With a stay at The Grand Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Torquay, steps from Torre Abbey Sands and within a 10-minute walk of Riviera International Conference Centre. .This beach hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Princess Theatre and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Paignton Beach.
What's nearby
Torre Abbey Sands - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
Torre Abbey - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Cockington Country Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Riviera International Conference Centre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
Princess Theatre - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
Getting around
Torquay Station - 3 min walk
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 39 min drive
Restaurants
TQ Beerworks - 10 min walk
Bombay Express - 14 min walk
Pier Point - 13 min walk
Visto Lounge - 10 min walk
Costa Coffee - 11 min walk
About this property
The Grand Hotel
On beach with outdoor pool for sandy fun near Princess Theatre
The Grand Hotel offers 132 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
This Torquay hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The onsite spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include massages.
The spa is open daily. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.
Make yourself at home in one of the 132 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a health club, an outdoor pool, and an indoor pool. Additional amenities at this Victorian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
For lunch or dinner, stop by Restaurant 1881, a restaurant that specializes in British cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and 24-hour room service is provided. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. This hotel has 4 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Restaurant 1881 - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Compass Lounge - Overlooking the ocean, this brasserie specializes in British cuisine and serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Offsite parking available (GBP 10 per day)
Street parking available
Covered self parking on site (GBP 10 per night)
Food and drink
English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15 per person
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A poolside bar
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Compass Lounge
Restaurant 1881
Things to do
Books
Evening entertainment
Full-service spa
Health club
Indoor pool
Library
Outdoor pool
Piano
Family friendly
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Porter/bellhop
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
4 meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
On the bay
On the beach
Outdoor furniture
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Full-service spa
2 treatment rooms
Couples treatment rooms
Massage
Spa open daily
Accessibility
High-pile carpet in room
No elevator
More
4 floors
Banquet hall
Smoking not allowed
Victorian architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower/bathtub combination
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with digital channels
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
More
Desk
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from September 8 2025 to February 1 2026 (dates subject to change):
One of the swimming pools
Fitness facilities
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 24 to December 27:
Bar/Lounge
Dining venue(s)
The property will be renovating from October 1 2025 to February 1 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
One of the swimming pools
Fitness facilities
The following facilities are closed on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day:
Bar/lounge
Dining venue(s)
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.
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
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 15 per person
Covered self parking fee: GBP 10 per night
Nearby parking fee: GBP 10 per day (33 ft away)
Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
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.
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision