Offering various recreational opportunities and a hair salon, the 3-star smoke-free Abbey Sands Hotel Torquay lies in a popular area of Torquay, 1.1 km from Inner Harbour and just 5 minutes' walk from the Abbey Park. The lovely hotel is ideally located near a train station, offering 41 rooms and an indoor swimming pool.
The hotel boasts a prime setting right around the corner from the Torre Abbey Museum and Gardens. The Abbey Sands is near a casino and a marina, and 450 metres from the Riviera International Centre. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Livermead Beach, which is approximately 15 minutes' walk away. The coastal Living Coasts Zoo lies within reach of the property. For those travelling from afar, Exeter International airport is 36 minutes' drive away.
Abbey Sands Hotel offers a continental breakfast daily. There is a poolside bar onsite. Belgrave Beefeater is located next to this accommodation and serves British dishes, around 400 metres away.
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8.2
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Internet access
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
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Sports & entertainments
Golf course
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24-hour reception
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Welcome drink
Eating places
Bar/ Lounge area
Kitchen features
Electric kettle
Business facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Children facilities
Cots
Leisure facilities
Indoor swimming pool
Sun terrace
Garden area
Leisure/ TV room
Room features
Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
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Free toiletries
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No smoking on site
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Pets
Pets allowed
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J.
2024-04-08
9/10
Its location on the foreshore is magnificent and unbeatable.
Martin
2024-04-06
8/10
Our suite was well-equipped with a nice bedroom and fantastic views. Had an English breakfast in the terrace.
Leo
2024-02-12
9/10
The English breakfast was satisfactory, perfect to start our day. The staff were fabulously helpful and attentive and the location was ideal close to shoreline. We had early meal in Puffle Waffle, based nearby.
David
2024-02-10
9/10
Good sized unit in a double bedroom. The staff was hard-working and the terrace served savoury meals.
Mabel
2024-02-06
8/10
Overall very lovely stay during our visit. Clean place with sea views and really friendly staff.
Mark
2024-02-05
9/10
Tastefully decorated and brand-new units available with bedrooms, Balcony view, as example.
George
2024-02-01
9/10
The location was magnificent, in certain areas of the hotel-for which we were quite rudely berated at a later time, convenient to go everywhere.
Richard
2024-02-01
8/10
We had a comfortable bedroom. Very central location of this pet-friendly hotel was a bonus.
Sean
2024-01-13
7/10
We had the most very lovely few days there. Accommodation was stylish and clean, rooms were nicely decorated and cheap. Really enjoyed our rooms with balcony. The hotel was in a very central location close to seafront.
Gary
2023-12-21
8/10
I enjoyed to be here, everything was really good. Overall it was reasonably large and brand-new, with a separate bathroom. The hotel offered a satisfactory English breakfast. The setting was incredible here and the staff were hard-working people on receiving the reservation and noting this.
John
2023-12-13
7/10
Good-sized and brand-new rooms with coffee and some excellent tea. Convenient and ideal location near Torquay centre and beach and promenade, delightful food. Again, not far from The Royal Terrace Gardens.
Angus
2023-12-12
8/10
The location was very central, peaceful on the foreshore. The staff were attentive and wonderfully helpful. The breakfast was excellent with variety of tasty food.
John
2023-11-18
9/10
The location was magnificent and absolutely perfect and the private parking was on-site. The breakfast was sensational and we enjoyed the bar.
Andrew
2023-11-15
7/10
Absolutely fantastic property with outstandingly accommodating employees on receiving the reservation and noting this. Brand-new double room with a great view.
Johnny
2023-11-08
8/10
I was here for 2 nights and ate at beach restaurant for dinner. I greatly enjoyed a sea view, a large bed. The location was fantastic to Torquay centre. Further, it was very close to the beach and the harbourside as well as Abbey Park.
Michael
2023-10-12
9/10
It was a wonderful place, had very efficient staff especially receptionist. Liked the Victorian-style building and our well-equipped and beautifully decorated room with a great view. The hotel was in the very central setting in need of refurbishment though always clean.
George
2023-10-06
9/10
Well-trained, attentive staff team on receiving the reservation and noting this. A wide array of food for the English breakfast.
John
2023-10-06
7/10
Recently refurbished and immaculately clean place to stay in, it has hard-working and attentive staff on receiving the reservation and noting this.
Evelyn
2023-10-04
7/10
Got good sized and airy room with a great view. A safe and a carpet were available here.
Phil
2023-10-03
6/10
Coffee and some excellent tea in the room, convenient and ideal location.
