English Riviera Travel Guide
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Where to stay in English Riviera

Torquay City Centre
Torquay City Centre is a destination visitors seek out for its great bars, beautiful seaside views and captivating waterfront views. You might also want to check out attractions like Princess Theatre or Torquay Marina while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Babbacombe
Unique features of Babbacombe include the seaside views and restaurants. Make a stop by Torquay United FC or Babbacombe Cliff Railway while you're exploring the area.

Roundham
If you're spending some time in Roundham, Paignton Beach and Fairy Cove are top sights worth seeing.

St. Michaels
While there might not be top attractions in St. Michaels, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Paignton Zoo and Palace Theatre.

The Imperial Torquay
Very nice and clean and good breakfast
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

Hampton by Hilton Torquay
Amazing stay. Would stay again thank you Easy Check in, The room is very spacious and clean and smelt fresh. The hotel is in a perfect location just where i needed to be. Food and bar service in the hotel was very good. Would stay here again
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

The Grand Hotel
Room wasn't fully serviced on the second day (towels not replaced and bed not made). Apart from that everything was fine, staff were lovely
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025

The Goodrington Sands- Apart Hotel
The room was excellent with a lovely bathroom. The decoration of the whole hotel was lovely, clean and tidy.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025

Astor House
Fantastic accommodation and very dog friendly with a lovely welcome
Reviewed on 30 July 2025

Charming Character Cottage in Picturesque Village 5 * rated
Lovely hosts who were very welcoming and helpful with ideas of what to do.Accommodation was clean and perfect for 2 people with everything that you needed.Village shop and pub 40 yards down the road.Very quiet location but in a good location to go out to places.Would recommend and we hope to ...
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Popular places to visit

Princess Theatre
See a stand-up show, musical or other live production at this much-loved coastal theater, located close to many of Torquay’s most popular attractions.

Blackpool Sands
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Blackpool Sands might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Dartmouth. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its bars.

Paignton Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Paignton Beach during your travels in Paignton? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Babbacombe Beach
This unspoiled cove was once the home of fishermen and smugglers. Now it’s a popular beach on the English Riviera coastline.

Royal Naval College
Walk around the campus at Royal Naval College as part of your travels around Dartmouth. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Slapton Sands
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Slapton Sands during your travels in Kingsbridge? Discover the countryside and bars in this quaint area.
- Princess Theatre
- Paignton Beach
- Babbacombe Beach
- Meadfoot Beach
- Torre Abbey
- Riviera International Conference Centre
- Torre Abbey Sands
- Cockington Country Park
- Hope Cove Beach
- Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves
- Berry Head
- Splashdown Quaywest
- Dawlish Beach
- Brixham Marina
- Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens




