Abbey Sands Hotel, Torquay seafront
Torquay · English Riviera

Torquay's hidden treasure

A Victorian villa on Torquay's seafront, steps from the sand - where coastal charm meets timeless elegance.

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Welcome

Set within its own garden, moments from the sea

Nestled just steps from the beach on Torquay's seafront, Abbey Sands invites you to unwind in the heart of the English Riviera. This historic hotel blends Victorian grandeur with modern comfort - an ideal base for seaside escapes, family getaways and relaxed coastal adventures.

From 3pm
Check-in
£15
Early check-in*
By 11am
Check-out
£20
Late check-out · 1pm
Daily
Cooked & continental breakfast

* Early check-in subject to availability

Aerial view of Abbey Sands Hotel and gardens
Indoor pool
Heated & hot tub
Gardens
Private grounds
Dog friendly
£10 / pet / night
Parking
£9 / night
Breakfast
Cooked & continental
Stay

Rooms

A choice of comfortable, traditional rooms with a welcoming feel - from twins and doubles to family rooms sleeping up to five. A range of family and dog-friendly rooms is available.

Bedroom at Abbey Sands Hotel
Standard TwinSleeps 2
Standard DoubleSleeps 2
Executive DoubleSleeps 2
Family 3Sleeps 3
Family 4Sleeps 4
Family 5Sleeps 5

Six room types across the house. Nightly rates and full room details are confirmed at the time of booking.

Gather

Wedding receptions & events

The perfect setting for your wedding reception. From receptions and celebrations to meetings and private events, our three distinctive spaces can be styled to suit and combined for larger gatherings of up to 200 guests.

The Roslyn Room

Up to 50 · buffet

An intimate, private setting for meetings, training and family celebrations.

  • Approx. 7m × 7m
  • Flexible layouts

The Ballroom

130 dining · 170 theatre

Our largest and most impressive room, from the first toast to the final dance.

  • Approx. 13.2m × 14.3m
  • Formal or relaxed

The Library

Up to 50 · rounds

A characterful two-tiered space for larger, more distinctive gatherings.

  • Approx. 10.7m × 9.2m
  • Buffet & entertainment

Combined

Up to 200 guests

Open the Ballroom and Library into one expansive space for the grandest occasions.

  • Dine, host & entertain
Enquire about your event
Indoor swimming pool
Unwind

Pool & leisure

Take a dip in our heated, blue mosaic-tiled indoor pool and hot tub - a place to let the day float away. Please note our outdoor pool is currently closed for maintenance.

Guests also enjoy discounted racquet sports at the neighbouring Torquay Tennis club:

TennisPaddle ballPickleball
Discover

Explore the English Riviera

Perfectly placed on Torquay's seafront - your gateway to sun-soaked strolls, family adventures and Devon's rich heritage, all just beyond the door.

Torre Abbey

Torbay's most historic building, dating to 1196, set in 18 acres of garden and parkland.

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Kirkham House

A well-preserved late-medieval English Heritage house built of local stone.

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Berry Head

A National Nature Reserve with headland, lighthouse and Napoleonic fort, with sweeping views over Torbay.

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Greenway

Agatha Christie's holiday home - which she called 'the loveliest place in the world'.

Visit →