Stay at Marquis Hotel in Torquay, featuring en suite rooms, free parking, and easy access to Torquay seafront and Riviera International Centre.
Guests appreciate the clean rooms, friendly staff, and good breakfast, while noting ongoing updates and some areas needing improvement. Its convenient location also benefits visitors exploring nearby attractions.
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Set in a 19th-century building originally constructed as a holiday home for the 3rd Marquis of Bute, Marquis Hotel offers a blend of historic charm and practical amenities. The accommodation features rooms with en suite bathrooms, complimentary WiFi, and free on-site parking. While air conditioning and airport shuttle services are not available, the property welcomes families and pets, making it a convenient choice for a variety of travelers.
Located on Belgrave Road in Torquay, the hotel adjoins Tor Abbey Park and provides a private entrance to the nearby Riviera International Centre, popular for conferences and leisure activities. It lies just a three-minute walk from the seafront and 13 minutes on foot from the Torquay train station, placing guests within easy reach of local attractions and transport links.
Facilities include breakfast service and a bar, alongside a restaurant that caters to guests during their stay. Reviews highlight the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff and note that rooms are generally clean and well-appointed, though some updates around the hotel are still in progress. Breakfast offerings have received positive remarks, though some guests prefer buffet-style options.
Nearby attractions such as Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves, Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, and Babbacombe Model Village & Gardens offer a range of activities suitable for families and visitors interested in local sights. Exeter Airport is accessible within approximately 37 minutes by car, adding to the location’s convenience for travelers.
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What a surprise. At the low cost my expectations weren't high, but I was pleasantly surprised. My single room was very clean and well appointed. Toiletries, hairdryer, plenty of tea etc.Nice breakfast in a dining room with a lovely view. Staff service was excellent, friendly and helpful. I often stay in chain budget hotels when working: this was cheaper and better.
Recently taken over so working progress but a lovely place. Very clean rooms. Pet friendly was a bonus as we wanted to take our pup. Owners very friendly breakfast small but lovely we did prefer the breakfast buffet so we could pick what we wanted. Cl9se to the beach and not far from town. Will definitely visit again
Went to the marquis hotel on a 4 night 5day tour can't recommend it enough . pleasant staff very welcoming food very Good room excellent . as our first time coach tour it was ideal. So, thanks to all the staff and Henry (the manager )for making our stay pleasant.
What a surprise. At the low cost my expectations weren't high, but I was pleasantly surprised. My single room was very clean and well appointed. Toiletries, hairdryer, plenty of tea etc.Nice breakfast in a dining room with a lovely view. Staff service was excellent, friendly and helpful. I often stay in chain budget hotels when working: this was cheaper and better.
Stayed for one night as we were travelling round the south coast. Lovely clean room. Needs a bit of updating around the place. But that didn’t put us off. Lovely breakfast and great staff. Recommended. Thank you.
The rooms are of various sizes, all clean with comfy beds. A large-ish Freeview TV is available in all rooms, with free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. The food is cooked well, and enough of it to fill you up without feeling too full. There are the usual cereals and cooked breakfast in the morning, with a variety of choices for evening meals. All were delicious and tasty, and would have happily eaten more were it available. The restaurant itself is also thoughtfully laid out, with generous room between the tables, and tables are staggered and aligned with the large windows overlooking the sea in the distance, and the grounds. The hotel itself is a short walk from Torquay beach, either down the main road, or through the back of the hotel gardens and out onto Abbey Park. While there is a car park, with space for around 20 vehicles, it is very tight for coaches to gain access due to a wall opposite the entrance and the carpark going around a corner. There is live entertainment on most nights, with a variety of singers and styles. The staff were always very friendly and helpful when needed. Access to the rooms is via a card that you tap on the reader (similar to paying by card), which is a lot quicker, easier and more reliable than most hotel rooms which either use a key or require you to swipe the card in the reader. The only complaint that I had with this is that the card is white, as is the bedroom cabinets. Make sure that you remember where you leave it so that you don't need to go hunting for it(!). While I understand the hotel name isn't printed on the key for security reasons, I would suggest the hotel add a coloured mark on the card to help make it stand out and be easier to find. When visited in February 2018, the hotel seems as though it has very recently been redecorated, being done to a high standard. The garden themselves do need some work doing, although this seems as though it is the next stage in the refurbishment of the hotel. Speaking to the receptionists, the current owners took over about 3 years ago, and it will be fair to say they have invested heavily into the hotel. Overall, a lovely hotel; would happily stay at again.
Stayed here with a coach party for 4 days half board. Rooms serviced every day, all the staff very friendly and nothing to much trouble. Good choice at breakfast and lovely 3 course dinner every night. Had a nice refurbished bathroom. Was a really cold week but had a convector heater which kept room nice and toasty. Would definitely stay again a lovely quirky hotel.
My son Harvey & i had a fantastic 5days stay in the Marquis hotel from the 24 of july. We arrived picked up our key, had our bags taken to our room, unfortunately the room was unsuitable so i spoke to michele the manager (very helpful & friendly) she put us in another room. The room was large & very clean shower was huge clean & very modern. Breakfast was good & plentiful so much so with all the meals, we had to give them a miss on Thursday we were still full from the days before . Mark, in charge of the large clean, fresh dinning hall was very helpful & as Harvey is only 10 made adjustments to some of his meals.( Thank u Mark ) all the staff were friendly, helpful, professional & in my opinion made the hotel & stay much more enjoyable. The management needs to recognise this & look after them! The hotel has been modernised in parts & hopefully michele & the other staff will find the energy to make it shine as bright as they do. A big thank you to Dan. If it wasnt for him on the phone when i rang to inquire about the hotel & what Torquay has to offer we may not have gone. So glad we did Harvey & i made some great memories with some very nice people we met on the coach & holiday. Hope to return soon. Paignton zoo is a must (they have animals) haha
Built in the 19th-century as a holiday home for the 3rd Marquis of Bute, this hotel adjoins Tor Abbey Park and has a private entrance to Riviera International Centre with conference and leisure facilities. It's a 3-minute walk from the seafront and a 13-minute walk from Torquay train station.
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