Best hotels in Paignton

Explore Paignton with 73 stays near iconic landmarks, luxury hotels, and top boutiques for the best shopping and dining

Mercure Paignton Hotel
8.7 (120 reviews)

Mercure Paignton Hotel ★★★★

📍 22 25 Esplanade Rd, Paignton

"Very nice room this room very comfortable … I like this hotel .. very good very nice"

Ibis Styles Paignton
8.4 (49 reviews)

Ibis Styles Paignton ★★★

📍 26 Esplanade Rd, Paignton

"The hotel was functional, clean and the staff very pleasant and helpful. On site car parking in the town centre was also a bonus. We enjoyed our stay and would stay here again."

St Edmunds Guest House
9.8 (164 reviews)

St Edmunds Guest House ★★★★

📍 25 Sands Road, Paignton

"For the first few days, we really enjoyed our experience at the Edmunds House Hotel. The property is in a good location, our room was very nice, the staff were pleasant and the breakfasts were outstanding. We particularly liked the breakfasts; the service was wonderful and the quality of the food was exceptional. However when we returned on the afternoon before our third night, the front desk was unable to find the room key we had left with them that morning. As it turns out, without notice or our consent, the staff had given our room to another guests, relocated us to another, less desirable room and hotel housekeeping had haphazardly stuffed our things into a single suitcase for the move. For example, our dirty clothes and shoes were tossed in with our clean clothing. In the process of the move, three minor items were lost. It took us nearly an hour to unpack and rearrange what they had carelessly strewn in our suitcases.. Needless to say we were not happy and let the hotel staff know of our displeasure. The front desk apologized but then blamed our hiking tour company, stating the company had approved the room change at the time of booking and should have notified us. Regardless, the hotel should have notified us of the room change and we would have properly repacked our stuff for the move. We spoke with them every morning and afternoon as we dropped off or retrieved our room key. Not once did they mention we would not be returning to room we were given at check-in. We were also told we were being relocated to comparable room, which was not the case. Our bathroom in the Trevone room was up a steep and narrow staircase with a five foot high door frame and a four foot high beam just as you enter. I must have hit my head a half dozen times in our one night’s stay. It is such a shame because that experience marred what was otherwise a very enjoyable stay at the property."

Marine Hotel
7.9 (110 reviews)

Marine Hotel ★★★★

📍 2 Adelphi Rd, Paignton

"Clean bright airy spacious but small room....how do they do that? Wonderful view...plenty of seagulls and sea and park....central to sea front, cafés restaurants chippies cinéma"

Premier Inn Paignton (Goodrington Sands)
8.2 (42 reviews)

Premier Inn Paignton (Goodrington Sands) ★★★

📍 Tanners Rd, Goodrington

"Great location and a sea view helped. Staff friendly and helpful. Room was claen and comfortable. Wall mounted HDMI port was broken."

Beach Hotel Torbay B&B
9.1 (81 reviews)

Beach Hotel Torbay B&B ★★

📍 29 Esplanade Rd, Paignton

"Lovely b&b room was very cosy and nice would definitely recommend to family and friends great location easy access to surrounding area"

Travelodge Paignton Seafront
7.6 (41 reviews)

Travelodge Paignton Seafront ★★★

📍 Middlepark Hotel, 3 Marine Dr, Paignton

"The location is perfect. Seems the norm you have to pay for parking now so £8 a day so we payed for 2. Hotel staff brilliant and helpful. Bathrooms very good with a walk in shower. The room itself while big enough, would have been better with a kingsize bed but heyho. What I found NOT GOOD ENOUGH is there are no draws for underwear etc so had to keep it in my suitcase so meant getting it down from the high shelf everytime I wanted some. So not having a draw meant there was no bed side cabinet only a stupid little half shelf that is big enough for a phone and a bottle of water. I happen to need a Cpap breathing machine as I have sleep apnoea so I had to put the chair next to the bed at night time. I can only think that the new design of the rooms they are bragging about was done by a child because no thought was given to the traveler at all. Everybody needs a draw and then people like me can put bigger items on it. I found this new design of rooms absolutely rubbish and useless."

