Abbey Sands Hotel

Hotels
7.9 (2177 reviews)
Belgrave Road , Torquay , gb

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Limited food options
Pool closed during stay
Some cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.29
Some comments about stained carpets and the bathroom being grubby.
Service
8.76
Staff are super friendly and helpful throughout the stay.
Location
8.8
Excellent location with easy access to nightlife and the beach.
Room Quality
8.25
Positive feedback on large and comfortable rooms, though some mention of dated decor.
Amenities
7.28
Pool was closed during the stay; some dissatisfaction regarding limited breakfast choices.
Value for Money
7.24
Some guests indicated that the price may not match the value received, especially with limited amenities.
Food and Beverage
6.79
Only continental breakfast available and some complaints about limited options.
Overall Experience
8.76
Most guests had enjoyable stays and expressed a desire to return, despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 09:43

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation in Torquay

Indoor Swimming Pool: Dive into relaxation with our indoor swimming pool, perfect for a refreshing dip after a day of exploring Torquay.

Comfortable Rooms with Free WiFi: Unwind in our rooms featuring private bathrooms and complimentary WiFi, ensuring a cozy stay with all modern conveniences.

Delicious Breakfast and Hot Tub: Start your day with a scrumptious continental breakfast and later, relax in our hot tub for the ultimate pampering experience.

Experience the best of Torquay at Abbey Sands Hotel. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Please note that the property does not accept group bookings of 5 or more rooms.

Please note that the property does not have a elevator, which may not be suitable for guests with reduced mobility.

Please note that £100 pre-authorization per room will be required at the time of the check-in. Please note Abbey Sands Hotel currently do not serve Lunch or Dinner.

Please note, dogs can only be accommodated in specific rooms. There is a charge of GBP 20 per night and guest wishing to bring a second dog, there will be a charge of GBP 10. Please contact reception for more availability.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: EXT

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 2177 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.29
Service: 8.76
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 8.25
Amenities: 7.28
Value for Money: 7.24
Food and Beverage: 6.79
Overall Experience: 8.76
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Jennie extended_group gb
8
Would recommend this hotel.
Pros:

Was disappointed that I contacted the hotel as I left my electric toothbrush behind.
Offered to pay for postage but email was ignored

Room was a lovely size and was grateful for the water, biscuit and tea.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Ryan solo_traveller gb
7
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Mandy couple gb
10
It was lovely & would not hesitated to book here again especially if we could have the same room .
Pros:

Friendly staff, excellent t location & very clean. Our room was perfect 😁

Cons:

Nothing at all it was great for what we wanted & exceeded our expectations

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Roger couple gb
1
Dreadful
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The place is absolutely filthy. Carpet in bedroom filthy. Damp walls with paper peeling off. No food available apart from breakfast. Very limited car parking and no allocated disabled space

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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sarahbA5855UR Couples Taunton, Somerset, England
2
Possibly a nice hotel 30 years ago
Pros:

This really is a very sad neglected hotel. As a disabled person, I was told they would waive the £9 daily parking fee for guests, but it was a 1st come 1st served basis with no disabled parking. We arrived to a very odd reception layout, and given the key to our room. Oh dear! It really was dreadful. Damp walls with paint hanging off. Filthy cushions on the bed. Dirty walls, dirty window frames, stained carpet.
I knew the hotel was full, so no point in asking to change rooms!
I’d read that snacks, cream teas etc were available in the bar in the afternoons evening. We asked about food and were told none available.
On returning back to the room, we did sleep well in a comfy bed. My one point.
Breakfast was laid out in a total help yourself system. I had croissants and a cup of tea. We hadn’t dared use the kettle in the room!
We left feeling disappointed and slightly grubby.
Oh, and the toilet flush broke in the morning 😄

2026-08-07 via Tripadvisor
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scarrott solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Location was perfect. Booked a family room and it was massive. Clean and modern bathroom.

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Vicki family_with_children gb
8
Great stay, pool & jacuzzi added bonus, could just do with a of modernisation
Pros:

Great location close to everything

Cons:

Some parts a little outdated now

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Mark family_with_children gb
7
Good value stay right in the heart of Torquay.
Pros:

Location is perfect, right next to Torre Abbey park. Staff were friendly and helpful, rooms were clean. From a cost perspective, it was a value hotel.

Cons:

As with a lot of the big hotels in Torquay it was a little tired. Outdoor pool was closed (I did know about that at the time of booking), indoor pool was a little tired. Breakfast wasn’t the best compared to other hotels but was adequate.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
M
Mark family_with_children gb
7
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Butler solo_traveller gb
7
Good hotel with friendly staff
Pros:

The bed was comfy and the room was really clean. Reception staff were friendly. The swimming pool and jacuzzi were clean and, although small, perfectly fine.

Cons:

Small things like plugs nowhere near bedside tables and only one window opening in the room were a little irritating. It was a shame that the outdoor pool was not being used.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Francesco Zacchia solo_traveller es
4
Pros:

La posizione vicino alla baia

Cons:

Non ''e ascensore ! Questo deve assolutamente essere segnalato su booking ! Ho dovuto portare la mia valigia su 2 pia i di scale !!
Finestre vecchie che non si aprono bene, troppo caldo non si poteva fare entrare aria fresca !
Struttura vecchia

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Lucas solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Swimming pool and bed in room

Cons:

Breakfast was very low standart for this price

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Kylie solo_traveller gb
9
Very enjoyable stay. Would stay there again.
Pros:

Really liked the swimming pool and jacuzzi. Breakfast buffet good. Room pleasant and comfortable and it had a bath. Really great location.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Dominic family_with_children gb
10
Great fun
Pros:

Staff so friendly and indoor pool was ace

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Lissa couple gb
8
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Nikolaos solo_traveller gr
8
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Hannah extended_group gb
5
Disappointing but pleasantly surprised by good breakfast
Pros:

Breakfast was the nicest thing about this hotel! It would benefit from some basic training of what tableware is for the waitressing staff such as; what a saucer is, what napkins and tea bags are and other basic understandings would be helpful. Room was comfortable and clean but don’t expect more. Overall it was a very tired looking hotel and bar pretty sad. Seemed like a cross between a canteen with slightly more than upgrading from plastic patio furniture and an old people’s care home sitting room. The only thing missing was the smell of cabbage and people in general. No atmosphere! Front desk when we arrived was friendly and helpful, evening guy who seemed to have dual role as security not so much. I felt like an absconded from a care home who was left in the doorstep waiting to get let back in after 9pm.

Cons:

Very tired, no atmosphere and they really need to make the choice between having a welcoming bar or no bar as what they have is very off putting. Also no snacks to purchase out of hours. A simple tuck shop or vending machine would be better than nothing as there were no shops open close by on the way back to the hotel either. Could even have snacks and bar drinks in cans or bottles in a vending machine rather than having a dis functioning bar.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Bolton solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Krista couple gb
8
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Grzegorz family_with_children pl
8
Przyjemny hotel w dobrej cenie ale trzeba pójść na kompromis 😀
Pros:

Świetna lokalizacja i przystępna cena

Cons:

Ciasny parking. Nieco monotonne śniadania.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee