Name: The Babbacombe Hotel
Address: The Sea Front, Babbacombe Downs Road, Torquay, Babbacombe, Torquay, Torbay, England, United Kingdom, Torquay, Devon, GB
Price range: $135–$196 per night
Rating: 7.97

What guests think

Across recent reviews of The Babbacombe Hotel, guests praise the scenic sea views, walkable location, and generally clean rooms, while noting dated décor, some very small bedrooms, and recurring parking difficulties around the property.

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, though one check-in was handled poorly and another guest reported weak communication after nocturnal fire alarms. Room comfort is mixed: some found beds excellent while others uncomfortable, with occasional noise concerns and in-room Wi-Fi weaker than in public areas; sea-view balconies are appreciated. Breakfast draws praise, though a few found evening choices limited. Expect a clean, friendly, old-fashioned seaside stay with standout views but constrained parking.

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Facilities

On-site evening entertainment and a bar are available. Parking is limited or tricky in the area, and multiple reviews flag it as a problem.

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8

Sarah

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was lovely and clean, the bathroom was spotless. The bed was comfy and the room was really quiet. The internet access was awful in our room but improved in the main area of the hotel. We felt the food options were very limited. The roast carvery needed a better variety of vegetables in my opinion. Breakfast was tasty although basic. Parking in the area is very tricky. The hotel is situated in the perfect place for visiting the local area on foot. We would visit again but eat elsewhere for the evening meal.

10

Bob

Sep 23, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Definite 10/10 if only it had some parking.

10

Philippa

Sep 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean but very small room. Cheap, suitable for solo traveller. Hotel quite big largely catering for coach parties with big dining room and evening entertainment. Position close to weĺl maintained lawns at top of cliffs. Very safe, railings and benches. Magnificent views.

10

Carole

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

large problem with parking we were fortunate not to have any damage. Two couples we spoke to had wing mirrors damaged.

8

colin

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking facilities are not good

8

Michelle

Sep 12, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location near to the beach, shops bars and restaurants. Regular buses into local areas. Extremely helpful staff who were happy to help with anything. We didn’t eat at the hotel but breakfast and evening meals were available with a well stocked bar. The steps to the room were steep but we were informed about them before we arrived and were happy with our choice. Room dated and very small but had a beautiful view and all the usual commodities. Clean and tidy. Unfortunately, the mattress was uncomfortable which meant we didn’t sleep well.

6

Philip

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is generally ok, I've just had 2 nights there and to be honest it was generally clean and tidy, the staff were excellent all round and the entertainment on the night time was reasonably, However the room, (and i had one with a balcony) was so small would would not want to spendca week in it, and the bed was awful. It was like sleeping on a rock. The hotel is what we would call tired and needs quite a bit of money spending on it to get it up to a first class hotel. Still i have a good time there.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and common areas are consistently described as clean, with several mentions of spotless bathrooms and fresh decor. No recurring hygiene issues are reported.

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8

Sarah

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was lovely and clean, the bathroom was spotless. The bed was comfy and the room was really quiet. The internet access was awful in our room but improved in the main area of the hotel. We felt the food options were very limited. The roast carvery needed a better variety of vegetables in my opinion. Breakfast was tasty although basic. Parking in the area is very tricky. The hotel is situated in the perfect place for visiting the local area on foot. We would visit again but eat elsewhere for the evening meal.

10

Aneesah

Oct 16, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel bed was amazing and comfy but chipping in wallpaper and paint

10

Philippa

Sep 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean but very small room. Cheap, suitable for solo traveller. Hotel quite big largely catering for coach parties with big dining room and evening entertainment. Position close to weĺl maintained lawns at top of cliffs. Very safe, railings and benches. Magnificent views.

6

David

Sep 28, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room with great sea view

10

Susan

Jul 21, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

10

Agnieszka

May 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff. Clean, nicely decorated and cosy room. Well located.

8

Michelle

Sep 12, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location near to the beach, shops bars and restaurants. Regular buses into local areas. Extremely helpful staff who were happy to help with anything. We didn’t eat at the hotel but breakfast and evening meals were available with a well stocked bar. The steps to the room were steep but we were informed about them before we arrived and were happy with our choice. Room dated and very small but had a beautiful view and all the usual commodities. Clean and tidy. Unfortunately, the mattress was uncomfortable which meant we didn’t sleep well.

6

Philip

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is generally ok, I've just had 2 nights there and to be honest it was generally clean and tidy, the staff were excellent all round and the entertainment on the night time was reasonably, However the room, (and i had one with a balcony) was so small would would not want to spendca week in it, and the bed was awful. It was like sleeping on a rock. The hotel is what we would call tired and needs quite a bit of money spending on it to get it up to a first class hotel. Still i have a good time there.

