The Palace Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (2467 reviews)
Esplanade Road , Paignton , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly service
Excellent food
Cons:
Limited dinner menu
Room could be more modern

Categories

Cleanliness
8.66
Rooms spotlessly clean and spacious but a little tired.
Service
9.13
Staff were very friendly and efficient, providing a welcoming environment.
Location
9.17
Fantastic location, great for exploring.
Room Quality
8.62
Spacious and well-lit room with beautiful views.
Amenities
8.65
Facilities including gym and pool catered well to guests.
Value for Money
8.61
Excellent value for money, especially with breakfast included.
Food and Beverage
8.66
Food was exceptional with good variety, though dinner menu was a little limited.
Overall Experience
8.93
Overall, a lovely stay with high standards of service and quality.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 05:47

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Sea Views
Located just 300 meters from Paignton Beach, The Palace Hotel offers a serene retreat with a garden, terrace, and a restaurant. The 3-star hotel provides free WiFi, private parking, and a cozy bar for guests to unwind.

Comfortable Rooms and Multilingual Staff
Each room at The Palace Hotel is elegantly furnished with a desk, flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom. Some rooms boast breathtaking sea views, adding a touch of luxury to your stay. The friendly staff, fluent in multiple languages including Arabic and German, ensure a warm welcome for guests.

Delicious Breakfast Options and Nearby Attractions
Start your day with a delicious breakfast offering à la carte, continental, or Full English/Irish options. With its convenient location near Preston Sands Beach and Goodrington Sands Beach, The Palace Hotel is the perfect choice for a seaside getaway. Book now for an unforgettable experience!

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
Airport code: EXT

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas 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.
    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.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 2467 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.66
Service: 9.13
Location: 9.17
Room Quality: 8.62
Amenities: 8.65
Value for Money: 8.61
Food and Beverage: 8.66
Overall Experience: 8.93
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CAROLE solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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shirley solo_traveller gb
9
Comfy Weeke d away
Pros:

Location very convenient. Ample carparking.
Staff friendly
Single room very spacious
Good breakfast selection

Cons:

Shower could be easier to use.

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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simon solo_traveller gb
7
2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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lynette family_with_children gb
9
2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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David family_with_children gb
8
Short break
Pros:

Pleasant and friendly staff

Cons:

Lack of information about facilities

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
M
Mitchell family_with_children gb
10
2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Cheryl couple gb
8
2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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rt259 NONE Dawlish, Devon, England
10
Friendly and relaxing stay
Pros:

Warm comfy quiet room with a great grounds and sea view.
Comfy bed, bathroom with bath and plenty of hot water.
Reception staff really friendly and helpful.
Great restaurant staff and bar staff.
Inclusive 3 course dinners were very good, served and cleared quickly.
Very good breakfast, continental was buffet, hot was ordered via waiting staff and arrived quickly.
Bar prices very sensible.
We had a great 2 night stay and hopefully will return soon.
Thanks

2026-03-14 via Tripadvisor
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Amanda couple fr
7
Very good value for money on the whole though the room was rather small
Pros:

Wonderful building and position, helpful and welcoming staff, great parking and a handsome foyer.
The one evening meal we had was excellent, though lacking in a choice of wines.

Cons:

We could not turn on the heated rail in our bathroom and so the room was cold and although the bed was comfortable there was very little room to squeeze round it.

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Sarah family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

Staff were amazing, lovely and clean bed was so comfy views beautiful. Highly recommend.

Cons:

Nothing to not like.

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
J
jcharl389546 NONE
6
Interesting stay
Pros:

Hotel was ok, but the staff made up for the lack of some comforts in the room.
Face cloths and tissues would also be a nice touch

2026-03-09 via Tripadvisor
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jimN263EL Business Hampshire, England
2
Failing on the basics
Pros:

I booked on the day and stayed in room 9. Check-in was friendly and the same member of staff served me with personality at the bar. This is the only positive that I can come up with unfortunately. The chairs in the bar are worn and stained. Room 9 is small with a very uncomfortable cheap-feeling bed with noisy springs that gave me backache the next day. I was woken by noisy floorboards above me and outside the door. The shower-curtain kept sticking to me, which was a horrible experience. The room and bathroom are dated.

When I arrived for breakfast a disinterested young lady told me I could sit wherever I wanted to. I was not shown to a table. I chose a large table set for four by the window to get natural light and settled down with a coffee. I was approached by Josh who did not greet me but asked if I was dining alone. He then told me that he would need my table for families and moved me to a table for two in the middle of the room. There were six of these larger tables and no others were in use. By the end of my breakfast two had been taken. Perhaps they would all have been needed, but the issue is in the manner of the approach. At no point was I greeted with a basic 'good morning' or in any way treated as a valued paying guest. It is either a lack of training in hospitality or poor recruitment. This is not a hotel that I would return to or recommend.

2026-03-09 via Tripadvisor
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Pauline family_with_children gb
8
First time stay.
Pros:

Lifts were good. The staff were friendly. The view was great. The bar was well stocked with plenty of choice. The bed was comfortable. The fire in the lounge was nice.

Cons:

Luke warm shower. Not hot enough. Tap water was very hot but not the shower. The full English breakfast was below average. The bedroom was very dusty.

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Craig couple gb
10
Pros:

Close to everything nice facilities

2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Julie family_with_children gb
9
Pros:

Lovely big hotel

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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fibab2026 NONE Cornwall, England
8
Overall lovely stay
Pros:

Centrally located, excellent reception & restaurant service. Unlimited tea & coffee on arrival
Rooms need an upgrade but adequate for short stay. Delicious dinner. Cooked breakfast very slow to arrive. Pool lovely but book slot early to avoid disappointment

2026-03-05 via Tripadvisor
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JOHN solo_traveller de
7
Cons:

In former times there was a greater choice at breakfast and evening meals.

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Paw family_with_children gb
3
Unsuited for business travel
Pros:

Staff was friendly, helpful and accommodating.

Cons:

The bathtub was too small for an average-sized adult male, and the food was bland and not very good.
The showers for the gym and pool were terrible and the pool and shower facilities in general were not very nice and the deteriorated facilities made it look dirty.
The restaurant had a very short opening time and was not well-suited for business travel with the earliest breakfast time at 8am.

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Hirst solo_traveller gb
10
Lovely hotel
Pros:

Loved the hotel. Room was great. Loved having a bath, good sized TV and comfy bed. I was surprised to be provided with a kettle but no tea bags or coffee. I also brought my swim suit but didn't realise I should pay extra for wellness centre.

Cons:

No tea bags or milk provided in the room.
Additional cost for wellness centre

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Alistair couple gb
8
Great place to stay and great location.
Pros:

Breakfast was good plenty of choice . Room was a good size comfortable bed great view of the sea from our Seaview room.

2026-03-01 via Nuitee