English Riviera

Travel Guide

English Riviera
English Riviera
English Riviera
English Riviera
English Riviera

Where to stay in English Riviera

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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.

Torquay City Centre
Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens showing a park

Babbacombe

Unique features of Babbacombe include the seaside views and restaurants. Make a stop by Torquay United FC or Babbacombe Cliff Railway while you're exploring the area.

Babbacombe
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Roundham

If you're spending some time in Roundham, Paignton Beach and Fairy Cove are top sights worth seeing.

Roundham
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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.

St. Michaels
The Imperial Torquay

The Imperial Torquay

4 out of 5
Park Hill Road, Torquay, England
The price is P6,124 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
P6,124
P7,349 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Torquay. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Just an amazing chilled out holiday"

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

The Imperial Torquay
The Grand Hotel

The Grand Hotel

4 out of 5
Seafront, Torquay, England
The price is P6,997 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
P6,997
P8,397 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Torquay. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
"Generally our stay was ok. The entrance to the hotel is fabulous and well maintained and the staff are friendly. The indoor pool and changing rooms need a bit of an upgrade. There was a musty smell in our room and the corridor outside. Also not enough hooks to hang towels."

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025

The Grand Hotel
Mercure Paignton Hotel

Mercure Paignton Hotel

4 out of 5
Esplanade Road, Paignton, England
The price is P5,003 per night from Sep 14 to Sep 15
P5,003
P6,003 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Paignton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (348 reviews)
"Very clean staff very friendly and helpful breakfast was brilliant will go again"

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

Mercure Paignton Hotel
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Astor House

Astor House

4 out of 5
Warren Road, Torquay, England
Stay at this 4-star beach apartment in Torquay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Princess Theatre and Inner Harbour ...
9/10 Wonderful! (79 reviews)
Fantastic apartment
"Fantastic accommodation and very dog friendly with a lovely welcome"

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

Astor House
The Osborne Apartments

The Osborne Apartments

3.5 out of 5
5 Hesketh Crescent, Torquay, England
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Torquay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Meadfoot Beach and Little Theatre ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (93 reviews)
Lovely holiday at the osbourne apartments
"Wonderful place to stay although parking can be an issue and when its lovely weather and sat outside the bar closes at 10 and you're no where near another venue But overall excellent"

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2025

The Osborne Apartments
Chelston Dene Holiday Apartments

Chelston Dene Holiday Apartments

3 out of 5
Chelston Road, Torquay, England
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Torquay. Enjoy free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Corbyn Beach and Torre Abbey Sands are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (44 reviews)
Business trip
"Overall a nice place to stay let down by a few minor issues. Dirty lamp shades, fan could do with a clean and paper peeling on the ceiling. Mattress was a bit soft. The view from the window was good, onsite parking and very peaceful."

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025

Chelston Dene Holiday Apartments
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Princess Theatre

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.

Princess Theatre
Paignton Beach

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.

Paignton Beach
Blackpool Sands

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.

Blackpool Sands
Babbacombe Beach which includes general coastal views and kayaking or canoeing

Babbacombe Beach

This unspoiled cove was once the home of fishermen and smugglers. Now it’s a popular beach on the English Riviera coastline.

Babbacombe Beach
Paignton Zoo

Paignton Zoo

Why not visit the native and exotic animals who live at Paignton Zoo during your travels in Paignton? Stroll along the waterfront in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Paignton Zoo
Slapton Sands

Slapton Sands

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Slapton Sands during your travels in Kingsbridge? Discover the countryside and bars in this quaint area.

Slapton Sands
Exeter Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Exeter

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Paignton

Paignton

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