Babbacombe Royal Hotel and Carvery

Hotels
8.8 (193 reviews)
31 Babbacombe Downs Road , Torquay , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Garden
Bar
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 193 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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Cheryl • couple • gb
10
Warm welcome weather was great hotel was ideal Sunday carvery was excellent
Pros:

In a perfect spot

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Rennocks • solo_traveller • gb
10
Babbacombe Royal Hotel and carvery
Pros:

The royal hotel as a whole,it was brilliant, a nice spacious room and a sea view,the food was excellent, hats off to the chef quick service.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Keith • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Location

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Paul Anthony • solo_traveller • gb
10
Brilliant
Pros:

The room was spotless apart from behind the tv

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Keith • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

The room was very spacious and clean, the facilities were very good. Will definitely use this hotel again.

Cons:

The only thing that it could possibly have a mini fridge in the room. To keep the juices cool

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Gerald • solo_traveller • es
2
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Rodney • solo_traveller • gb
8
Cons:

No mini fridge, it would have been good to have one to keep water etc cold in the hot weather we had

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • gb
10
Perfect
Pros:

Location is perfect for travelling around , leave the car and travel by bus
Staff are excellent and the housekeeping is superb .

Cons:

None

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Dawn • couple • gb
10
Excellent
Pros:

The room was spotless. A bonus having large fluffy towels. Plenty of storage with coat hangers. The snacks left in your room were amply. Didn’t bother us having no breakfast. There are plenty of places that do breakfast. We went to the retreat cafe in the high street had a breakfast for just under £10. Be warned it is served piping hot.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Sue • couple • gb
10
Excellent highly recommended
Pros:

No breakfast at hotel provided but snacks in room , and tea & coffee

Cons:

Shower very poor pressure , but old building so expected

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Richie Blue • solo_traveller • gb
10
The best holiday at The Royal Hotel & Carvery, Babbacombe
Pros:

Straight away the welcome from the staff was friendly and so helpful, and all throughout our stay.
The location is the best. The view from our hotel room was breath taking of the sea and coast line.

Cons:

We loved our stay.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Colin • solo_traveller • gb
8
Brilliant location and staff were very helpful
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Parking due to customers visiting the pub for meals etc which is understandable for trade but it made it difficult to park for myself who was staying there for a couple of nights ☹️

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

The room, the views, the carvery and staff very helpful.

Cons:

Not really a negative the shower flow was really slow and not powerful.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • couple • gb
7
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Gillian • couple • gb
10
Excellent week
Pros:

Clean fresh and staff very welcoming

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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rachel • couple • gb
7
Had a lovely stay, weather was fantastic, hotel was in a prime spot overlooking the bay.
Pros:

Fantastic view overlooking the bay. Room was ok, clean and had most things needed. Was lovely having breakfast provided and the top up bag was a good idea. A fridge was definatly needed in the room though as breakfast was warm and so were the drinks.

Cons:

The shower had no power at all so wasnt good. Room was very hot aa there was no air conditioning in the building.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • gb
9
Very enjoyable.
Pros:

The room was very spacious, clean and well furnished. Tea/coffee making facilities. Also the alternative breakfast, ie fruit juice, flapjacks and choc-au-pain rolls was very welcome.
We didn’t eat in the pub/restaurant but enjoyed a cold drink in the pub garden.

We found the location ideal with the Downs across the road. Several eating places with 5-10 minutes walk. The beach is within walking distance or there’s the Cliff Railway down to the beach. There’s a regular bus service which goes to several other resorts, eg Torquay, Paignton, Brixham and Dawlish. There are lots of beautiful walks close by to.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Trevor • solo_traveller • gb
7
Not bad
Pros:

Clean large bedroom overlooking the sea

Cons:

No proper breakfast. Just muffins and fruit juice in room

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • couple • gb
10
Really enjoyed our stay and looking forward to returning for longer than the two nights we stayed. Looking forward to th
Pros:

Staff, comfort, cleanliness, location, parking, refreshments provided, sea view……everything really!

Cons:

There’s nothing we didn’t like!

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee