Esplanade Hotel Paignton
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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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- Excellent209
- Very Good277
- Average157
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- Terrible76
Recent Reviews:
- GlibltYorkshire, United KingdomAwful09/06/2023From 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
- ianp4UKDesperately in need of renovation26/06/2023The 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 CHatherton, United KingdomAwful place27/02/2024What 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
Establishment Features
- Licenced for alcohol
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- Parking On Site
Facilities
Establishment Features
- Sea Views
Facilities
Catering
- 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 |
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Open New Year |
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2024 Opening (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) |
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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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ESCAPE THE MAGIC EMPORIUM
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0.16 miles awayFamous for its long, sandy beaches, paddler-friendly waters and a colourful, bustling…
0.16 miles awayA warm welcome awaits you at Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boats. We provide steam…
0.17 miles awayJoin 'We Need Music' as they lead an inclusive singing circle open to all ages and…
0.17 miles awayJoin us for a fun, interactive session where we'll be learning about how people celebrate…
0.17 miles awayJoin 'We Need Music' as they lead an inclusive singing circle open to carers of all ages…
0.17 miles awayFairy Cove is a little magical beach to the South of Paignton Sands, just over the…
0.32 miles awayRoundham Head, Paignton, Devon is at the top of the cliff with beautiful parkland…
0.35 miles awayOyster Cove is an attractive beach which is very popular with local people. The beach is…
0.36 miles awayPaignton Beach offers the ultimate family day out at the seaside. With a sandy beach,…
0.37 miles awayGoodrington’s Youngs Park is a natural habitat for swans, geese and wild birds and is…
0.36 miles awaySituated at the centre of Paignton seafront. A great "All Weather" family attraction with…
0.37 miles away
What's Nearby
Experience the adventure of Pirates Bay Adventure Golf
A landscaped, floodlit, 18 hole…
0.13 miles away
Paignton Harbour nestles on the western shores of Tor Bay, situated midway between…
0.16 miles awayFor over 60 years the Lane family and their crew have operated pleasure and fishing boats…
0.16 miles awayESCAPE THE MAGIC EMPORIUM
Will you Escape the Magic Emporium? Solve the puzzles and…
0.16 miles awayGreat free attraction on Paignton seafront. An English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark Key…
0.16 miles awayFamous for its long, sandy beaches, paddler-friendly waters and a colourful, bustling…
0.16 miles awayA warm welcome awaits you at Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boats. We provide steam…
0.17 miles awayJoin 'We Need Music' as they lead an inclusive singing circle open to all ages and…
0.17 miles awayJoin us for a fun, interactive session where we'll be learning about how people celebrate…
0.17 miles awayJoin 'We Need Music' as they lead an inclusive singing circle open to carers of all ages…
0.17 miles awayFairy Cove is a little magical beach to the South of Paignton Sands, just over the…
0.32 miles awayRoundham Head, Paignton, Devon is at the top of the cliff with beautiful parkland…
0.35 miles awayOyster Cove is an attractive beach which is very popular with local people. The beach is…
0.36 miles awayPaignton Beach offers the ultimate family day out at the seaside. With a sandy beach,…
0.37 miles awayGoodrington’s Youngs Park is a natural habitat for swans, geese and wild birds and is…
0.36 miles awaySituated at the centre of Paignton seafront. A great "All Weather" family attraction with…
0.37 miles away