Torquay Small Luxury Hotels
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Here’s a quick list of the best hotels in Torquay
Nestled on the sunlit shores of the English Riviera, Torquay’s Small Luxury Hotels offer intimate, design-led escapes where impeccable service meets sweeping sea views and easy access to harbourside restaurants and coastal walks. For the best experience, book a sea-view suite or a property with a spa and reserve dinner and local excursions in advance — you’ll enjoy curated seafood, personalized concierge-led activities like Agatha Christie tours, and quieter midweek stays to fully savour Torquay’s charm.
Best Small Luxury Hotels in Torquay
Belgrave Sands Hotel & Spa
Belgrave Sands Hotel & Spa is a 4-star property in Torquay, just 400 metres from Torre Abbey Sands Beach, offering a fitness centre, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace, with a 24-hour front desk and concierge service, plus an indoor pool, sauna, evening entertainment and room service. - Prime location near Torre Abbey Sands Beach - Indoor pool and sauna - On-site fitness centre - Free private parking - 24-hour front desk and concierge
The Sandpiper Guest House
Set in a peaceful tree-lined cul-de-sac, The Sandpiper Guest House offers en suite rooms, good food and free Wi‑Fi, with the Riviera International Centre and the seafront a short walk away, Torquay town centre—home to lively bars, restaurants and the harbour—about 20 minutes on foot, and Torre Abbey Sands a 10-minute walk offering a fine beach; there is also ample free parking at the front of the guest house. - En suite rooms - Free Wi‑Fi and good food - Short walk to Riviera International Centre and seafront - 10-minute walk to Torre Abbey Sands beach - Ample free parking
The Devon Court
The family-run Devon Court is a boutique hotel in the heart of Torquay offering a seasonal heated outdoor swimming pool, sun terrace and picturesque garden, plus free Wi‑Fi and free parking; spacious rooms feature LCD flat-screen TVs, en suite bathrooms and some have seating areas with pool views, while the hotel is known for good food and freshly cooked breakfasts with choices like full English, eggs Benedict, eggs royale or a French omelette. The seafront is a 5-minute walk away, Torquay Harbour about a mile, the Riviera International Conference Centre within a 10-minute walk and Torquay Rail Station less than a mile away. - Boutique family-run hotel with garden and sun terrace - Seasonal heated outdoor pool - Freshly cooked breakfasts with varied options - Free Wi‑Fi and free parking - Close to seafront, harbour, conference centre and rail station
Downtown Torquay Hotels with Balcony
OYO Orestone Manor
Overlooking Lyme Bay in the village of Maidencombe, OYO Orestone Manor sits about 4 miles from Torquay and offers a restaurant, bar, garden and terrace, plus free Wi‑Fi and complimentary private parking; the 2AA Rosette restaurant serves traditional English dishes with a European twist using locally sourced produce, and guests can also enjoy afternoon tea or Sunday lunch. Each room includes a flat-screen TV, wardrobe and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer and a bathtub or shower, while deluxe double rooms add sea and garden views. Nearby attractions include Meadfoot Beach (4.5 miles), Torquay United FC (2.5 miles) and Torre Abbey (4 miles), and Exeter Airport is 23.8 miles away. - Stunning Lyme Bay sea views (available from deluxe rooms) - 2AA Rosette restaurant showcasing local produce - Free Wi‑Fi and private parking - Afternoon tea and Sunday lunch offered on site - Convenient location close to Torquay and local attractions
Riviera Lodge Hotel
Set on a quiet tree-lined road and overlooking its own secluded gardens and swimming pool, Riviera Lodge Hotel is an adult-only property offering a range of facilities for a pleasant, relaxing stay, including free Wi‑Fi in all rooms, a spacious colonial-style bar, a sun lounge to soak up the Riviera sunshine and a terrace with glimpses of the bay; breakfast is included with full English and continental options, and a light lunch menu is available during peak season. - Secluded gardens and outdoor pool - Complimentary Wi‑Fi in all rooms - Breakfast included (full English & continental) - Colonial-style bar, sun lounge and terrace views - Adult-only for a tranquil atmosphere
Hotel Peppers
Hotel Peppers sits about 200 metres from the water, close to Torquay’s harbour and the town-centre shops, and occupies a quiet location within a short walk of the beach, restaurants and stores. Built in the early 1900s, the hotel blends original character with modern comforts and offers free Wi‑Fi, full English breakfasts and free parking for all guests; most rooms are en suite, some have sea views, and rooms include hairdryers, TVs and tea/coffee, though the hotel does not accept group bookings. - Very close to the beach, harbour and town centre - Free parking for all guests - Free Wi‑Fi and full English breakfast included - Historic character with modern comforts - Many en suite rooms and some with sea views
Torquay Hotels with Private Balcony
The Purple Tree Guest House
Lincombe Hall Hotel & Spa - Just for Adults
Cary Arms & Spa
Cary Arms & Spa in Torquay offers accommodation with sea views, a barbecue area and an on-site bar, and guests can enjoy free WiFi throughout the property and complimentary private parking on site. - Sea views - On-site bar - Barbecue area - Free WiFi throughout - Free private parking