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The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, 6-minute walk to Paignton Beach

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City view from property
Bar (on property)
Point of interest
Property grounds
Bar (on property)

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Esplanade Road, Paignton, England, TQ4 6EG
  • Place, Paignton Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Dartmouth Steam Railway
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Goodrington Sands Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

24-Hour Stay Double Room

Highlights

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

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. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .With a stay at this 3-property class Paignton 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
  • Dartmouth Steam Railway - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Palace Theatre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Goodrington Sands Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Paignton Zoo - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Harbour Light - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Spinning Wheel Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Talk of the Town - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Upside Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Costero Lounge - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality

Hotel with a restaurant, 6-minute 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
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Lift
  • 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.

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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

  • Parking on site (GBP 6 per day)
  • 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: 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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 12 for adults and from GBP 6 for children
  • 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. A self car park is also available, for a fee. 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, full brekkie is available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

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

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 282 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 282 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 282 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 282 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 282 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Russell

The hotel exceeded our expectations and we had an enjoyable stay. The staff were amazing, friendly and helpful. The lounge and dining room areas were great as was the breakfast. The room was
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Bob

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

2/10 Terrible

Steve

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Terry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom’ no shelf’s to put toothbrush or soap Shower know where to put shower gel . Sealant around the shower door peeling off . Entrance in lift dirty and dried paint on the floor windows in bedroom very dirty.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 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

Nikki

Business traveller
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

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal stopover on way to Med.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Bedroom big, on suite bathroom very small
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Fran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely stay here. The staff were friendly & approachable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louisa

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

Lovely staff

Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bedding was clean, and comfortable. Bedroom was a bit aged. Tight shower, with water barely trickling out
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Arnold Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Conveniently placed on the seafront and an easy walk from the train and bus stations. Very friendly and helpful staff. Decent breakfast. All in all, good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Miss S

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
While the location is very good the hotel lacks any atmosphere and needs uodating. You can tell its had a lick of paint recently but the floorboards creak loudly, the fixtires in the bathroom were loose and hadnt been cleaned properly. The communal corridoor has avery strong smell of what i think is stale urine. On a positive note the beds and bedding were very clean and comfortable and the lady at reception, who seemed to be the only staff member, was very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness
The wi fi needs attention - in view of the Yvonne performance.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

6/10 Okay

Lakota, Milton Keynes

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The room was very hot and muggy, the window barely opened so there wasn't enough airflow to cool the room. The bed was terrible, it was so hard. The water pressure in the shower was practically nonexistent. The room could do with a better cleaning. The tv was nice though, good size and quick response time. Overall it was ok but I wouldn't stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

stuart

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room could of done with a good dusting but apart from that perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid hotel

Room filthy. What looked like blood on the walls. The windows had been cleaned a very long time ago Bed uncomfortable. Bathroom very small & shower fid not drain properly. Ending up ip standing in some yellow water.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025