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The Trecarn Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel in Babbacombe

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BBQ/picnic area
Interior
Lobby
Lobby
Bar (on property)

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Palermo Road, Torquay, England, TQ1 3NW
  • Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Babbacombe Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Princess Theatre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Torquay

Babbacombe stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Babbacombe hotel, you'll find Babbacombe Cliff Railway and Torquay United FC. Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens and South West Coast Path Section 43 Trailhead are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Babbacombe Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Princess Theatre - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Torre Abbey Sands - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Meadfoot Beach - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Torre Station - 9 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Crown & Sceptre - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Three Degrees West - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Babbacombe Theatre - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Babbacombe Cliff Railway - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Trecarn Hotel

3-star hotel in Babbacombe
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 2 meeting rooms available. The Trecarn Hotel also features a picnic area and an elevator.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Torquay hotel.

  • 126 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Trecarn Hotel offers 126 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 12 to 15 for adults and GBP 6 to 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 15.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 to 15.00 for adults, and GBP 6 to 10.00 for children
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 15.00 (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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Trecarn Hotel to the airport?

The Trecarn Hotel is 25.9 mi (45-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 Trecarn Hotel?

As of Jul 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Trecarn Hotel on Jul 31, 2025 start from $54.78, excluding 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 Trecarn Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Trecarn Hotel.

How close is The Trecarn Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 12-minute walk from Babbacombe Beach and 12-minute walk from Oddicombe Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Trecarn Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at The Trecarn Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between GBP 12 and 15.00 for adults, GBP 6 and 10.00 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 8 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Trecarn Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Trecarn Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in costs GBP 10.00 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at The Trecarn Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Trecarn Hotel have a pool?

The Trecarn Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Trecarn Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Trecarn Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Trecarn Hotel to downtown Torquay?

The Trecarn Hotel is 1.2 mi away from Torquay.

The Trecarn Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 748 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 748 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 168 out of 748 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 102 out of 748 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 126 out of 748 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay! The best Britannia hotel by far!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tizzy

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
liked relaxed atmosphere food home from home choice of activites .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esther-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The biggest plus about this property is the staff: they were wonderful, both at check-in and at check-out. The lobby area is large and inviting, and well-lit. Rather than having on-site parking, the property chose to turn the hotel forecourt into outdoor seating with picnic tables. While sitting outside might be nice in the wamer summer months, not having on-site parking is a negative: the hotel sits on a residential street, so street parking nearby is at a premium. The bedroom corridor and bedroom itself immediately brought to mind a hotel I stayed at in Cornwall in the 1970s. Both were clean and properly maintained, but a renovation would not go amiss: the wall paper was very 1970s! The bed was comfortable as were the pillows, and the comforter was great: I slept like a baby! The bathroom, however, was minute, and that is not an exaggeration. It was a squeeze to get into the shower, and as a 6'1", 250 lb woman, there was barely room in the shower stall to get washed. Given the size of room overall, there would have been plenty of room to increase the size of the bathroom without taking away any of the spaciousness of the bedroom. Overall, this hotel served its purpose as a low-budget, affordable overnight stay, and I would certainly choose to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

You get what you pay for!

The hotel was cheap and it shows. We were staying to visit family so it was somewhere to sleep and shower so was adequate for our needs. It’s very tired and need a major investment to bring it upto a reasonable standard. That being said, it was warm and clean and for what we paid, we didn’t have high hopes. Staff were extremely professional and friendly and the one reason I would return! It was out of season so I would hope that there would be more to offer in season.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

colin

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

SAMIT

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

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Prisca

Business traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ernest

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

Value for money

Value for money. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Lucie

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

Uncomfortable

The check in experience was great with friendly staff at reception. The room however not so great. I have stayed here twice before and was always given a comfortable room. The bed was so hard that I barely slept. The pillows werent much softer. The room was tatty although for the price I wouldnt expect anything more. Sad to say i won't return.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Davdavid

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

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

Solo traveller

Hotel was clean and tidy throughout also well heated room was ideal for solo travellers and contained all I needed
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sammie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was perfect for us, the staff were great and very helpful, no problems here at all. Great location for visiting family
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

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

Short stay

Friendly staff. Room adequate for my needs. Easy to book .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Roger

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

Brittania Hotel

nice stay..pleasant hotel and staff. ideal room for me. overall, enjoyable. Only negative..no parking..only on road
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Allen

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

Overall good !

When i arrived there was no one on reception. I hung aroung waiting no message to say if anyone would be back, eventually i got the bar man to check me in. The room was comfortable and had everything that was needed for my stay,. In the morning i had a shower the side glass leaked so floor was soaked and even after running for about 25 minutes water was only Luke warm, i reported this to reception was advised to try other times of day and or to run sink tap at same time, neither of these methods worked so not hot shower during my stay. Other than that would happly stay here again, is clearly a coaching hotel... breakfastcwas very nice hot food and good service, friendly staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

pleasant hotel

Trecarn was anice hotel in its day, sadly in need of renovation, however ground floor windows have been recently replaced with new double glazed windows. Price is cheap, however the heating is rarely on, need to get mobile oil heater to warm up room. good resturant and choice of meals. Lift is tempermental, rarely worked over last two/three years, however at last visit I was told that they have spend quite a bit of money on repairing lift and they hope it is fixed now. A cheap hotel for overnight stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Carol

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shereece

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

Sparkes

Had a fantastic stay only booked for one night but ended up staying for 2nights couldnt fault it staff are friendly everything we needed breakfast was beautiful well recommend staying here rooms are basic but they have everything you need
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024