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Abbey Sands Hotel, Torquay

Belgrave Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5HG, UK
Abbey Sands Hotel, Torquay Abbey Sands Hotel, Torquay 01803 530001 Belgrave Road Torquay
90 out of 100% 5 votes
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  • Free Wifi
  • Private Car Park
  • Pets Allowed
  • Leisure with pool
  • Family Friendly
  • Walk-in Showers
  • Public Transport Nearby

Abbey Sands Hotel is a coastal gem in the heart of the English Riviera, just steps from the beach and Torquay Harbour. Blending Victorian charm with modern comforts, it's the perfect base for seaside escapes and relaxed getaways.

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Rooms & Facilities
Facilities: swipe to see more
  • Free Wifi
  • Private Car Park
  • Pets Allowed
  • Leisure with pool
  • Family Friendly
  • Walk-in Showers
  • Public Transport Nearby

Number of Bedrooms: 47

Parking Spaces: 35

Steps into Hotel: 6

Check In Time: 3pm

Check Out Time: 11am

The Abbey Sands Hotel in Torquay is ideally situated just moments from the beach, offering stunning views over the sparkling waters of Torquay Harbour. Surrounded by its own peaceful garden, this historic South West England hotel combines Victorian elegance with modern comforts, creating a welcoming retreat in the heart of the English Riviera. Whether you're planning a seaside escape, a family holiday, or a laid-back coastal adventure, Abbey Sands is Torquay’s hidden gem—where timeless style meets coastal charm.

Relax and unwind at the Abbey Sands Hotel, offering 47 ensuite bedrooms—many with breathtaking sea views. Each room features a warm, traditional style and includes amenities like free Wi-Fi and tea and coffee making facilities. The Abbey Sands Hotel is proud to be a dog friendly hotel in Torquay. A limited number of pet-friendly rooms are available and must be reserved in advance.

Dine in comfort at the Riviera Restaurant, where a warm and intimate setting complements menus inspired by seasonal ingredients and locally sourced produce, featuring both classic British dishes and global flavours. Just next door, the Lawns Bar & Lounge offers a relaxed space to enjoy a drink while taking in the stunning coastal views.

Enjoy complimentary access to the hotel’s indoor swimming pool throughout your stay—a perfect spot to unwind after a day exploring Torbay.

The Abbey Sands Hotel offers great late deals and special offers on short breaks throughout the year with myhotelbreak

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Bedrooms

tick TV
tick Tea/Coffee
tick Toiletries
tick Hairdryer
tick Ground Floor Rooms
tick Wifi
tick Family Room for 3
tick Family Room for 4
tick Walk In Showers

Unwind at the Abbey Sands Hotel, home to 47 ensuite bedrooms—many with stunning sea views.

Each room offers a cosy, traditional charm along with modern conveniences such as free Wi-Fi and tea and coffee making facilities.

The hotel is also proudly dog-friendly, with a limited number of pet-friendly rooms available by advance booking.

Bar & Restaurant

Savour a cosy and intimate dining experience at the hotel's Riviera Restaurant, where menus are crafted using seasonal ingredients and locally sourced produce, offering a mix of traditional British favourites and international flavours.

Adjacent to the restaurant, the Lawns Bar & Lounge provides the perfect spot to relax with a hot or cold drink while enjoying scenic coastal views.

Leisure

tick Indoor Swimming Pool
tick Outdoor Swimming Pool

Indoor Pool
Take a dip in the heated indoor pool at the Abbey Sands Hotel featuring elegant mosaic tiles, or unwind in the hot tub. It’s the perfect spot to relax and let your worries melt away.

Outdoor Pool
Please note: The outdoor pool is currently closed for seasonal maintenance.

Location & Directions

Directions to the Abbey Sands Hotel in Torquay

By Car
Enter Torquay and follow signs for the seafront. Turn left into Belgrave Road—the Abbey Sands Hotel is a short distance from the beach on your left.

From the M5 (southbound): take the A380 towards Torquay/Newton Abbot. At the Pen Inn roundabout, keep following Torquay signs, go over the flyover, then continue straight through any roundabouts or lights. Upon reaching the seafront, turn left and then follow a left filter lane, continuing onto Shedden Hill, before turning right into the hotel access.

Car Parking
A small number of on-site parking spaces are available at the front and rear of the hotel. These can be reserved for £10 per space, per night. Additional pay-and-display parking is located nearby.

By Train
Arrive at Torquay railway station, which is approximately 0.4 miles from the Abbey Sands Hotel—a comfortable walk of around 8 minutes.

Alternatively, if arriving at Torre station, it's about 0.7 miles away.

By Public Transport
Local bus services (Stagecoach South West) run frequently through Torquay. You can hop off at nearby stops on Belgrave Road, Lucius Street, Castle Circus, or Union Street—each just a short walk away.

Notice Board

Hotel Notice Board

Dog Friendly:

The Abbey Sands Hotel are proud to be a dog-friendly hotel in Torquay. A limited number of pet-friendly rooms are available and must be reserved in advance. Dogs are welcome for an additional charge of £20 per night.

Car Parking
A small number of on-site parking spaces are available at the front and rear of the hotel. These can be reserved for £10 per space, per night. Additional pay-and-display parking is located nearby.

Please note the outdoor pool is currently closed for the season. The indoor pool will be closed from 15th December 2025 to 1st April 2026.

Things to See and Do
tick Walking
tick Nature Reserves
tick Sailing
tick Cycling
tick Wildlife Watching
tick Climbing

Ideally located on Torquay’s seafront, Abbey Sands Hotel offers the perfect starting point to explore the English Riviera.

Whether you're after sunny coastal walks, fun-filled family outings, or a journey through Devon’s fascinating history, you'll find it all just steps away.

Things to see and do while staying at the Abbey Sands Hotel in Torquay

Torre Abbey
Kirkham House
Berry Head
Greenway House & Gardens

For more things to see and do in the area, visit our destination guide here >>

 

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