The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality
$68
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Avg. for September
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$68
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality average $55 in January, the cheapest month, and $87 in August, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $55 |
| February | $57 |
| March | $56 |
| April | $62 |
| May | $77 |
| June | $70 |
| July | $76 |
| August | $87 |
| September | $68 |
| October | $59 |
| November | $58 |
| December | $60 |
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Most expensive: August (~$87)
Cheapest: January (~$55)
About this property
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a banquet hall.
Amenities
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a banquet hall.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Dining
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Restaurant & Bar serving guests of The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 83 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
Located in Paignton, The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality is just steps from Paignton Beach and a 3-minute drive from Paignton Zoo. This hotel is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Torre Abbey Sands and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Princess Theatre.
What's nearby
Paignton Beach(0.2 miles)
Paignton Pier(0.2 miles)
Dartmouth Steam Railway(0.3 miles)
Preston Beach(0.5 miles)
Fairy Cove(0.5 miles)
Palace Theatre(0.5 miles)
Goodrington Sands Beach(0.9 miles)
Splashdown Quaywest(0.9 miles)
Hollicombe Beach(1.1 miles)
Paignton Zoo(1.3 miles)
Oyster Cove Beach(1.5 miles)
Saltern Cove Beach(1.6 miles)
Torbay Golf Centre(1.7 miles)
Cockington Country Park(2 miles)
Corbyn Beach(2.1 miles)
The nearest major airport is Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)(28.1 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Banquet Facilities
Garden
Location
Sands Road, Paignton, England, United Kingdom
Paignton Beach (0.2 miles)
Paignton Pier (0.2 miles)
Dartmouth Steam Railway (0.3 miles)
Preston Beach (0.5 miles)
Fairy Cove (0.5 miles)
Palace Theatre (0.5 miles)
Guest reviews
7
Pleasant
Based on 532 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
1%
Couple
56%
Family
12%
Group
20%
Solo
9%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Across recent stays at The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality, guests consistently praise the friendly, helpful staff and the convenient seafront location with nearby parking, noting good value for money and pleasant lounge and bar areas for relaxing.
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What guests think
Across recent stays at The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality, guests consistently praise the friendly, helpful staff and the convenient seafront location with nearby parking, noting good value for money and pleasant lounge and bar areas for relaxing.
Common drawbacks include very small bathrooms and showers with weak water pressure, dated decor, and rooms that can run hot. External noise from cars and motorbikes on the seafront is mentioned repeatedly, and the lift is sometimes out of service. Breakfast is generally well liked, though evening meals can be limited or unappealing. Expect a basic, budget-friendly seafront stay with standout service.
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Facilities
Facilities are basic but useful: seafront parking is available (sometimes paid), lounges and bar areas are pleasant but limited, and the lift suffers recurring outages.
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lesley
Oct 16, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Clean room comfy beds really friendly staff would definitely stay there again. Great location lovely lounge and bar area
Clean room comfy beds really friendly staff would definitely stay there again. Great location lovely lounge and bar area
10
Lee
Oct 2, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Is surprisingly good . Lift was not working but I always use stairs parking costs extra £6 but free parking starts 100yds away .breakfast is quite expensive extra ,but Spoons is just round corner Would happy stay again
Is surprisingly good . Lift was not working but I always use stairs parking costs extra £6 but free parking starts 100yds away .breakfast is quite expensive extra ,but Spoons is just round corner Would happy stay again
10
Thelma
Feb 28, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Good location . Minutes to sea front . All on the flat. Car parking right out front . Amazingly helpful and friendly reception staff. Our room was ideal for just a place to sleep , shower and put our stuff. Very warm , and we was able to open window. To me this is a major plus in a hotel. Great value for money.
Good location . Minutes to sea front . All on the flat. Car parking right out front . Amazingly helpful and friendly reception staff. Our room was ideal for just a place to sleep , shower and put our stuff. Very warm , and we was able to open window. To me this is a major plus in a hotel. Great value for money.
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steve
Aug 8, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The room was quite ok, although there is not a strong enough internet to watch the tv. The shower was very weak. The breakfast is not bad, but most is geared up for the coach tours. There is a nice sitting area with a limited bar. However it is like being in the middle of a race track, constant bikes and cars revving like hell all evenings and Wednesdays it is crazy, never seen or heard so many bikes all night. Did not help as there were roadworks outside which you had to endure during breakfast. Also not helpful as lift out of use, although they offered to carry cases. Maybe on another week a lot off these problems would not be there, then it could be a nice peaceful place, just not this week. Close to a nice harbour area.
