Inglewood Palm Hotel, Abbey Sands Torquay

Hotels
OYO Rooms
4.5 (395 reviews)
Belgrave Road, Torre, Torquay, Torbay, England , Torquay , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Outdoor furniture
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Review Highlights

Pros:
The palm tree in the car park
Cons:
Hotel closed down
Expensive breakfast
No spa services
Poor service
Lack of communication with guests

Categories

Cleanliness
3.5
Guests consistently mentioned cleanliness issues as a major concern.
Service
5
Service complaints were frequent, with guests reporting lack of communication and responsiveness.
Location
6.2
Mixed feedback on the location, with some guests mentioning difficulty in finding the hotel.
Room Quality
4.5
Rooms were reported to be in poor condition with maintenance issues.
Amenities
4.5
Limited or outdated amenities available, with guests expressing dissatisfaction.
Value for Money
2.4
Guests felt the price was not justified due to the poor quality of services provided.
Food and Beverage
4
Negative feedback on the food quality and service in the restaurant.
Overall Experience
2.8
Most guests had extremely negative experiences, primarily due to the hotel being closed or in poor condition.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-06-30 14:35

Property Description

Victorian Charm and Modern Comforts

Step back in time:
Experience the elegance of the Victorian era with lovingly restored features at The Inglewood Palm Hotel.

Modern amenities:
Enjoy the blend of history and convenience with a range of modern comforts for a comfortable stay.

Family-run hospitality:
Experience a level of service and attention to detail rarely found elsewhere, making your stay truly memorable.

Ready to experience the perfect blend of history and modern comfort? Book your stay at The Inglewood Palm Hotel now!

Important information:

The hotel does not allow dogs except service dogs and the hotel is not really suitable for children under the age of 16. please note: Upon booking the full amount will be deducted from your credit card.

Booking Fee: This amount is charged to cover the cost of services like 24/7 customer support, technology tools, and guest promotions. The booking fee is charged upon confirmation of booking.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

4.5
Based on 395 reviews
Cleanliness: 3.5
Service: 5
Location: 6.2
Room Quality: 4.5
Amenities: 4.5
Value for Money: 2.4
Food and Beverage: 4
Overall Experience: 2.8
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George solo traveller gb
1
Bad
2025-07-16 via Nuitee
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Michael solo traveller gb
7
Good
2025-07-02 via Nuitee
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Katie young couple gb
1
Do not book, hotel is closed!
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Hotel wasn’t open on arrival!

2025-06-06 via Nuitee
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Shaun solo traveller gb
1
Didn’t stay because booking.com took my money even though the hotel was closed and then offered £5 r
Pros:

Nothing the hotel was closed and booking.com still took my money and then offered me a £5 refund

Cons:

Hotel was closed and booking.com still took my
Money and then offered me a £5 refund

2025-06-05 via Nuitee
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Jane young couple gb
1
Shut...!!!
Pros:

Nothing the place was shut, what a rip off, I can not belive it is on the Web site....

Cons:

Read above.....

2025-06-02 via Nuitee
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Stephen young couple gb
1
Absolutely the worst ever
Pros:

Clearly this will be a small claims court settlement would never use booking. Com again

Cons:

Nothing

2025-06-01 via Nuitee
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Craig family with young children gb
1
Bad
Cons:

The hotel closed down 3 month ago. There was a telephone number on the door and he said it was booking fault. I have contacted booking customer service but they have not replied yet!

2025-05-30 via Nuitee
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Slawomir solo traveller gb
1
Bad
Pros:

Hotel doesnt exist anymore take it off booking.com!

