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The Cimon

4.0 star property
4-star beach guest house near Torquay Marina

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Terrace/patio
Sea View Super King | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Front of property
Sea View Super King | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Meeting facility

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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82 Abbey Road, Torquay, England, TQ2 5NP
  • Place, Torre Abbey Sands
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Torquay Marina
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Princess Theatre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Family Suite

  • Partial sea view
  • 281 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Sofa Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room (Large) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room (Large)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 298 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 252 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room (Compact) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room (Compact)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 90 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Suite

  • 264 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, Balcony | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Room, Balcony

  • Partial sea view
  • 178 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room (4 Poster) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room (4 Poster)

  • 264 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Sea View Super King | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Sea View Super King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Torquay

Seaside stay .Within a 15-minute walk of this Torquay City Centre guesthouse, you'll find Riviera International Conference Centre and Princess Theatre. Torquay Marina and Torquay United FC are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Torre Abbey Sands - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Torquay Marina - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Princess Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Inner Harbour - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Torre Abbey - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Torquay Station - 15 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brody's Breakfast Bistro - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nexus Games - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪TQ Beerworks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Visto Lounge - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Cimon

4-star beach guest house near Torquay Marina
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly The Cimon. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of The Cimon was completed in November 2024.

This 4-star Torquay guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1860
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Cimon offers 12 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • High chair
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 0-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 25
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • Early check-in fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 10:30 AM to 7:30 PM.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Cimon House Torquay
Cimon Torquay
Cimon Hotel Torquay
The Cimon Torquay, Devon
Cimon Guesthouse Torquay
Cimon Guesthouse
The Cimon Torquay
The Cimon Guesthouse
The Cimon Guesthouse Torquay

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Cimon to the airport?

The Cimon is 26.8 mi (42-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 Cimon?

As of Jun 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cimon on Jun 17, 2026 start from $125, 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 Cimon have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Cimon.

How close is The Cimon to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 13-minute walk from Torre Abbey Sands and 2.3 mi (5-min drive) from Babbacombe Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Cimon offer free breakfast?

Yes, The Cimon offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Cimon?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at The Cimon?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Early check-in costs GBP 25 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at The Cimon?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does The Cimon have a pool?

The Cimon features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 10:30 AM to 7:30 PM.

Does The Cimon have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Cimon have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Cimon to downtown Torquay?

The Cimon is 0.5 mi away from Torquay.

The Cimon Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 131 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alister

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hosts were exceptionally friendly and the room was perfect. Very comfortable bed, couldn’t fault anything.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Agnes Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely clean small hotel with very friendly and helpful hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly hosts. Great size room. Great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, nothing was to much trouble Would recommend a visit
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

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

Excellent Hotel

Fantastic stay, beautiful hotel, very family friendly, excellent service, cleanliness, very helpful owners. Would certainly recommend and visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a bonus that there was a outside pool, and lounge area, Julia and Jamie great hosts, breakfast great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a fantastic place. We had a lovely welcome when we arrived. We were lucky to be upgraded to a sea view and what a beautiful view it was. Breakfast was very good. We shall definitely stay here again when next in Torquay. 😀
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhia

The cimon

Good location from the train station, lovely clean and comfy room, pool was excellent as was breakfast. Very welcoming am friendly hosts. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

A cracker of a hotel

A really cracking hotel, nothing too much trouble for the owners who had thought of minor details to ensure a good experience. Would definitely stay here again, location good, plenty of parking and a good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

The Cimon

Easy check in, host was great. We had a good night sleep, no outside noise and the pool was great. Really close bars and restaurants. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue

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

Lovely place to stay!

What a gem of a place to stay! We will definitely return! A very warm welcome, great, free parking, comfy room, wonderful pool & poolside area and a lovely breakfast.. we will look forward to returning. Julia & Jamie just cannot do enough for their guests..!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

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

Top notch in Torquay

A most enjoyable couple of nights stay at this lovely old Victorian house. Both Julia and Jamie made us most welcome 🤗 thank you 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simone Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very warm and friendly hotel. Everyone is super friendly. The room is nice and big. The breakfast was excellent. We didn’t have the chance to use the heated swimming pool but seemed lovely.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mei Wah

Service provided is excellent…….
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Julia and Jamie are welcoming hosts with lots of knowledge of the area. We stayed in a basic room, but would love to go back and stay in the sea view room!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

Great Place to Stay

The Hotel is well positioned with nice facilties including a lovely pool and seating area. Breakfast was good with plenty of choice and really tasty food. The owners and staff are really nice and friendly and happy to help. We will stay again next time we are down in Torquay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay , the traffic noise was sometimes was high
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely welcome from Jamie
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If we were down that way again woulf would definitely stay there
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful atmosphere in the hotel. The staff were all friendly and very helpful. The host was very knowledgable about the area and gave us good advice on ferries, dining options and local attractions and walks/hikes. We would definitely recommend to others and would stay again if we were in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve Broder Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying at the Cimon..Julia the owner was so gracious to us ..she made us feel as if we were invited as special guests to her beautuful home .The heated pool was fabulous ..All in all this stay was a 5 out 5 ..just spectacular 🇨🇦🖐
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was at The Cimon for a brief stay but would highly recommend it. The owners go out of their way to make you comfortable. The room was spotless clean and well equipped with a very comfort bed and nice linens. The breakfast the following morning was first class!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Cimon was exactly as you see in the pictures. Stylish clean rooms with a fantastic sea view. The pool not only looked amazing with a tropical vibe to rival any foreign get away, it was amazing and warm! The weather just made it perfect. Our hosts were attentive, informative and very helpful and breakfast was delicious. Would highly recommend and will book again 100%
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Great

The couple that own this hotel are extremely welcoming and easy going. Also very knowledgeable of the area and happy to share the best places to go. Rooms were comfortable and amenities great along with a very short Walk to the town
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property owner Julia was excellent, very welcoming, friendly and helpful. We had a balcony room which gave us extra space during our stay. Balcony is small but adequate for 2 people to sit out and enjoy the sea view and fresh air. Bed was comfortable. Property is very clean and well presented. Lovely outdoor pool and garden area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025