Abbey Sands Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Torquay
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
Abbey Sands Hotel offers fully en-suite rooms with showers, WC, and complimentary toiletries. Rooms include tea and coffee facilities, digital TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Superior rooms feature 6ft king-size beds or twin 3ft beds, smart TVs, and in-room safes. Most bathrooms have sliding doors with 65-70 cm openings. Family rooms can accommodate extra children upon request.
Dining & Breakfast
A cooked breakfast is served at the table, with self-service options including cereals, juices, and yogurts. The hotel can cater to dietary needs upon request. The licensed bar operates Friday evenings and from midday on Saturdays. Nearby dining includes Mimas Hot Rocks and Raclette, where guests cook steak or raclette-style meals at their table.
Leisure & Activities
The hotel is near Torre Abbey Meadows, hosting events like Electric Bay, a two-day open-air music festival. Guests can explore the South West Coastal Path, visit Babbacombe Model Village, or take the Babbacombe Cliff Railway to Oddicombe Bay. The Babbacombe Theatre offers seasonal comedy and music performances. Paignton Festival runs for nine days in July and August.
Location & Transport
Abbey Sands Hotel is 45 km from Exeter International Airport. Torquay Station is a quarter-mile away, with buses stopping outside for connections across South Devon. Nearby attractions include Torre Abbey Sands, the Agatha Christie Mile, and Kents Cavern. The Riviera International Conference Centre is 350 meters from the hotel.
Guest Services
Check-in starts at 1 or 3 PM, with early luggage drop-off available. Free parking is provided on-site. The reception area includes a bar with bench seating. The lounge offers board games like Scrabble and Monopoly. The patio is a quiet spot for evening sunsets. Assistance with luggage and dietary needs is available upon request.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi in public areas
- Paid parking
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Jacuzzi
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle