Babbacombe Royal Hotel and Carvery

Hotels
8.8 (162 reviews)
31 Babbacombe Downs Road , Torquay , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Darts
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Allergy-free room
Kid meals
Outdoor furniture
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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.

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 162 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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John • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Fred • couple • gb
8
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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SUE • couple • gb
8
Lovely place to visitv
Pros:

Brilliant staff , will go the extra mile for you , food excellent, very friendly hotel

Cons:

No breakfast provided we only like cereal and fruit for breakfast but no where in resort could we get this hotel should provide light breakfasts
Also would be better to have walk.in shower than shower over bath as difficult for older people to step into bath, resort caters more for older age group

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Mrs May • couple • gb
10
2025-12-21 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • couple • gb
8
2025-12-05 • via Nuitee
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chris • couple • gb
9
2025-12-03 • via Nuitee
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Gill • couple • gb
8
Staff very friendly and helpful. Very clean - sadly the shower was just a dribble and unable to fix in the 2 nights we w
Pros:

Lovely room and lovely view

Cons:

No breakfast available

2025-09-28 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • gb
9
2025-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Janet • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Great service all round including the bar/restaurant.Good pub grub will have to try the carvery next stay !

2025-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Angela • couple • gb
8
2025-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Lou • couple • gb
10
2025-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Luis • couple • gb
8
2025-09-05 • via Nuitee
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anne • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Another great stay, thanks 😊

Cons:

Nothing to say

2025-08-25 • via Nuitee
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susan • couple • gb
10
Lovely stay at a great place will do so again
Pros:

Perfect location

Cons:

Would have been nice to have small fridge in room, but an ice bucket did the job !!

2025-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Nigel • couple • gb
10
Excellent time with friendly staff and well priced
Pros:

Had character and great location

Cons:

Noise in the evening

2025-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Laura • family_with_children • gb
7
2025-07-26 • via Nuitee
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Colin • solo_traveller • gb
9
Brilliant already booked for the end of August
Pros:

Convenient location for a show at the babbacombe theatre

Cons:

Parking facilities cars parked to close together

2025-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Gary • solo_traveller • gb
10
The hotel is in a fantastic location over looking the sea. It sits in the centre of other hotels and bars. It’s also ver
Pros:

Friendly staff, very clean room with plenty of wardrobe space and drawers. Beautiful sea view.

Cons:

No cooked breakfast, but there were plenty of other places close by.

2025-07-14 • via Nuitee
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David • young couple • gb
8
Very relaxing, great location.
Pros:

Breakfast was a flapjack, a muffin and a drink, so we ate breakfast out, but this was explained to us on arrival.

2025-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Gerald • group • gb
8
have visited four times now so that speaks for itself
Pros:

Great views and location very central to other bars and restaurants

Cons:

Bar opening times should be extended past 10pm.

2025-07-06 • via Nuitee