English Riviera
Travel Guide
Visit English Riviera
Where to stay in English Riviera
Torquay City Centre
Torquay City Centre is a destination visitors seek out for is great bars, beautiful seaside views, and captivating waterfront views. You might also want to check out attractions like Princess Theatre or Torquay Marina while you're exploring the neighborhood.
Babbacombe
Unique features of Babbacombe include the seaside views and restaurants. Make a stop by Torquay United FC or Babbacombe Cliff Railway while you're exploring the area.
Roundham
If you're spending some time in Roundham, Paignton Beach and Fairy Cove are top sights worth seeing.
St. Michaels
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in St. Michaels and surrounding area, you can visit Paignton Zoo and Palace Theatre.
Hampton by Hilton Torquay
Enjoyed staying here, only downside was lack of storage in very small wardrobe and bathroom shelving.
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026
The Grand Hotel
Compact room but clean and tidy , only shower was difficult
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
The Imperial Torquay
The Hotel has a beautiful setting, a lovely atmosphere and is a wonderful building. The breakfast was amazing, the staff friendly and efficient for the breakfast and the setting gorgeous. It could so easily be amazing overall but on the downside, the building itself and interior is in need of a good ...
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
The Goodrington Sands- Apart Hotel
First time staying here, clean, easy to access, quiet and relaxing. Bed was very comfortable and love the pillows. Great deco. Booked another night. I would definitely recommend The Goodrington sands for a relaxing place to stay.
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026
The Osborne Apartments
Everything about the experience was amazing
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025
Chelston Dene Holiday Apartments
Could not praise these appartments more. So well equipped and lovelly inside. Brilliant location, far enough way from the town to be nice and quite, but near enough to walk which saves on the teying to park game. Steve the host lovelly, helpful and obviously cares about your stay and he will help ...
Reviewed on Sep 12, 2025
Popular places to visit
Princess Theatre
See a stand-up show, musical or other live production at this much-loved coastal theater, located close to many of Torquay’s most popular attractions.
Blackpool Sands
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Blackpool Sands might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Dartmouth. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its bars.
Slapton Sands
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Slapton Sands during your travels in Kingsbridge? Discover the countryside and bars in this quaint area.
Royal Naval College
Walk around the campus at Royal Naval College as part of your travels around Dartmouth. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Paignton Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Paignton Beach during your travels in Paignton? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Babbacombe Beach
This unspoiled cove was once the home of fishermen and smugglers. Now it’s a popular beach on the English Riviera coastline.
