Search,Plan

And Book

Search
Searching for something...
  • Accommodation
  • What's On
  • Things to Do
  • Food & Drink
  • Shopping
Accommodation Search
Check Availability
Arrival Date:
Guests in Room/Unit 1 Child Ages
Add Room
Type:
Area:
Location
Keyword:
I'm interested in...
Things to Do Search
Type:
Area:
Location
Keyword:
I'm interested in...
What's On Search
Dates
Type:
Area:
Location
Keyword:
I'm interested in...
Food & Drink Search
Type:
Area:
Location
Keyword:
I'm interested in...
Shopping Search
Type:
Area:
Location
Keyword:
I'm interested in...
Searching for something...
  • Accommodation
  • What's On
  • Things to Do
  • Food & Drink
  • Shopping
Accommodation Search
Check Availability
Arrival Date:
Guests in Room/Unit 1 Child Ages
Add Room
Type:
Area:
Location
Keyword:
I'm interested in...
Things to Do Search
Type:
Area:
Location
Keyword:
I'm interested in...
What's On Search
Dates
Type:
Area:
Location
Keyword:
I'm interested in...
Food & Drink Search
Type:
Area:
Location
Keyword:
I'm interested in...
Shopping Search
Type:
Area:
Location
Keyword:
I'm interested in...

Esplanade Hotel Paignton

Type:Hotel

Sands Road, PAIGNTON, Devon, TQ4 6EG

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 812 reviews812 reviews
Close window

Call direct on:

Tel01803 556333

Exterior, The Esplanade Hotel, Paignton, Devon
  • Exterior, The Esplanade Hotel, Paignton, Devon
  • Book Now
  • Special Offers
  • About
  • Facilities
  • Contact
  • Map & Directions
  • What's Nearby

About

Being refurbished 2024

The Esplanade Hotel, Paignton is the perfect base for a seaside holiday on the ‘English Riviera’, Devon. There are 83 comfortable, en suite bedrooms, many with a sea view, as well as restaurant, lounge and bar, and the Riviera Suite with regular live entertainment including comedy, music and quizzes. The South West Coastal Path is close by, so if you’re walking the path and looking for a comfortable place to stay, the Esplanade Hotel is perfect.

You’ll never be short of things to do in this classic English seaside town. Paignton has a pier and harbour and is perfectly placed for excursions and trip to explore the sea, the Devon coast with rocky coves, pretty towns, and amazing landscapes. There are regular events and festivals.

Paignton Zoo will keep family members of all ages entertained. Local attractions such as the UNESCO Global Geopark, Compton Castle and Dartmouth Steam Railway, The Dartmoor National Park, as well as other towns such as Totnes, Dartmouth and Torquay, where you’ll find a broad range of entertainments, are all close by.

Facilities

  • 83 bedrooms
  • All bedrooms have flatscreen TVs, tea and coffee-making facilities and hairdryer
  • Sun Lounge
  • Harbour Bar Lounge
  • Riviera Suite for live entertainment
  • Free WiFi
  • 24-hour reception
  • Pet friendly
  • On site car parking (booking advised)

This is the area known as the English Riviera, and so you are spoiled for choice for sandy beaches, traditional seaside attractions and watersports. Try out any of the following while you are staying at the Esplanade Hotel:

Paignton Beach, 400 metres
Saltern Cove and Oyster Cove, 1.4 miles
Goodrington Beach, 0.5 miles
Broadsands Beach, 2 miles
Meadfooot Beach, 4.6 miles

TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

3.5 of 5 stars
    • Service
      4 of 5 stars
    • Value
      4 of 5 stars
    • Cleanliness
      4 of 5 stars
    • Location
      4.5 of 5 stars
    • Excellent
      210
    • Very Good
      277
    • Average
      158
    • Poor
      92
    • Terrible
      75

    Recent Reviews:

    • Sue C
      Hatherton, United Kingdom
      Awful place
      1 of 5 stars
      27/02/2024
      What a disgusting place. Used as a hotel for men who come from France in boats. We were shocked at the state of the place. Filthy dirty and unwelcoming. Whatever went on here is not nice. It needs... Read full review
    • justforcats
      Alcester, United Kingdom
      Excellent stay and very well looked after by the team,
      5 of 5 stars
      22/08/2024
      My dad (Gordon) stayed here just last week and had the most wonderful time. He was so very well looked after and the team of Kim & Ian along with Sarah and Ian were just excellent and nothing was too... Read full review
    • johnhc123
      Ashbourne, United Kingdom
      Warts and all review
      3 of 5 stars
      27/08/2024
      Firstly I have to say how fabulous all the staff were during our two night stay, especially Sarah and her son Charlie who were both outstanding. The breakfast was very good, costing £10 ppn. Recomend... Read full review

    Facilities

    Children & Infants

    • Accept children (Minimum age) - 0
    • Cot
    • Highchair

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Regular evening entertainment

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Serve evening meal

    Facilities

    Room / Unit Features

    • Ground Floor Bedrooms Available

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Bar

    Establishment Features

    • Licenced for alcohol

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking On Site

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Sea Views

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Bar
    • Cater for vegetarians
    • Serve breakfast
    • Serve evening meal

