The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality

Property class: 3

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Located close to Paignton Beach and Paignton Zoo, The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality provides an arcade/game room, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
The current price is ₩72,660
₩87,192 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2

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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 Twin 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 Twin 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 Twin 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 Twin Bunk Bed

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Single Room, Sea View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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

DOUBLE STANDARD

  • 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
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About the neighborhood

Paignton is home to The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Paignton Beach and Torre Abbey Sands, while Paignton Zoo and Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens are popular area attractions. Princess Theatre and Meadfoot Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Paignton travel guide
Map
Esplanade Road, Paignton, England, TQ4 6EG

What's nearby

  • A coastal town with a sandy beach, a large white building with a green roof, and a hill with houses in the background.
    Paignton Beach
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A pier at night with illuminated buildings and flags.
    Paignton Pier
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A vintage steam locomotive with the number 7827 parked at a station.
    Dartmouth Steam Railway
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A steam locomotive with black and gold carriages traveling along a track beside a body of water.
    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

  • Hotel near Paignton Beach
  • Located close to Paignton Zoo and Torre Abbey Sands, The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality provides an arcade/game room, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
    • Luggage storage, an elevator, and a banquet hall
    • A billiards/pool table, games, and smoke-free premises
  • Room features
  • All 83 individually furnished rooms include amenities such as free WiFi.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
    • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

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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 transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 6 per day)
  • 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 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Elevator (30 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (45 inches 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 available

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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per day

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 12 for adults and 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of Sep 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality on Oct 1, 2026 start from ₩72,660, excluding 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for GBP 6 per day.

What time is check-in at The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality located?

Situated in Paignton, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Paignton Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Paignton Zoo and Torre Abbey Sands. Princess Theatre and Meadfoot Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km). Paignton Station is 7 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality Reviews

7.2

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.2

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 350 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 350 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 350 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 350 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 350 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean and the staff very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very noisy area 24/7, staff were pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, staff was very friendly, however, they should improve a bit when it comes to cleanliness.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel overall was good. Me and my wife was here for a short stay. The staff was very friendly, breakfast was lovely. We had to check out early as my wife had work to do and the staff was very friendly and accommodating. The only thing I'd say could be improved here is that they can have AC put in at the hotel because it does get hot inside during hot weather
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely location staff really friendly would definitely come back
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Very friendly and helpful staff. Hotel very clean i look forward to staying again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, Clean room, very nice bed. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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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
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The room was clean and the staff were very helpful. Hotel was in a great location, right on the beach! The amenities weren’t as advertised. The snooker table couldn’t be used as the cues were broken as were the pockets. Also didn’t see any sign of any board games unless I was looking in the wrong place, but they weren’t obvious! The room although clean and tidy was very small. You couldn’t easily bend down in the shower cubicle. Also I couldn’t get the soap dispensers to work. The sink in the bathroom was also too small and the shelf was in the way!! You couldn’t put water in your face without water going on the floor!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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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
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8/10 Good

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff easy access to harbour, seafront and town
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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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
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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, property conditions & facilities
Great location and the staff are welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice friendly hotel. Nice location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025