Not clean room.
Susan
2023-09-30
8/10
The room is well-equipped and beautifully decorated and with an electric kettle and television.
James
2023-09-27
9/10
A nice size and airy units with a balcony and a very comfortable bed, and the staff were brilliantly helpful.
Francis
2023-09-05
8/10
The breakfast is sensational, and the location is lovely near the foreshore and theatre.
Frank
2023-09-02
8/10
It has great walkable and quiet location in Torquay as it's close enough to restaurants, Torquay and the town centre.
Arthur
2023-09-02
8/10
Excellent location in a comfortable area not far from restaurants on the foreshore, all the restaurants and the promenade and certain areas. Nicely decorated room and quite good facilities.
Thomas
2023-08-28
7/10
The setting was fantastic, very close to the beach and restaurants on the foreshore and the restaurant. Corbyn Beach was 200 metres from the hotel.
Eric
2023-08-27
8/10
Well, it was a really good stay during our visit. The location of the hotel was particularly good - just a pleasant stroll away from Inner Harbour Marina. Was set in 10 minutes' walk to the downtown, and the workers were attentive. The beach restaurant was reasonably priced and offered excellent meals.
Terry
2023-08-20
9/10
Stylish and recently refurbished place with incredible views of the sea. Peaceful location and excellent breakfast with many choices.
Arthur
2023-08-20
5/10
Wonderful hotel, it was overall clean, and the staff was extremely helpful and attentive. We walked everywhere, the location was fantastic and perfect, close to the promenade. Try excellent dishes served at the beach restaurant. The provided service was exceptional. Parking was on site and we didn't mind paying extra gbp 10 per day.
Some of the staff were very rude.
Jack
2023-08-19
8/10
Cheap unit with balcony. Incredible and magnificent location, so close to The Royal Terrace Gardens.
Christopher
2023-08-18
6/10
We were moved to a suite with balcony.
Well, no lift.
Patricia
2023-08-03
5/10
I had a nice size and airy room to myself with a balcony, bedrooms, for instance. The overall atmosphere was family, though some staff members were a bit rude. This stylish and recently refurbished hotel had very central setting in need of refurbishment though always clean. There were a good choice of restaurants to eat, like Belgrave Beefeater that was only 10 minutes' walk away.
The bed was uncomfortable in this place.
Jamie
2023-07-27
7/10
It had great and lovely location with access to Riviera International Centre nearby.
George
2023-07-04
7/10
The room was airy and modern and the location was lovely. It overlooked the sea and had a comfy bed.
Laurence
2023-07-04
7/10
Immaculately clean and stylish place and the breakfast was sensational. The well-trained staff members on receiving the reservation and noting this provided a few recommendations. This hotel was located in a very central area right by leisure centre, and the harbour and town centre. Plus, we stayed not too far away from Hm Revenue & Customs.
Norman
2023-05-28
7/10
The location was excellent and absolutely perfect, relatively near Riviera. It was a marina area, a great base for me. The room was well-equipped and tastefully decorated and the views of the sea were stunningly beautiful.
George
2023-05-26
7/10
I liked the hotel, it's incredibly beautiful and the location is fantastic close to shoreline. The staff I encountered were nice. Pastries and fruit for breakfast were lovely and gorgeous. The service was all in all brilliant. You guys made my stay relaxing.
Lewis
2023-05-21
8/10
I had breakfast in the terrace and everything was good. My room was good-sized and airy with balcony as described.
Frederick
2023-05-20
9/10
Well-equipped and beautifully decorated rooms with an electric kettle and television, large beds. Beautiful views of the garden we far too close and pretty good facilities.
Richard
2023-05-19
9/10
Reasonably large and brand-new units with a fantastic view over the sea.
Chris
2023-04-30
7/10
The staff is very efficient and the rooms are reasonably large and brand-new. It has convenient and ideal location and private parking, and it's very close to beaches and the resort centre, the sea and other food places.
Bobby
2023-04-21
8/10
Delightful food, efficient service and fantastic view of the sea. Satisfactory breakfast with a great selection of choices. Very central location close to the beach area. Just next door to Brixham as well as shoreline.
Joe
2023-04-17
9/10
The venue was set in the very central position close to Torquay, Abbey Park, and the beach.
John
2023-04-14
8/10
Airy and well-equipped unit with balcony, very efficient staff.
Bill
2023-04-06
8/10
The staff is well-trained and hard-working, makes sure that the place is immaculately clean. Its English breakfast is a must, with a huge variety of tasty meals.
David
2023-03-05
7/10
The room with a great view. It was very good 2 days, would stay here again.
Raymond
2023-01-27
8/10
It was close to beach, magnificent location overall. Great to be 200 metres away from Fishers, enjoyed our meal there. The room was lovely and with comfy beds.
Thomas
2023-01-06
7/10
Stylish and recently refurbished place with hard-working employees on receiving the reservation and noting this. Family atmosphere, reasonably priced restaurant.
Frances
2023-01-06
8/10
It was in the very central location, had efficient staff on receiving the reservation and noting this.
Laurie
2023-01-02
9/10
Cheap rooms, hard-working team especially receptionist. Unbeatable location with reasonably priced restaurant nearby.
George
2022-12-29
9/10
I liked staying in this stylish and newly remodelled hotel based in a Victorian building. The pool was clean, the staff was competent. The location was perfect and brilliant for traveling around Torquay, just off seafront as well as Torquay.
Charles
2022-12-26
7/10
The location was magnificent and fab in a pretty nice area, really close to the beach, town, and sea front. Also, it was 2 km from an arts theater.
Alex
2022-11-24
9/10
Actually everything was very good. Booked a room with incredible views of the sea. Furthermore, the parking was onsite and convenient. The hotel's setting was very central and the staff were attentive and hard-working people on receiving the reservation and noting this. Besides, the area was marina, next to Riviera International Centre.
Tim
2022-11-20
9/10
Stylish and fine place to stay while in Torquay. Fairly nice area, very central location just off town centre as well as beach and promenade. Again, walking distance to Torquay Seafront. Spotless and cheap rooms and efficient staff members on receiving the reservation and noting this. Lovely pool, parking onsite.
Paul
2022-11-18
8/10
The location was fab and convenient for exploring this marina area, very close to the restaurant, the sea front, the beach and town. The unit we got was cheap and huge with balcony, a double bedroom, for instance.
Francis
2022-11-15
9/10
The venue is big and overall clean with an excellent value and competent staff. Parking is onsite. The location is incredible, relatively close to Torquay Seafront.
Natalie
2022-11-12
9/10
Newly remodelled place with competent staff on receiving the reservation and noting this. Airy, neat room with Balcony view, bathrooms, for example. Everything really good.
Catherine
2022-11-05
8/10
The hotel had a very central position near to the restaurant, Abbey Park, and beaches. Besides, it was 15 mins walk from Livermead Beach. I had a comfy bed, and an electric kettle and television. I loved having breakfast in the bar.
David
2022-10-21
8/10
The pool area was clean and the location was great walkable and peaceful, really close to the beach, the conservatory and the sea front. Nicely decorated and modern rooms with a beautiful view, a balcony and four poster bed, felt like home.
James
2022-10-10
9/10
The hotel had a very central location and it was near Riviera International Centre. The rooms were spotless and cheap and we could park onsite.
Stan
2022-10-03
9/10
We have to thank extremely helpful and very efficient staff for a really good stay. It offers sensational breakfasts and has a reasonably priced restaurant.
Jim
2022-10-03
9/10
The bed was comfortable, I enjoyed it. It was in a very central location, in need of refurbishment though always clean.
Percy
2022-09-30
9/10
Everything was really good, the service was efficient. Staff was super efficient and hard-working. I could get suite with a sea view, loved that. The vibe here was family. I had a real good stay in a long time.
Chris
2022-09-21
8/10
It offers airy rooms with Balcony view, a very comfortable bed, a double bedroom.
Bob
2022-09-04
8/10
Brilliant location for our visit to a coastal zoo relatively near the hotel. Delightful food in the beach restaurant in the vicinity. Lots of food available in the bar.
Brian
2022-08-28
9/10
Admired sea view from the window. In addition, parking was on-site. The hotel was in a magnificent and peaceful location, near to everything.
Frank
2022-08-24
9/10
Separate bathrooms, that included a bath. It was in the very central location very close to the town centre. Had nice dainties at Aztec Bistro, located right at the hotel. It had nice swimming pool too.
Russell
2022-08-15
9/10
I appreciated staff and location of this hotel. The room was cleaned and available with balcony. You could leave a car onsite.
My bed was uncomfortable.
Bobby
2022-06-19
8/10
The bed was comfy and it was great having an electric kettle and television. The English breakfast at the bar was sensational. The location was marvellous, at a short distance from Riviera.
Edward
2022-05-09
8/10
Clean hotel, I really enjoyed superb staff and location.
Reginald
2022-04-24
8/10
I enjoyed staff and amenities, they were wonderful.
Anthony
2022-04-05
8/10
Everything was very clean, ideal location close to the promenade, the staff were competent. The buffet breakfast was well organised and had a wide range of meals. I stayed 4 nights and would return here when visiting United Kingdom.
Richard
2022-03-30
8/10
Overall clean place, staff are attentive, location is unbeatable.
Iain
2022-03-26
8/10
The staff is polite, the breakfast adequate, the ocation is magnificent near to the harbour and town centre as well as town centre.
John
2022-02-15
8/10
This hotel was set in a very central area right by the beach area and town centre and restaurants on the foreshore. In general the staff were best and efficient. The breakfast had plenty of options: toast, pastries and fruit.
Harold
2022-02-02
8/10
We loved the hotel, its staff and location. We got a room with a bath. Plenty of goodies for breakfast.
Ian
2022-01-28
8/10
I had a really lovely experience here, everything was really good, the location was perfect really close to the centre and the beach, sea front. The room was airy and cheap, had natural lighting. I enjoyed sitting on my lovely balcony.
Robert
2022-01-23
5/10
The venue was reasonably clean, offered great staff and location. Lots of food at breakfast like toast, pastries and fruit.
Wi-Fi was very poor, made me a little nervous.
Alison
2022-01-15
8/10
Best possible location, proactive staff, beds were quiet. Lots of food at the savoury breakfast. Helpful service and an awesome restaurant, available onsite. Enjoyed Torquay, the hotel was fancy.
R.
2022-01-10
9/10
The staff was useful, the room seemed to be splendid, efficient service.
Caroline
2021-12-23
8/10
Admirable service, the breakfast is hot. Early check-in, late check-out. Absolutely perfect location in the excellent area.
Alan
2021-11-28
9/10
Pleasant stay.
Robert
2021-11-22
8/10
We had the suite which was bright and beautiful. Good service, absolutely superb and generous breakfast.
Steve
2021-11-07
9/10
I liked staff and amenities.
David
2021-08-27
9/10
The staff was faultless, the bed was very comfy. They made my stay good. The room was beautiful and compact, plus I had a decent view. Cold dishes were served at the beach restaurant. Fairly clean hotel and brilliant service.
I had not good breakfast, it could be better.
Richard
2021-08-26
8/10
We stayed 1 night and loved the peaceful location. Had a fine experience staying at the compact double room. Heated pool too. Furthermore, there was free Wi-Fi at the hotel.
Arthur
2021-07-19
9/10
super comfortable location, very clean, really lovely bed, very amiable staff. i liked the executive queen room and had an awesome stay. so lovely breakfast with a good choice of food options. besides, it had free internet, handy to surf the net.
Malcolm
2021-07-07
8/10
Top location, extremely comfy bed, friendly check-in & very efficient staff.
Elizabeth
2021-03-27
8/10
Location and staff were fab, I had a really enjoyable experience here. I got free upgrade and enjoyed it. Well-maintained garden and brilliant pool area. The hotel was in a really comfortable area.
Walter
2021-03-25
9/10
The stuff where happy to help and the hotel was super pet friendly, we enjoyed staying in Torquay. A special thanks to the bkfast staff for making our stay very lovely. Elegant building and very handy location. They offered us high quality meals, had plenty of options to choose from.
George
2021-03-22
8/10
It was an excellent base for our really amazing stay. The location was prime and the breakfast staff were knowledgeable! Rooms were updated, tidy.
Charles
2021-01-24
9/10
Worth its 3 stars.
Jim
2020-09-20
8/10
We really enjoyed our stay here. There were large beds and multi-channel television and coffee-making facilities in the superior room. Besides, we parked our car at free parking. Stopped by Aztec Bistro to get some coffee and treats, it's a few steps away from the venue, recommend.
Tim
2020-09-11
9/10
We would return there when visiting Torquay. Location was favourable and staff pleasant. Bed was comfortable, esp for those with a bad back. Moreover, there was a free Wi Fi.
Bruce
2020-05-28
8/10
Belgrave Beefeater, which can be found only 400 m away, was a fast option. We liked staff and food, this hotel had everything we need❤
Isaac
2020-05-06
9/10
Bistrot Pierre is just a walk down to the hotel. Torquay seafront and other tourist destinations were at a small distance. Sincerely, it was a lovely stay. The venue was next to Torquay train station...
Samuel
2020-03-09
9/10
The staff was GREAT, our room was okay, besides proximity to torquay seafront was a big plus. Tourist destinations like riviera international centre were near this place. Even the Exeter International airport was not so far.