The room was quite ok, although there is not a strong enough internet to watch the tv. The shower was very weak. The breakfast is not bad, but most is geared up for the coach tours. There is a nice sitting area with a limited bar. However it is like being in the middle of a race track, constant bikes and cars revving like hell all evenings and Wednesdays it is crazy, never seen or heard so many bikes all night. Did not help as there were roadworks outside which you had to endure during breakfast. Also not helpful as lift out of use, although they offered to carry cases. Maybe on another week a lot off these problems would not be there, then it could be a nice peaceful place, just not this week. Close to a nice harbour area.
10
Nikki
Aug 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great Staff and Management friendly and welcoming, make you feel like home away from home. Parking is right in front of the hotel and there is lots of parking. Rooms are spacious and bed was comfortable. Breakfast was delicious. Spacious and relaxing lounge and bar area. A mere two-minute walk to the beach and a lovely promenade, for a walk.
Great Staff and Management friendly and welcoming, make you feel like home away from home. Parking is right in front of the hotel and there is lots of parking. Rooms are spacious and bed was comfortable. Breakfast was delicious. Spacious and relaxing lounge and bar area. A mere two-minute walk to the beach and a lovely promenade, for a walk.
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catherine
Oct 1, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Very friendly hotel breakfast Very good had a few issues with heating and the TV but was dealt with ASAP the bedroom was nice and we had a lovely view of the sea unfortunately the main lift was out of service during our stay but they managed to find a room with a sea view on the first floor
Very friendly hotel breakfast Very good had a few issues with heating and the TV but was dealt with ASAP the bedroom was nice and we had a lovely view of the sea unfortunately the main lift was out of service during our stay but they managed to find a room with a sea view on the first floor
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Claire
Sep 5, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Upon arriving we were greeted by a lovely & very helpful receptionist, we enquired if there was a seaview room, which he organised for us. When we got to said room we found a hole in the bathroom door, electric socket had been smashed off the wall, door closer has been pulled out of the wall & sweet wrappers & sweets on the carpet. We headed back to reception to inform them, a different receptionist was there, who was equally helpful, offered to move us, as she only knew about the hole in the door!! She asked me to send the photos I took via email to her. We said we'd stay in the room as long as we wouldn't be blamed. As were only staying overnight. Beds were comfortable, seaview was lovely, shower was nice & hot, Tea tray was well stock, the room was quiet for being on the seafront. Downstairs looked lovely but we didn't eat or drink so can't comment. The lift was broken
Upon arriving we were greeted by a lovely & very helpful receptionist, we enquired if there was a seaview room, which he organised for us. When we got to said room we found a hole in the bathroom door, electric socket had been smashed off the wall, door closer has been pulled out of the wall & sweet wrappers & sweets on the carpet. We headed back to reception to inform them, a different receptionist was there, who was equally helpful, offered to move us, as she only knew about the hole in the door!! She asked me to send the photos I took via email to her. We said we'd stay in the room as long as we wouldn't be blamed. As were only staying overnight. Beds were comfortable, seaview was lovely, shower was nice & hot, Tea tray was well stock, the room was quiet for being on the seafront. Downstairs looked lovely but we didn't eat or drink so can't comment. The lift was broken
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Susan
Aug 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely reception staff, bathroom a tight squeeze. Breakfast was good, location very good. Lift not reliable. Free parking for disabled displaying their Blue badge.
Lovely reception staff, bathroom a tight squeeze. Breakfast was good, location very good. Lift not reliable. Free parking for disabled displaying their Blue badge.
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Stuart
Mar 25, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Hotel was quiet as expected for late March. Staff very helpful the lift was working OK. Slight down side was traffic noise that’s not the hotel’s fault. Overall it was a great stay would recommend this hotel old building but a fabulous stay 🙂👍
Hotel was quiet as expected for late March. Staff very helpful the lift was working OK. Slight down side was traffic noise that’s not the hotel’s fault. Overall it was a great stay would recommend this hotel old building but a fabulous stay 🙂👍
10
Linda
Mar 27, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Superb stay here for a few days. Lovely seafront hotel with plenty of parking (£6 a day).The rooms have been recently decorated so they were very nice.The staff were super friendly & nothing was too much. Comfy beds,clean towels and a good selection for tea & coffee making.
Superb stay here for a few days. Lovely seafront hotel with plenty of parking (£6 a day).The rooms have been recently decorated so they were very nice.The staff were super friendly & nothing was too much. Comfy beds,clean towels and a good selection for tea & coffee making.
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Cleanliness
Cleanliness is mixed: many find rooms clean and bedding fresh, but recurring reports mention dust, missed housekeeping details, and corridor odours.