    Children & Infants

    • Accept children (Minimum age) - 0
    • Cot
    • Highchair

    Establishment Features

    • Accept coach parties
    • Central heating throughout
    • Ironing facilities
    • Licenced for alcohol
    • Lift
    • Night porter
    • Open All Year
    • Public telephone
    • Regular evening entertainment
    • Sea Views
    • Separate guests' lounge

    Key Features

    • In town/city centre
    • Seafront

    Leisure Facilities

    • Games Room

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking On Site

    Payment Methods

    • Delta accepted
    • Maestro accepted
    • MasterCard accepted
    • Visa accepted

    Room / Unit Features

    • Colour television in all bedrooms
    • Ground Floor Bedrooms Available
    • Non smoking rooms available
    • Tea & coffee making facilities in all bedrooms

    Specialist Features

    • Christmas/New Year Programme

    View Less

    BOOK NOW

    Close window

    Call direct on:

    Tel01803 556333

    Opening Dates and Times

    Open Christmas
    Open New Year
    2024 Opening (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)

    Esplanade Hotel Paignton

    Map & Directions

    Road Directions

    From M5From M5 follow signs for Torquay. At roundabout follow ring road for Paignton sea front. The hotel is at far right end of seafront on corner of Sands Road.

    What's Nearby

    1. Experience the adventure of Pirates Bay Adventure Golf

      A landscaped, floodlit, 18 hole…

      0.13 miles away
    2. Paignton Harbour nestles on the western shores of Tor Bay, situated midway between…

      0.16 miles away
    3. Great free attraction on Paignton seafront. An English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark Key…

      0.16 miles away
    1. Famous for its long, sandy beaches, paddler-friendly waters and a colourful, bustling…

      0.16 miles away
    2. A warm welcome awaits you at Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boats. We provide steam…

      0.17 miles away
    3. Join 'We Need Music' as they lead an inclusive singing circle open to carers of all ages…

      0.17 miles away
    4. Fairy Cove is a little magical beach to the South of Paignton Sands, just over the…

      0.32 miles away
    5. Roundham Head, Paignton, Devon is at the top of the cliff with beautiful parkland…

      0.35 miles away
    6. Oyster Cove is an attractive beach which is very popular with local people. The beach is…

      0.36 miles away
    7. Paignton Beach offers the ultimate family day out at the seaside. With a sandy beach,…

      0.37 miles away
    8. Goodrington’s Youngs Park is a natural habitat for swans, geese and wild birds and is…

      0.36 miles away
    9. Situated at the centre of Paignton seafront. A great "All Weather" family attraction with…

      0.37 miles away
    10. Take your seats and let the show begin as the curtain rises at one of Devon’s favourite…

      0.41 miles away
    11. If you enjoy a leisurely activity then why not take to the water for a relaxing cruise…

      0.44 miles away
    12. BRAND NEW for 2024! Shipwreck Island, FANTASTIC FOR FAMILIES, a haven of wet adventure…

      0.58 miles away
    13. Close to Paignton is the long, sandy stretch of Goodrington Sands. With a Seaside Award,…

      0.63 miles away
    Previous Next

    What's Nearby

    1. Experience the adventure of Pirates Bay Adventure Golf

      A landscaped, floodlit, 18 hole…

      0.13 miles away
    1. Paignton Harbour nestles on the western shores of Tor Bay, situated midway between…

      0.16 miles away
    2. Great free attraction on Paignton seafront. An English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark Key…

      0.16 miles away
    3. Famous for its long, sandy beaches, paddler-friendly waters and a colourful, bustling…

      0.16 miles away
    4. A warm welcome awaits you at Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boats. We provide steam…

      0.17 miles away
    5. Join 'We Need Music' as they lead an inclusive singing circle open to carers of all ages…

      0.17 miles away
    6. Fairy Cove is a little magical beach to the South of Paignton Sands, just over the…

      0.32 miles away
    7. Roundham Head, Paignton, Devon is at the top of the cliff with beautiful parkland…

      0.35 miles away
    8. Oyster Cove is an attractive beach which is very popular with local people. The beach is…

      0.36 miles away
    9. Paignton Beach offers the ultimate family day out at the seaside. With a sandy beach,…

      0.37 miles away
    10. Goodrington’s Youngs Park is a natural habitat for swans, geese and wild birds and is…

      0.36 miles away
    11. Situated at the centre of Paignton seafront. A great "All Weather" family attraction with…

      0.37 miles away
    12. Take your seats and let the show begin as the curtain rises at one of Devon’s favourite…

      0.41 miles away
    13. If you enjoy a leisurely activity then why not take to the water for a relaxing cruise…

      0.44 miles away
    14. BRAND NEW for 2024! Shipwreck Island, FANTASTIC FOR FAMILIES, a haven of wet adventure…

      0.58 miles away
    15. Close to Paignton is the long, sandy stretch of Goodrington Sands. With a Seaside Award,…

      0.63 miles away
    Previous Next

    Add Esplanade Hotel Paignton to your Itinerary

    Follow us

    With 22 miles of

    coastline and 20 beaches on offer, 

    there's something 

    for everyone!

    Search

    Search, plan and book

    Book Now

    Search

    Book Now

    Search
    Hello.
    We'd love to hear what you think about the English Riviera!
    Complete our short survey below to enter our free draw, and be in with a chance of winning a luxury two-night stay in award winning accommodation in Devon.

    Don't Miss