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The Grand Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Torre Abbey Sands

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Family Room, Sea View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Exterior
Daily English breakfast (GBP 15 per person)

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Seafront, Torquay, England, TQ2 6NT
  • Place, Torre Abbey Sands
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Riviera International Conference Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Princess Theatre
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room (Inland) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double Room (Inland)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, Sea View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Sea view

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Family Room (Inland) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Room (Inland)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room, Sea View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Room, Sea View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Sea view

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Standard Double Room (Compact) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double Room (Compact)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(46 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room (Inland) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Twin Room (Inland)

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

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Beach/ocean view

Standard Twin Room, Sea View

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

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Sea view

About the neighborhood

Torquay

Beachfront retreat .You'll be steps from Torre Abbey Sands and within a 10-minute walk of Riviera International Conference Centre with a stay at this Torquay City Centre hotel. Princess Theatre and Paignton Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Torre Abbey Sands - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Torre Abbey - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cockington Country Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Riviera International Conference Centre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Princess Theatre - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Torquay Station - 3 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪TQ Beerworks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pier Point - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Appleby's (Heritage Hotel) - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Visto Lounge - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Las Iguanas - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Grand Hotel

4-star beachfront hotel near Torre Abbey Sands
The Grand Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There are 4 meeting rooms available. A health club, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly The Grand Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This Victorian Torquay hotel is smoke free.

  • 132 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
The Grand Hotel offers 132 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Torquay hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The onsite spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include massages.

The spa is open daily. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 10 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Covered self parking on site (GBP 10 per night)

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Books
  • Evening entertainment
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Piano

Accessibility

  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

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

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from September 8 2025 to February 1 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the swimming pools
  • Fitness facilities
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 24 to December 27:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
The property will be renovating from October 1 2025 to February 1 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • One of the swimming pools
  • Fitness facilities
The following facilities are closed on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • 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.

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 English breakfast: approximately GBP 15 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: GBP 10 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 10 per day (33 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • 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, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Grand Hotel Torquay
Grand Torquay
The Grand Hotel Hotel
The Grand Hotel Torquay
The Grand Hotel Hotel Torquay

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Grand Hotel to the airport?

The Grand Hotel is 27.1 mi (39-min drive) away from the Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Grand Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Grand Hotel.

How close is The Grand Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Grand Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Grand Hotel, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Grand Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Grand Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Grand Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 10 per night.

Does The Grand Hotel have a pool?

The Grand Hotel features an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.One of the pools will be unavailable from September 8 2025 to February 1 2026 (dates subject to change). The property will be renovating one of the pools from October 1 2025 to February 1 2026 (completion date subject to change).

Does The Grand Hotel have a restaurant?

The Grand Hotel is home to Restaurant 1881, which features British cuisine. The dining venue(s) will be closed seasonally each year from December 24 to December 27. The dining venue(s) are closed on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Does The Grand Hotel have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features massages.

How close is The Grand Hotel to downtown Torquay?

The Grand Hotel is 0.7 mi away from Torquay.

The Grand Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 406 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 336 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1001 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The place feels a bit shabby in parts, especially the swimming pool area, but the staff are awesome and the sea view rooms are worth the upgrade. The place is ideal if you're arriving by train as it's right next door!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOYCE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed overnight for proximity to station. Had stayed in another property for 4 nights but too far out for early train. Moved to the Grand.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a good stay at Grand Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a good experience when I stay at Grand Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Traveled with partner
Always good stay here nearly every year. Twice last year. Difficulty in getting water to our room. Had to ask for it every day. Stayed in a suite. Staff were excellent. Restaurant staff amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prudence

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Malisa

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Two messages sent via Expedia in advance of stay, no response. Message sent again through online check in, still no response. First room stunk of damp carpet. Moved to second room, which was marginally better, didn't smell. Air vent in bathroom disgustingly dirty. No welcome pack in the room. No fridge in the room. Stale biscuits in the room. Currently undergoing renovations so scaffolding up and banging so a bit noisy. Notification of indoor swimming pool and gym closure after booking, but too late to cancel. No compensation or response to messages about our disappointment about this, despite we know they got our messages as they knew we were no longer bringing our dog. Bar staff seemed very confused about simple orders and housekeeping removed personal item (albeit accidentally, but we only got half back, with no compensation). Hotel was fine for a couple of nights, but wouldn't go back. Staff try and be helpful, but fall short of good customer service.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room but a bit old fashioned. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Bernard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
All fine for a one night stay. Little things like staff not cleaning up drink spills or even apologies for spilling the drinks! Other staff extremely attentive & almost overly apologetic about minor things…! Restaurant - as a group of 6 we had to wait for all 6 to receive both their starters & then their main courses… after a few minutes it became awkward. Even having bottles of prosecco opened & glasses provided was a ‘waiting game’ … should we open them or is he going to come back & do it…?! Pool & changing rooms require some considerable maintenance as do other areas … obvious work in places like the bar area … not sure if things like rolled up bits of carpet needs to be left in the public areas? Otherwise, as said for one night it was good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

R

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

8/10 Good

Tracy

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

A trusted hotel

Service has improved a lot at The Grand. The hotel is a little tired and my room smelt musty and had stains on the carpet, despite being one of the renovated rooms. The location is ideal, being close to the railway station. The bed was very comfortable and Ligo in the restaurant was extremely helpful at breakfast. I stay every year and check in was much better this year, with my room being available on arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Émilie

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

Hôtel vieux

Hôtel désuet, chambre hors d’âge à la propriété douteuse. Odeur désagréable dans la chambre. Seul pont positif la proximité de la gare.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irram

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

A Grand Stay in the Grand Hotel

Very helpful, friendly staff, delicious food, luxurious hotel, loved my huge room and bathroom (best shower ever!), parking available on the street and in the garage, and on the seafront, about 10 minutes walk into town. Brilliant experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the place to be if you arrive by train and no better base for the Agatha Christie Festival or anything at Torre Abbey. The walk along the waterfront is elegant and safe, even at night. The staff are wonderful and if you like good, old-fashioned service and a traditional English breakfast, you will love it. The pool, bar and lounges are spacious and comfortable and the rooms are clean.
One has arrived.
Agatha Christie honeymooned here.
Full ! English !
Good morning
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

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

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

rudi

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Repair to our room was requested. The repair person came noted the repairs needed and nobody did anything about it. Room was not made up on 3rd day talk about lack of customer care
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Henry

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

Old place near station. Somewhat elegant.

Nicely appointed room, and common spaces. Could see the bay from my window. WiFi in my room, 427, was marginal. The bathtub is unusable as it is against the slope of the Mansard, you can not stand up in the bath, either to shower or get in or out.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Roger

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