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John
May 5, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Was ok for the price, room was dusty, hallways smelled of smoke, but staff were pleasant enough, only stayed 2 nights, was decent enough to get your head down for the night
Was ok for the price, room was dusty, hallways smelled of smoke, but staff were pleasant enough, only stayed 2 nights, was decent enough to get your head down for the night
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lesley
Oct 16, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Clean room comfy beds really friendly staff would definitely stay there again. Great location lovely lounge and bar area
Clean room comfy beds really friendly staff would definitely stay there again. Great location lovely lounge and bar area
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Andrew
Aug 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room filthy. What looked like blood on the walls. The windows had been cleaned a very long time ago Bed uncomfortable. Bathroom very small & shower fid not drain properly. Ending up ip standing in some yellow water.
Room filthy. What looked like blood on the walls. The windows had been cleaned a very long time ago Bed uncomfortable. Bathroom very small & shower fid not drain properly. Ending up ip standing in some yellow water.
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Lakota
Aug 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was very hot and muggy, the window barely opened so there wasn't enough airflow to cool the room. The bed was terrible, it was so hard. The water pressure in the shower was practically nonexistent. The room could do with a better cleaning. The tv was nice though, good size and quick response time. Overall it was ok but I wouldn't stay there again.
The room was very hot and muggy, the window barely opened so there wasn't enough airflow to cool the room. The bed was terrible, it was so hard. The water pressure in the shower was practically nonexistent. The room could do with a better cleaning. The tv was nice though, good size and quick response time. Overall it was ok but I wouldn't stay there again.
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stuart
Aug 25, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Our room could of done with a good dusting but apart from that perfect
Our room could of done with a good dusting but apart from that perfect
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Christopher
Sep 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Typical seaside town hotel. Good location and the view over the bay was nice. Room was a decent size. Bed was reasonably comfortable. Room was generally clean but could do with a decent dust and hoover as it showed signs of a long summer season. Main reason for the low rating was down to the external noise during the night which was not the fault of the hotel but we couldn't close the windows as the room was so warm.
Typical seaside town hotel. Good location and the view over the bay was nice. Room was a decent size. Bed was reasonably comfortable. Room was generally clean but could do with a decent dust and hoover as it showed signs of a long summer season. Main reason for the low rating was down to the external noise during the night which was not the fault of the hotel but we couldn't close the windows as the room was so warm.
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Darren
Mar 9, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff were so friendly & hospitable & went out of their way to help & get whatever we needed. Cleaners literally just emptied the bin but left dirty cups on the side & didn’t replenish the coffee…also not enough milk available (it does say to ask at reception but didn’t realise there wasn’t enough until we went to make it in the morning) Bar area decor was ok….our room on the other hand was very dated BUT to be fair….we had a decent price for 2 nights considering you get 24hr reception & the staff were so helpful
The staff were so friendly & hospitable & went out of their way to help & get whatever we needed. Cleaners literally just emptied the bin but left dirty cups on the side & didn’t replenish the coffee…also not enough milk available (it does say to ask at reception but didn’t realise there wasn’t enough until we went to make it in the morning) Bar area decor was ok….our room on the other hand was very dated BUT to be fair….we had a decent price for 2 nights considering you get 24hr reception & the staff were so helpful
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Miss S
Sep 5, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
While the location is very good the hotel lacks any atmosphere and needs uodating. You can tell its had a lick of paint recently but the floorboards creak loudly, the fixtires in the bathroom were loose and hadnt been cleaned properly. The communal corridoor has avery strong smell of what i think is stale urine. On a positive note the beds and bedding were very clean and comfortable and the lady at reception, who seemed to be the only staff member, was very welcoming and helpful.
While the location is very good the hotel lacks any atmosphere and needs uodating. You can tell its had a lick of paint recently but the floorboards creak loudly, the fixtires in the bathroom were loose and hadnt been cleaned properly. The communal corridoor has avery strong smell of what i think is stale urine. On a positive note the beds and bedding were very clean and comfortable and the lady at reception, who seemed to be the only staff member, was very welcoming and helpful.
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Karen
Apr 21, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Nice stay.staff friendly.comfy bed ..door had to be slammed shut .alot of rubbish uder the bed .but overall a nice place .sea view was l.ovely .
Nice stay.staff friendly.comfy bed ..door had to be slammed shut .alot of rubbish uder the bed .but overall a nice place .sea view was l.ovely .
