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The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a quick walk to Paignton Beach
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Beach/ocean view
Property grounds
Breakfast and dinner served
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Esplanade Road, Paignton, England, TQ4 6EG
  • Paignton Beach
    6 min walk
  • Dartmouth Steam Railway
    7 min walk
  • Paignton Pier
    8 min walk
  • Plymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)
    58 min drive

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Double Room

Highlights

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

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Double Room with View

Double Room with View

Highlights

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Twin Room with View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Single Room

Highlights

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

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Family Double Room

Family Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Paignton

At The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Paignton Beach and Paignton Zoo. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a snack bar/deli. There's also the convenience of self parking. .With a stay at this 3-property class Roundham hotel, you'll be 3.8 km (2.4 mi) from Torre Abbey Sands and 4.8 km (3 mi) from Princess Theatre.

What's nearby

  • Paignton Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Paignton Zoo - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Princess Theatre - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Torre Abbey Sands - 12 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Meadfoot Beach - 19 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Paignton Station - 8 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spinning Wheel Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Talk of the Town - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Harbour Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Henrys - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Yankee's - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a quick walk to Paignton Beach
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Paignton hotel is smoke free.

  • 83 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality offers 83 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Paignton hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include baths or showers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English

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

  • Parking on site (GBP 6 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10.00 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: GBP 6.00 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality?

The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality?

Yep, The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality has a self car park for GBP 6.00 per day. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality?

Yep, The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality is a short 6-minute walk from Paignton Beach.

Does The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality have a waterslide?

No, there is no waterslide at The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality, but Splashdown Quaywest is a short 13-minute walk away.

Does The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality serve breakfast?

Yep, brekkie is served daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality?

No, The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there a golf course on site at The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality?

There isn't one on site, but Pirates Bay Adventure Golf is a short 3-minute walk away.

The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 154 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 154 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 154 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 154 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 154 reviews" "

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

steven

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Glenn

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
Do not book here!
Hotel cancelled the day of check-in. No one has been helpful for a refund. It left my father and his wife scrambling for alternative accommodation, without any help from hotels.com nor the hotel. When is the refund going to be paid?
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Richard

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No housekeeping all week, dirty disgusting room
Hotel was dirty outside with bird poo everywhere, dead plants with cigarette butts in the soil. Checking in was fine and efficient but the lift was tight and compact, walking to our room we noticed the floorboards squeaking a lot. Walking into our room we noticed the carpet was discoloured and had food bits on it, the leather seats were peeling, soap dispenser was hanging off the wall, tv was about 14 inches and aerial didn’t work for most of the stay, shower basin would fill up and empty very slowly, with every flush of the toilet it was like somebody was using a numatic drill it was that loud, mattress was bouncy and sloped on one side, curtains were dusty and window was full of seagull poo, on the rooftop outside our window there were wires and seagull poo galore plus wild plants growing. We had no housekeeping for the 5 nights we were at the hotel, no new bed sheets, no towels, no cleaning of the rooms and emptying of the bins whatsoever, room looked like it hadn’t been cleaned in years. Told manager about this and she said to email her about it and I did and have heard nothing in response yet. Do not stay here at this hotel, spend a bit extra and go to a small b&b as this hotel is too large to keep clean and tidy.
Bin not emptied all week
Wedge under the wardrobe to stop it banging
Soap dispenser hanging off the wall
Chair peeling
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel looked a bit shabby outside but staff and inside was good. The room was clean but very hot. The small air blower was useless and noisy. And the people next door keot slamming the door.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Tired hotel but lovely
Lovely hotel looking a little tired and in need of repair but didn't affect our stay. Room clean and comfortable. Staff lovely and all doing their best. Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Julie

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The food is excellent, however, the room was shabby and needs updating. All the staff were great. I would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Shelby

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
easy to get to
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Harley

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The Esplanade
We stayed for 5 days and 4 nights. Whilst the reception and bar area was pleasant, the room and upstairs decor is in need of serious attention. Bathroom was extremely small and fixtures outdated and scruffy. The cleaning service was very patchy. From other responses to reviews a refurb is already underway.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Louise

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outdated needs Work.
Not the most friendly of reception staff, when i arrived they wanted mo to pay on arrival?, i had allready paid Hotels.com so spent over a hour trying to sort that mess out only for reception staff to say i might have to pay twice!!. Phoned hotels.com and they kindly sorted the Hotel mix up out. The reception and the restaurant and the bar area is a lovely modern taste but unfortunately thats where it ends. I can only review our room as obviously not seen other's but our room is so outdated, the paint is flacking off the walls the bedroom celling looked like it was going to collapse at any time, the windows had all blown restricting viewing, the shower was extremely poor plenty of hot wster just not enough of it. The bed was comfy no complaints there. Woukd ivstsy here again? Yes i would but it would have to be at a good price.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Perfectly located in need of updating
Perfect location right on the sea front near to all the shops etc. The room we had was unfortunately very dated in need of re-vamping and the corridor leading to it had a damp smell.The bed was comfortable and we had 2 windows which were great during the heatwave.We had tea and coffee naking facilities in the room but the tray was not replenished every day .Towels were provided and replaced daily which was nice.The shower was grim and not suitable should an elderly couple stay in this particular room due to the height of the base.I would stay here again as i know the hotel is in the process of upgrading the rooms and for us it was just a base at night due to being an active couple out all day.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Penny

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

D

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Middle of the road experience
Adequate accommodation for a one night stop-over.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Roon was ok but the shower was awful because no hot water and the pressure wasn't there for a nice shower
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ok
Mattress in first room was poor. Changed room better mattress. En suite was adequate but shelf over WHB too low. Kept banging my head wham having a wash. Staff were all friendly and polite. Outside of hotel was shabby in places.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Lizzey

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Lounes

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
The room was small but ok, went to the restaurant 3 minutes late where two people were sat waiting to order, was told that it wasn’t much left from the menu to order so didn’t bother. On The breakfast, it was a girl on her own. Bless her, ahe was on her own dealing with everyone
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay
Staff were very friendly and helpful. For an old hotel, the rooms were quirky. They were redecorating and improving parts. Breakfast was to a good standard and the staff efficient an friendly. Very satisfied
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022