Yardley Manor Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (1384 reviews)
Museum Road , Torquay , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Hiking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and comfortable rooms
Friendly staff
Cons:
Rooms need renovation
Some amenities lacking

Categories

Cleanliness
8.2
Rooms are described as clean but some reviewers noted a need for updates.
Service
8.7
Friendly and welcoming staff, with positive experiences noted in multiple reviews.
Location
8.5
Conveniently located near parks, harbour, and town.
Room Quality
7.8
Rooms described as old and in need of uplift, though generally clean and functional.
Amenities
8
Basic amenities available, but some facilities like decor and coffee-making options were criticized.
Value for Money
8
Value balanced by location and amenities, though some expected more for the price.
Food and Beverage
8.7
Breakfast was frequently praised as excellent.
Overall Experience
8.5
Guests generally had a pleasant stay with a strong likelihood of returning.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 20:34

Property Description

Tranquil Oasis with Free Wi-Fi
Located just a short stroll from Torquay's bustling harbour, Yardley Manor offers a peaceful escape from the city buzz.

Charming Rooms with Modern Amenities
Indulge in the comfort of our rooms adorned with elegant decor and classic wooden furnishings. Each room features an en suite shower, TV, and tea/coffee making facilities for your convenience.

Delicious Dining Options and Nearby Attractions
Start your day with a hearty cooked breakfast included in meal plan bookings, or opt for it during your stay at an additional fee for room-only bookings. Unwind with a variety of drinks at the on-site bar. Explore nearby attractions such as Princess Theatre and seafront restaurants, all within a short walk from the hotel.

Book your tranquil retreat at Yardley Manor now!

Important information:

Please note that this hotel cannot accommodate stag, hen or similar groups (5 or more people) without prior approval from the management. Please contact the hotel to discuss. This applies to bookings booked individually for a group wishing to stay.

Guests who plan on arriving after 20:00 need to contact the property in advance.

A card will need to be provided at time of check-in for in-house spending or incidentals.

Pets are allowed by prior arrangement for an additional fee of GBP 10 per night.Swimming pool: Closed from Mon, Aug 31, 2026 until Sat, May 1, 2027
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: EXT

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 1384 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.2
Service: 8.7
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 8.7
Overall Experience: 8.5
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Su solo_traveller gb
9
Exploring Devon
Pros:

Clean, comfortable and very quiet.
Excellent location.
Fridge in the room which was very welcome.
Very friendly and helpful staff.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Gary solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Very welcoming host and great room. Breakfast was lovely and all staff very friendly. A great loxation as only a short walk to the marina.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Gary couple gb
9
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Nicola solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Fantastic attention to detail e.g beautiful bedding and fat fluffy pillows, lovely cooked breakfast, clean well maintained pool. The downstairs bar is really quirky and serve great cocktails with live music at weekends.

Cons:

Slightly tired carpets and some furniture.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Stephen solo_traveller gb
10
Enjoyed my stay would recommend anyone to stay there
Pros:

Convinient place and room very nice and clean

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Samantha couple gb
10
Really lovely stay!
Pros:

Overall a very pleasant stay! Staff extremely friendly on arrival and room was ready early. The room very clean and spacious, beds comfy, beautiful sea view from the room, fan in the room which was a great bonus for the warm weather. Great little bar downstairs with live music on Saturday and sunday afternoons. Can't comment on breakfast as we didn't have it. Really lovely 5 nights at Yardley Manor!

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Christopher solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Location was great

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Fiona couple gb
8
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Joy solo_traveller gb
6
Great hotel in need of some updating.
Pros:

The staff were really friendly and helpful. Lovely bar with live music twice a week. Bed was comfortable. Coffee maker downstairs in the morning. A good base for catching the bus to other areas. Nice walk down to the harbour. Good drinks deals and nice ale. Had breakfast only once, because I struggle to eat a lot first thing and it was lovely.

Cons:

I had booked very last minute so didn't realise there would be so many flights of stairs to my room. The rooms need updating really. Shower was good. Toilet seat had an area where it seemed to have perished due to over use. It didn't affect anything but needs replacing. The outdoor pool was small but nice, was not obvious where it was but once I'd found out, tried it once. I had hoped there would be loungers but there were chairs only, probably due to lack of space. Would have been great to have more live music in the week too. Furniture was very outdated and there were gaps in the drawers. Washbasin plug was broken..

