The Downs, Babbacombe, Torquay ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Seafront, 41-43 Babbacombe Downs Road, Babbacombe, Torquay, Torquay, United Kingdom, TQ1 3LN

The Downs, Babbacombe is a family-run 4-star guest accommodation featuring recently refurbished rooms with panoramic sea views. Amenities include a lounge bar, dining room with award-winning breakfast service, and a forecourt café. The property is in Babbacombe, an area known for hidden coves and scenic cliffs.

Rooms & Amenities

All 12 en-suite bedrooms at The Downs, Babbacombe feature flat-screen televisions, free WiFi, and tea/coffee making facilities. Six rooms include balconies, with some offering direct views of Lyme Bay. Amenities also include luxury Temple Spa toiletries and hot drink making trays replenished daily.

Dining & Options

Breakfast is served in a purpose-built dining room with sea views, featuring locally sourced ingredients. Evening meals are offered in the restaurant, and traditional Devonshire Cream Teas with home-made scones are available during summer months. The Downs, Babbacombe also provides picnic hampers for guests wishing to explore the local area.

Family & Pet Policies

The hotel supports family-friendly policies, offering suitable amenities for children, including high chairs and junior beds. The Downs, Babbacombe is also pet-friendly, allowing dogs throughout most areas of the property, except in the dining room. The nearby Babbacombe Downs proves to be an ideal area for outdoor activities.

Location & Services

Located near attractions such as Babbacombe Beach and Bygones, The Downs, Babbacombe is a short walk to public transport links including bus stops and the cliff railway. Torquay Harbour is 3.1 km away, easily reached via local bus or a scenic stroll. The hotel offers concierge services to assist in planning activities.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Small Double Room

2 persons

7 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Compact Double Room Balcony Sea View 2nd Floor

2 persons

7 m²

1 Double bed

Shower

Heating

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Double Room Rear View 2nd Floor

2 persons

13 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Standard Twin Room Balcony Sea View

2 persons

12 m²

2 Single beds

Shower

Heating

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Torquay 2.1 km

Airports

Exeter International (EXT) 42.1 km

Bus

Bus stop 1.7 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

GBP 10 per day

Luggage storage

24-hour services

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Concierge desk
Pets allowed
Security
Luggage storage
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Diving
Snorkelling
Canoeing
Hiking
Tennis court
Bowling
Golf course
Fishing

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Pet amenities available
Room service
Housekeeping
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Children

Children's buffet
Board games

Spa & Leisure

Beach access
Aqua park
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Heating
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Seafront, 41-43 Babbacombe Downs Road, Babbacombe, Torquay, Torquay, United Kingdom, TQ1 3LN

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Seafront, 41-43 Babbacombe Downs Road, Babbacombe, Torquay, Torquay, United Kingdom, TQ1 3LN

City landmarks

Landmark

Bygones

670 m

Monument

Kents Cavern

1.8 km

Stadium

Torquay United FC

1.2 km

Beach

Oddicombe Beach

870 m

Beach

Babbacombe Beach

610 m

Garden

Tessier Gardens

730 m

Landmark

Riviera International Centre

2.4 km

Beach

Anstey's Cove

1.1 km

Church

Riviera Life Church

1.9 km

Museum

Torquay's Dinosaur World

2.2 km

Zoo

Living Coasts

2.5 km

Museum

Torquay Musuem

2.5 km

Landmark

Long Quarry Point

1.1 km

Gallery

Artizan Gallery

2.1 km

Park

Torre Abbey Museum and Gardens

2.6 km

Landmark

Haddon Galleries

2.2 km

Landmark

Inner Harbour

2.2 km

Landmark

The Real Crime Museum

2.3 km

Beach

Meadfoot Beach

2.4 km

Landmark

Play Cafe

2.4 km

Beach

Watcombe Beach

2.7 km

Landmark

Pavilion

2.5 km

Landmark

The Royal Terrace Gardens

2.2 km

Garden

Cary Gardens

2.3 km

Amusement Park

Rainbow Funhouse

2.5 km

Bridge

South West Coast Path Walk- Meadfoot & London Bridge

2.3 km

Nearby

Hampton Avenue Babbacombe

Babbacombe Model Village

560 m

TorquayEngland

Babbacombe

270 m

Walls Hill Road Babbacombe

Babbacombe & Oddicombe

390 m

Train Station

Babbacombe Cliff Railway

330 m

Restaurants

Angels Tea Rooms

40 m

49 Babbacombe Downs Road

The Buccaneer Inn

20 m

43 Babbacombe Downs Road Babbacombe

The Babbacombe Bay Cafe

40 m

33-35 Babbacombe Downs Road Babbacombe Bay Hotel

Royal Carvery

50 m

31 Babbacombe Downs Road

Hamiltons Club

150 m

63 Babbacombe Downs Road

Drakes Fish & Chip Shop

200 m

64 Babbacombe Road

Margo's Cafe & Lounge

200 m

147 Reddenhill Road

Himalaya Restaurant

290 m

133 Reddenhill Road Babbacombe

Route 16

280 m

86 Babbacombe Downs Road

Labrows Bistro Bar

260 m

131 Reddenhill Road Babbacombe

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