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Bay Torbay Hotel, Torquay

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the Bay Torbay Hotel

Customer Rating: (12 Customer Reviews)

At a glance;

  • At the heart of beautiful Torquay
  • Scenic views over the promenade and is within walking distance of the town centre
  • Front facing rooms overlooking the promenade
  • Facilities include two bars and indoor heated swimming pool

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Hotel information

Right at the heart of beautiful Torquay, the Torbay Hotel benefits from stunning views over the lovely harbour. The hotel can be summed up as, ‘grand features in warm surroundings,’ and includes front-facing rooms with modern facilities – the Premier and Superior rooms with scenic views are particularly desirable. It has a large ballroom, two bars, an indoor heated swimming pool and a sun terrace. The hotel is also within easy walking distance of the town centre’s shops, boutiques and restaurants. After two years of extensive restoration Royal Terrace Gardens (aka “Rock Walk”) has been returned to its former glory with a modern day twist. Located just next to the Torbay Hotel, Rock Walk offers spectacular views across the bay, and at night when it is beautifully lit up, it makes for the perfect evening stroll.

The hotel has limited number of car parking spaces at a local public car park. These spaces cannot be guaranteed, nor pre-booked in advance of your stay.

Great for

  • Walking
  • Food
  • History

Bay Torbay Hotel Premier Room

Typical Premier Room at Bay Torbay Hotel

Often our most luxurious room option. Most premier rooms have four-poster beds and spacious en-suite bathrooms that have been beautifully re-fitted to accommodate both bath and shower options. These large rooms will normally offer a comfortable seating area, 32 inch flat screen digital television, hairdryer and the facilities to make a hot beverage.

  • En-suite bath, shower and WC
  • Luxurious four-poster bed
  • 32" digital flat screen TV
  • Large rooms with comfortable seating
  • Hair dryer and shaving point

Bay Torbay Hotel Superior Room

Typical Superior Room at Bay Torbay Hotel

Our Superior rooms typically have luxurious beds, 26 inch flat screen digital television, and a spacious en-suite bathroom with shower over bath. These Superior rooms also have the facilities to make a hot beverage.

  • Flat screen TV
  • En-suite bath, shower and WC
  • Large rooms with comfortable seating
  • Hair dryer and shaving point
  • The above image represents a typical Superior room at our hotel

Bay Torbay Hotel Standard Room

Typical Standard Room at Bay Torbay Hotel

Our standard rooms are charming and have everything you would expect from a modern hotel - private facilities, a TV, and everything you need to make yourself a hot beverage.

  • En-suite bath, shower and WC
  • Telephone
  • Colour TV
  • Shaving point
  • The above image represents a typical standard room at our hotel

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Hotel Accessibility

Here at Bay Hotels we want you to have the best short break possible. We are happy to provide advice to guests with special needs who wish to take breaks at our Hotels. In order to avoid disappointment and/or misunderstandings, please contact us on 01942 496 507 to discuss any needs that you may have.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Do you have single rooms?
    Yes, in most of our hotels.

  • Do you take dogs and pets?
    We do not allow dogs and pets into our hotels, with the exception of guide dogs.

  • Do you have lifts in all hotels?
    We have lifts in most of our hotels.

  • What time is check in time?
    3pm in the afternoon.

  • What time is check out time?
    10am in the morning.

  • Do you have smoking rooms?
    We do not allow smoking in any parts of our hotels.

Location

With its air of sophistication, backdrop of wooded terraces, bustling marina and colourful coastline, you can almost imagine that you're on the Continent, yet English is spoken here!

How to get there


By Car:

From the A380 take the A3022 and follow signs for Torquay and then to the Sea Front. Turn left onto the sea front until reaching the hotel, on the left hand side, opposite the Princess Gardens and about 100 yards past the Princess Theatre on the right hand side. (AA Roadwatch 09003 401100).

By Train:

Torquay Railway station is situated approximately 1 mile from the hotel. (Some trains may change at Exeter or Newton Abbot). (Rail enquires to 08457 484950).

National Express:

Services available to Torquay coach station, approximately 3 miles from the hotel. (National Express enquiries to 08705 808080).

By Bus:

Stagecoach number 12 runs between Brixham, Paignton, Torquay and Newton Abbot stopping outside the hotel.

Bay Torbay Hotel

Bay Torbay Hotel

Torbay Road

Torquay

Devon

TQ2 5EY

Res: 01803 295218

Tel: 01803 295218

Local Attractions

The following places, attractions and things to do are easily reached from Torquay:

  • Paignton
  • Dartmoor National Park
  • Totnes
  • Exeter
  • Cockington
  • Babbacombe Model Village
  • Powderham Castle
  • Dartmouth
  • Paignton Zoo
  • Teignmouth

Local Insight

Torquay is part of the stunning English Riviera which also includes Paignton & Brixham.

