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The Babbacombe Hotel

3.5 star property

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Beach nearby
Double Room, Balcony, Sea View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Land view from property
Reception
View from property

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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The Sea Front, Babbacombe Downs Road, Torquay, England, TQ1 3LH
  • Place, Babbacombe Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Torquay United FC
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room, Balcony, Sea View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Single Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Twin Room, Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Twin Room, Balcony, Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Double Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double Room, Balcony, Sea View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Twin Room, Patio, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Babbacombe Hotel

A restaurant, a bar/lounge and self parking are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free full breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk and a garden are on-site.
The Babbacombe Hotel offers 80 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Babbacombe Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Babbacombe Beach. Enjoy features like free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a lift and a terrace
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Babbacombe Beach and Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The Babbacombe Hotel also features a terrace, a garden, and a lift. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star Torquay hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM.
The Babbacombe Hotel has a restaurant on site.

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

  • No pets allowed

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.

  • Self-parking fee: GBP 10.00 per day

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
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
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.
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

Babbacombe Hotel
Sefton Hotel Torquay
The Babbacombe Hotel Torquay
The Babbacombe Hotel Hotel
The Babbacombe Hotel Torquay
The Babbacombe Hotel Hotel Torquay

The Babbacombe Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 112 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Top notch..brilliant staff, room, entertainment etc. Definitely be back, thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well-situated, pleasant hotel with good staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

John

It’s setting with great views
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Clean room with great sea view
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zofia

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

Would stay again

Lovely staff all polite and busy. Lots of staff. Happy hotel, bustling along. We had a sea view room which was perfect. Nicely renovated - would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the Babbacombe hotel for 3 nights. The room was comfortable and the sea view was breathtaking. We stayed on a bed and breakfast only basis and the breakfast was good. A choice of fruit, cereal and hot food
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

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