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Abbey Sands Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star beach hotel near Babbacombe Beach

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Restaurant
Beach
Exterior
Library
Flat-screen TV

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Belgrave Road, Torquay, England, TQ2 5HG
  • Place, Torre Abbey Sands
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Princess Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Riviera International Conference Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Executive Double Room (Inland)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room (Inland)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Inland Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room (Inland) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room (Inland)

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

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Flat-screen TV

Superior Double Room (Inland)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Flat-screen TV

Superior Inland Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Two Bedroom Family Room (Inland)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Compact Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Torquay

Torquay City Centre stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Torquay City Centre hotel, you'll find Princess Theatre and Riviera International Conference Centre. Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens and Babbacombe Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Torre Abbey Sands - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Princess Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Torre Abbey - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Riviera International Conference Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Inner Harbour - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Torquay Station - 8 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪TQ Beerworks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cafe One Hundred - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pier Point - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Visto Lounge - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Abbey Sands Hotel

3-star beach hotel near Babbacombe Beach
Abbey Sands Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool and a hot tub. WiFi is free in public spaces. Abbey Sands Hotel also features a terrace, a garden, and concierge services. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Torquay hotel is smoke free.

  • 46 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • No smoking on site
Abbey Sands Hotel offers 46 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 9 per day)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 12.50 per person

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night.

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 continental breakfast: approximately GBP 12.50 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 9 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 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, debit cards, and cash
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, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Grosvenor Hotel Torquay
Grosvenor Torquay
Grosvenor Hotel
John Burton-Race Restaurant Rooms Hotel Torquay
John Burton-Race Restaurant Rooms Hotel
John Burton-Race Restaurant Rooms Torquay
John Burton-Race Restaurant Rooms
John Burton-Race Hotel Torquay
John Burton-Race Hotel
John Burton-Race Torquay
John Burton Race Restaurant with Rooms
Abbey Sands Hotel Torquay
Abbey Sands Torquay
Abbey Sands
John Burton Race Hotel Restaurant
The Richardson Group
Abbey Sands Hotel Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Abbey Sands Hotel to the airport?

Abbey Sands Hotel is 27 mi (43-min drive) away from the Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Abbey Sands Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Abbey Sands Hotel.

How close is Abbey Sands Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Torre Abbey Sands and 7-minute walk from Corbyn Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Abbey Sands Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Abbey Sands Hotel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 12.50 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Abbey Sands Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Abbey Sands Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Abbey Sands Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 9 per day.

Does Abbey Sands Hotel have a pool?

Abbey Sands Hotel features an indoor pool.

Does Abbey Sands Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Abbey Sands Hotel to downtown Torquay?

Abbey Sands Hotel is 0.5 mi away from Torquay.

Abbey Sands Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 374 out of 873 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 312 out of 873 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 873 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 873 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 873 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

8/10 Good

Nina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable rooms with great beds and facilities. Yes, a bit dated in terms of furniture and cracks on walls etc but our room was spotless clean. The indoor pool area (watch out fairly deep pool!) and jacuzzi were great and empty when we visited. Breakfast was simple but perfectly good to set you up for the rest of the day. Great location right by the beach and only 15mins walk to the Marina/centre. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff very good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Spotlessly clean room and amazing staff

Stayed here last year so thought we would book again. The hotel has recently had a new owner and where it seemed a little dated (the bathroom) and run down in some areas (mostly outside) this was being dealt with by the new team. The room was spotlessly clean and comfortable with a great view and the service from the staff were amazing, they couldn't have done any more for us. One of my friends stayed in one of the recently refurbished rooms and it was beautiful so will definitely return to see where this hotels new owner takes this hotel with their plans, as it was already a lovely place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Nice stay

Room was very nice, staff very friendly and helpful, pool was a nice size breakfast was good.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ellie

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A little noisy from the traffic outside our room and only breakfast option and no bar facilities up and running as of yet. Staff were great, very helpful and friendly! Room was also lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
WE WERE MADE WELCOME RIGHT FROM THE START,LETTING US BOOK IN EARLY(08.00 AM)RESERVING US A PARKING PLACE IN THE FRONT OF THE HOTEL.WE WERE GIVEN HELP TO UNLOAD AND TAKE OUR LUGGAGE TO THE ROOM.OUR ROOM WAS HUGE AND VERY WELL KEPT,ALL AMMENITIES WERE ON HAND, THE ON SUITE BATHROOOM WAS ALSO VERY BIG AND BEING DISABLED THIS MADE IT MUCH EASIER FOR US BOTH IN THE BATHROOM AND THE ROOM ITSELF,HELP WAS ALWAYS AT HAND WHEN WE CAME IN OR GOING OUT MAKING SURE THEY HELPED US WITH THE COUPLE OF STAIRS WE HAD TO GO UP OR DOWN,IT WAS MANAGABLE OUR SELVES BUT THEY HELPED WITH ANY SHOPPING WE HAD DONE.NOTHING WAS NO TROUBLE FOR ANY OF THE MEMBERS OF STAFF,BUT WE MUST NAME ELAINE AND FREYA,WHO WERE ALWAYS ON HAND TO HELP US,EVERYONE WAS SO HELPFUL,THE ROOMS WERE CLEAN AND TIDY AND SERVICED EVERY DAY IF YOU SO WISHED,TO SHOW HOW PLEASED WE WERE,WE HAVE NOW BOOKED FOR NEXT YEAR,I THINK THAT SAYS HOW PLEASED WE WERE WITH THE HOTEL AND STAFF.THE HOTEL IS WELL POSITIONED NEAR TO THE SEA FRONT .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Virginia

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel had just been open a few days after being closed for 8 months. The building is shabby & our room was worse. There were stains on the carpet & upholstery. The bathroom was nice as it looked as if it had been upgraded recently. There was no ac & we could only open the window a few inches. We had a very small fan, inadequate. The sun shone on our window most of the day. It was hot!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Barry

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

Grand Hotel

Due to refurbishment we were sent to another Richardson hotel called the Grand. We had problems and had to move rooms twice Staff at Grand were fantastic helpful and polite. Would definitely recommend the Grand.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Grand Hotel Torquay

Always a pleasant stay at the Grand
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Colin

Never stayed at this hotel. Our booking was changed to the Grand hotel. This was done by the hotel chain.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

A little gem

Very nice place, good price close to beach, nice but small pool, good breakfast choices, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Berkay

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mike

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024