Babbacombe Royal Hotel and Carvery

Hotels
8.8 (183 reviews)
31 Babbacombe Downs Road , Torquay , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Garden
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Clean rooms
Lovely view
Cons:
Shower pressure
No breakfast option

Categories

Cleanliness
8.34
Overall very clean, but with a noted issue regarding shower pressure.
Service
9.31
Staff very friendly and helpful, excellent service throughout.
Location
9.35
Perfect location with a beautiful sea view.
Room Quality
8.8
Lovely room with great views, but could use a fridge.
Amenities
8.83
Standard amenities for the price, acceptable options available.
Value for Money
8.79
Good pricing considering location and quality.
Food and Beverage
7.84
No cooked breakfast; limited food options but nearby alternatives.
Overall Experience
9.11
Pleasant stay with only minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 07:10

Property Description

Stunning Coastal Views and Daily Carvery
Located less than a mile from Torquay Golf Course, the Babbacombe Royal Hotel and Carvery offers stunning coastal views across Lyme Bay. Guests can enjoy a daily lunchtime carvery and free Wi-Fi during their stay.

Traditional Rooms with Private Entrance
The traditionally furnished rooms at the hotel feature a flat-screen TV, private entrance, and a bathroom with a hairdryer. Each room provides a comfortable retreat after a day of exploring the English Riviera.

Complimentary In-room Breakfast and Dining Options
In addition to the carvery, guests can indulge in light lunches and main meals from the à la carte menu. Starting from 1st December 2019, all rooms will receive a complimentary in-room breakfast, including muffins, flapjacks, and juice, enhancing the overall guest experience.

Experience the charm of Babbacombe Downs and book your stay at the Royal Hotel and Carvery for a memorable English Riviera getaway.

Important information:

Charges will apply to those smoking in the property.

Please note that extra beds are only available within the Standard Twin Room or the Superior King Room.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 14 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 183 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.34
Service: 9.31
Location: 9.35
Room Quality: 8.8
Amenities: 8.83
Value for Money: 8.79
Food and Beverage: 7.84
Overall Experience: 9.11
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Andrew solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

The room, the views, the carvery and staff very helpful.

Cons:

Not really a negative the shower flow was really slow and not powerful.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Stephanie couple gb
7
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Gillian couple gb
10
Excellent week
Pros:

Clean fresh and staff very welcoming

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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rachel couple gb
7
Had a lovely stay, weather was fantastic, hotel was in a prime spot overlooking the bay.
Pros:

Fantastic view overlooking the bay. Room was ok, clean and had most things needed. Was lovely having breakfast provided and the top up bag was a good idea. A fridge was definatly needed in the room though as breakfast was warm and so were the drinks.

Cons:

The shower had no power at all so wasnt good. Room was very hot aa there was no air conditioning in the building.

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Karen couple gb
9
Very enjoyable.
Pros:

The room was very spacious, clean and well furnished. Tea/coffee making facilities. Also the alternative breakfast, ie fruit juice, flapjacks and choc-au-pain rolls was very welcome.
We didn’t eat in the pub/restaurant but enjoyed a cold drink in the pub garden.

We found the location ideal with the Downs across the road. Several eating places with 5-10 minutes walk. The beach is within walking distance or there’s the Cliff Railway down to the beach. There’s a regular bus service which goes to several other resorts, eg Torquay, Paignton, Brixham and Dawlish. There are lots of beautiful walks close by to.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Trevor solo_traveller gb
7
Not bad
Pros:

Clean large bedroom overlooking the sea

Cons:

No proper breakfast. Just muffins and fruit juice in room

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Margaret couple gb
10
Really enjoyed our stay and looking forward to returning for longer than the two nights we stayed. Looking forward to th
Pros:

Staff, comfort, cleanliness, location, parking, refreshments provided, sea view……everything really!

Cons:

There’s nothing we didn’t like!

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
9
Pleasant stay in excellent surroundings.
Pros:

View from room was excellent.
Cold breakfast was good.

Cons:

Shower was not powerful enough.

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Margaret couple gb
8
Relaxed after a good night s sleep
Pros:

The room was very spacious and clean. I was able to leave my walking aid downstairs which was appreciated. It was a nice gesture to have muffins and flapjacks in the bedroom too. The. View from the bedroom was magnificent and lots of walking areas particularly on the downs. Will no doubt be visiting again next year.

Cons:

There were a few areas in bedroom which could do with an upgrade, particularly the furniture, but is not an issue with such beautiful views

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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LB solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Alison family_with_children gb
8
Very nice hotel with wonderful views and very nice staff.
Pros:

Very large spacious room, extremely clean with lovely views over the bay. Staff very good.

Cons:

Water pressure a bit low for shower. Couldn’t open a window in the bedroom and it did get rather hot and uncomfortable during the night…..perhaps instructions to open the windows could be left in the room…did realise that there was a fan however if used all night that would be costly for you !

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Stuart couple gb
6
Not special. There were working men in work clothes drinking at bar at 0930!
Pros:

Breakfast was muffins and flapjacks in the bedroom. Ok but not special.

Cons:

The men who were there to ( not sure what ) were unfriendly. The women cleaners were very nice and friendly. This is not a hotel more like motels in USA. Impersonal and lacking hospitality.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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steven couple gb
7
2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Gary solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Everything, room was clean and tidy loved view out the window was lovely.

Cons:

Nothing air show weekend

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Sue couple gb
10
Chilling, relaxing and very friendly.
Pros:

Everything, everyone was so helpful and kind, very friendly too, it was my daughter and fiancé who stayed after we suggested it to them, as we had stayed before and loved it, will be back.

Cons:

Nothing apart from the shower being slow.

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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BRENDON solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Very relaxed atmosphere and good food

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Chapman couple gb
10
Lovely bank holiday getaway location with fantastic room and view!
Pros:

The hotel staff were fantastic and welcoming from the moment we arrived - And the location was amazing! We upgraded to a King room and wow! It did not disappoint. Huge room with a lovely sea view. We loved our stay and would reccommend to anyone, we will definitely be back! :)

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Stephen and Shirley couple gb
8
We enjoyed it nice stay, would have liked to have carvery but didn't manage to get back fir dinnerti
Pros:

Location excellent, cleanliness and friendly staff. Went to Angels for breakfast very good.

Cons:

A firmer mattress would have benefited both our backs as mattress on bed was uneven.

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Michael couple gb
9
Lovely location
Pros:

Location with great sea view, lovely big room and clean

Cons:

Review would have scored a 10 but the shower was the only thing that let it down. Lovely big cubicle but the water was nothing more than a trickle. Despite mentioning this to staff who said they would sort it the second day was even less pressure. Only thing that was disappointing about our stay

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller pt
6
Pros:

The view

Cons:

Poor Shower . Bar very noisy

2026-04-27 via Nuitee