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The Palace Hotel & Spa

3.0 star property
3-star beach hotel near Princess Theatre

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Terrace/patio
Lunch and dinner served
Lunch and dinner served
Reception
Exterior detail

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Esplanade Road, Paignton, England, TQ4 6BJ
  • Place, Paignton Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Paignton Pier
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Dartmouth Steam Railway
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 101 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 99 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 201 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 196 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Twin Room

  • 142 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Triple Room (Standard) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Triple Room (Standard)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Club Double Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 204 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Club Double or Twin Room

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Triple Room, Garden View (Club)

  • Garden view
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room (Executive) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room (Executive)

  • 207 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • 207 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Club Double Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Paignton

In Paignton .Within a 5-minute walk of this Paignton hotel, you'll find Paignton Beach and Paignton Pier. Preston Beach and Dartmouth Steam Railway are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Paignton Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Paignton Pier - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Dartmouth Steam Railway - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Preston Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Palace Theatre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Paignton Station - 9 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Talk of the Town - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Boathouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Spinning Wheel Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Coffee #1 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Grand Central - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Palace Hotel & Spa

3-star beach hotel near Princess Theatre
The Palace Hotel & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A fitness center, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly The Palace Hotel & Spa. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Paignton hotel is smoke free.

  • 55 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Palace Hotel & Spa offers 55 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Paignton hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra 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.

  • Spa fee: GBP 5 per accommodation per night

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Palace Hotel Paignton
Palace Paignton
The Palace Hotel & Spa Hotel
The Palace Hotel & Spa Paignton
The Palace Hotel & Spa Hotel Paignton

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Palace Hotel & Spa to the airport?

The Palace Hotel & Spa is 28.1 mi (44-min drive) away from the Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Palace Hotel & Spa?

As of Jun 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Palace Hotel & Spa on Jun 21, 2026 start from $93, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Palace Hotel & Spa have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Palace Hotel & Spa.

How close is The Palace Hotel & Spa to the beach?

This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Paignton Beach and 7-minute walk from Preston Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Palace Hotel & Spa offer free breakfast?

The Palace Hotel & Spa does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Palace Hotel & Spa?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Palace Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

Is there free parking at The Palace Hotel & Spa?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Palace Hotel & Spa have a pool?

The Palace Hotel & Spa features an indoor pool.

Does The Palace Hotel & Spa have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Palace Hotel & Spa have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features massages.

How close is The Palace Hotel & Spa to downtown Paignton?

The Palace Hotel & Spa is 0.3 mi away from Paignton.

The Palace Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 245 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 245 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 245 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 245 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 245 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roxane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room including bathroom, comfortable bed, welcoming staff. Lots of noisy seagulls in the morning though, but hey, this is the seaside!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Overall another good stay here, Mixed views on staff with most really welcoming and friendly while some are simply professional. Rooms are good but could do with some TLC due to worn paint work, window cleaning etc. Really good offering for breakfast. Overall good and would happily stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking was easy.staff polite.shops within walking distance away.the beach and sea only across a busy road.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly sraff, quality food, recommend the spa. Unfortunately the hot chocolate machine was broken and the rooms were very cold at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Willem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very attentive and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Darron

Everything was adequate for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

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

Really nice hotel and perfect location

Lovely hotel, right on the waterfront and very close to the town centre. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Colin

As it was the first time we visited this hotel we were impressed with its overall ambiance. The staff were friendly, the room was clean and tidy and overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Welcoming staff, fabulous pool facilities and the real bonus was first rate entertainment. Magician and cabaret on a Sunday night was a perfect way to round of a weekend stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Generally good and very suitable for us ie good serice/good menus/ meals , pleasent spacious rooms and hotel has a lift !
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
all good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, friendly ,polite an accomodating.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
excellane hotel, great entertainment, staff friendly and great service.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Fantastic stay

Our stay was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was dated but spotlessly clean. Really helpful and friendly staf(especially Andrew).
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An elegant hotel with great staff. Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for Paignton and the pier. Really friendly staff and excellent value for money. Had a great time here
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All aspect were excellent, including parking and breakfasts. Only thing I did not use was the evening meal- no REAL fish dishes for Devon anyway. Near the sea give us FISH and a good choice of daily fresh caught!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arysha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are amazing, lovely atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay on the seafront. Spacious room, everything spotless, nice breakfast and friendly helpful staff. Enjoyable stay and would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely hotel, everything excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, chilled atmosphere & kind staff. Loved the place 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Andzej

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean / goos size rooms, free parking, value for money. Breakfast could have been better but we have enjoyed our overall stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025