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The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Paignton Beach

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Point of interest
Reception
Property grounds
Lounge

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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Esplanade Road, Paignton, England, TQ4 6EG
  • Place, Paignton Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Paignton Zoo
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Princess Theatre
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 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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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

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
  • Goodrington Sands Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Paignton Zoo - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Torre Abbey Sands - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Princess Theatre - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Costero Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Upside Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Talk of the Town - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Henry's Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Scoffs - ‬6 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

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. 71 out of 272 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 272 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 272 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 272 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 272 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

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

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Staff & service
Food was okay, nothing to go overboard about . The room was very small, shower was tiny and coming down stairs smell from gents toilet not good. Staff very friendly. Overall location was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Public Racetrack on seafront.

Room ok, but public areas tired. Old fashioned lounge and bar furniture etc. Cluttered with old, paint-covered ladders at foot of stairs. All soap dispensers in lobby toilets and room bathroom empty. Breakfast was truly aweful - hard fried eggs, hard bacon etc. Worst was the noise from outside the hotel in the evening, from cars/motorbikes racing up and down the seafront, skidding and revving engines. Appears to be the local antisocial meeting place and racetrack. Do not stay here if you need to sleep before 11pm.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay but a long walk to the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

anita

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

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff easy access to harbour, seafront and town
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Callum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good staff was very helpful and friendly will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

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

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another nice stay at this hotel. We will be back again asap
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Lorna

ok
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Florence Chantal

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

A nice break

Overall enjoyable. Pleasant room with lovely view of harbour and very good breakfast. Unfortunately dinner menu was very unappealing so ate out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, hotel is on the beach front, great beach front for walks and two-minute walk from pretty harbor. Close to train station and bus routes. Parking is a pleasure great big parking lot in front of hotel. Rooms are clean and presentable, and bed was comfy, and I had a great night’s sleep. View from my room was stunning, watching windsurfing and watersports makes for a great relaxing evening. The staff and management team are so friendly that they make you feel like you are at home, very relaxing. Very happy to go the extra mile. Lovely meeting room for meetings and weddings.”
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

craig

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

Great stay

Great stay for the air show. Hotel is in a fantastic location with helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

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

Not bad for the money!

Get what you pay for, half board, 2 nights, front view, just under £100 each. Room not massive, bathroom the smallest ever! Corridor smelly (mix of sewer and dog). Food good, bed comfortable, staff friendly, approachable and helpful. Would i stay again, ,,, Yes for the price! Just remember to take a deep breath before you do the landing run lol.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

SARDHA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, would have liked if we were able to have dinner. Bar staff was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good location

Big, tired old place with a maze of corridors Comfortable, clean bed, tiny shower but hot water & clean towels Ok for the price Good location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I came for the air show but to have chosen such a lovely hotel to stay in with such lovely staff and my I add delicious breakfast, that set me up for the day.
Most welcoming and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Terence

It is very dated and needs sprucing up,the hot water took14 mins to come through hot enough to shave,and the shower took ages to come through and then it was only Luke warm and no power in the water it wasn' t powerful enough
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025