Bay Esplanade Hotel (Paignton, Devon) - Hotel Reviews

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: €

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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aldershot

Senior Reviewer

7 reviews

7 hotel reviews

Reviews in 7 cities

16 helpful votes

“very good value”

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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toby33

rotherham

Contributor

14 reviews

12 hotel reviews

Reviews in 11 cities

18 helpful votes

“really enjoyable break”

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

flipperterry

Newbury, United Kingdom

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.

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

david geoffrey m

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

5 reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

“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

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

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