only dogs are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available.
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 full breakfast: from approximately GBP 12 for adults and from GBP 6 for children
Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are exempt from fees
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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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.
Property is also known as
Esplanade Hotel Paignton
Esplanade Paignton
The Esplanade Hotel
The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality Hotel
The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality Paignton
The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality Hotel Paignton
The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 299 reviews
10 - Excellent
82
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 299 reviews
8 - Good
92
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 299 reviews
6 - Okay
69
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 299 reviews
4 - Poor
34
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 299 reviews
2 - Terrible
22
7.2/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
6.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
8/10 Good
Philip
22 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and the staff were excellent.
Philip
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
rhian
1 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely location staff really friendly would definitely come back
Staff very plesent and helpful good breakfast
Will stay again
Garry
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Russell
30 Oct 2025
The hotel exceeded our expectations and we had an enjoyable stay. The staff were amazing, friendly and helpful. The lounge and dining room areas were great as was the breakfast. The room was
Nice comfortable hotel with pleasant staff , gorgeous view ,close to town center, seafront position has easy access to the beach and harbour with many pubs and restaurants and activities along the seafront.
very good location clean and tidy room friendly staff
lee
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
Stephen
22 Feb 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The housekeeping was very poor. Rooms were dirty, there is a smell from the men's toilet which is evident as you walk up the stairs to the rooms and the water pressure is very poor. We did mention this to reception and moved rooms. Sligiimprovement in water pressure
I came for the air show but to have chosen such a lovely hotel to stay in with such lovely staff and my I add delicious breakfast, that set me up for the day.
Great value for money. The bedroom was very clean, and fresh looking. Parking was really good, and plenty of spaces. Could not of asked for a better location, as i got to walk by the seafront