  • Compton Castle
    A rare survivor, this medieval fortress with high curtain walls, towers and two portcullis gates, set in a landscape of rolling hills and orchards, is a bewitching mixture of romance and history. Home for nearly 600 years to the Gilbert family, including Sir Humphrey Gilbert, half-brother to Sir Walter Ralegh.
    Visit their website

  • Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway
    Dartmouth Steam Railway is the holiday line, with steam trains running for 7 miles in Great Western tradition from Paignton along the spectacular Torbay coast to Churston and on through the wooded slopes bordering the Dart estuary to Kingswear. The scenery is superb, with seascapes right across Lyme bay to Portland Bill on clear days.
    Visit their website

  • Paignton Zoo
    Cover thousands of miles in just a few hours and on foot, on a worldwide nature trail. Explore habitats from around the world: scorching deserts, frozen poles, African Savannah and the rain forest of South America are all represented. There’s plenty to do throughout the day as well as seeing the hundreds of animals. Listen to the keepers talk about the animals, how they keep them and what they feed them. Or why not visit the Animal Encounters Theatre and watch the feathered Feats bird show.
    Visit their website

  • Greenway House and Gardens
    This is an extraordinary glimpse into the private holiday home of the famous and much-loved author Agatha Christie and her family. The relaxed and atmospheric house is set in the 1950s, and contains many of the family's collections, including archaeology, Tunbridgeware, silver, botanical china and books. Outside you can explore the large and romantic woodland garden, with a restored vinery and peach house, wild edges and rare plantings, which drifts down the hillside towards the sparkling Dart estuary.
    Visit their website

  • Greenway Ferry and Pleasure Cruises
    Greenway Ferry & Pleasure Cruises have been awarded a Quality Visitor Attraction status by Visit England for 2 years in addition to a Silver Green Tourism Award. With every effort by its staff and crew, Greenway Ferry strives hard to ensure your voyages are as memorable as possible in all the best ways. Join us for some fantastic Coastal and River Cruises in the fabulous Bay or along the stunning River Dart.; be them on a ferry trip or one of our exclusive days out, with our assurance that we put every effort into customer care, quality and value.
    Visit their website

Great for

  • Walking
  • Food
  • History

Entertainment

Entertainment Programme

On Monday Evenings
Excellent Duo/Hosts
Shades of Blue
Entertain, presenting music for dancing, cabaret, quizzes and competitions.

On Tuesday Evenings
Guest Artiste
Paris
Stunning Vocalist

On Wednesday Evenings
Guest Cabaret
Dean Winters
Top Comedian/Entertainer

On Thursday Evening
Excellent Duo/Hosts
Shades of Blue
Entertain, presenting music for dancing, cabaret, quizzes and competitions

On Friday Evenings
Resident Host Steve Conroy introduces
Guest Comedy/Vocalist
Sean Aldredge
 
On Saturday Evenings
Excellent Duo/Hosts
Shades of Blue
Entertain, presenting music for dancing, cabaret, quizzes and competitions

The entertainment programme advertised is subject to change for reasons beyond our control without prior notice.


Indoor Swimming Pool at the Bay Torbay Hotel Lounge area at the Bay Torbay Hotel Lounge area at the Bay Torbay Hotel The Bay cafe in the Bay Torbay Hotel The Bay cafe in the Bay Torbay Hotel The Bay cafe in the Bay Torbay Hotel

Hannah Eagling

 

rating is 5 stars

5 July 2010

A Very Pleasant Stay

It was a last minute deal with Shearing’s. As soon as we arrived at the hotel, we were greeted by the deputy manager. All of the staff were incredibly kind and helpful. The waiters were quick and met all of your needs. The hotel itself has had a lot of modernising done to the interior. All rooms were clean and tidy, with a wide range of facilities. There was a good range of food to choose from morning and night. The food was always lovely and could not be faulted in any way. A very pleasant stay.

J.Perriam

Kent

rating is 5 stars

8 September 2010

Thanks

I spent 4 nights at the hotel and had a great time, both the hotel and staff were wonderful. The only down side was the journey down there. Having gone with Shearing's, I had to travel from Kent to the m1 interchange on the feeder coach, which added about 2hours to the journey. But, this was more than made up for by the staff at the hotel. The food was great, as were all the staff and the hotel which was very close to the seafrount. This was great value for money and I would recommend it to anyone. Thanks!!

