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The Trecarn Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Torquay with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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BBQ/picnic Area
Bar (on property)
Interior
Lobby
Lobby

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$90
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct

Explore the area

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Palermo Road, Torquay, England, TQ1 3NW
  • Place, Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Babbacombe Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Princess Theatre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Executive Double Room

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Executive Twin Room

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Torquay

The Trecarn Hotel places you steps from Cary Gardens and within a 10-minute stroll of Babbacombe Cliff Railway. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a picnic area. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .With a stay at this 3-property class Babbacombe hotel, you'll be 19 km (11.8 mi) from Dartmoor National Park.

What's nearby

  • Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Babbacombe Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Princess Theatre - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Torre Abbey Sands - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Meadfoot Beach - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Torre Station - 9 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Babbacombe Inn - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Cary Arms - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Himalya - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Trecarn Hotel

Hotel in Torquay with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 2 meeting rooms available. The Trecarn Hotel also features a picnic area and a lift.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Torquay hotel.

  • 126 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Trecarn Hotel offers 126 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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

  • Free offsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 12 to 15 for adults and GBP 6 to 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 15.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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: approximately GBP 12 to 15.00 for adults and GBP 6 to 10.00 for children
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 15.00 (subject to availability)

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
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, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Trecarn Hotel?

The Trecarn Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Trecarn Hotel?

As of 3 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Trecarn Hotel on 26 Oct 2025 start from NZ$90.12, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The Trecarn Hotel?

Yep, The Trecarn Hotel is a short 12-minute walk from Babbacombe Beach.

Does The Trecarn Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, full breakfast is on offer on weekdays between 7 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends between 8 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Trecarn Hotel?

No, The Trecarn Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Trecarn Hotel?

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 Trecarn Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Trecarn Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at The Trecarn Hotel?

There isn't one on site, but Torquay Golf Club is a short 14-minute walk away.

Reviews

The Trecarn Hotel Reviews

6.6

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 775 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 775 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 178 out of 775 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 104 out of 775 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 127 out of 775 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Farewell Trecarn

I have one question for the leadership team at Britannia hotels. Have you ever stayed in any of your hotels ? I have endured a few (you do not ‘enjoy’ a Britannia hotel). The chain seems to specialise in turning potentially lovely buildings into dumps. The staff at the Trecarn were without exception incredible, welcoming and friendly, especially one chap who moved me 3 times due to rooms having leaky ceilings and severe damp. But…..I have never had a good night’s sleep at the Trecarn due to the ridiculously loud squeaky floors in the corridors, slamming doors and absence of any sound insulation between rooms. So I have probably had my last stay at the Trecarn, even though on my last stay I was actually shocked that the bathroom had been renovated and was really nice. It could be a great hotel; it’s time for leaders and managers to take a good hard look at the property and realise its potential. The staff are fantastic; it’s time to make the fabric of the hotel match them.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Adequate stay in Torquay

The Trecarn is a no frills hotel with friendly staff. It is cheap and as long as you mediate your expectations then it’s perfectly acceptable. The bed wasn’t overly comfortable but was clean with paper thin walls to the next room, and the hotel in general is very shabby and outdated. However, we paid what I consider to be a small amount for a twin room in peak season in a popular British holiday destination. Is it the Ritz? Certainly not. Is it perfectly adequate if you just need a bed for a night or two? Absolutely.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Benjamin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

holly

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Best Budget option in the area

I travel frequently to the South West for work and generally stay here. For the price Trecarn offers a good option. The rooms and general decor is tired, but it is clean, the rooms are secure and the showers are hot and powerful. There is a bar and restaurant and there is outdoor seating when its hot. The hotel generally caters to coach holidays so it needs to meet a certain standard. There is on street parking around the hotel and there are takeaways, pubs and a tesco within a short walk. Its not luxury, but compared to the budget options in the Torquay town centre the Trecarn is miles better.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sadra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Susan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible smell of cannabis in the room and bathroom! No extractor fan in bathroom and smell.of cannabis seeped through. Disgusting! Why was i asked for photo ID? Uk citizen but you house immingrant who have no ID! Never again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Basic but c
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not impressed

Not impressed run down hotel .. had to more rooms as noise in pipes and wasn’t going out with that all night .. moved to a room right next to set of stairs so noisy and got given a room with a shower and no bath where shower head wasn’t clicked on properly and nearly landed on my head as could t put it up on holder no clip and also the shower cubicle could of done with a proper clean to so much mould .. mentioned it all to staff on reception wasn’t to bothered what I said and unhappy I was and no compenstation offered .. sleepiness night .. OH ATTENTION .. no parking on site and road gets very busy as states there’s parking but they have closed their car park off to put benches out there for people to drink !! doesn’t help people that are disabled either …
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Room was spotless and staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

dave

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff where brilliant and helpful. The only issue i found was finding the room. Not enough signs but apart from that i will be definately staying there again in the very near future.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay! The best Britannia hotel by far!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tizzy

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
liked relaxed atmosphere food home from home choice of activites .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esther-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The biggest plus about this property is the staff: they were wonderful, both at check-in and at check-out. The lobby area is large and inviting, and well-lit. Rather than having on-site parking, the property chose to turn the hotel forecourt into outdoor seating with picnic tables. While sitting outside might be nice in the wamer summer months, not having on-site parking is a negative: the hotel sits on a residential street, so street parking nearby is at a premium. The bedroom corridor and bedroom itself immediately brought to mind a hotel I stayed at in Cornwall in the 1970s. Both were clean and properly maintained, but a renovation would not go amiss: the wall paper was very 1970s! The bed was comfortable as were the pillows, and the comforter was great: I slept like a baby! The bathroom, however, was minute, and that is not an exaggeration. It was a squeeze to get into the shower, and as a 6'1", 250 lb woman, there was barely room in the shower stall to get washed. Given the size of room overall, there would have been plenty of room to increase the size of the bathroom without taking away any of the spaciousness of the bedroom. Overall, this hotel served its purpose as a low-budget, affordable overnight stay, and I would certainly choose to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

You get what you pay for!

The hotel was cheap and it shows. We were staying to visit family so it was somewhere to sleep and shower so was adequate for our needs. It’s very tired and need a major investment to bring it upto a reasonable standard. That being said, it was warm and clean and for what we paid, we didn’t have high hopes. Staff were extremely professional and friendly and the one reason I would return! It was out of season so I would hope that there would be more to offer in season.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

colin

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

SAMIT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025