Yardley Manor Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (1368 reviews)
Museum Road , Torquay , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Hiking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and comfortable rooms
Friendly staff
Cons:
Rooms need renovation
Some amenities lacking

Categories

Cleanliness
8.2
Rooms are described as clean but some reviewers noted a need for updates.
Service
8.7
Friendly and welcoming staff, with positive experiences noted in multiple reviews.
Location
8.5
Conveniently located near parks, harbour, and town.
Room Quality
7.8
Rooms described as old and in need of uplift, though generally clean and functional.
Amenities
8
Basic amenities available, but some facilities like decor and coffee-making options were criticized.
Value for Money
8
Value balanced by location and amenities, though some expected more for the price.
Food and Beverage
8.7
Breakfast was frequently praised as excellent.
Overall Experience
8.5
Guests generally had a pleasant stay with a strong likelihood of returning.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 20:34

Property Description

Tranquil Oasis with Free Wi-Fi
Located just a short stroll from Torquay's bustling harbour, Yardley Manor offers a peaceful escape from the city buzz.

Charming Rooms with Modern Amenities
Indulge in the comfort of our rooms adorned with elegant decor and classic wooden furnishings. Each room features an en suite shower, TV, and tea/coffee making facilities for your convenience.

Delicious Dining Options and Nearby Attractions
Start your day with a hearty cooked breakfast included in meal plan bookings, or opt for it during your stay at an additional fee for room-only bookings. Unwind with a variety of drinks at the on-site bar. Explore nearby attractions such as Princess Theatre and seafront restaurants, all within a short walk from the hotel.

Book your tranquil retreat at Yardley Manor now!

Important information:

Please note that this hotel cannot accommodate stag, hen or similar groups (5 or more people) without prior approval from the management. Please contact the hotel to discuss. This applies to bookings booked individually for a group wishing to stay.

Guests who plan on arriving after 20:00 need to contact the property in advance.

A card will need to be provided at time of check-in for in-house spending or incidentals.

Pets are allowed by prior arrangement for an additional fee of GBP 10 per night.Swimming pool: Closed from Mon, Aug 31, 2026 until Sat, May 1, 2027
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: EXT

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children ages 1 and older are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 1368 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.2
Service: 8.7
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 8.7
Overall Experience: 8.5
J
John extended_group gb
10
Great experience,definitely a place to stay.
Pros:

Friendly arrival and greeted by Steve, Explained services available and opportunity to book a breakfast which is a separate price to the room. The breakfast was very tasty and good value. Thoroughly enjoyed by the four of us utilising 2 rooms. Will certainly return there when we’re back in Torquay.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Terry couple gb
8
Our room was very clean and comfortable and we enjoyed our stay. We would stay there again.
Pros:

Our room was spacious, clean and comfortable, with a kingsize bed. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel has car parking, its own bar and is quite close to the harbour and town centre. We would like to stay there if we are in Torquay again.

Cons:

Every thing was very good except the garden furniture could do with replacing.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Rachel solo_traveller gb
9
Great hotel close to the Harbour
Pros:

Great hotel just a short stroll up the hill from the Harbour so shops, pubs etc within easy walking distance Great bar on site too. Hotel and room spotless and comfy bed!

Cons:

Would have been great if Bar had done meals and whilst the pool was great and welcome, some minor cosmetic improvements would make a huge difference eg. Get rid of the ramshackle plastic shed and put a few potted flower pots. Nothing major, was still great but these would just smarten the pool area up.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Bill solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Hayes solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Very clean the family that run the hotel where lovely. We did worry that noise from the bar would disturb us we never heard a thing. I also enjoyed the Griffin

Cons:

It was very warm but that's not the hotels fault we had 2 fans which helped

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
M
Melissa Lovatt solo_traveller gb
9
Very enjoyable stay
Pros:

The staff were all so nice, the hotel location was about 10-20 mins walk from the harbour (depending on how fast you walk). Its not far away from other attractions either like the Model Village and Caverns, and Ottocombe Beach is a must go to!
My dad is not in the best of health at the moment, and the staff could not do enough for him whilst we were there. There is a pub on site where you can play free pool & they have regular music entertainment on (we unfortunately did not stay during a weekend to see it, but it sounded like some good shows coming up on the notice board). The rooms were very clean & they provided everything you could possibly need - a fan, a mini fridge, hair dryer, hangers in the wardrobes, towels for the bathrooms etc... There is a pool on site as well which guests can use, which was a great bonus! You just have to let the hotel owner know you want to go to it in the morning so he can open the gate for you as it is on private land.
The beds and pillows are SO comfy!
The breakfast which was included in our stay was brilliant! You get a great variety of choice such as Yogurts/fruits/cereals, crumpets/toasted pancakes, and a full English breakfast or Lighter breakfasts (you can tweak it to suit your preference i.e. no baked beans, scrambled eggs instead of fried eggs, just have a bacon butty etc...).
We really enjoyed our stay here.

