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Abbey Sands Hotel

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Flat-screen TV
Library
Food court
Beach

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Flat-screen TV

Superior Inland Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Flat-screen TV

Superior Double Room (Inland)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Twin Room (Inland)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Compact Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Double Room (Inland)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard 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)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Executive Double Room (Inland)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Torquay

Located in Torquay (Torquay City Centre), Abbey Sands Hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Princess Theatre and Riviera International Conference Centre. .This beach hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Paignton Beach.

What's nearby

  • Torre Abbey Sands - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Princess Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Riviera International Conference Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Babbacombe Beach - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Torquay Railway Station - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Loungers Visto Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pier Point - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bull & Bush - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Abbey Sands Hotel

Beach fun, near Riviera International Conference Centre
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.
An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 46 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a spa tub. Additional features at this Victorian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
English breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and a meeting room. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 10 per day)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 18 per person

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

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 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 18 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 10 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

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

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Abbey Sands Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 343 out of 816 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 816 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 816 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 816 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 816 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly hotel
Friendly reception, very helpful, close to all amenities, definitely will return & recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tiffany

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay in Torquay
I had the perfect stay at Abbey Sands. The front desk staff are so friendly and helpful, the cleaning lady is a gem. Everything perfectly clean and comfortable in this quiet hotel in a perfect location. I would definitely choose to stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hettiarachchige

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Katie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Lovely staff, only stayed for one night. Bar man was lovely. Used the facilities that were quite run down and dated but you get what you pay for! Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

CLIFF

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel had a flamboyant grandeur from yesteryear. The indoor pool was great. The room was very spacious. High ceilings. I would say perhaps the general decor could be updated slightly and carpets need cleaning more thoroughly or being updated. We didnt eat there so cant comment. The reception staff were really friendly and accommodating. Overall a nice stay in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Samantha

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stay
Was ok thank you reasonably priced hotel is dated and needs a lift
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay
Executive room was larger than expected with sofa. Large bathroom and large comfortable bath.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bali

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel and staff
2nd visit to this hotel. All staff are so helpfull and friendly. Room 103 was gorgeous with quality furnishings. Didnt have time to use inside nor outside pools but looked very inviting. A short flat stroll to the the theatre.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Asaf

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff at the arrival reception was not familiar with the booking we had made The hotel did not have lift/ elevator. The staff at the reception was very much confused.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean Room, comfy beds, little dated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Staff Especially 👌👍
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayant

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was impeccable, very clean and breakfast was amazing. Special mention to the Peter for his friendly response.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Traveled with family
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

MISS

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

8/10 Good

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
It was overall a good stay. Had an issues with a fire alarm going off on the first evening but resolved the next day. Can’t fault their customer service and made and our dog feel very welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

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

6/10 Okay

Megan

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not the best
There was a collection of toe nails in the bathroom and by the bed when we checked in. These were not picked up by house keeping at all and remained throughout our 3 night stay. The bathroom also had a lot of hair/dust around particularly the edges of the floor. The bed had quite a few hairs in on arrival too which we had to pick out. The bathroom door handle was falling off so we could not shut the door. There were also a lot of dirty marks/stains on the door making you not want to touch it. House keeping woke us up VERY loudly shouting at each other down the corridors at 8:30am and tried to come in our room at this time each day (including checkout day?). We felt this was quite early for the weekend. The floorboards throughout were VERY noisy, which I realise that cannot be helped in an old building and wouldn't have been an issue, but the rooms were really not sound proof so you could hear everything. We are heavy sleepers but we were kept awake/woken every night by this and other noise, along with noisy neighbours jumping around. We did not sleep well at all during the 3 nights. Our bathroom sink was blocked and not draining on arrival, and also black bits were coming out of our tap - we reported this and it was fixed. The front doors were left unlocked at night for anyone to walk in, but no staff around. Anyone could have accessed the reception & computer. Slightly worrying, especially as they took your card details and saved on the computer at check in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Marcus

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024