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Esplanade Hotel Paignton

Type:Hotel

Sands Road, PAIGNTON, Devon, TQ4 6EG

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 811 reviews811 reviews
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Tel0330 094 5919

Exterior, The Esplanade Hotel, Paignton, Devon
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About

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

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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
      209
    • Very Good
      277
    • Average
      157
    • Poor
      92
    • Terrible
      76

    Recent Reviews:

    • Gliblt
      Yorkshire, United Kingdom
      Awful
      1 of 5 stars
      09/06/2023
      From the outside it looks awful. Wouldn’t dare go in there.. The place should be wiped of the face of the lovely seafront. Paignton is lovely but just don’t chose this dive.. You will regret it…………….. Read full review
    • ianp4
      UK
      Desperately in need of renovation
      1 of 5 stars
      26/06/2023
      The esplanade Hotel in paigntion is in a good location. It is near to the train and bus station and near to the town, harbour and seafront. That is where the positives end. The hotel exterior is... Read full review
    • 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

    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

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    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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

      0.16 miles away
    4. ESCAPE THE MAGIC EMPORIUM

      Will you Escape the Magic Emporium? Solve the puzzles and…

      0.16 miles away
    5. For over 60 years the Lane family and their crew have operated pleasure and fishing boats…

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

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

      0.17 miles away
    8. Join us for a fun, interactive session where we'll be learning about how people celebrate…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

      0.37 miles away
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