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The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality

3.0 star property
Stylish comfort meets convenience at this beachside retreat where delicious meals and attentive service create a relaxing home base for Paignton explorers

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The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality is steps from Paignton Beach, offering a warm welcome after coastal exploration. Guests can enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant, drinks at the bar, and in-room WiFi. The 24-hour front desk and luggage storage add convenience.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room with View

Double Room with View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Twin Room with View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Single Room

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Family Double Room

Family Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
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About the area

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 local attractions. Princess Theatre and Meadfoot Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Paignton travel guide
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Esplanade Road, Paignton, England, TQ4 6EG

What's nearby

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    Paignton Beach
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • An absolute must when in the area, fantastic Coastal views of the steam train
    Dartmouth Steam Railway
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Paignton Pier
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Palace Theatre
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Paignton Zoo
    19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Harbour Light
    6 min walk
  • Spinning Wheel Inn
    1 min walk
  • Talk of the Town
    3 min walk
  • The Upside Bar
    6 min walk
  • Scoffs
    4 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 a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
  • Luggage storage, a banquet hall and a lift
Room features
All 83 individually furnished rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
  • 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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

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

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

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
  • Smoke-free property

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 are 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 12 for adults and from GBP 6 for children
  • 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

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 is parking at The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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?

Checkout 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.

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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. 79 out of 287 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 287 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 287 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 287 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 287 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

10/10 Excellent

martine

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

10/10 Excellent

lesley

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

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

10/10 Excellent

Garry

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

10/10 Excellent

craig

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

8/10 Good

Steve

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

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money. The bedroom was very clean, and fresh looking. Parking was really good, and plenty of spaces. Could not of asked for a better location, as i got to walk by the seafront
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

lee

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

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clear and very friendly staff
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free parking. Friendly staff. Convenient for local amenities. Evening entertainment. Not expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I came for the air show but to have chosen such a lovely hotel to stay in with such lovely staff and my I add delicious breakfast, that set me up for the day.
Most welcoming and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

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

8/10 Good

SARDHA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, would have liked if we were able to have dinner. Bar staff was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were really friendly and helpful, view from room 214 gorgeous, breakfast was a bargain and really nice, cannot fault in any way
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good location

Big, tired old place with a maze of corridors Comfortable, clean bed, tiny shower but hot water & clean towels Ok for the price Good location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Amenities
Had a really enjoyable stay And for the price we paid it was well above average The staff were brilliant and nothing was too much trouble We had a sea view and were 20 metres from The beach Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

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

An okay stay

Good parking area. Great location.Friendly, helpful & welcoming reception staff. Room a little cramped, very very small bathroom. Had to ask for tea/sugar, etc. Had to use own toilet roll when the one in the room ran out. Very noisy kids in cars along seafront at night ( no fault of the hotel but did have an impact on our stay).
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are absolutely fantastic and do everything they can to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Quick stop

Hotel is very pet friendly and ideally situated by the seafront. The room is fine but very hot even with the fan. Otherwise all good!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, staff were great, good breakfast with continental and full English, lovely area and nice seafront
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service

One night stay

Typical seaside town hotel. Good location and the view over the bay was nice. Room was a decent size. Bed was reasonably comfortable. Room was generally clean but could do with a decent dust and hoover as it showed signs of a long summer season. Main reason for the low rating was down to the external noise during the night which was not the fault of the hotel but we couldn't close the windows as the room was so warm.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025