The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality

Hotels
Compass Hospitality
7 (827 reviews)
Sands Road , Paignton , gb

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room heating problems

Categories

Cleanliness
5.71
Multiple reviews noted cleanliness issues, including dirty rooms and concerns about hygiene.
Service
8.18
Staff were frequently described as friendly and accommodating.
Location
8.72
Many reviews highlighted the great location as a major positive point.
Room Quality
6.17
Some reviews commented on small rooms and issues with heating.
Amenities
6.7
Amenities were mentioned, but there were concerns about heating and bathroom issues.
Value for Money
7.16
Reviews indicated good value based on location and overall experience despite some issues.
Food and Beverage
6.71
Food quality received positive remarks, but some breakfast service aspects were criticized.
Overall Experience
6.68
The overall experience was positive for many despite specific drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 20:31

Property Description

Central Location & Dining Experience
Located in bustling Paignton, The Esplanade Hotel offers a convenient stay with an on-site restaurant for your dining pleasure.

Comfortable Accommodation & Essential Amenities
Unwind in well-equipped rooms featuring an electric kettle and private bathroom with modern amenities for a relaxing experience.

24-Hour Service & Relaxation Areas
Enjoy round-the-clock assistance at the 24-hour front desk, and unwind at the bar or shared lounge during your stay.

To book a delightful stay at The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality, reserve your room now and experience comfort at its best.

Important information:

- Guests booking 5-9 rooms and guests booking 28 nights or more will be charged a 10% deposit at the time of booking

- Guests booking 10 rooms or more will be charged a 20% deposit at the time of booking

This payment is non-refundable and non-transferable.

- Please note that the name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying at the property or guest may be asked to pay with alternative method.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7
Based on 827 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.71
Service: 8.18
Location: 8.72
Room Quality: 6.17
Amenities: 6.7
Value for Money: 7.16
Food and Beverage: 6.71
Overall Experience: 6.68
S
Steven solo_traveller gb
7
nice break
Pros:

the room was a small double OK for me used as a single with a big bed! Being with a sea view and was there to convalesce it was quite suitable with a large lounge bar facility. and the beach only 50 yards away!

Cons:

The bathroom was small as was the shower cubicle which was minimum size and I have a weight training 50in chest! a larger facility would be preferred But it was acceptable.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
A
Angelique solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Well organised

Cons:

Room had window at one end up on a separate part so little light and air flow

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
I
Irene solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Lovely service from the concierge especially Ian who was personable showed discretion to guest. Making you feel welcomed!

Cons:

Carpet in the room was worn out and could be cleaner.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
S
Sandra solo_traveller gb
4
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
K
Ken solo_traveller gb
5
VERY PLEASANT AND RELAXING BUT BASIC IN TERMS OF ROOM AND FACILITIES. STAFF WERE FRIENDLY
Pros:

BREAKFAST WAS WELL ORGANISED AND THE STAFF WERE FRIENDLY AND POLITE. THE BREAKFAST WAS NICE.

Cons:

SHOWER WAS NOT GREAT AS THE SHOWER HOSE WAS OLD AND NEEDED REPLACING.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
B
Brandon couple gb
7
Can’t really fault much especially for the price and duration stayed, would definitely return
Pros:

Hotel is in a very good location. Short distance to the seafront, harbour and restaurants/bar areas. Good amount of parking
Staff were friendly and helpful

Cons:

The shower lacked a fair bit of water pressure.
The bathroom was quite small in size, it didn’t matter to much to us but can imagine taller/larger people or people with mobility problems having a few issues. To sit down on the toilet, you have to manoeuvre your legs in and under the sink. Again we didn’t see a massive issue but I see there could be a problem for other people

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
J
jamie solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
S
smeelycod solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Location.

Cons:

Lack of air conditioning.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
T
Trudie couple gb
10
Very friendly hotel in a super location
Pros:

Excellent location with very comfortable beds. All the staff are amazing especially Zoe who goes above and beyond!

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
L
Lisa solo_traveller gb
1
Pros:

Breakfast

Cons:

The room was very dirty and very dated the bathroom... got a bigger cupboard at home i think the cost of my holiday was over priced for what we received 😳

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
A
Alison couple gb
9
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
A
Amy couple gb
5
Good value for money, great location, just wrong room for us
Pros:

Location, nice bar area

Cons:

our room was very hot and above the kitchen so no sleep as they were banging around at 5am so get any room thats not 121 or around that number 😂

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
J
Jackie couple gb
8
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
K
Kevin Barton solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-21 via Nuitee
D
Dianne couple gb
5
The area was good but not happy with the steps outside the smell as well
Pros:

The area the hotel was the staff was nice and friendly

Cons:

The room needed updated, there was only one chair in the room there was no soap in the shower and above the sink. And the worst thing is there was a flight of steps outside to walk up and my husband is disabled which was very painful for him. The smell in the corridor there was smell of someone smoking canibis which was disgusted.

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
S
Sal solo_traveller gb
1
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
N
Nicolette couple gb
7
Nice little stay
Pros:

Location is great.

Cons:

The room is not very well planned out. Nowhere to use hairdryer and a mirror. Barely any room to make coffee. Absolutely no space to put anything in the bathroom, not even a shelf. The shower had barely any water coming out of it and o took three times as long to wash. Having said all this it is a nice hotel it just needs a bit of tweaking. It was also quite dusty and dirty tissue on the window sill.

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
D
David couple gb
8
Very pleasant long weekend. I would recommend.
Pros:

Friendly staff.. didn't use restaurant, but the smell of a cooked breakfast was very tempting...

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
G
Graham couple gb
9
Hotel came up to expectations and ideally located for Paignton.
Pros:

Reception staff were very pleasant and helpful. The breakfast was excellent. Enjoyed the evening entertainment on the Monday night.

Cons:

Would have liked more entertainment as was on the Monday night.

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
T
tom couple gb
10
2026-08-18 via Nuitee