2025-05-29 via Nuitee
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Chinedu group gb
1
Bad
2025-05-12 via Nuitee
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Clifford solo traveller gb
1
Bad
Cons:

It was closed had too find another hotel

2025-05-11 via Nuitee
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Lila family with young children gb
1
Unreliable
Pros:

We turned up at 10pm and were told that the hotel had been closed for 3 months. No one contacted us before hand to say this and we even messaged them to say we would be arriving later that expected and no one responded until 2/3 days later saying they've updated my arrival time?... It's run by a large company and you can only contact call centres. They take ages to respond to messages. They gave me a refund but no compensation

2025-05-09 via Nuitee
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Cathy family with young children au
1
Abandoned
Pros:

Nothing, there was noone there, we couldn't get in and it looked abandoned

Cons:

We tried the phone numbers on the door and noone answered. We rang the number on the booking and got the run around. An hour later they emailed us to say they couldn't accommodate us!

2025-05-04 via Nuitee
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Dayton family with young children gb
1
Bad
Pros:

Turned up to be told it was closed I'm homeless already and u taken my hard earned money

Cons:

Turned up to be told it was closed I'm homeless already and u taken my hard earned money

2025-05-01 via Nuitee
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Leigh young couple gb
1
Propertu was closed but still accepting bookings! Horrific service from staff who were rude and unhelpful.no support and
2025-04-20 via Nuitee
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Timothy solo traveller gb
1
Bad
Pros:

The property was closed and derelict - apparently closed for refurbishment. Was still taking bookings while I was stood outside trying to talk to someone, it's been closed for at least a month.
Staff member I spoke to on help line could not do anything except say it was closed and there was nothing he could do and there were lots of people complaining.

2025-04-10 via Nuitee
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Emma young couple gb
1
Very bad, got to the hotel it was closed, no pre warnings. No other accommodation, own Sherwood mind
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Owner was rood on the phone, I was told to call booking and get a refund... Simple!!!!!!

2025-02-23 via Nuitee
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Scriven family with young children gb
1
Absolutely disgraceful
Pros:

The palm tree in the car park

Cons:

Made a booking, arrived to a locked up in darkness hotel, no one present, no answer from contact number.. waited 2hrs to finally be told they were closed.. a wasted journey and no refund or solution.. looked dirty and cheap

2025-02-16 via Nuitee
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Richard young couple gb
5
Passable
2025-02-15 via Nuitee
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Michael group gb
1
Bad
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

I am disappointed to find I had to wait 15 minutes outside the property. Nobody was at reception another likely guest let me in and also waited. I phoned the management group and was told to wait another 15 -20 minutes while my associates were not very happy at all. I noticed a plate of discarded food on a side bar, and at that point I was told that my reservation was cancelled due to building works which wasn’t (obviously) being done

2025-01-03 via Nuitee
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Gareth family with young children gb
1
Avoid at costs
Pros:

Location is great

Cons:

No staff to check-in, called the number shown in the reception which went straight to answer phone. Called OYO help line and given two numbers to contact (both were invalid) and told they would expedite to senior management and call me back, they didn't.

We finally found someone after 40 minutes at the sister hotel the Sherwood across the road. Manager informed us that the Inglewood was closed and locked up because the heating system had failed 3 hours earlier. They never bothered to inform guests about the closure. I told the manager that we had already been in the hotel reception, when I was told "I am the manager and I know everything" and that the hotel was definitely locked up.

Given ultimatum to either cancel booking and go back home or accept room without heating or hot water, we decided to take the room as we had travelled 3 hours to get there. Since it was new years Eve it was unlikely we could find another hotel at short notice so we accepted the cold room. There were no rooms available at the Sherwood.

Walked back to the Inglewood hotel with the Sherwood manager, where he realised the hotel door was open. So much for knowing everything.

At 9.30pm the room light exploded when using the bedside switches, taking out the lighting circuit to the room and bathroom. Don't know if it was a catastrophic bulb failure or a wiring issue.

I tried to find a member of staff but nobody was on site. As it was unsafe to stay in the room in the dark, plus the fact that our daughter has balance issues, we decided to leave and left our key at the Sherwood with their helpful night Porter. Arrived home at 12.30am. New Years Eve completely ruined.

To cap it all, they have refused to refund my room costs.

2025-01-02 via Nuitee