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The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality

Property class: 3

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a window with curtains.
A marina with various boats docked.
A restaurant with a bar area, multiple tables and chairs, and large windows allowing natural light.
A pier extending into calm waters with buildings and flags on it.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a small table with a plant.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
The current price is AU$89
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct

Explore the area

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Esplanade Road, Paignton, England, TQ4 6EG
  • Place, Paignton Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Paignton Pier
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Dartmouth Steam Railway
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a small table with a plant.

Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a small table with a plant.

Double Room with View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a view of the outside through a window.

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a view of the outside through a window.

Twin Room with View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, TV, and a painting on the wall.

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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A hotel room with a bunk bed, a desk with a computer, and a painting on the wall.

Family Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, TV, and a painting on the wall.

Single Room, Sea View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Double

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 4

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Double Sea View

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Paignton

The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality places you steps from Paignton Beach and within a 30-minute stroll of Paignton Zoo. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Restaurant & Bar, is open for breakfast. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a games room. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .With a stay at this 3-property class Paignton hotel, you'll be 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Torre Abbey Sands and 4.4 km (2.8 mi) from Princess Theatre.

What's nearby

  • Paignton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Paignton Pier - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dartmouth Steam Railway - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Goodrington Sands Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Paignton Zoo - 3 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Paignton Station - 7 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harbour Light - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Talk of the Town - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Spinning Wheel Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Coffee #1 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Grand Central - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality also features an arcade/games room and a lift. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Paignton hotel is smoke free.

  • 83 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality offers 83 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Paignton hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include baths or showers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 6 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant & Bar

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Games

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (89 centimetre high)
  • Lift (75 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (115 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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: GBP 10.00 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 12 for adults and from GBP 6 for children
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 6 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Esplanade Hotel Paignton
Esplanade Paignton
The Esplanade Hotel
The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality Hotel
The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality Paignton
The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality Hotel Paignton

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality?

The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality?

As of 5 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality on 12 Oct 2026 start from AU$89, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality?

Yep, The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality has a self car park for GBP 6 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality?

Yep, The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality is a short 3-minute walk from Paignton Beach.

Does The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality have a waterslide?

No, there is no waterslide at The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality, but Splashdown Quaywest is a short 18-minute walk away.

Does The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality serve breakfast?

Yep, full brekkie is available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality?

No, The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there a golf course on site at The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality?

There isn't one on site, but Pirates Bay Adventure Golf is a short 3-minute walk away.

The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 353 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 353 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 353 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 353 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 353 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Short stay... really good... will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in a good location near the harbour with good parking. Staff were friendly and helpful. They assisted with lack of water pressure in the shower by changing over the shower head, although this only marginally solved the problem. Good service was provided for breakfast. We had a lovely three night stay over looking the sea!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely location staff really friendly would definitely come back
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and the staff were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, Clean room, very nice bed. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Hotel very clean i look forward to staying again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing couldn’t have been more helpful to me and my disabled son, room’s clean and comfortable beds. Only thing that I can suggest is some of the rooms could do with having fans in the room’s as it’s very warm in hot weather. About a 5 minute walk to the pier. We had a wonderful time 😊
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My single sea facing room was ready before the due time and was found to be very clean and well stocked with complimentary tea, coffee, milk, etc. The room was cleaned every day. All of the staff that I encountered were very friendly and my stay very welcome. A full English breakfast gave me a great start to the day. I recommend the Esplande Hotel in Paignton
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room, bathroom a little dated. Restaurant only does breakfast and breakfast adequate, quite limited in selection. Staff very friendly and couldn’t do enough to help.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room comfy beds really friendly staff would definitely stay there again. Great location lovely lounge and bar area
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
the hotel was friendly, nice and clean and the staff were helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Very clean room and friendly staff. The only issue we had is that it was very hot in there and the window wasn’t in the same area as we were sleeping so it was very hot and stuffy. But apart from that it was a lovely room and hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow! A long overdue make over, clean, tidy with a nice refreshing look. Breakfast a massive improvement. Only complaint, no evening entertainment, the biggest weekend in Paignton for the air show and nothing. Other hotels did but sadly not the Esplanade.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Staff very plesent and helpful good breakfast Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely stay here. The staff were friendly & approachable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Great stay for the air show. Hotel is in a fantastic location with helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean and staff excellent. We were upgraded to a sea-view as we were staying a week and the views were amazing. Only gripe I had was that the shower was great but too near the toilet so you had to back in as there wasn't enough room to turn - I'm big and the space to walk up the side of the shower to the toilet was about three centimetres smaller than my shoulder width.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff easy access to harbour, seafront and town
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room itself was clean and tidy Staff were very friendly Breakfast needs looking at running out of eggs sausages with a full hotel is not good enough. Took ages to be served waiting in a queue. Saturday evening lift broke still broken Sunday morning lots of older people struggling to get upstairs not nice to see .Apart from this we had a nice weekend .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good staff was very helpful and friendly will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good location clean and tidy room friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very nice stay and enjoyed ourselves. The only problem we had was the lift breaking down a lot and took a long time to get fixed. We were only on the first floor and we did not ask not to have to use the stairs so it was not too much of a problem. We will come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and the staff are welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice comfortable hotel with pleasant staff , gorgeous view ,close to town center, seafront position has easy access to the beach and harbour with many pubs and restaurants and activities along the seafront.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

The hotel exceeded our expectations and we had an enjoyable stay. The staff were amazing, friendly and helpful. The lounge and dining room areas were great as was the breakfast. The room was
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025