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martine
Nov 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
the hotel was friendly, nice and clean and the staff were helpful
the hotel was friendly, nice and clean and the staff were helpful
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Rooms
Rooms are dated and basic, with very small bathrooms and showers, often weak water pressure, occasional overheated rooms, and seafront noise; some offer lovely sea views, and Wi-Fi can be unreliable.
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Matthew
Sep 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The wi fi needs attention - in view of the Yvonne performance.
The wi fi needs attention - in view of the Yvonne performance.
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Craig
Mar 17, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Hotel was good except the shower in the room was very small & the water pressure was very weak
Hotel was good except the shower in the room was very small & the water pressure was very weak
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Neeraj
Aug 19, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The breakfast was not a buffett, we cant refill beans or scrambled... That was a bit rude. The rooms were also small and the shower was even smaller - so much so that you can barely stand in that. The good thing was the location as its right opposite beach. Overall, an average experience - definitely not so great
The breakfast was not a buffett, we cant refill beans or scrambled... That was a bit rude. The rooms were also small and the shower was even smaller - so much so that you can barely stand in that. The good thing was the location as its right opposite beach. Overall, an average experience - definitely not so great
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steve
Aug 8, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The room was quite ok, although there is not a strong enough internet to watch the tv. The shower was very weak. The breakfast is not bad, but most is geared up for the coach tours. There is a nice sitting area with a limited bar. However it is like being in the middle of a race track, constant bikes and cars revving like hell all evenings and Wednesdays it is crazy, never seen or heard so many bikes all night. Did not help as there were roadworks outside which you had to endure during breakfast. Also not helpful as lift out of use, although they offered to carry cases. Maybe on another week a lot off these problems would not be there, then it could be a nice peaceful place, just not this week. Close to a nice harbour area.
The room was quite ok, although there is not a strong enough internet to watch the tv. The shower was very weak. The breakfast is not bad, but most is geared up for the coach tours. There is a nice sitting area with a limited bar. However it is like being in the middle of a race track, constant bikes and cars revving like hell all evenings and Wednesdays it is crazy, never seen or heard so many bikes all night. Did not help as there were roadworks outside which you had to endure during breakfast. Also not helpful as lift out of use, although they offered to carry cases. Maybe on another week a lot off these problems would not be there, then it could be a nice peaceful place, just not this week. Close to a nice harbour area.
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Alexander
Oct 29, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Feels in need of modernisation - creaky floors, doors which shut with a bang, lift not working. But staff were friendly and the room very comfortable. For the (low) price, it was fine.
Feels in need of modernisation - creaky floors, doors which shut with a bang, lift not working. But staff were friendly and the room very comfortable. For the (low) price, it was fine.
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STEPHEN
Aug 5, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
very poor quality refurb only recently complete.Water pressure in shower abismal. Silly children in pop pop cars racing up and down outside in the early hours caused lack of sleep. Good points Staff, Location, Parking, good matresses.
very poor quality refurb only recently complete.Water pressure in shower abismal. Silly children in pop pop cars racing up and down outside in the early hours caused lack of sleep. Good points Staff, Location, Parking, good matresses.
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Christopher
Sep 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Typical seaside town hotel. Good location and the view over the bay was nice. Room was a decent size. Bed was reasonably comfortable. Room was generally clean but could do with a decent dust and hoover as it showed signs of a long summer season. Main reason for the low rating was down to the external noise during the night which was not the fault of the hotel but we couldn't close the windows as the room was so warm.
Typical seaside town hotel. Good location and the view over the bay was nice. Room was a decent size. Bed was reasonably comfortable. Room was generally clean but could do with a decent dust and hoover as it showed signs of a long summer season. Main reason for the low rating was down to the external noise during the night which was not the fault of the hotel but we couldn't close the windows as the room was so warm.
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Janet
Oct 9, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Good parking area. Great location.Friendly, helpful & welcoming reception staff. Room a little cramped, very very small bathroom. Had to ask for tea/sugar, etc. Had to use own toilet roll when the one in the room ran out. Very noisy kids in cars along seafront at night ( no fault of the hotel but did have an impact on our stay).
Good parking area. Great location.Friendly, helpful & welcoming reception staff. Room a little cramped, very very small bathroom. Had to ask for tea/sugar, etc. Had to use own toilet roll when the one in the room ran out. Very noisy kids in cars along seafront at night ( no fault of the hotel but did have an impact on our stay).
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Nirajbala
Sep 24, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
The hotel was lovely but the bathroom was very small and the water trickled rather than running properly. So showering took a lot longer. The heating in the room was on quite a lot and as the room was very small so it got unbearable in the evening and window could only be opened slightly. We could not contact the staff from the room as there was no telephone although the leaflet about the hotel which was given when checking in advised to call reception for any issues that arose. It was nice for the price we paid but not sure if l would book the hotel unless we got a bigger room with a larger bathroom.
