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The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Paignton Beach

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Boats docked in the marina, surrounded by hilly landscape.
Relax in style with plush seating and enjoy a cup of your favorite beverage at the coffee table.
Relax in our inviting lobby, featuring a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a warm atmosphere.
Traditional European-style building with a symmetrical facade, featuring a central balcony and stone pathway.
Sturdy pillars support the pier, leading to a scenic beach area with multiple flags.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Esplanade Road, Paignton, England, TQ4 6EG
  • Paignton Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Goodrington Sands Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Paignton Zoo
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room with View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room with View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room with View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Paignton

In Paignton .Stay at this Paignton hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Paignton Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Paignton Zoo. Torre Abbey Sands and Princess Theatre are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Paignton Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Dartmouth Steam Railway - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Goodrington Sands Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Splashdown Quaywest - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Paignton Zoo - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Paignton Station - 8 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spinning Wheel Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Talk of the Town - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Harbour Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Henrys - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Yankees Takeaway - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality

3-star hotel near Paignton Beach
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Paignton hotel is smoke free.

  • 83 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality offers 83 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Paignton hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English

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  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 308 reviews
$93 nightly
The price is $111
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 6 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10.00 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • Self parking fee: GBP 6.00 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Esplanade Hotel Paignton
Esplanade Paignton
The Esplanade Hotel
The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality Hotel
The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality Paignton
The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality Hotel Paignton

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality to the airport?

The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality is 28.3 mi (46-min drive) away from the Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality.

How close is The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality to the beach?

This hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Paignton Beach and 6-minute walk from Fairy Cove. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

Is there free parking at The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 6.00 per day.

Does The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality have a pool?

The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality does not have a pool.

Does The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality to downtown Paignton?

The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality is 0.2 mi away from Paignton.

The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 224 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 224 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 224 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 224 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 224 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The hotel and staff were lovely. The bar needs work there is not really a welcoming sign or and music that has to be kept low you could hardly hear it. Was overall ok but after being told that there were council renting for temporary accommodation and homeless tennants I don't think we'll be back. Shame nice hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

W

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The perfect family get away

Wonderful, attentive staff, great service, lovely room, great breakfast… our two boys cried when we told them we were going home! Thank you to all the team at the Esplanade for making our anniversary weekend such a memorable one.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mrs Laura-Jayne

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff at the esplanade were extremely helpful couldn't do too much to help full English breakfasts were wonderfull as with all period properties you can find a niggle but we wouldn't hesitate to stay again in fact we will be booking again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely, room was a good size, only downside was no evening meals available
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness
So caring and very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super seafront hotel

Superb stay here for a few days. Lovely seafront hotel with plenty of parking (£6 a day).The rooms have been recently decorated so they were very nice.The staff were super friendly & nothing was too much. Comfy beds,clean towels and a good selection for tea & coffee making.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

lyndsey

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

One to look out for.

The hotel needs a bit more updating. But the staff were absolutely brilliant, friendly and ever ready to help. Must put a word in for receptions Laura and the young staff on breakfast. Both really helpfull and always with a smile. This hotel will cone on in leaps and bounds from its last occupation.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart

Hotel was quiet as expected for late March. Staff very helpful the lift was working OK. Slight down side was traffic noise that’s not the hotel’s fault. Overall it was a great stay would recommend this hotel old building but a fabulous stay 🙂👍
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The staff are really nice, but the room wasnt the best, the bed was on a slope. The bathroom was very small to the point the toilet was hard to access, a garden hose would of been better than the shower. The hotel location is very good its not a bad hotel but dont expect much
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was good except the shower in the room was very small & the water pressure was very weak
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Ideal for the beach

Great Location, ideal for the beach. Basic room but perfect for what we needed. If your on the bigger side the shower cubical is a tad small :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager kim was extremely welcome and caring aswell as Denis who checked us in even though a little bit early and all other staff we seen was friendly.Also made the dog feel happy and content will be back
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Matthew

Traveled with partner
The first room we had the shower was not getting hot and my garden hose was more powerful than the shower and then the next room we had was smaller and the bathroom is so small and the shower in that room was like a watering can and lukewarm and not powerful enough to was the shampoo out of my hair
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Okay and cheap

There were some residents there that seemed like they are permanent waoking around in the pjs but i guess that happens in the high street nowadays so shouldnt be shocked.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Darren

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were so friendly & hospitable & went out of their way to help & get whatever we needed. Cleaners literally just emptied the bin but left dirty cups on the side & didn’t replenish the coffee…also not enough milk available (it does say to ask at reception but didn’t realise there wasn’t enough until we went to make it in the morning) Bar area decor was ok….our room on the other hand was very dated BUT to be fair….we had a decent price for 2 nights considering you get 24hr reception & the staff were so helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the sea front. Good bed and good sized room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness

Was nice but could have been so much more.

Was ok, i enjoyed the sea view room. Over-all experience was positive, but a couple of the day staff showed a lack of empathy for the elderly or those that didnt quite understand some of the rules. My room was clean but carpet hadnt been hoovered recently.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faheem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room window seal had broken, the hotel moved us into another room and we're very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

colin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room with sea view ,but shower very poor.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thelma

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay again.

Good location . Minutes to sea front . All on the flat. Car parking right out front . Amazingly helpful and friendly reception staff. Our room was ideal for just a place to sleep , shower and put our stuff. Very warm , and we was able to open window. To me this is a major plus in a hotel. Great value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful n convient
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

chanel

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025