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The Downs Babbacombe

4.0 star property

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Breakfast and dinner served
Breakfast and dinner served
Exterior
Standard Double Room, Balcony
Twin Room (Twin Room with Balcony and Sea View) | Beach/ocean view

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Seafront, 41 - 43 Babbacombe Downs Road, Torquay, England, TQ1 3LN
  • Place, Babbacombe Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Torquay United FC
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room (Rear View, 2nd floor)

Standard Double Room (Rear View, 2nd floor)

Standard Double Room (Rear View, 2nd floor)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room (Twin Room with Balcony and Sea View)

Twin Room (Twin Room with Balcony and Sea View)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room, Balcony, Sea View (Compact Double, 1st Floor)

Double Room, Balcony, Sea View (Compact Double, 1st Floor)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room, Balcony, Sea View (Compact Double Room, 2nd Floor)

Double Room, Balcony, Sea View (Compact Double Room, 2nd Floor)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Balcony

Standard Double Room, Balcony

Standard Double Room, Balcony

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room, Balcony, Sea View (Compact Double Room, 2nd Floor)

Double Room, Balcony, Sea View (Compact Double Room, 2nd Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room, Balcony, Sea View (Compact Double, 1st Floor)

Double Room, Balcony, Sea View (Compact Double, 1st Floor)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room (Rear View, 1st floor)

Standard Double Room (Rear View, 1st floor)

Standard Double Room (Rear View, 1st floor)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room (Rear View, 2nd floor)

Standard Double Room (Rear View, 2nd floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Torquay

At The Downs Babbacombe you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Babbacombe Beach and Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens. Highlights at this beach B&B include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .For a drink, you can stop by the bed & breakfast's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Babbacombe B&B include Bygones Victorian Museum and Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves is within 30 minutes.
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What's nearby

  • Cary Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Babbacombe Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Torquay United FC - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Torre Station - 10 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Babbacombe Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cliff Railway Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Crown & Sceptre - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Hanbury's Takeaway - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bamboo Cafe - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Downs Babbacombe

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at The Downs Babbacombe. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Torquay bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Downs Babbacombe offers 12 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. 28-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. This Torquay bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. 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
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 50 metres
  • Parking on site (GBP 10 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Children's games

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 28-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 150.0 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Self-parking fee: GBP 10 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Downs Babbacombe B&B
Downs Babbacombe
The Downs Babbacombe Torquay
The Downs Babbacombe Bed & breakfast
The Downs Babbacombe Bed & breakfast Torquay

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Downs Babbacombe?

Yep, The Downs Babbacombe has a self car park for GBP 10 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to The Downs Babbacombe?

Yep, The Downs Babbacombe is a short 6-minute walk from Babbacombe Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling and fishing.

What makes The Downs Babbacombe a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Downs Babbacombe.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Downs Babbacombe?

No, The Downs Babbacombe does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Downs Babbacombe?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Downs Babbacombe?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Downs Babbacombe?

Furry friends are welcome at The Downs Babbacombe, with food and water bowls on offer.

Is there a golf course on site at The Downs Babbacombe?

There isn't one on site, but Torquay Golf Club is a short 13-minute walk away.

The Downs Babbacombe Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Fantastic breakfast!

Lovely position with great views over the bay, room was small but had everything we needed, breakfast was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

A perfect place to stay.

Perfect place to stay in our first visit to Babbacome. It’s a friendly lovely place we can’t recommend it enough. Friendly helpful staff and owners. Breakfast fabulous. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julian

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

Great small hotel with outstanding views.

From the moment I arrived I was made to feel very welcome, my room had superb views of the bay. Breakfast and evening meals were very good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived late after a mechanical issue with our car. We called ahead to advise Ed that we would be late. He fully understood and when we did arrive was greeted with a smile. Breakfast was very good, room very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Downs babbacombe

The hotel is good with a queen size bed and overlooks the seafront. However it is a lot more exxpensive than the hotel next door. We didnt have a breakfast as they only serve until 9.15am
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Lorraine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived there was no staff to check us in we had to wait until someone turned up me and my husband both have bad backs and we had to climb 2 flights of stairs we won’t be going back there
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Hotel review

Great location near to the beach, shops bars and restaurants. Regular buses into local areas. Extremely helpful staff who were happy to help with anything. We didn’t eat at the hotel but breakfast and evening meals were available with a well stocked bar. The steps to the room were steep but we were informed about them before we arrived and were happy with our choice. Room dated and very small but had a beautiful view and all the usual commodities. Clean and tidy. Unfortunately, the mattress was uncomfortable which meant we didn’t sleep well.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very warm welcome, super breakfast, comfy bed and beautiful view
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only here for one night but everything was perfect, stunning views of the English Riviera
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I think the word is consistency. Somethings are really good others not so good. If they were to spend money on the not so good the Downs would be Excellent. It was very cluttered. My husband is blind and for a person with no sight it was an assault cause. Stair lift on the stairs. Running machine in the back entrance tables and chairs in every corridor. The bed was 2 3ft beds pushed together which isn’t exactly what was promised we were told a large bed. The sink in our bathroom wasn’t fit for purpose. Too small to wash in more water on the floor than the sink. My husband really enjoyed his Omelette he had for breakfast, but the bacon was smoked and my boiled egg was watery and undercooked. Neither to my taste the bread used for toast was thin tasteless and clearly cheap bread. Personally it needs to be de cluttered, the bacon should be unsmoked as used in every single other hotel I have ever stayed in and offer a good selection of toast for breakfast white bloomer, seeded, granary. All of which aren’t expensive and would leave a much better customer experience in my opinion.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room with balcony overlooking Babbacombe Bay. Breakfast to die for and varied selection and very friendly staff. Very dog friendly and amenable. Ed the owner (also) Chef very pleasant. We will have a return visit. Paul & Pat Bidgood.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elliott