The hotel was lovely but the bathroom was very small and the water trickled rather than running properly. So showering took a lot longer. The heating in the room was on quite a lot and as the room was very small so it got unbearable in the evening and window could only be opened slightly. We could not contact the staff from the room as there was no telephone although the leaflet about the hotel which was given when checking in advised to call reception for any issues that arose. It was nice for the price we paid but not sure if l would book the hotel unless we got a bigger room with a larger bathroom.
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Karen
Apr 22, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Staff were really friendly and helpful, view from room 214 gorgeous, breakfast was a bargain and really nice, cannot fault in any way
Staff were really friendly and helpful, view from room 214 gorgeous, breakfast was a bargain and really nice, cannot fault in any way
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Service
Service stands out as friendly, welcoming, and responsive, with staff frequently going the extra mile and resolving issues quickly.
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Mrs Laura-Jayne
Apr 5, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Staff at the esplanade were extremely helpful couldn't do too much to help full English breakfasts were wonderfull as with all period properties you can find a niggle but we wouldn't hesitate to stay again in fact we will be booking again
Staff at the esplanade were extremely helpful couldn't do too much to help full English breakfasts were wonderfull as with all period properties you can find a niggle but we wouldn't hesitate to stay again in fact we will be booking again
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Ian
Jul 15, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Excellent staff easy access to harbour, seafront and town
Excellent staff easy access to harbour, seafront and town
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lesley
Oct 16, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Clean room comfy beds really friendly staff would definitely stay there again. Great location lovely lounge and bar area
Clean room comfy beds really friendly staff would definitely stay there again. Great location lovely lounge and bar area
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Julie
Oct 31, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Few problems during the stay of 2nights. Window latch broken. No cold water out of the basin tap. Shower trickling. However although these issues arose the professional staff were fantastic. From the time we arrived till when we left, we were treated exceptionally well. Fantastic customer services!
Few problems during the stay of 2nights. Window latch broken. No cold water out of the basin tap. Shower trickling. However although these issues arose the professional staff were fantastic. From the time we arrived till when we left, we were treated exceptionally well. Fantastic customer services!
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W
Apr 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Wonderful, attentive staff, great service, lovely room, great breakfast… our two boys cried when we told them we were going home! Thank you to all the team at the Esplanade for making our anniversary weekend such a memorable one.
Wonderful, attentive staff, great service, lovely room, great breakfast… our two boys cried when we told them we were going home! Thank you to all the team at the Esplanade for making our anniversary weekend such a memorable one.
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Nikki
Aug 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great Staff and Management friendly and welcoming, make you feel like home away from home. Parking is right in front of the hotel and there is lots of parking. Rooms are spacious and bed was comfortable. Breakfast was delicious. Spacious and relaxing lounge and bar area. A mere two-minute walk to the beach and a lovely promenade, for a walk.
Great Staff and Management friendly and welcoming, make you feel like home away from home. Parking is right in front of the hotel and there is lots of parking. Rooms are spacious and bed was comfortable. Breakfast was delicious. Spacious and relaxing lounge and bar area. A mere two-minute walk to the beach and a lovely promenade, for a walk.
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Russell
Oct 30, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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
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
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Faheem
Mar 4, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The room window seal had broken, the hotel moved us into another room and we're very helpful
The room window seal had broken, the hotel moved us into another room and we're very helpful
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Caroline
Jul 28, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Staff very accommodating
Staff very accommodating
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Arnold Peter
Sep 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Conveniently placed on the seafront and an easy walk from the train and bus stations. Very friendly and helpful staff. Decent breakfast. All in all, good value for money
Conveniently placed on the seafront and an easy walk from the train and bus stations. Very friendly and helpful staff. Decent breakfast. All in all, good value for money
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Location
Seafront location close to the harbour, beach, and transport links is widely praised. However, traffic and motorbike noise along the promenade can disturb light sleepers at night.
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Debbie
Jun 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location, hotel is on the beach front, great beach front for walks and two-minute walk from pretty harbor. Close to train station and bus routes. Parking is a pleasure great big parking lot in front of hotel. Rooms are clean and presentable, and bed was comfy, and I had a great night’s sleep. View from my room was stunning, watching windsurfing and watersports makes for a great relaxing evening. The staff and management team are so friendly that they make you feel like you are at home, very relaxing. Very happy to go the extra mile. Lovely meeting room for meetings and weddings.”
