About Babbacombe Royal Hotel and Carvery
The Babbacombe Royal is located within the Babbacombe Downs, and is only 3.2 kilometres from Torquay's centre. A full carvery and game room are located on the premises.
Every room at The Babbacombe Royal contains a flat-screen television, a hairdryer, a contemporary bathroom with a walk-in shower, and a private entrance.
The hotel includes a game room with billiards and darts, a terrace area with coastal views, free Wi-Fi access, and free parking services.
An in-house restaurant prepares cold breakfasts, full English breakfasts and light meals, while the hotel's carvery handles most of its lunchtime fare.
Lyme Bay is directly beside the hotel, while Torquay Golf Course is situated within walking distance. The town centre for Torquay is also nearby, and contains a number of shops and restaurants.
Positive Reviews
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Stunning views.
Even the hotel's photos demonstrate the majesty and sheer beauty of The Babbacombe Royal's location, which sits against Lyme Bay and offers fantastic access to the waters. Regardless of which room you choose, you'll be granted some of the best coastal vie
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Efficient parking services.
Some hotels force you to drag your luggage for several minutes before reaching the check-in point, but The Babbacombe Royal has strategic parking to reduce commute time and exhaustion. You'll be able to park, check in, and get to your room within minutes.
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Attention to detail.
Every aspect of the rooms at The Babbacombe Royal is polished and meticulously attended to, which ensures a clean and attractive stay throughout the hotel. All of the fixtures work properly, the sheets and furniture are spotless, and the overall design is
Negative Reviews
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Ventilation issues.
Numerous guests found themselves trapped in their rooms with heat and stuffy air, as their windows were either unable to be opened or provided insufficient relief. Check ahead with staff to see which rooms have operational windows or air-conditioning unit
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Selective viewing areas.
While the hotel itself offers a sea view no matter where you stay, thanks to its terrace portion, you'll have to book yourself in the proper location to be guaranteed a sea view through your room windows. Book with caution, and call ahead to confirm your
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Cramped bathrooms.
While most of the hotel is spacious and allows for some mobility, the bathroom area is smaller than most, and does not contain a bath or full sink area. This may not be a concern for you, but consider booking in a larger overall room if you think you'll n