7 the Retreat
9.3 (3 reviews)

7 the Retreat ★★★★

📍 7 The Retreat, Marine Drive, Paignton

The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality
7.3 (108 reviews)

The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality ★★★

📍 Esplanade Rd, Paignton

"Awful, avoid. Gutted I booked this hotel. If your staying in Paignton just don't book here. Check the reviews on this hotel for yourself. The team there doesn't care so why should you spend your money staying there cheap or not. Pay a bit more and stay somewhere a lot better."

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Torbay Court Hotel Hotels in Paignton

Torbay Court Hotel

"Steve the manager is a great friendly bloke so helpful and understanding, Ray on the front desk is equally as friendly, The cleaning staff are great at what they do and together the whole team work so well together. I wouldn’t hesitate to highly recommended this hotel for its friendly atmosphere and allowing dogs . 100% will stay again."

The Haldon Guest House Hotels in Paignton

The Haldon Guest House

"This was our second stay at The Haldon after going the same time last year also, This is undoubtedly the biggest hidden gem I’ve ever found, Graham and Kat are like family, I genuinely miss them when we’re not there, evenings spent laughing outside and impromptu guitar jam sessions, I could never imagine staying anywhere else in the whole of the Torbay than here, The B&B itself it’s very clean and well presented, the rooms are…roomy (ha!) the breakfast is plentiful and freshly made, no hours-old buffet but a genuine home cooked breakfast with selections of cereal and fruit also (even catered for me eating the whole of the south of englands supply of coco pops every day!) It is an adaptable space where we felt equally as welcome bringing our kids where they were treat so well they cried when they left but also as adults where you’re not being overrun by kids like in bigger hotels and where you can have a good laugh at night downstairs knowing the kids are safe. Feel like my life has descended into counting down the days til I’m back in my home away from home from the moment I get back! Until next time, thank you again for the best trip ever, Axl, Sandra, Alfie, Lilly and of course…Misty!"

St Weonards Hotels in Paignton

St Weonards

"What a lovely stay we had here, the hosts were fantastic and lived up to their high ratings, nothing was too much trouble and it was central to all attractions with parking right outside with no charges. The breakfast was excellent and exceeded expectations and everything you need for a comfortable stay was in the room. We are looking forward to returning for another visit as they won’t be beaten on quality or value."

Cambria Hotel Hotels in Paignton

Cambria Hotel

"Had a fantastic stay, great location. We had a sea view room which had a balcony. Service was excellent. Will be staying again."

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Sandytoes Holidays Hotels in Paignton

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Rowcroft Lodge Guest House B&B Hotels in Paignton

Rowcroft Lodge Guest House B&B

"A lovely B and B. The room was very clean and tidy and had everything we required with a very comfortable bed. A good choice for breakfast, the cooked breakfast was cooked to perfection and even better as it was gluten free. A level short walk to Goodrington beach, and an easy walk to Paignton."

Channel View Boutique Hotel - Adults Only Hotels in Paignton

Channel View Boutique Hotel - Adults Only

"We booked a suite which was nice and spacious, the view from the balcony was incredible. The place is nicely decorated and the room was modern with a great shower. Peter was a friendly host and very knowledgable about the area. A short walk from the pier. "

Amber House Hotel Hotels in Paignton

Amber House Hotel

"My wife and I stayed at this brilliant hotel from June 3 for four nights. The hotel is brilliantly situated for Goodrington sands, Paignton centre, Torbay, the rail and bus stations and Torquay was only 20 minutes away by bus. The hotel room was very nice and the bed was very comfortable. We were allocated the 'Coast' room where we could see the coast, Brixham in the distance and any yachts/boats that were on the water. The breakfasts were excellent and tasty, and even when you picked what you wanted, you could add something else as well and it was no trouble at all. The hosts (Paul, Debbie, Mark and Vivian) were truly wonderful. Nothing was too much trouble and they were always willing to help if required. I liked the fact that there was one parking space for every room, so no struggle trying to find a parking space. We left our car in the car park on our first night and didn't use it again until we went home such is the location of the hotel to the other amenities. It was a short break but staying at this hotel was well worth it thanks to our wonderful hosts. If you are planning to stay anywhere close to the above places, then I thoroughly recommend this hotel. It's dog friendly too!"