Mrs. Wilson

Nottingham

rating is 5 stars

26 October 2010

Torbay Hotel

Went to this hotel with Shearing's coach.  Hotel is lovely, it is on the flat too. The local buses leave from just across the road, which was great. The staff were very friendly and helpful, couldn’t fault them. Food was excellent, with quite a choice of menu. Hotel was very clean, we had a front facing room and it was lovely. We will certainly go to this hotel again.

Mr. Miller

North Wales

rating is 3 stars

29 October 2010

Couldn't Wait to Return

My wife and I stayed at the Torbay Hotel in the summer and found it to be a pleasant experience. The staff were very pleasant and helpful. The rooms need a bit of an update, but they were clean and comfortable and the housekeeping staff were very pleasant. The food was excellent and well presented. Couldn’t wait to come back, so we booked again for November.

Steffan

Manchester

rating is 5 stars

7 February 2011

No Winter Blues Here!

I stayed at the Torbay Hotel in January 2011 and I must say that I was very pleasantly surprised. The staff are very friendly, helpful and accommodating. The food is very swift in its delivery and well presented and the bar is well stocked, often offering good deals. The standard room I had was clean, tidy and well-looked after and the house keeper made every effort to take note of the ‘do not disturb’ sign when it was in use, unlike some of the hotels I have stayed in!

Theresa & Ian Burton

Basildon

rating is 4 stars

25 April 2011

Terrific

Went to the Torbay Hotel for a five day trip on 25/04/11. Lovely hotel with lots of character, staff very friendly, food was excellent and the waitress fantastic. We had the second biggest room on level two, front facing over the harbour and was lovely and clean. The coach driver was fantastic, kept us informed on the journey and excursions. Had a great couple on our table at meal times who sat with us on the coach, good laugh, really enjoyed our stay. Thank you!

Susan

Manchester

rating is 4 stars

7 May 2011

Looking forward to a return visit

We really enjoyed our stay at the Torbay Hotel. We had a fabulous front facing bedroom which was well worth the extra supplement. Food was always hot and well presented with a good choice. The staff, the service and the cabaret entertainment was excellent. The indoor heated pool was a bonus and the water was lovely and warm. Very much looking forward to returning in 2012 but this time we’ll be staying longer!

Catherine Aspinall

Lancashire

rating is 4 stars

23 November 2011

Enjoyable Weekend But!

Paid an additional £15.00 each for sea view which was pointless as it was obscured by trees, the paintwork & decor in bedroom was tired also the lighting in the room very poor, the staff very friendly & the food very good with excellent service all in all we enjoyed our stay.

Carole Hulbert

Coalville, Leicestershire

rating is 3 stars

3 January 2012

Torbay Hotel

Went to this hotel with Shearings coaches, for New Year celebrations. My party was very pleased with the food, lots of choice, very good. There was only one thing that spoiled our stay, the state of the bedrooms, they are very tired looking and in need of decorating, but the worst was the cleanliness, not very good at all. The bathroom with mould all round the shower and sink taps were a disgrace. It was a shame that this put a damper on our otherwise enjoyable stay.

Towend

Leeds

rating is 5 stars

2 April 2012

Hotel very clean - food good

Hotel very clean - food good with a good choice - restaurant very small - our waitress was rush, rush, rush we had to speak to her in the end (my husband is disabled) - free glass of wine with meal and 4 free drinks to use throughout the day - entertainment good - Thursdays was the best - bedroom had plenty of space and a good bathroom. We would go again had a good break.

Mike and Mary

Liverpool

rating is 5 stars

28 April 2012

Great Hotel

We really enjoyed our midweek break at the Torbay hotel, last March. As with most of the Bay hotels, because of their age, the standard rooms require some TLC. But ours was clean and well appointed. The hotel was conveniently placed for all of Torquay’s many amenities. All of the staff were helpful and courteous. The food was well presented and highly enjoyable. The public rooms were newly refurbished and comfortable, with excellent evening entertainment. My wife and I would certainly return.

The Gray Family

Sunderland

rating is 3 stars

9 May 2012

Batteries Recharged

2nd Shearings trip and won’t be the last. Hotel in need of a bit TLC but the staff made up for any inperfections. They looked after us, nothing was a problem for them. For the price our room was spotless and the shower perfect and a sea view to boot, Entertainment first class and food very tasty, Would recommend to any one for a battery recharge, Found the journey long but well worth it THANKS TO ALL AT THE TORBAY :):)

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