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

Great

Very Clean and friendly. Lovely views.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Gordon

Disliked: Room comfort

Guest house very tired really needs updating

Good points, view, comfortable bed, berries at breakfast, refurbished bathroom with nice toiletry products, easy free parking in local roads. The bad, was told it was a 6' bed it was 5', the room described as compact (we had a phone call before to tell us) it was tiny and no where to sit inside. Breakfast served only between 8.30 and 9.15, we got down at about 8.40 first day and got served at about 9, the second day we were down at 8.35 and got served at 9.10, the lady serving was run off her feet and did apologise for the wait due to a full house. We could hear every sound from adjoining room, which meant they could probably also hear us.The place is very tired, our room (11) really does need a good decoration and was overpriced for what we paid. We were disappointed with the general condition of the hotel I know the hotel has numerous accolades but the above views are honestly held.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Dave

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

Happy

Nice little place. Good breakfast comfy bed and great views
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great weekend break. Excellent position on the sea front. Very welcoming and friendly staff. Made our dog very welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Home away from home

Really homely feel to the place and extremely welcoming. The shower didn’t have much power but that would just need a new head or setting change. Overall it was a very pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only stayed one night - But had no problems from checking into checking out - Meals were well priced - Used the Council Car park at rear of hotel would recommend £8 for twenty four hours - Very Good location to get to Torquay Paignton and Brixham
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We stayed at this property for two nights and I have to say that the view from our bedroom window was beautiful. The staff were very helpful and the breakfast was excellent. However I would be doing a disservice to both the owners of the property and the guests of the future if I did not state a very important fact. We were in room 4 and this was located on the first floor sandwiched between the ground floor and the second floor. As we had a long drive tiredness had taken over and we were into bed at around 1030 pm. which was when the creaking from the ceiling started. I believe the people upstairs had just begun the night and there was non stop squeaking and creaking as they walked in and about their bedroom. This was not necessarily their fault but this went on and on as I tried to sleep in vain. It got so annoying that I wished I could run downstairs and ask to be given a different room but it was too late for that as most b&bs do not have a 24 hour reception, but there was I tossing in my bed till 230am in the morning. At 3am Out of desperation I turned on the extractor fan in the bathroom to drown the noise and finally got a little sleep. I would not be running back to the hotel although it has a lot of good things as sleep is probably the most important of them and if a hotel can deny you that, then I would reconsider where I would be staying.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, great staff, wonderful breakfast , super overall
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

A comfortable stay in Babbacombe

We had a one night stay whilst visiting Babbacombe Theatre (only 100yards away) so very convenient. Like the Theatre, the hotel is right on the sea front and has fantastic views of the coast. We had a double room at the back of the hotel so no views but it was functional which was all we needed (and also good value for money). Breakfast was included with plenty of choice on the menu. Friendly and welcoming staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great location but in need of updating.

This hotel is in need of updating to keep up with today’s market. It was exceptionally clean & our room was nicely laid out with everything in it you could wish for but the public areas let it down. In the dining room at one end was a pile of cushions for the outdoor furniture and at the other end there was a shower curtain screening off an area and in front of that was a piano being used as a storage unit laden with stuff including Christmas decorations. The public loo area for the bar and restaurant was filled with junk and exercise machines and broken chairs etc. In our room we had two very strong air fresheners, one in the loo and one in the room itself and they were overpowering, in the middle of the night we hade to put them outside our room as they were giving us a headache and getting back our throats. Breakfast was very good, apart from the juice which tasted cheap and powdery. I was a bit disappointed with the service too as we were greeted nicely on check in and both mornings at breakfast but on leaving the hotel the owners didn’t bother to come and take our key or check if our stay had been ok instead I just had to hand the key to the waitress. When the owner phoned me prior to our stay I had mentioned that we were there visiting family and we didn’t require dinner etc and I almost feel as though we were less important as we wouldn’t be spending any further money there. It’s a shame as it’s in a great location and could be wonderful but it needs some tlc..
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denis

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

Great location

Great location, dog friendly and fantastic breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked excellent location, friendly staff and clean room. Being the winter season the place was a bit dead. The walls were thin and I could hear the guest next door snoring! Also rather unusual arrangement with shower; as en suite not big enough, the shower cubicle was situated in the room, immediately inside the door from the corridor. Strange, but it worked!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Small hotel with good view of bay.

Very good breakfast. Room small but nice. Wanted to have dinner but unfortunately chef was on holiday.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019