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GB Tsungai

Couple
Mercure Paignton Hotel ★★★★
"Food Quality service A lot of smiles and helpful stuff Environment is 💕❤️ We slept like kids and woke up to memorable great breakfast A steak dinner as per our liking"
★★★★★
2026-09-20
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GB Anonymous User

Couple
Ibis Styles Paignton ★★★
"Nice friendly welcome easy to find room was clean just missing a little table to do your make up on!!"
★★★★★
2026-07-22
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Chickenchowmein55

Traveling with friends
St Edmunds Guest House ★★★★
"This is the third time that we’ve stayed in this lovely, friendly guest house. We brought our friend with us this time and she also, absolutely loved her stay here. The rooms are modern and spotlessly clean and include everything you could possibly need. Breakfast is always well presented and very tasty. The proprietors - Roger and Linda must work very hard to keep the standard so consistently high!"
★★★★★
2024-05-27
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Guest User

Traveling with friends
Marine Hotel ★★★★
"Great hotel, 7mins from train and bus station, not far from high street, and sea just across the road, We had a lovely stay, the staff are helpful and friendly, the food is excellent service excellent. We are booking again next year"
★★★★★
2026-09-22
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Solo traveler
Premier Inn Paignton (Goodrington Sands) ★★★
"Beautiful location and very friendly staff , my room was perfect and the bed ; the only fault I found was those silly skin on fries on the menu Please give me the option of Chunky Chips guys ."
★★★★★
2026-04-02
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GB DavidH33

Couple
Beach Hotel Torbay B&B ★★
"Although the standard twin bed room we occupied is quite small, it is well decorated, has modern furniture and is spotlessly clean. There is a recent shower unit, a TV, a fan, and tea and coffee making facilities. There are twin electrical sockets and 4 USB outlets adjacent to each bed. While the window looks along the coast rather than directly out to sea, the view is very pleasant. The English breakfast was good, and the manager, Adam, very helpful. There is parking on a hard-standing at the side of the hotel. The sea and pier are close by, and the main shopping area is walkable. Overall we enjoyed our stay a lot. Two constructive suggestions are (1) a shelf in the bathroom for toiletries which won't stand on top of the curved sink, and (2) provision of a toilet brush."
★★★★★
2025-04-26
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Amanda H

Couple
Travelodge Paignton Seafront ★★★
"Fab location perfectly situated to the beach and town. Very dog friendly and Debbie was so helpful and friendly on reception. Couldn't of asked for anything more. Will definitely book again."
★★★★★
2026-08-19
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GB S York 44

Solo traveler
The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality ★★★
"I had a lovely stay at the Esplanade Hotel with my little dog. The hotel is very dog-friendly, which made our trip even more enjoyable. The room was small but cozy, clean, and comfortable, with a beautiful sea view that made waking up each morning a pleasure. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and always happy to help with any questions or requests. The location is great, especially if you enjoy being close to the beach and seaside walks. Overall, it was a relaxing stay, and I would happily return in the future."
★★★★★
2026-09-16
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mitch93

Couple
Ambassador Guest House Bed and Breakfast ★★★★
"Marc and Sarah are very new to the B&B business, however you would never know. Greeted with such enthusiasm and energy made to feel really really welcome, room was fantastic. Beds were originally made up as a king size. I requested twins which was not a problem. Went straight up and done it. It didn't batter an eyelid, everything you need in your room. All you needed to bring was your toothbrush. Even had conditioner. I'll obviously on your toothpaste. Towels were so large and fluffy. It was great. Shower was nice and powerful beds are really really comfy with a range of pillows. Only issue I had was the plastic cover on the duvet which I can understand is for hygiene purposes. But my God it made you sweat all the TV channels on a lovely large TV breakfast. Wow that's outstanding. The ingredients were all of good quality and the presentation and the cooking was fantastic with whatever you wanted. Nothing was a problem with some beautiful homemade marmalade which I did try even though I don't like marmalade and I must say I did enjoy it the area if quiet, even though you are virtually in the center of the town, you're not too far from anywhere. The beach or the town are both literally 2 minutes walk away and if you fancy a walk into torquay it's roughly about an hour along the sea front. Thank you again Mark and Sarah for another great stay first lovely with you. Look forward to seeing the refurbishments after unfortunate flooding which I want to have did not affect our stay as if you hadn't highlighted it we wouldn't have even noticed."
★★★★★
2025-06-03

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73

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$184

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