The Palms Hotel

Bed and breakfast, 3-star537 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, England, TQ1 1HQ, Torquay, United KingdomShow on map

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Top rated

Guests rate it highest for service, location and cleanliness.

Check-in from 2:00 PMCheck-out by 10:00 AM.
Superb locationGuests rate the location 9.3 out of 10, at 537 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, England, TQ1 1HQ.
Breakfast availableIncluded on some rates — the board is shown on each room.

Terrace and Garden Views Enjoy the picturesque views from the terrace and garden at The Palms Hotel, creating a serene atmosphere for your stay.

Complimentary Amenities Take advantage of the complimentary wireless internet access throughout the property, ensuring you stay connected during your visit. English breakfasts are available daily for a fee to kickstart your mornings.

Convenient Location With Torquay Museum and Torquay Marina just steps away, and various attractions within walking distance, The Palms Hotel offers a prime location for exploring the city.

Immerse yourself in comfort and convenience at The Palms Hotel. Book your stay now to experience a delightful blend of relaxation and exploration.

What this place offers

Breakfast available (surcharge)
Front desk (limited hours)
Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Street parking

Rooms

9.2

Top rated

Rated 9.2 out of 10 by 38 guests who stayed here.

Cleanliness9.3
Service9.7
Location9.3
Rooms9.2
Amenities8.8
Value9.2
Food & drink8.8

Guests mention

Friendly staffComfortable rooms

mark
September 2025
Stay at Palms hotel - Mark Palmer
The staff were very friendly. I arrived a bit early, and they were happy to put my rucksack in a safe place until later in the day. I was expecting a single bed but got a double bed, which was a nice surprise. The…
Cidrman2306
July 2025
Excellent port in a storm
Palms is one of a strip of half a dozen hotels a few minutes walk from the harbour. I visit Torquay every year and over the past thirty years I've stayed in four of them, none of them bad. For the past twenty years I…
771billdWORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND
May 2025
Another great stay.
We’ve been going here annually for the May bank holiday for the last 8 years and are always well looked after, hence we keep coming back. Lena and her team cannot do enough for you so you have a very pleasant…
David
June 2024
The breakfast was lovely and the room did not disappoint, the couple who owned the B&B were so friendly and helpful in fact they went above and behond. I would recommend staying there.
G9263FRnickc
August 2023
Brilliant. Family that run it are very nice.
Lovely place.
Family that run it were so nice and polite and the location was 5 minutes from the centre , great Indian nearby also.
Would come back again and stay here - brilliant! Felt very comfortable and secure…
jameseY4315HP
September 2022
Quality B&B fair price
I had a few days at the hotel and wanted somewhere quiet no noise from the drinkers Friday and Saturday night it was perfect I spoke with Lena and she sorted me a nice room and lovely en suite for the price I paid it was…

Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.

Where you’ll be

537 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, England, TQ1 1HQ, Torquay, United Kingdom

Guests rate the location 9.3 out of 10 — superb.

Things to know

Cancellation

Each room shows its own terms before you pay.

Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.

Non-refundable rates are marked as such.

House rules

Check-in from 2:00 PM until 08:00 PM

Check-out by 10:00 AM

No children

No pets

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Pets. Pets not allowed

General. Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

General. Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Children and extra beds. No rollaway/extra beds available

General. Property follows regional sanitization guidelines We're Good To Go (UK)

Check-in & Check-out. Contactless check-out is available

General. Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Covid. Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

General. Cashless transactions are available

Guest type. Essential workers only - NO

Accessibility. No elevators

General. Individually-wrapped food options are available

General. Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

General. Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

General. Property is cleaned with disinfectant

General. Social distancing measures are in place

General. Professional property host/manager

Check-in & Check-out. Contactless check-in is available

Children and extra beds. No cribs (infant beds) available

Sustainability Certifications. Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

General. Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

General. Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Payment & property

Paid when you book, not at the desk.

Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.

The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. A deposit may be required at the property.

What we’d check for you here

Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.

Questions about The Palms Hotel

What time is check-in and check-out at The Palms Hotel?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM. Check-out is by 10:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.

Does The Palms Hotel allow pets?

No — the property states that pets are not allowed.

Is there parking at The Palms Hotel?

Parking is listed among the property's facilities. Whether it's free and whether a space can be reserved varies, so we check it against your dates rather than promise it here.

Is breakfast included at The Palms Hotel?

Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.

Does The Palms Hotel have Wi-Fi?

Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.

How do I book The Palms Hotel?

Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.

Where is The Palms Hotel?

537 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, England, TQ1 1HQ, Torquay.

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