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Bay Esplanade Hotel

Sands Road, Paignton TQ4 6EG, England
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Bay Esplanade Hotel
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    3.5 of 5 stars
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aldershot
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

this was our second visit to the esplanade hotel and found it just as good as the first time. the food was excellent with plenty of choices and very friendly staff james was our waiter who we had last time (very good). the room was rather small and the bathroom even smaller but very clean. the reception staff were so... More

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rotherham
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14 reviews 14 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

stayed at the esplande from the 6th till 10th may we went with shearings first impressions of the hotel outside looked lovely the reception area was also nice on going to our room noticed the hotel is a bit dated and could do with a bit of tlc but it isnt has bad has some people say anyway we got... More

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Newbury, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars 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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esplanade123, General Manager at Bay Esplanade Hotel, responded to this review
12 May 2013

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

leyland
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

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

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esplanade123, General Manager at Bay Esplanade Hotel, responded to this review
12 May 2013

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

Towcester, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars 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

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esplanade123, General Manager at Bay Esplanade Hotel, responded to this review
12 May 2013

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

Caldicot, United Kingdom
1 review
4 of 5 stars 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

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esplanade123, General Manager at Bay Esplanade Hotel, responded to this review
12 May 2013

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

gloucestershire
1 review
5 of 5 stars 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

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esplanade123, General Manager at Bay Esplanade Hotel, responded to this review
12 May 2013

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

Skelmersdale, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars 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.....

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esplanade123, General Manager at Bay Esplanade Hotel, responded to this review
12 May 2013

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

St Helens, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars 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

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esplanade123, General Manager at Bay Esplanade Hotel, responded to this review
12 May 2013

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

Redditch, United Kingdom
1 review
4 of 5 stars 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

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esplanade123, General Manager at Bay Esplanade Hotel, responded to this review
12 May 2013

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

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Additional Information about Bay Esplanade Hotel

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
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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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