Great location, hotel is on the beach front, great beach front for walks and two-minute walk from pretty harbor. Close to train station and bus routes. Parking is a pleasure great big parking lot in front of hotel. Rooms are clean and presentable, and bed was comfy, and I had a great night’s sleep. View from my room was stunning, watching windsurfing and watersports makes for a great relaxing evening. The staff and management team are so friendly that they make you feel like you are at home, very relaxing. Very happy to go the extra mile. Lovely meeting room for meetings and weddings.”
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Stuart
Aug 2, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Food was okay, nothing to go overboard about . The room was very small, shower was tiny and coming down stairs smell from gents toilet not good. Staff very friendly. Overall location was perfect.
Food was okay, nothing to go overboard about . The room was very small, shower was tiny and coming down stairs smell from gents toilet not good. Staff very friendly. Overall location was perfect.
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lesley
Oct 16, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Clean room comfy beds really friendly staff would definitely stay there again. Great location lovely lounge and bar area
Clean room comfy beds really friendly staff would definitely stay there again. Great location lovely lounge and bar area
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Ian
Jul 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room ok, but public areas tired. Old fashioned lounge and bar furniture etc. Cluttered with old, paint-covered ladders at foot of stairs. All soap dispensers in lobby toilets and room bathroom empty. Breakfast was truly aweful - hard fried eggs, hard bacon etc. Worst was the noise from outside the hotel in the evening, from cars/motorbikes racing up and down the seafront, skidding and revving engines. Appears to be the local antisocial meeting place and racetrack. Do not stay here if you need to sleep before 11pm.
Room ok, but public areas tired. Old fashioned lounge and bar furniture etc. Cluttered with old, paint-covered ladders at foot of stairs. All soap dispensers in lobby toilets and room bathroom empty. Breakfast was truly aweful - hard fried eggs, hard bacon etc. Worst was the noise from outside the hotel in the evening, from cars/motorbikes racing up and down the seafront, skidding and revving engines. Appears to be the local antisocial meeting place and racetrack. Do not stay here if you need to sleep before 11pm.
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steve
Aug 8, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The room was quite ok, although there is not a strong enough internet to watch the tv. The shower was very weak. The breakfast is not bad, but most is geared up for the coach tours. There is a nice sitting area with a limited bar. However it is like being in the middle of a race track, constant bikes and cars revving like hell all evenings and Wednesdays it is crazy, never seen or heard so many bikes all night. Did not help as there were roadworks outside which you had to endure during breakfast. Also not helpful as lift out of use, although they offered to carry cases. Maybe on another week a lot off these problems would not be there, then it could be a nice peaceful place, just not this week. Close to a nice harbour area.
The room was quite ok, although there is not a strong enough internet to watch the tv. The shower was very weak. The breakfast is not bad, but most is geared up for the coach tours. There is a nice sitting area with a limited bar. However it is like being in the middle of a race track, constant bikes and cars revving like hell all evenings and Wednesdays it is crazy, never seen or heard so many bikes all night. Did not help as there were roadworks outside which you had to endure during breakfast. Also not helpful as lift out of use, although they offered to carry cases. Maybe on another week a lot off these problems would not be there, then it could be a nice peaceful place, just not this week. Close to a nice harbour area.
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STEPHEN
Aug 5, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
very poor quality refurb only recently complete.Water pressure in shower abismal. Silly children in pop pop cars racing up and down outside in the early hours caused lack of sleep. Good points Staff, Location, Parking, good matresses.
very poor quality refurb only recently complete.Water pressure in shower abismal. Silly children in pop pop cars racing up and down outside in the early hours caused lack of sleep. Good points Staff, Location, Parking, good matresses.
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Christopher
Aug 3, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
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Christopher
Sep 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Typical seaside town hotel. Good location and the view over the bay was nice. Room was a decent size. Bed was reasonably comfortable. Room was generally clean but could do with a decent dust and hoover as it showed signs of a long summer season. Main reason for the low rating was down to the external noise during the night which was not the fault of the hotel but we couldn't close the windows as the room was so warm.
Typical seaside town hotel. Good location and the view over the bay was nice. Room was a decent size. Bed was reasonably comfortable. Room was generally clean but could do with a decent dust and hoover as it showed signs of a long summer season. Main reason for the low rating was down to the external noise during the night which was not the fault of the hotel but we couldn't close the windows as the room was so warm.
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Janet
Oct 9, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Good parking area. Great location.Friendly, helpful & welcoming reception staff. Room a little cramped, very very small bathroom. Had to ask for tea/sugar, etc. Had to use own toilet roll when the one in the room ran out. Very noisy kids in cars along seafront at night ( no fault of the hotel but did have an impact on our stay).
