Must-see hotels in Torquay

  • The 25

    Torquay

    'We banished magnolia,' says the owner proudly. And how: the playful bedrooms here team zebra print with acid yellow, or burgundy with peacock blue. Pop…

  • Cary Arms

    Torquay

    In a dreamy spot beside Babbacombe's sands, this heritage hotel has more than a hint of a New England beach retreat. Bright, light-filled rooms with candy…

  • Osborne

    Torquay

    The terrace of this grand, crescent-shaped hotel is more St Tropez than Torquay: think palm trees, white parasols and utterly bewitching sea views. Light…

  • Orestone

    Torquay

    At this refined hideaway, in a wooded valley 3 miles north of Torquay, a gabled facade and plush public areas exude period elegance. Rooms vary – the…

  • Wellsway

    Torquay

    In a radical move for an English seaside B&B, Wellsway has opted to have fewer rooms rather than squeezing them in. The result is wonderfully spacious…

  • Headland View

    Torquay

    Set high on the cliffs at Babbacombe, this delightful terrace is peppered with subtle nautical flourishes, from jaunty model lighthouses to boat motifs on…

  • Hillcroft

    Torquay

    One of the better B&B options in Torquay town, with bedrooms styled after Morocco, Bali, Lombok and Tuscany. The pick is the spacious suites: Provençal,…

  • Seabreeze

    Torquay

    The smart rooms here are done out in cheery colours – choose from sea-themed aquamarine or bright 'n' breezy red, white and blue. Swish bathrooms and mini…

  • Torquay Backpackers

    Torquay

    Set inside a Victorian terraced house, this budget stalwart is looking its age, but it's a reliably cheap option for budget travellers. There's a decent…

  • Haven House

    Torquay

    There's not a doily in sight in these simple, compact rooms with subtle colours and tinted throws. The good range of breakfast treats include kippers and…