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The Elmington Hotel

4.0 star property
Travelers find city center charm in Torquay with outdoor tennis courts and evening karaoke sessions at this conveniently located hotel

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The Elmington Hotel places visitors in the heart of Torquay City Centre. Guests can enjoy mini golf, karaoke nights, free WiFi, drinks at the bar, and dining at the on-site restaurant. The hotel's location consistently earns positive reviews from travelers.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite

  • Garden view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

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Exceptional
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, Ensuite

Single Room, Ensuite

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Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite

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Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment, Ensuite (Ground Floor)

Apartment, Ensuite (Ground Floor)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Torquay City Centre, a neighborhood in Torquay, is home to The Elmington Hotel. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Princess Theatre, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore South Devon and Dartmoor National Park. Torquays Dinosaur World and Plainmoor are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding. Visit our Torquay travel guide
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St Agnes Lane, Chelston, Torquay, England, TQ2 6QE

What's nearby

  • Torre Abbey
    Torre Abbey
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Torre Abbey Sands
    Torre Abbey Sands
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cockington Country Park
    Cockington Country Park
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Princess Theatre
    Princess Theatre
    17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Inner Harbour
    Inner Harbour
    3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Torquay Station
    6 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    43 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bombay Express
    13 min walk
  • Chelston Manor
    6 min walk
  • Pier Point
    17 min walk
  • TQ Beerworks
    15 min walk
  • Visto Lounge
    15 min walk

About this property

The Elmington Hotel

Upscale guesthouse near Princess Theatre
You can look forward to dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a restaurant at The Elmington Hotel. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises, karaoke, and wedding services

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Karaoke
  • Outdoor tennis court

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • No housekeeping service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property welcomes adults only

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Elmington Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Elmington Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Elmington Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Elmington Hotel located?

Located in Torquay City Centre, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cockington Country Park and Princess Theatre. Torre Abbey Sands and Torre Abbey are also within 10 minutes. Torquay Station is 6 minutes by foot and Torre Station is 20 minutes.

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Reviews

The Elmington Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 90 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel has its own car park which is very convenient, but the main Torquay train station is also in very close proximity. Didn't take too long either to walk from the hotel, along the sea front and to the harbour area. Room was very comfortable, albeit on the top floor and might not have been accessible for anyone with mobility issues. Bed comfortable, and staff very helpful, for instance in providing a fan to fool the room down on a very hot day. Breakfast very good. Waiter serving it is an entertaining character, delivering one liners as he brings the food out. All in good humour. Outdoor pool at the hotel which we used a couple of times. Very nice, once you're in! Gardens / plant pots well maintained. Don't come to Torquay too often as it's a long way from where we live, but will definitely consider returning to the same place in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely traditional hotel, a few minutes walk to the seafront. Train station just across from the main car park. Beautiful gardens and the owners are so friendly and helpful. Bed was very comfortable and the whole hotel is decorated in traditional style. Overall, great hotel, great peacful location and wonderful hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Absolutely love this place

We have stayed with this lady for many years, she is wonderful and nothing is too much trouble. We always stay in the front bay window room and always great. Very reasonable breakfast so good. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Return each year love this place and the owner.

We visit every year if not twice. Lisa who owns it is the most friendliest person cannot do enough to help and is always so welcoming. Had a bottle of wine and glasses put in our room as it was my husband’s birthday so kind of her. We always stay in the front rooms 4 poster bed and big bay windows. Breakfast so lovely and lovely room with the sun shining through over looking the beautiful gardens.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Torbay short break.

Nicely located close to the centre of Torquay, yet situated in a quiet area. We had a most relaxing three night stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
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8/10 Good

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Mark & Linda (August 2025 )

Very pleasant experience in a quiet area away from Torquay's hustle and bustle . Very high cleanliness and tidiness standards. Host Liza an her team very welcolming ....
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent 5 star's

Absolutely fantastic hotel! Lisa the owner is a lovely lady and always laughing and friendly. The hotel is located behind the train station and a few minute's walk from the sea front. The hotel and gardens are beautiful and the lounge, restaurant and conservatory are lovely. The pool and sunloungers are excellent and the huge front garden is wonderful and a miniature nature reserve including woodpeckers etc! I highly recommend this establishment and we have been able to stay for a few more day's as we've enjoyed ourselves so much! We will be back!! Thank you very much 😊!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
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8/10 Good

A M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect for that little 'get-away' stay.