10

Robert

May 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were excellent . Room was clean and tidy Provided basics. Except disposable sanitary bags

6

ASA

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Although very clean and tidy the hotel is dated and definitely needs an upgrade especially with making the rooms more soundproof. During our stay the fire alarm kept going off during the night. We had to call reception to clarify if we needed to evacuate or not which we found poor as the majority of guests appeared to be quite elderly. There was no explanation or apology from staff the next day. This is a moderately expensive hotel and we expected better.

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Rooms

Rooms tend to be small and dated or tired, though some have excellent sea views and balconies. Bed comfort varies widely, and some guests noted weak in-room Wi-Fi and occasional noise or soundproofing concerns.

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Sarah

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was lovely and clean, the bathroom was spotless. The bed was comfy and the room was really quiet. The internet access was awful in our room but improved in the main area of the hotel. We felt the food options were very limited. The roast carvery needed a better variety of vegetables in my opinion. Breakfast was tasty although basic. Parking in the area is very tricky. The hotel is situated in the perfect place for visiting the local area on foot. We would visit again but eat elsewhere for the evening meal.

10

Aneesah

Oct 16, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel bed was amazing and comfy but chipping in wallpaper and paint

10

Philippa

Sep 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean but very small room. Cheap, suitable for solo traveller. Hotel quite big largely catering for coach parties with big dining room and evening entertainment. Position close to weĺl maintained lawns at top of cliffs. Very safe, railings and benches. Magnificent views.

6

David

Sep 28, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room with great sea view

8

Peter

Aug 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

the views are superb. well worth getting a balcony with sea view.

8

Mark

Sep 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel but a little tired and would benefit from a refurb.

8

Geoffrey

Jul 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely position with great views over the bay, room was small but had everything we needed, breakfast was fantastic!

8

Michelle

Sep 12, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location near to the beach, shops bars and restaurants. Regular buses into local areas. Extremely helpful staff who were happy to help with anything. We didn’t eat at the hotel but breakfast and evening meals were available with a well stocked bar. The steps to the room were steep but we were informed about them before we arrived and were happy with our choice. Room dated and very small but had a beautiful view and all the usual commodities. Clean and tidy. Unfortunately, the mattress was uncomfortable which meant we didn’t sleep well.

6

Philip

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is generally ok, I've just had 2 nights there and to be honest it was generally clean and tidy, the staff were excellent all round and the entertainment on the night time was reasonably, However the room, (and i had one with a balcony) was so small would would not want to spendca week in it, and the bed was awful. It was like sleeping on a rock. The hotel is what we would call tired and needs quite a bit of money spending on it to get it up to a first class hotel. Still i have a good time there.

6

ASA

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Although very clean and tidy the hotel is dated and definitely needs an upgrade especially with making the rooms more soundproof. During our stay the fire alarm kept going off during the night. We had to call reception to clarify if we needed to evacuate or not which we found poor as the majority of guests appeared to be quite elderly. There was no explanation or apology from staff the next day. This is a moderately expensive hotel and we expected better.

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Service

Most reviews commend friendly, helpful staff. However, one guest reported a tactless check-in and another highlighted poor communication after late-night fire alarms.

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8

Ms Elizabeth

Jun 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Barbara

Nov 7, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect place to stay in our first visit to Babbacome. It’s a friendly lovely place we can’t recommend it enough. Friendly helpful staff and owners. Breakfast fabulous. We would definitely stay there again.

10

Susan

Jul 21, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

10

Agnieszka

May 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff. Clean, nicely decorated and cosy room. Well located.

10

Helen

Jun 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely stay. The staff are very helpful. Very peaceful. Nice sea view.

6

Tina

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

First words of greeting were, 'your card was declined' ... not very tactful! In fact the booking site had a pay at hotel policy so although i used my card, got confirmation of booking, and ref number, i had to actually pay when i got there. The card hadnt been declined at all. My friend and i were told to come through to the office, where we were shown the words 'card declined' on the screen. I was not happy as i knew it wouldnt be, but offered cash instead.. then i was told 'we dont take cash'. So after nearly deciding to go elsewhere, i offered the card again. It went through fine. I was then told that id ' probably put my number in wrong, we all do it'. I was going to argue that the booking wouldnt have been confirmed if id done so, but was so upset by the whole initial impression, that i took my receipt and key and went to room. He did add 'it was nothing personal' but we both thought it was handled unprofessionally and abuptly. Room was clean and comfortable. Nice view. Breakfast was good although, having checked in for a table we then had someone come up to us during our meal to ask our room number again. Check out was easy. No other problems.