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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John extended_group gb
10
Great experience,definitely a place to stay.
Pros:

Friendly arrival and greeted by Steve, Explained services available and opportunity to book a breakfast which is a separate price to the room. The breakfast was very tasty and good value. Thoroughly enjoyed by the four of us utilising 2 rooms. Will certainly return there when we’re back in Torquay.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Terry couple gb
8
Our room was very clean and comfortable and we enjoyed our stay. We would stay there again.
Pros:

Our room was spacious, clean and comfortable, with a kingsize bed. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel has car parking, its own bar and is quite close to the harbour and town centre. We would like to stay there if we are in Torquay again.

Cons:

Every thing was very good except the garden furniture could do with replacing.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Rachel solo_traveller gb
9
Great hotel close to the Harbour
Pros:

Great hotel just a short stroll up the hill from the Harbour so shops, pubs etc within easy walking distance Great bar on site too. Hotel and room spotless and comfy bed!

Cons:

Would have been great if Bar had done meals and whilst the pool was great and welcome, some minor cosmetic improvements would make a huge difference eg. Get rid of the ramshackle plastic shed and put a few potted flower pots. Nothing major, was still great but these would just smarten the pool area up.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Bill solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Karen couple gb
6
2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Melissa Lovatt solo_traveller gb
9
Very enjoyable stay
Pros:

The staff were all so nice, the hotel location was about 10-20 mins walk from the harbour (depending on how fast you walk). Its not far away from other attractions either like the Model Village and Caverns, and Ottocombe Beach is a must go to!
My dad is not in the best of health at the moment, and the staff could not do enough for him whilst we were there. There is a pub on site where you can play free pool & they have regular music entertainment on (we unfortunately did not stay during a weekend to see it, but it sounded like some good shows coming up on the notice board). The rooms were very clean & they provided everything you could possibly need - a fan, a mini fridge, hair dryer, hangers in the wardrobes, towels for the bathrooms etc... There is a pool on site as well which guests can use, which was a great bonus! You just have to let the hotel owner know you want to go to it in the morning so he can open the gate for you as it is on private land.
The beds and pillows are SO comfy!
The breakfast which was included in our stay was brilliant! You get a great variety of choice such as Yogurts/fruits/cereals, crumpets/toasted pancakes, and a full English breakfast or Lighter breakfasts (you can tweak it to suit your preference i.e. no baked beans, scrambled eggs instead of fried eggs, just have a bacon butty etc...).
We really enjoyed our stay here.

Cons:

There was no hook on the inside of bathroom door in Room 24, which I think would be a good addition to the bathroom for hanging a dressing gown or swim wear on to dry. It appears there are no toilets downstairs when the Griffin bar is closed during the day. So when you go to the pool during the day and the Griffin bar is closed after breakfast time is finished, you have to go back upstairs to your room in your swimming costumes & towels in order to use a toilet before coming back downstairs again and back to the pool (if there was any other toilets other than in the Griffin bar ones downstairs in the reception area/lower level of the hotel, we were not aware of them or didnt find them during our stay!).
Room 23 does not have a black out blind, which my brother found when it started getting lighter in the morning he would wake up early and struggle to get back off to sleep due to the brightness coming into the room, but that was the only thing he noted about his room. Mine and my parents rooms both had black out blinds, so we had no issues at all.
These are very minor things though in the grand scheme of things. We overall enjoyed staying at this hotel very much, and I would happily stay here again in the future and recommend to others.

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Hayes solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Very clean the family that run the hotel where lovely. We did worry that noise from the bar would disturb us we never heard a thing. I also enjoyed the Griffin

Cons:

It was very warm but that's not the hotels fault we had 2 fans which helped

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Peter solo_traveller th
7
Pros:

Good location as not far from centre/harbour area: walkable. Has a large bar & lots of choices. Clean areas/rooms. Usually private parking.
Before my stay I asked if I could have more tea facilities for my room and the Hotel obliged.

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Caroline solo_traveller fr
8
Pros:

Le personnel est très accueillant.

Cons:

Le petit déjeuner est minimaliste.

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Jo F solo_traveller gb
10
Gem of a hotel.
Pros:

Loved the quirkiness of the hotel and the fact that it wasn't the same as every other generic one. Also has a pool which during a heatwave felt like we could have been anywhere abroad.

Cons:

The temp in the bedroom was really hot. We had a heatwave. This was nothing to do with the hotel though. Can't help the weather.

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Martin solo_traveller gb
4
2026-07-10 via Nuitee