English Riviera
Travel Guide
Visit English Riviera
Where to stay in English Riviera
Torquay City Centre
Torquay City Centre is a destination visitors seek out for is great bars, beautiful seaside views, and captivating waterfront views. You might also want to check out attractions like Princess Theatre or Torquay Marina while you're exploring the neighborhood.
Babbacombe
Unique features of Babbacombe include the seaside views and restaurants. Make a stop by Torquay United FC or Plainmoor Stadium while you're exploring the area.
Roundham
If you're spending some time in Roundham, Paignton Beach and Fairy Cove are top sights worth seeing.
St. Michaels
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in St. Michaels and surrounding area, you can visit Paignton Zoo and Palace Theatre.
The Imperial Torquay
"Food was lovely only had breakfast once wasn't very hot"
Reviewed on May 19, 2026
The Grand Hotel
"Good hotel, comfortable"
Reviewed on May 20, 2026
Hotel Indigo Torquay by IHG
"Best place I’ve stayed in a long while. Comfortable king size bed with continental quilt, rain fall shower. Mini fridge had complimentary soft drinks and snacks. Great sound proofing, once I switched off the a/c heating was in prefect silence. Tv only has freeview, but not an issue these days. Breakfast ..."
Reviewed on May 20, 2026
The Goodrington Sands- Apart Hotel
"Absolutely fantastic place. Great location 3 minutes from the beach and Less than a minute from the park. Good selection of tea and coffee with biscuits. Room was very clean and serviced daily. Restaurants and bar are close. So all round lushness 👍"
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
Astor House
"Great apartment and the view is to die for , no problem at all with the flat apart from one issue which is the front door to the apartment has no luck. It doesn’t work. The chub doesn’t fit in the key so you can’t lock yourself in, I was staying on my own so this was a problem for me also on the ..."
Reviewed on May 8, 2026
The Osborne Apartments
"Everything about the experience was amazing"
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025
Popular places to visit
Princess Theatre
See a stand-up show, musical or other live production at this much-loved coastal theater, located close to many of Torquay’s most popular attractions.
Blackpool Sands
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Blackpool Sands might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Dartmouth. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its bars.
Brixham Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Brixham with a trip to Brixham Harbour. Stroll along this relaxing area's waterfront, or simply enjoy its bars.
Paignton Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Paignton Beach during your travels in Paignton? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Royal Naval College
Walk around the campus at Royal Naval College as part of your travels around Dartmouth. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.
Babbacombe Beach
This unspoiled cove was once the home of fishermen and smugglers. Now it’s a popular beach on the English Riviera coastline.
