The Headland Hotel & Spa

Hotels
8.6 (3228 reviews)
Daddyhole Road , Torquay , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Excellent food
Beautiful location
Cons:
Cold rooms
Dated amenities
Weak shower pressure

Categories

Cleanliness
8.15
General sentiment indicates cleanliness with some mentions of issues in rooms.
Service
9.15
Staff are frequently praised for being friendly and helpful.
Location
9.15
The location is consistently praised for its beauty and convenience.
Room Quality
7.65
Rooms are mentioned to be comfortable but sometimes cold or dated.
Amenities
8.15
Amenities are generally seen as adequate but could use improvement.
Value for Money
8.65
Value for money is highlighted, especially for deals and upgrades.
Food and Beverage
9.15
Food quality is highly praised with excellent praise for breakfast and dinner.
Overall Experience
8.75
Overall, guests report enjoyable experiences with minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 18:11

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
The Headland Hotel & Spa in Torquay offers a luxurious stay just 800 metres from Beacon Cove Beach. The rooms are elegantly furnished with amenities like a TV, private bathroom, and stunning sea views in some units.

Top-Notch Facilities
Enjoy a range of facilities including a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge, and a terrace. Indulge in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant, unwind with room service, or grab a drink at the bar. The 24-hour front desk and free WiFi ensure a convenient stay.

Prime Location
Situated close to Meadfoot Beach and Torre Abbey Sands Beach, this hotel is perfect for beach lovers. With Exeter International Airport just 42 km away, convenience and relaxation await at The Headland Hotel & Spa.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • 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.
    Adults stay for £40 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    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

8.6
Based on 3228 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.15
Service: 9.15
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 7.65
Amenities: 8.15
Value for Money: 8.65
Food and Beverage: 9.15
Overall Experience: 8.75
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Christian • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Simon • solo_traveller • gb
5
2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • gb
10
It was good shame about the taxi company’s in Torquay
Pros:

Everything was good

Cons:

Difficulty of getting a taxi both from and to the hotel

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Smith • solo_traveller • gb
10
10/10
Pros:

Outstanding location.10/10

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • couple • gb
9
Perfect for our one night, would stay again.
Pros:

Plenty of choice for breakfast and more than enough to eat.
We only stayed one night to visit the theatre, it was a nice evening so chose to walk - downhill - and back, it wasn't a problem for us but it is fairly steep.

Cons:

Nothing but didn't use all the facilities.

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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K • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great experience
Pros:

The staff were very acomadating with all our needs. The food was excellent and the hotel is a little gem. Would highly recommend it.

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Lee • solo_traveller • gb
2
Awful bedrooms would not recommend
Pros:

Loved the location and the staff.

Cons:

The bedroom stunk of chip fat because there’s a group of them above the kitchen. The kitchen extract is right outside the window and is very loud.
The room was dated and in need of some repair. The shower was very weak and there’s no air conditioning.

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • solo_traveller • ie
1
Room was terrible
Pros:

Location was good.

Cons:

Room was awful tiny and very dated. Very uncomfortable checked out a day early. Checked in late couldn’t buy a soft drink before going to bed.

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Staff very friendly, sauna etc great, beautiful building

Cons:

Long way from seafront but this is a minor negative

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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A • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great stay
Pros:

Great location. Stay here most weeks. Staff are lovely and friendly.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • gb
2
Disappointed visit after high hopes
Pros:

The view and food was good.

Cons:

The room was not made up from the previous guest when we turned up and entered the room. We had to wait for the room to be cleaned and turned around. The receptionist was not very welcoming and the price paid was not worth the money.

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Richard • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

Great views
Nice spa
Friendly staff

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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M L • couple • gb
2
2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • solo_traveller • gb
8
Relaxing, with a feeling of being welcomed
Pros:

Very friendly staff. Beautiful aspect from Conservatory, excellent food and good choice at breakfast.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Angela • couple • gb
10
2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great short break
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent Al a carte menu was brilliant and excellent value the staff couldn't do enough to make you're stay a memorable one

Cons:

The walk from Torquay town route was very hilly but it wasn't a problem as there are plenty of taxis available

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Masengere • extended_group • gb
8
2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Denise • couple • gb
10
Very relaxing.
Pros:

We stayed at the Headland for our anniversary. The staff were so welcoming. We had been upgraded as it was our anniversary which was a lovely surprise.
The food was amazing as were the restaurant staff. Very attentive.

Cons:

N/A

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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adrian • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • couple • gb
8
2026-05-05 • via Nuitee