Cons:

There was no hook on the inside of bathroom door in Room 24, which I think would be a good addition to the bathroom for hanging a dressing gown or swim wear on to dry. It appears there are no toilets downstairs when the Griffin bar is closed during the day. So when you go to the pool during the day and the Griffin bar is closed after breakfast time is finished, you have to go back upstairs to your room in your swimming costumes & towels in order to use a toilet before coming back downstairs again and back to the pool (if there was any other toilets other than in the Griffin bar ones downstairs in the reception area/lower level of the hotel, we were not aware of them or didnt find them during our stay!).
Room 23 does not have a black out blind, which my brother found when it started getting lighter in the morning he would wake up early and struggle to get back off to sleep due to the brightness coming into the room, but that was the only thing he noted about his room. Mine and my parents rooms both had black out blinds, so we had no issues at all.
These are very minor things though in the grand scheme of things. We overall enjoyed staying at this hotel very much, and I would happily stay here again in the future and recommend to others.

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Karen couple gb
6
2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Peter solo_traveller th
7
Pros:

Good location as not far from centre/harbour area: walkable. Has a large bar & lots of choices. Clean areas/rooms. Usually private parking.
Before my stay I asked if I could have more tea facilities for my room and the Hotel obliged.

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
C
Caroline solo_traveller fr
8
Pros:

Le personnel est très accueillant.

Cons:

Le petit déjeuner est minimaliste.

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
J
Jo F solo_traveller gb
10
Gem of a hotel.
Pros:

Loved the quirkiness of the hotel and the fact that it wasn't the same as every other generic one. Also has a pool which during a heatwave felt like we could have been anywhere abroad.

Cons:

The temp in the bedroom was really hot. We had a heatwave. This was nothing to do with the hotel though. Can't help the weather.

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
M
Martin solo_traveller gb
4
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Sheehy solo_traveller ie
9
Very enjoyable stay.
Pros:

Nice old style hotel. Very central to town. Room a little small but clean and quiet. Breakfast very good both days.

Cons:

No lifts.

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Annamaria couple it
8
Pros:

Buon livello di pulizia e accoglienza, buon panorama e servizi accessori. Drink di benvenuto, precisione nelle procedure. Simpatia

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Lily solo_traveller gb
8
The staff were lovely, I was travelling alone for work purposes so I was anxious and the staff made me feel very safe an
Pros:

The property was simple and cosy. Free tea and coffee in reception that you can use, plus the appliances in the room too. Bed were very comfy and pillows weren’t like paper, they genuinely were plump and comfy. Room is very clean, I only booked a standard room for work purposes.

Cons:

The shower is abit small and the pressure of the shower wasn’t the greatest, pressure was weak. But very clean and water temp was great.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Graham solo_traveller gb
8
Lovely break in Torquay
Pros:

Location. Parking. dogs aloud. Very nice club/bar.

Cons:

Nice room on the top floor (getting too old to climb all the stairs) No breakfast available until Friday. Seaview obstructed by large tree.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
J
John couple es
10
Excellent hotel, would definitely recommend.
Pros:

Very friendly hosts and staff. Excellent location, close to the town. Free parking. Lovely room with sea view and big comfortable bed. Shower was good, tea and coffee making facilities plus a small fridge.
The breakfast was excellent, bacon in particular.
Dog friendly.

Cons:

Everything was excellent.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Sue couple gb
9
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Ellis solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Helpful freindley staff . Couldn't ask for more enjoyed our visit outstanding

Cons:

Everything's 9

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
B
Batchelor solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
A
Andrew couple gb
7
A very pleasant stay
Pros:

Friendly, greeting when we arrived despite the hotel suffering an unplanned electricity cut and refuse vehicle knocking down part of the hotel wall and blocking the access road.
The Pub downstairs in the hotel was really great.
Bed was really comfortable and we had a corner room with two windows. This was really handy given the very hot weather and we were able to get a bit of a breeze

Cons:

I don't think there was anything I "didn't like". It was an older building and whilst I might normally have chosen something more contemporary it had lots of character. Parking could be a little tight but the hotel had done a good job with the available space. We were so close to town that we didn't use the car between arriving and leaving

2026-06-28 via Nuitee