Good parking area. Great location.Friendly, helpful & welcoming reception staff. Room a little cramped, very very small bathroom. Had to ask for tea/sugar, etc. Had to use own toilet roll when the one in the room ran out. Very noisy kids in cars along seafront at night ( no fault of the hotel but did have an impact on our stay).
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Arnold Peter
Sep 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Conveniently placed on the seafront and an easy walk from the train and bus stations. Very friendly and helpful staff. Decent breakfast. All in all, good value for money
Conveniently placed on the seafront and an easy walk from the train and bus stations. Very friendly and helpful staff. Decent breakfast. All in all, good value for money
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Breakfast is generally good and filling, but some found it average or disliked the non buffet service. Evening dining can be limited or unavailable, and menu appeal varies with limited options for some diets.
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Jennifer
May 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel looks run down before you even go in. We called and booked an extra night before we go there and was told 79 then they said 102. They did then charge us 79. The room was small, the bathroom was so small and not much room to move around, the bed was uncomfortable and not straight No cooked option for veggies
The hotel looks run down before you even go in. We called and booked an extra night before we go there and was told 79 then they said 102. They did then charge us 79. The room was small, the bathroom was so small and not much room to move around, the bed was uncomfortable and not straight No cooked option for veggies
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sally
Jan 7, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Nice hotel, staff were great, good breakfast with continental and full English, lovely area and nice seafront
Nice hotel, staff were great, good breakfast with continental and full English, lovely area and nice seafront
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Ian
Jul 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room ok, but public areas tired. Old fashioned lounge and bar furniture etc. Cluttered with old, paint-covered ladders at foot of stairs. All soap dispensers in lobby toilets and room bathroom empty. Breakfast was truly aweful - hard fried eggs, hard bacon etc. Worst was the noise from outside the hotel in the evening, from cars/motorbikes racing up and down the seafront, skidding and revving engines. Appears to be the local antisocial meeting place and racetrack. Do not stay here if you need to sleep before 11pm.
Room ok, but public areas tired. Old fashioned lounge and bar furniture etc. Cluttered with old, paint-covered ladders at foot of stairs. All soap dispensers in lobby toilets and room bathroom empty. Breakfast was truly aweful - hard fried eggs, hard bacon etc. Worst was the noise from outside the hotel in the evening, from cars/motorbikes racing up and down the seafront, skidding and revving engines. Appears to be the local antisocial meeting place and racetrack. Do not stay here if you need to sleep before 11pm.
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Steve
Aug 18, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Sadly the evening meal choice and standard of the evening meal has dropped over the years. No evening entertainment unless they have a coach party staying was also a sad discovery. Overall the staff are their usual helpful cheery selfs. Breakfast is good. Standard 3 star hotel.
Sadly the evening meal choice and standard of the evening meal has dropped over the years. No evening entertainment unless they have a coach party staying was also a sad discovery. Overall the staff are their usual helpful cheery selfs. Breakfast is good. Standard 3 star hotel.
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Neeraj
Aug 19, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The breakfast was not a buffett, we cant refill beans or scrambled... That was a bit rude. The rooms were also small and the shower was even smaller - so much so that you can barely stand in that. The good thing was the location as its right opposite beach. Overall, an average experience - definitely not so great
The breakfast was not a buffett, we cant refill beans or scrambled... That was a bit rude. The rooms were also small and the shower was even smaller - so much so that you can barely stand in that. The good thing was the location as its right opposite beach. Overall, an average experience - definitely not so great
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SARDHA
Jun 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly staff, would have liked if we were able to have dinner. Bar staff was excellent.
Friendly staff, would have liked if we were able to have dinner. Bar staff was excellent.
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Russell
Oct 30, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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
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
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Florence Chantal
Jun 12, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Overall enjoyable. Pleasant room with lovely view of harbour and very good breakfast. Unfortunately dinner menu was very unappealing so ate out.
Overall enjoyable. Pleasant room with lovely view of harbour and very good breakfast. Unfortunately dinner menu was very unappealing so ate out.