The hotel is very well appointed. Very to close to the beach, buses and railway station. It is however located on a short, but steep hill, that we feel is not suited for those persons with mobility constraints, as there are no lifts. Whilst the owner and staff are very accommodating, apart from a very substantial breakfast, there were no other meals available - due to a shortage of staff. But that is everywhere now. Overall our experience is a very positive one. Well done to all. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Absolutely wonderful place

Stayed here before and we love it. We stay in the front bay window rooms, we go the weekend of my husbands birthday which we get to watch the air show too. The stay is always great if we can get in as it’s a busy place. Little walk to the beach and harbour but as long as your mobile it’s really nice. Hostess is so lovely & friendly. Breakfast is so lovely and fresh. Would recommend this b&b over all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
excellent service and great food
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb stay.

Had a fantastic week at the Elmington Hotel Liza the owner was so friendly nothing was to much trouble, beautiful hotel very clean great room looking over beautiful gardens and a sea view, would recommend to everyone, fantastic value for money.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A happy accident

I booked two nights at short notice and was pleasantly surprised. The Elmington is an old building a bit like Fawlty Towers but is tastefully and comfortably appointed. Breakfast is part served and part self service and was very good. Outside is a well maintained swimming pool and gardens, this is a hotel you could come to and not need to go outside. There is a small car park at the front of the Hotel and a larger car park accessed via the gardens run by a third party but free to residents, from this car park the station is only a couple of hundred yards away. Heading for Torquay? give the Elmington a try.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was so clean and the staff were very accommodating. Lisa the host was a lovely lady and worked hard every day to make sure everyone was happy. A lovely week at a lovely hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very beautiful place to stay if you enjoy places such as museums and art galleries. It is not modern in its style, but is full of old furniture, paintings, ornaments, vases etc but is immaculately clean. The gardens are beautifully tended. It felt like staying in a stately home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outstanding comfortable & excellent location hotel

Absolutely outstanding hotel. Fantastic location close to the popular Corbyn's beach. Very clean rooms with comfortable bed and wonderful sea views from our spacious second floor room. Excellent shower and wash room. Fabulous English all you could eat buffet breakfast every morning. Hotel staff were always greeted us with a welcoming smile and friendly. Hotel outdoor swimming pool was a bonus which we used a few times during our 13 night stay. We will definitely return again.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Dominica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Delightful property

Gorgeous building just 5 minutes walk from the sea front. Lisa the owner was always around to help with anything. I would return again without hesitation.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I really didnt know what to expect from this hotel but from our arrival to leaving after 6 nights we could not have been happier. We booked 2 rooms, 2 adukts ad 18 another for 18 and 21 year old daughters. The owner, who is on site 24/7 could nothave done more to make our stay any better. She is a gr
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel with pool, but insufficient loungers

This hotel had lovely decor and was really well located for the train station. Also, the swimming pool was great. The negatives are not enough loungers - only about 8. Limited bar selection of drinks & breakfast was only served 8.00 - 9.00.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
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8/10 Good

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The owner was friendly and helpful funny and defo go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
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8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely outdoor pool

Friendly host and room with a lovely view. Could have done with black out curtains as it was luckily very sunny. Breakfast was very limited e.g. no fruit or yoghurt. Location very convenient being just a few minutes walk from the station. So mixed feelings but trumped by the beautiful outdoor pool which is a decent size to get some laps in, slightly heated (to take edge off) and not busy. Provided the weather is great and the pool can be used, the Elmington is unbeatable for facilities and value.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

anne marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic Stay Lisa is a wonderful Host Beautiful gardens lovely pool which was great to have a swim ! Excellent breakfast lots of choice Great Breakfast staff would love to return and would defiantly recommend to friends
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with easy access to torquay seafront and a short walk from town. Hotel was clean, well looked after and we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
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6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Hotel was very clean and tidy staff were excellent but the beds want replaceing as for the shower you couldn’t swing a cat round pay good money like anyone else and they think you are not going to state your mine
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Holiday

Very clean. Good Breakfasts. Liza very friendly and welcoming. Been x 2 now.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mariusz C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super location, very good hotel.

A cozy and well-kept hotel, very nice and helpful staff. Very close to the train station and to many attractions and interesting places in the area and the beach. Minus are single beds in some rooms, which I and my wife with a 2-year internship were not satisfied with. In general, the hotel would count on a plus and recommend to friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019