10

Robert

May 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were excellent . Room was clean and tidy Provided basics. Except disposable sanitary bags

6

ASA

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Although very clean and tidy the hotel is dated and definitely needs an upgrade especially with making the rooms more soundproof. During our stay the fire alarm kept going off during the night. We had to call reception to clarify if we needed to evacuate or not which we found poor as the majority of guests appeared to be quite elderly. There was no explanation or apology from staff the next day. This is a moderately expensive hotel and we expected better.

10

Stephen

Sep 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Brilliant short break. Staff were great. Just what the doctor ordered!

10

Karen

Apr 3, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The view on are balcony was wonderful the staff were so nice kind and helpful

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Location

Clifftop setting with superb sea views is frequently praised, and many find it convenient for walking to shops, bars, restaurants, and using local buses.

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8

Sarah

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was lovely and clean, the bathroom was spotless. The bed was comfy and the room was really quiet. The internet access was awful in our room but improved in the main area of the hotel. We felt the food options were very limited. The roast carvery needed a better variety of vegetables in my opinion. Breakfast was tasty although basic. Parking in the area is very tricky. The hotel is situated in the perfect place for visiting the local area on foot. We would visit again but eat elsewhere for the evening meal.

10

Andrew

May 28, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

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

10

Philippa

Sep 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean but very small room. Cheap, suitable for solo traveller. Hotel quite big largely catering for coach parties with big dining room and evening entertainment. Position close to weĺl maintained lawns at top of cliffs. Very safe, railings and benches. Magnificent views.

8

Peter

Aug 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

the views are superb. well worth getting a balcony with sea view.

10

Agnieszka

May 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff. Clean, nicely decorated and cosy room. Well located.

8

Geoffrey

Jul 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely position with great views over the bay, room was small but had everything we needed, breakfast was fantastic!

8

Michelle

Sep 12, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location near to the beach, shops bars and restaurants. Regular buses into local areas. Extremely helpful staff who were happy to help with anything. We didn’t eat at the hotel but breakfast and evening meals were available with a well stocked bar. The steps to the room were steep but we were informed about them before we arrived and were happy with our choice. Room dated and very small but had a beautiful view and all the usual commodities. Clean and tidy. Unfortunately, the mattress was uncomfortable which meant we didn’t sleep well.

8

John

Jul 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It’s setting with great views

10

mark

Apr 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Well-situated, pleasant hotel with good staff.

8

Mark

May 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great view

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Dining

Breakfast is regularly praised as tasty or fantastic. A few comments note limited evening meal choices or basic options.

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8

Sarah

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was lovely and clean, the bathroom was spotless. The bed was comfy and the room was really quiet. The internet access was awful in our room but improved in the main area of the hotel. We felt the food options were very limited. The roast carvery needed a better variety of vegetables in my opinion. Breakfast was tasty although basic. Parking in the area is very tricky. The hotel is situated in the perfect place for visiting the local area on foot. We would visit again but eat elsewhere for the evening meal.

10

Peter

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is good with a queen size bed and overlooks the seafront. However it is a lot more exxpensive than the hotel next door. We didnt have a breakfast as they only serve until 9.15am

8

Ms Elizabeth

Jun 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Andrew

May 28, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

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

10

Barbara

Nov 7, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect place to stay in our first visit to Babbacome. It’s a friendly lovely place we can’t recommend it enough. Friendly helpful staff and owners. Breakfast fabulous. We would definitely stay there again.

8

Geoffrey

Jul 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely position with great views over the bay, room was small but had everything we needed, breakfast was fantastic!

8

Michelle

Sep 12, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location near to the beach, shops bars and restaurants. Regular buses into local areas. Extremely helpful staff who were happy to help with anything. We didn’t eat at the hotel but breakfast and evening meals were available with a well stocked bar. The steps to the room were steep but we were informed about them before we arrived and were happy with our choice. Room dated and very small but had a beautiful view and all the usual commodities. Clean and tidy. Unfortunately, the mattress was uncomfortable which meant we didn’t sleep well.

8

claire

Feb 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely location, was impressed with the quality of the food. Room was quite basic and plain but fine for just 1 night.

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Month	Average price
January	$238
February	$143
March	$106
April	$160
May	$126
June	$152
July	$146
August	$144
September	$138
October	$102
November	$108
December	$118

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4 $182	5
6 $155	7	8	9	10	11	12
13 $175	14	15	16	17	18	19
20 $196	21	22	23	24	25	26
27 $155	28	29	30

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2	3
4 $135	5	6	7	8	9	10
11 $162	12	13	14	15	16	17
18 $135	19	20	21	22	23	24
25 $135	26	27	28	29	30	31

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