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Lisa
Mar 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff were lovely, room was a good size, only downside was no evening meals available
Staff were lovely, room was a good size, only downside was no evening meals available
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Arnold Peter
Sep 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Conveniently placed on the seafront and an easy walk from the train and bus stations. Very friendly and helpful staff. Decent breakfast. All in all, good value for money
Conveniently placed on the seafront and an easy walk from the train and bus stations. Very friendly and helpful staff. Decent breakfast. All in all, good value for money
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Darren
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel keeps heat in so every room hot and you won't be able to sleep
The hotel keeps heat in so every room hot and you won't be able to sleep
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Billy
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel was not what we expected but was good value for money. We went when there was a fair on so lots of noise outside as you are in the centre of the motion. The staff member was brilliantly friendly but the room was on the small side for a double and bathroom would not suit someone 6ft plus due to sink being right next to the toilet. The double room we was allocated was more a single then a double. Personally I'd say this location suits people going away on day trips with friends or people working away from home not a couple going away but that is our opinion. I want to say if your looking for good value for your budget this place suits you 100% it's clean tidy and ideal for single visitors who want a nice base
Hotel was not what we expected but was good value for money. We went when there was a fair on so lots of noise outside as you are in the centre of the motion. The staff member was brilliantly friendly but the room was on the small side for a double and bathroom would not suit someone 6ft plus due to sink being right next to the toilet. The double room we was allocated was more a single then a double. Personally I'd say this location suits people going away on day trips with friends or people working away from home not a couple going away but that is our opinion. I want to say if your looking for good value for your budget this place suits you 100% it's clean tidy and ideal for single visitors who want a nice base
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Mark
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 7 nights
Everything was spot on staff food cleaniness al 100% id definitely stay again
Everything was spot on staff food cleaniness al 100% id definitely stay again
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Stuart
Aug 1, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Breakfast was good and staff very friendly and room clean
Breakfast was good and staff very friendly and room clean
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Mr G
Jul 31, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Around great stay location very good. Our room was a little small for my wife especially the toilet as she has mobility problems.
Around great stay location very good. Our room was a little small for my wife especially the toilet as she has mobility problems.
FAQs about The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6 for children.
Are pets allowed at the property?
Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of GBP 10.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 9:30 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features elevators and step-free entrances, ensuring accessibility for guests with disabilities. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available in public areas and rooms.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located in Paignton, just steps from Paignton Beach and a 3-minute drive from Paignton Zoo. It is 2.3 miles from Torre Abbey Sands and 3.2 miles from Princess Theatre.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are welcome at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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- 2026-09-04: 85.5881176841736USD
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- 2026-09-13: 70.12148284950257USD
- 2026-09-14: 76.24119913253784USD
- 2026-09-15: 76.15483082885743USD
- 2026-09-16: 75.2684435447693USD
- 2026-09-17: 75.1831918434143USD
- 2026-09-18: 77.77738693656921USD
- 2026-09-19: 134.22872402610778USD
- 2026-09-20: 67.74160007648469USD
- 2026-09-21: 70.12148284950257USD
- 2026-09-22: 70.12148284950257USD
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- 2026-09-24: 67.74160007648469USD
- 2026-09-25: 70.59490008068086USD
- 2026-09-26: 74.9720742465973USD
- 2026-09-27: 66.38447186203004USD
- 2026-09-28: 67.73476753368378USD
- 2026-09-29: 68.97430688896179USD
- 2026-09-30: 70.12148284950257USD
- 2026-10-01: 63.917977082443244USD
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- 2026-10-07: 64.8667523059845USD
- 2026-10-08: 63.917977082443244USD
- 2026-10-09: 70.12148284950257USD
- 2026-10-10: 70.12148284950257USD
- 2026-10-11: 63.917977082443244USD
- 2026-10-12: 63.917977082443244USD
- 2026-10-13: 63.917977082443244USD
- 2026-10-14: 63.917977082443244USD
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- 2026-10-16: 64.8667523059845USD
- 2026-10-17: 70.12148284950257USD
- 2026-10-18: 63.917977082443244USD
- 2026-10-19: 63.917977082443244USD
- 2026-10-20: 63.917977082443244USD
- 2026-10-21: 63.917977082443244USD
- 2026-10-22: 65.14293414306641USD
- 2026-10-23: 63.917977082443244USD
- 2026-10-24: 70.12148284950257USD
- 2026-10-25: 59.17792488460541USD
- 2026-10-26: 67.74160007648469USD
- 2026-10-27: 63.917977082443244USD
- 2026-10-28: 63.917977082443244USD
- 2026-10-29: 63.847418449783326USD
- 2026-10-30: 65.14293414306641USD
- 2026-10-31: 70.12148284950257USD
- 2026-11-01: 63.917977082443244USD
- 2026-11-02: 63.917977082443244USD
- 2026-11-03: 64.8667523059845USD
- 2026-11-04: 63.917977082443244USD
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-out is available.
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6 for children
- Self parking fee: GBP 6 per day
- Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per day
- Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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