Bay Esplanade Hotel (Paignton, Devon): See 171 Reviews and 54 Photos

Also Known As:: Esplanade Hotel Paignton; Bay Esplanade Hotel Paignton, Devon

Address: Sands Road, Paignton TQ4 6EG, England

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Region: United Kingdom > England > Devon > English Riviera > Paignton

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge Beach Free Breakfast Restaurant

Hotel Style:

#6 On the Beach Hotels in Paignton

Price range (per night): 47 AUD - 139 AUD

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: The Esplanade hotel is a pleasant hotel ideally situated and set on a level seafront position just a short walk to the sandy beach, picturesque harbour, pier, shops and brand new cinema. Paignton is right in the heart of Torbay and is an ideal resort for all ages as well as a great base from which to explore South Devon and the surrounding area. Within the hotel, the south facing Sun Lounge and Harbour Bar Lounge offer stunning views across ‘the Bay’ and the attractive Riviera Suite provides a warm and friendly atmosphere to enjoy the entertainment. The Esplanade also offers the opportunity to upgrade your standard room to one with a sea view (charges apply) and the stunning view on a sunny day is certainly worth it! ... more less

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flipperterry

Newbury, United Kingdom

Senior Reviewer

6 reviews

4 hotel reviews

Reviews in 5 cities

6 helpful votes

“good value”

Reviewed 11 May 2013

stayed over the bank holliday weekend.typical bay hotels, great value, good food, very small bathroom.good entertainment.all staff were excellent ,we had a corner room which was fine , some rooms looked smaller.bed breakfast and evening meal for £30 per day , fantastic.will be coming back,great value.

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Thank you very much for the great FIVE STAR review. I am very pleased you would return here and that you found the bank holiday weekndn to be great value. Again I am very happy to read how you found the staff to be excellent. Once again a big thank you. More

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leyland

Reviewer

3 reviews

3 hotel reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

“midweek break”

Stayed at this hotel monday 6th untill friday 10th may 2013 on a Shearings 4 nights holiday. my first impression was that the hotel was in a very good position on the seafront at Paignton.the reception area and lounges were very spacious and well appointed with a bar in the lounge and the staff very welcoming and attentive we were... More

Thank you very much for posting the great FIVE STAR REVIEW. I am very pleased again to read how the staff were welcoming & attentive and that you enjoyed your holiday here. It is really great to to read that you found them all to be well trained and helpful. I am very pleased you also found the food, room... More

TerryG999

Towcester, United Kingdom

4 reviews

“May Bank Holiday Weekend”

Reviewed 9 May 2013

A very comfortable hotel, staff extremely friendly and helpful. Our room although an the small side was very clean and the bed was a pleasure to sleep in. The food was excellent and served by our excellent waiting staff Joe & Alice made the weekend very enjoyable. The entertainment was mixed a good MC, but if you are there when... More

Thank you very much for the great FIVE STAR REVIEW. Again I am so pleased to read how you found the staff here to be extremely friendly & helpful, a great team, they really do go out of their way to try and ensure your holiday enjoyment. I will of course pass on your kind comments to our head chef... More

Melanie E

Caldicot, United Kingdom

1 review

“Last minute break away”

Reviewed 7 May 2013

Just returned from a last minute one night stay at the Esplanade Hotel. The location of the hotel is spot on, right on the sea front, near the harbour, shops, pubs and pier. Staff at receiption were friendly and helpful. The hotel itself is a little dated and could do with a refurbishment. Our room was ok, bed a little... More

Thank you for taking the time to post your review. I am pleased you found the staff to be friendly and helpful and although on this occassion you did not have a refurbished room, we do continue each year with a number of room's being upgraded/refurbished. I am sorry your partner did not fit his feet in the bed, however... More

Sandra G

gloucestershire

“The best hotel we've stayed in.”

Reviewed 6 May 2013

We've stayed in the Esplanade hotel in paignt severel times the last time for christmas. What a wonderful time we have there . Every time we go to the Esplanade it's always the same all the staff all of them work so hard and they are always so cheerful. We realy like this hotel ,we have been to a lot... More

Wow, what can I say, except a very BIG THANK YOU, for the great FIVE STAR review. It is great to read how this is your favourite hotel and again the fabulous comments about the wonderful staff here, they really are a great team, a true asset to the hotel. Christams is always a good time here, with many regular... More

david b

Skelmersdale, United Kingdom

“best ever short break”

Reviewed 5 May 2013

we have just come back from our trip to Paignton nice room.... bathroom a bit small but ok and nice and clean..the driver was was excellent.we had Josh as our waiter he very good always had a smile very helpful....food was good and you have a choice...nice trips out....All the staff were very helpful...Shearings always look after you.....

Thanks so very much for our five star review. I am so happy to read the review, especially with the BEST EVER comment. I will pass on your kind comments to Josh and the drivers. Thank you also for the comments about the staff being helpful. I always print these reviews for the staff noticeboard, they will be really pleased... More

peteroad

St Helens, United Kingdom

Contributor

12 reviews

5 hotel reviews

Reviews in 8 cities

11 helpful votes

“great short break”

Reviewed 30 April 2013

booked the esplanade at short notice so decided to do a 4 dayer with my wife.what a pleasant surprise .food sa good as we have tasted at a shearings hotel,staff politeness has to be seen to be beleived,excellant location with seaside and town just a short stroll away.what i would say to people reading reveiws of this hotel isthe bath... More

Thank you very much for posting a five star review. What a great read. I am so pleased how polite you found the staff, they really are a great team, many have been employed here for years, some decades! A personal thank you from me (manageress) and Lee who is really pleased you mentioned him too. We always try to... More

2413peter

Redditch, United Kingdom

“Bay Esplanade Hotel Paignton”

Reviewed 20 April 2013

Just returned from a five day break with Shearings, The hotel situated is situated on the sea front only a couple of minutes walk from the beach which is excellent. The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful, The rooms on the small side were clean and tidy with tv shower & tea/coffee making facilities,The food was excellent with multiple... More

Thank you for taking the time to post your review and thank you for all your kind comments, especially about the staff friendliness & helpfulness, also the excellent food. I am pleased you found us well worth a visit and hope you may return in the future. More

MelanieJ934

Newport, United Kingdom

“Live and learn”

Reviewed 17 April 2013

Read trip advisor first sounded ok. On arrival staff were very friendly and helpful but couldn't help but notice the hotel was very dated and had a musky smell. Bed was clean with white bedding but was very hard and uncomfortable. Bathroom was very small and again dated. Mouldy silicone around the shower cubicle and door did not shut properly.... More

Thanks for posting yoru review, however i am sorry you did not report your complaints to reception. we copuld have perhaps moved you to another room and we are, on occassion, able to offer upgrade to seaview rooms, which may have been more suitable. Apologies, delivery drivers are asked to be quiet when delivering, and we would report issues to... More

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Duran326

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“VERY HELPFUL STAFF”

Reviewed 13 April 2013

I have recently returned from a last minute 4nt break with Shearings. Unfortunately my luggage was missing on arrival. The Hotel Manager Greer , despite being very busy took time to find me some toiletries and phone around to try and locate missing luggage which arrived 24hrs later. Also, a mention should go to Sully whom I believe is the... More

Thank you very much for taking the time to post your review. I am very pleased you decieded to post a review, although I must again apologise for your lost luggage, it is not a usual occurance, however, I am pleased traffic/lost property located it soon enough to return to you, so that it did not spoil all your holiday.... More

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