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The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Paignton Beach

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Reception
Point of interest
Lounge
Property grounds

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

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Esplanade Road, Paignton, England, TQ4 6EG
  • Place, Paignton Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Dartmouth Steam Railway
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Goodrington Sands Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Double Room

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

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Double Room with View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Double Room with View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Twin Room with View

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

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Single Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Single Room

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

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Family Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Family Double Room

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

24-Hour Stay Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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
  • Palace Theatre - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Goodrington Sands Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Paignton Zoo - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Talk of the Town - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Harbour Light - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costero Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Spinning Wheel Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Upside Bar - ‬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
  • Elevator
  • 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.

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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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

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.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Elevator (30 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (45 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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. 73 out of 276 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 276 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 276 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 276 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 276 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bedding was clean, and comfortable. Bedroom was a bit aged. Tight shower, with water barely trickling out
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free parking. Friendly staff. Convenient for local amenities. Evening entertainment. Not expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Quick stop

Hotel is very pet friendly and ideally situated by the seafront. The room is fine but very hot even with the fan. Otherwise all good!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Arnold Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Conveniently placed on the seafront and an easy walk from the train and bus stations. Very friendly and helpful staff. Decent breakfast. All in all, good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Miss S

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
While the location is very good the hotel lacks any atmosphere and needs uodating. You can tell its had a lick of paint recently but the floorboards creak loudly, the fixtires in the bathroom were loose and hadnt been cleaned properly. The communal corridoor has avery strong smell of what i think is stale urine. On a positive note the beds and bedding were very clean and comfortable and the lady at reception, who seemed to be the only staff member, was very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
The wi fi needs attention - in view of the Yvonne performance.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clear and very friendly staff
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lakota, Milton Keynes

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The room was very hot and muggy, the window barely opened so there wasn't enough airflow to cool the room. The bed was terrible, it was so hard. The water pressure in the shower was practically nonexistent. The room could do with a better cleaning. The tv was nice though, good size and quick response time. Overall it was ok but I wouldn't stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

stuart

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room could of done with a good dusting but apart from that perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid hotel

Room filthy. What looked like blood on the walls. The windows had been cleaned a very long time ago Bed uncomfortable. Bathroom very small & shower fid not drain properly. Ending up ip standing in some yellow water.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Prime position friendly staff

Lovely reception staff, bathroom a tight squeeze. Breakfast was good, location very good. Lift not reliable. Free parking for disabled displaying their Blue badge.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Staff and Management friendly and welcoming, make you feel like home away from home. Parking is right in front of the hotel and there is lots of parking. Rooms are spacious and bed was comfortable. Breakfast was delicious. Spacious and relaxing lounge and bar area. A mere two-minute walk to the beach and a lovely promenade, for a walk.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Neeraj

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

ok types

The breakfast was not a buffett, we cant refill beans or scrambled... That was a bit rude. The rooms were also small and the shower was even smaller - so much so that you can barely stand in that. The good thing was the location as its right opposite beach. Overall, an average experience - definitely not so great
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

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

Overall a thumbs up!

Sadly the evening meal choice and standard of the evening meal has dropped over the years. No evening entertainment unless they have a coach party staying was also a sad discovery. Overall the staff are their usual helpful cheery selfs. Breakfast is good. Standard 3 star hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Hugh

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Derek

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Room comfort

Good stay

All good, no issues room wasn’t like the photos, so very disappointed. Only used the room to sleep as out all through the day. Small bathroom , door in front of the sink so tight squeeze , small shower!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Shane

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

steve

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was quite ok, although there is not a strong enough internet to watch the tv. The shower was very weak. The breakfast is not bad, but most is geared up for the coach tours. There is a nice sitting area with a limited bar. However it is like being in the middle of a race track, constant bikes and cars revving like hell all evenings and Wednesdays it is crazy, never seen or heard so many bikes all night. Did not help as there were roadworks outside which you had to endure during breakfast. Also not helpful as lift out of use, although they offered to carry cases. Maybe on another week a lot off these problems would not be there, then it could be a nice peaceful place, just not this week. Close to a nice harbour area.
View from room
View from room
2 minutes walk from jotel
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

STEPHEN

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

STEPHEN

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Could have been a lot better

very poor quality refurb only recently complete.Water pressure in shower abismal. Silly children in pop pop cars racing up and down outside in the early hours caused lack of sleep. Good points Staff, Location, Parking, good matresses.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice comfortable hotel with pleasant staff , gorgeous view ,close to town center, seafront position has easy access to the beach and harbour with many pubs and restaurants and activities along the seafront.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025