THE BABBACOMBE HOTEL, Torquay

The Babbacombe Hotel - A seafront hotel with ocean views, family-friendly accommodations, and proximity to Oddicombe Beach

The Babbacombe Hotel, a 3-star seafront property on Babbacombe Downs, provides 82 en-suite rooms, including family rooms, single rooms, and disabled-accessible accommodations. Many rooms feature sweeping sea views, with some offering balconies. The hotel's ground-floor public areas include a bar and lounge with large windows framing ocean vistas, serving Costa Coffee. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout, and nightly entertainment runs most evenings. Located a minute's walk from the Babbacombe Cliff Railway, guests can easily access Oddicombe Beach. Nearby attractions include the Babbacombe Model Village and Kents Cavern, both within 2 km. The Babbacombe Hotel also provides a modern passenger lift and nine purpose-built disabled wet rooms.

Pros

The seafront location offers direct views of Lyme Bay from many rooms and balconies.

Proximity to Oddicombe Beach and the Babbacombe Cliff Railway simplifies coastal access.

Family-friendly accommodations include interconnected rooms and ground-floor accessibility.

Nightly entertainment and Costa Coffee service enhance guest stays.

Cons

Some rooms face the rear of the hotel without sea views.

Limited on-site dining options; nearby restaurants require short walks.