Abbey Sands Hotel

3.0 star property
Victorian hotel with indoor pool, near Princess Theatre

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Restaurant
Beach
Flat-screen TV
Library
Exterior
By the sea, Abbey Sands Hotel offers a tranquil retreat with its spa tub and indoor pool. Enjoy the garden and terrace views or stay connected with WiFi in public areas. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet friendly

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Hot tub
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 8 of 8 rooms

Superior Inland Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Double Room (Inland)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room (Inland)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Compact Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room (Inland)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Inland Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Two Bedroom Family Room (Inland)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Executive Double Room (Inland)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Belgrave Road, Torquay, England, TQ2 5HG

What's nearby

  • Torre Abbey Sands - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Princess Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Riviera International Conference Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Babbacombe Beach - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 43 min drive
  • Torquay Station - 8 min walk
  • Paignton Station - 12 min drive
  • Torre Station - 18 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪TQ Beerworks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pier Point - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Visto Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • Cafe One Hundred

About this property

Abbey Sands Hotel

Located near a train station, Abbey Sands Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Torquay. Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool, and the hot tub makes for a relaxing end to the day. Other highlights at this Victorian hotel include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff and overall property condition.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 46 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Uncovered onsite self parking (GBP 10 per day)
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:00 AM

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • An indoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Uncovered self parking costs GBP 10 per day

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Also known as

Grosvenor Hotel Torquay
Grosvenor Torquay
Grosvenor Hotel
John Burton-Race Restaurant Rooms Hotel Torquay
John Burton-Race Restaurant Rooms Hotel
John Burton-Race Restaurant Rooms Torquay
John Burton-Race Restaurant Rooms
John Burton-Race Hotel Torquay
John Burton-Race Hotel
John Burton-Race Torquay
John Burton Race Restaurant with Rooms
Abbey Sands Hotel Torquay
Abbey Sands Torquay
Abbey Sands
John Burton Race Hotel Restaurant
The Richardson Group
Abbey Sands Hotel Hotel
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Abbey Sands Hotel Hotel Torquay

Frequently asked questions

Does Abbey Sands Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Abbey Sands Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Abbey Sands Hotel?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Abbey Sands Hotel?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Abbey Sands Hotel?

Yes. Self parking costs GBP 10 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Abbey Sands Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Abbey Sands Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, boat tours, and hiking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the indoor pool. Abbey Sands Hotel also has a garden.

What's the area around Abbey Sands Hotel like?

Abbey Sands Hotel is a short 8-minute walk from Torquay Station and 6 minutes' walk from Torre Abbey Sands.

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Reviews

Abbey Sands Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The property is ideally situated for easy access to the beachfront, with many guests mentioning its proximity to the beach. (8 reviews)
  • The property's indoor and outdoor pools were clean, well-maintained, and a highlight of the stay for many guests. (16 reviews)
  • Breakfast was delicious and offered a good variety to start the day. (9 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Nice stay

Room was very nice, staff very friendly and helpful, pool was a nice size breakfast was good.
James, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel

Our room was lovely clean and comfortable and the Bathroom was like new. Staff were very helpful even supplying us with glasses and ice. Breakfast was self-service plenty of choice. Good location close to beach bus stops and only a short walk to bars and restaurants
Janice, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great stay

The bed and pillows were very comfortable, the shower worked well and the room was spacious and clean. Parking is free at the back of the hotel or £10 at the front. Swimming pool/jacuzzi was a nice extra. The hotel is very old but it has everything you need. The receptionist was working alone with no other support staff to help with customer requests and queries so service was a bit slow but she managed well and was welcoming
Trudi, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly helpful welcome

Can I just say how helpful and friendly the lady on reception was,we didn’t get her name but know she was Scottish. She made sure we had a suitable room as mobility was an issue and made sure all dietary requirements were sorted out before breakfast, she made check in Quick and easy, nothing was too much trouble. Thank you so much.
Meriel, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice for short getaway, sad about pool & hot tub.

The welcome was a little off at the beginning but seemed to warm as time went by. The room was clean and modern, though probably a little too cluttered with bulky furniture. The hot tub and pool are very dated, unusual and a little grubby. The gardens need some tending to. We did relax and we had a good time. It was handy for walking to the seafront and we found free parking not too far away. The heating worked well.
Joanne, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Spotlessly clean room and amazing staff

Stayed here last year so thought we would book again. The hotel has recently had a new owner and where it seemed a little dated (the bathroom) and run down in some areas (mostly outside) this was being dealt with by the new team. The room was spotlessly clean and comfortable with a great view and the service from the staff were amazing, they couldn't have done any more for us. One of my friends stayed in one of the recently refurbished rooms and it was beautiful so will definitely return to see where this hotels new owner takes this hotel with their plans, as it was already a lovely place.
2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Grand Hotel

Due to refurbishment we were sent to another Richardson hotel called the Grand. We had problems and had to move rooms twice Staff at Grand were fantastic helpful and polite. Would definitely recommend the Grand.
Barry, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were brilliant lovely place to stay
Peter, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Grand Hotel Torquay

Always a pleasant stay at the Grand
Janette, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Brilliant hotel, lovely staff, great food and we had a lovely stay thank you
Sharron, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel within walking distance of the beach. Staff were really friendly.
Jennifer, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely location. Helpful staff and good sized rooms Idea for visit to area
Bev, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay at Abbey Sands highly recommend.
Alastair, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The old fashion decor was very nice would definitely stay again if im in torquay
Justin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay! Very accommodating
meghan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly hotel

Friendly reception, very helpful, close to all amenities, definitely will return & recommend
Denis, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had a great time with friendly helpful staff
Andrew, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Helpful staff, clean room, good choice for breakfast
Angela, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was lovely room was very nice and comfortable staff were all very friendly loved the indoor pool and jacuzzi
Natalie, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had a lovely stay in the new rooms, very comfortable bed. Friendly staff. Enjoyed the pool and hot tub
Sasha, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay at this hotel, big spacious room with balcony. Staff very helpful.
Patricia, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, comfortable and quiet room. Great indoor pool and good breakfast choices
Christopher, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Friendly reception staff. Hotel was clean and room was nice size with big bathroom and big bath. Would stay again
Samantha, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Polite staff, pleasant stay
Matthew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, accommodated for my dog, comfortable room
Will, 1-night trip