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Abbey Sands Hotel

Property class: 3

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A coastal town with a sandy beach, a Ferris wheel, and a boat on the water.
A corner room with a red sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a chair. There are two windows with curtains.
A large, multi-story building with a white facade, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.
A restaurant with a covered patio, large windows, and dark wooden tables and chairs.
An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a wooden ceiling, and a sign indicating a pool depth of 1.4 meters.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry
The current price is $58
$48 nightly
$58 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2

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Belgrave Road, Torquay, England, TQ2 5HG
  • Place, Torre Abbey Sands
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Princess Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Riviera International Conference Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Executive Double Room (Inland)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a mirror.

Executive Double Room (Inland)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room (Inland)

A neatly made bed with striped pillows, a headboard, and two bedside lamps.

Standard Double Room (Inland)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Inland Family Room

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table, a nightstand, and a mirror.

Standard Inland Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room (Inland)

A double room with two beds, each with a red blanket, matching lamps, and floral-patterned pillows.

Standard Twin Room (Inland)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room (Inland)

A bedroom with a bed, two chairs, a desk, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double Room (Inland)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Inland Family Room

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair.

Superior Inland Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Two Bedroom Family Room (Inland)

A hotel room with two beds, a sitting area with a table and chairs, and a wardrobe.

Standard Two Bedroom Family Room (Inland)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Compact Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a wall with a tropical wallpaper.

Compact Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Torquay

Located in Torquay (Torquay City Centre), Abbey Sands Hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Princess Theatre and Riviera International Conference Centre. .This beach hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Paignton Beach.

What's nearby

  • Torre Abbey Sands - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Princess Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Torquay Marina - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Riviera International Conference Centre - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Inner Harbour - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Torquay Station - 8 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪TQ Beerworks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brody's Breakfast Bistro - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pier Point - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Nexus Games - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪One World Cafe & Bistro - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Abbey Sands Hotel

Abbey Sands Hotel offers 46 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 46 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an indoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This Victorian hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and a meeting room. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 9 per day)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 12.50 per person

Things to do

  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 12.50 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 9 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

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Abbey Sands Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 417 out of 963 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 336 out of 963 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 963 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 963 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 963 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay, the reception staff were so welcoming and helpful,the cleanliness of this hotel is 10/10 i would definitely recommend this hotel and im looking forward to returning in a few months time,thank you Abbey sands
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely vew from our room staff could not have been more attentive will definitely go back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly staff, very good breakfast. Carpet in room 114 could do with cleaning or replacing. Great location and dog friendly. Couldn't really fault it though for the price and will stay again 😊.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel. Some rooms have been modernised and some haven’t. We have stayed here twice and have had pleasant stays. Good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Callum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location and value for money, this hotel could be lovely with the grounds and outdoor pool, but sadly a little dated at present. Limited parking available and a cost, but overall a pleasant stay and would return.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good and very dog friendly even though it was quiet. Maybe a couple more staff during busy times. Bar choice not amazing but adequate.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was huge, with very large bed and sofa and armchairs. Bed was comfortable. A fan in the room would have been useful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Avril

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing!! All the staff were super helpful and so friendly. My room was pretty and I had a great view of the ocean.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room.friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only one night out of season. No complaints. It’s a good size hotel with a pool. Close to town and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Didn't spend much time in it. Had a massive hangover but that was hardly the hotel's fault.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Receptionist on arrival was amazing. Super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt this hotel offered great value for money and having access to an indoor pool was a great surprise. The staff were attentive and helpful. The location is great, with Abbey Park, the seafront and bus stops right on the doorstep.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff. Lovely spacious hotel room. Nice pool and jacuzzi.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exactly friendly service and good rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay. Would stay again thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing as always great staff clean room great amenities comfortable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely stay. Clean room and friendly staff. We stayed at a quieter time of year, so it would be nice to see it in summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean tidy hotel that looks like it's just been recently updated, the rooms are really nice also has a swimming pool and jacuzzi. The staff were friendly helpful and very attentive. Close to the sea and a 10 minute walk to the town, plenty of places to dine, shop and have a drink. Definitely will be going here again and would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, though older, clean & very spacious
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very helpful and friendly staff Room was excellent especially for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy bed and pool area was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a lovely town and a great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was very run down and in need of a really good referb but overall our stay was good. The staff were brilliant and really friendly. We didnt eat so cant comment on that.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely welcome by staff and the room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025