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 Grand Hotel
The room, and general upkeep was top notch. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Smallest issue: The shower was not great. The water pressure was not ideal.
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026
The Imperial Torquay
Wonderful staff. Our deluxe sea view rooms on 4th floor had beautiful views. We requested rooms where pets were not allowed due to my uni student teenage daughter's allergies. She arrived with red, itchy face and her face improved significantly during our 4 day stay, so they clearly obliged. Furthermore ...
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026
Hampton by Hilton Torquay
Lovely room clean well equipped with a safe ..fabulous food at breakfast… very safe with key card to open all entrances.. love the lift to front shops.. staff so nice and efficient… great speedy check in … lovely seating areas in reception and breakfast areas… we’ll definitely be back
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026
The Goodrington Sands- Apart Hotel
Astor House
Received a text stating that access codes for the property would be provided shortly after 14:00 for check in at 15:00. Phoned at 14:30 and left message. Left 2 subsequent messages with no call back or codes. Emailed at 15:20 having still not received access codes or a call back stating that if codes ...
Reviewed on Feb 16, 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.
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.
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.
Cockington Country Park
Explore the great outdoors at Cockington Country Park, a lovely green space in Torquay. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
