The Babbacombe Hotel, Torquay ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

The Sea Front, Babbacombe Downs Road, Torquay, Torquay, United Kingdom, TQ1 3LH

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8.4

8.8

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4.3

“The hotel's location is a stunning cliff-top spot with amazing views of Lyme Bay, making it perfect for seaside strolls and local dining.”view full review

The Babbacombe Hotel, a 3-star Torquay hotel, offers 82 en-suite rooms with spectacular sea views over Lyme Bay. This accessible establishment features a bar, restaurant, and entertainment options, ideally positioned on Babbacombe Downs.

Rooms & Amenities

Accommodation at The Babbacombe Hotel includes family-friendly rooms, single rooms, and 9 accessible rooms with wet rooms. Many rooms feature sea views and balconies, while all public areas are located on the ground floor with a modern passenger lift servicing most bedrooms.

Dining Options

The hotel features a spacious lounge and bar area with large windows offering stunning ocean views. Full waiter service is provided in the restaurant, where buffet self-service is available for breakfast and dinner.

Leisure & Entertainment

The Babbacombe Hotel offers evening entertainment most nights, excluding Wednesdays. Guests can also enjoy close proximity to attractions such as Babbacombe Model Village, Living Coasts, and the scenic Oddicombe Beach, reachable via a cliff railway.

Transportation & Local Area

For those traveling to the hotel, a local taxi service, an accessible bus stop only 1 minute away, and a funicular railway to Oddicombe Beach provide convenient transportation. Nearby landmarks include the Riviera International Centre and Torquay's Dinosaur World, approximately 2 km from the hotel.

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The Babbacombe Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Standard Double Room

2 persons

185 sq. feet

1 Double bed

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Twin Room Sea View Balcony

2 persons

185 sq. feet

2 Single beds

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Balcony

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Double Room Sea View Balcony

2 persons

185 sq. feet

1 Double bed

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Balcony

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Single Room

2 persons

90 sq. feet

1 Single bed

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Facilities

The Babbacombe Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Stunning Sea Views

“The sea view room we stayed in was really good, featuring a large balcony with recliner sun loungers that made our mornings very relaxing.” view full review

Delicious Breakfast!

“I was thrilled with the breakfast selection, offering everything from freshly baked croissants to a hearty cooked breakfast, all included in the rate.” view full review

Easy Parking Access

“Booking the parking in advance ensured we had a spot close to the entrance, making our stay more convenient, especially for my mum.” view full review

Comfy and Clean

“My room was not only spotless but also very comfortable, contributing to an enjoyable and restful stay.” view full review

Facilities: Great

8.0/10Review score

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Lift

Sports & Fitness

Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Facilities for people with disabilities

Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Beach access
Entertainment
Sun terrace
Garden area
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

The Babbacombe Hotel Location

The Sea Front, Babbacombe Downs Road, Torquay, Torquay, United Kingdom, TQ1 3LH

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The Sea Front, Babbacombe Downs Road, Torquay, Torquay, United Kingdom, TQ1 3LH

City landmarks

Monument

Kents Cavern

1.2 mi

Stadium

Torquay United FC

3600 ft

Beach

Oddicombe Beach

2500 ft

Garden

Tessier Gardens

2100 ft

Beach

Babbacombe Beach

2400 ft

Landmark

Riviera International Centre

1.5 mi

Church

Riviera Life Church

1.2 mi

Beach

Anstey's Cove

3900 ft

Museum

Torquay's Dinosaur World

1.4 mi

Zoo

Living Coasts

1.6 mi

Museum

Torquay Musuem

1.6 mi

Gallery

Artizan Gallery

1.3 mi

Landmark

Long Quarry Point

4000 ft

Park

Torre Abbey Museum and Gardens

1.6 mi

Landmark

Inner Harbour

1.4 mi

Landmark

Haddon Galleries

1.4 mi

Landmark

The Real Crime Museum

1.5 mi

Landmark

Play Cafe

1.5 mi

Beach

Watcombe Beach

1.6 mi

Landmark

Pavilion

1.5 mi

Landmark

The Royal Terrace Gardens

1.4 mi

Bridge

South West Coast Path Walk- Meadfoot & London Bridge

1.4 mi

Amusement Park

Rainbow Funhouse

1.6 mi

Garden

Cary Gardens

1.5 mi

Beach

Meadfoot Beach

1.6 mi

Nearby

Hampton Avenue Babbacombe

Babbacombe Model Village

1500 ft

Fore Street St Marychurch

Bygones

1900 ft

TorquayEngland

Babbacombe

1100 ft

Walls Hill Road Babbacombe

Babbacombe & Oddicombe

1700 ft

Train Station

Babbacombe Cliff Railway

800 ft

Restaurants

The Britannia Trecarn Hotel Restaurant

1100 ft

Palermo Road

Torquay Yummies

1300 ft

137 Babbacombe Road

The Bay Tree Cafe

1700 ft

No. 3 Babbacombe Road St. Marychurch

Bamboo Sandwich and Coffee Bar

2200 ft

Unit 6 St. Marychurch Court St. Marychurch Road St Marychurch

Cafe Babbs

2300 ft

32 Fore Street

Plainmoor Fish Bar

3600 ft

143 St. Marychurch Road

Getting around

City Centre

Torquay26 min · 1.3 mi

Airports

Exeter International Airport (EXT)63 min · 26.0 mi

Train

Torre Train Station29 min · 1.5 mi

Torre Railway Station29 min · 1.5 mi

Bus

Bus stop20 min · 1.0 mi

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-23:59

Check-out

from 07:00-11:00

Guest Parking

Private parking is possible on site (reservation might be needed) at GBP 10 per day.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in for free.

Breakfast

The hotel The Babbacombe provides visitors with a free full breakfast.

Children & extra beds

There are no cots provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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Former name

Sefton Hotel

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about The Babbacombe Hotel from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 267 verified reviews

8.5/10

Great

87%

Recommend

Breakfast

8.5/10

Cleanliness

8.5/10

Comfort

8.5/10

Facilities

8.0/10

Free Wi-Fi

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Paid Wi-Fi

8.5/10

Staff

9.2/10

Value for money

8.1/10

based on 334 reviews

4/5

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