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 Babbacombe Cliff Railway 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
Pleasant staff, lovely old building, great sea views.
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025

Hampton by Hilton Torquay
One of the best and newest hotels in the area. Clean and comfy. Only complaining about breakfast as I feel it does not marry up with the rest of the hotel. No fried eggs, coffee could be much better, pastries were nice-ish but could improve a lot. For family with kids the Make your own Waffles is ...
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025

The Grand Hotel
Room wasn't fully serviced on the second day (towels not replaced and bed not made). Apart from that everything was fine, staff were lovely
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025

The Goodrington Sands- Apart Hotel
The room was excellent with a lovely bathroom. The decoration of the whole hotel was lovely, clean and tidy.
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025

Astor House
Fantastic accommodation and very dog friendly with a lovely welcome
Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

Trinity Mews
Fantastic property in great location. Comfortable bed and sofa bed. Spotless clean. Safe gated courtyard with key code access shower and hairdryer were great! Everything you’d need other than a fan for when it’s really warm. Still 5 star review though.faultless !!
Reviewed on Aug 8, 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.

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.

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

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.

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 top-notch restaurants.




