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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 January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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February 2025

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Beach/ocean view
Point of interest
Property grounds
Reception
Lounge

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
The price is NZ$97
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan

Explore the area

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Esplanade Road, Paignton, England, TQ4 6EG
  • Paignton Beach
    6 min walk
  • The Harbour Inn
    2 min walk
  • Paignton Station
    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. Continental 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 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
  • Princess Theatre - 7 min drive
  • Torre Abbey Sands - 12 min drive
  • Babbacombe Beach - 12 min drive
  • Meadfoot Beach - 19 min drive

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
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • 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

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 6.95 for adults and GBP 4 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 6.95 for adults and from GBP 4 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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality?

As of 3 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality on 4 Jan 2025 start from NZ$97.37, 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.

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, continental 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

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 163 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 163 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 163 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 163 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 163 reviews" "

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A decent place
The friendly and helpful staff ensured I had a comfortable stay, the room was chilly one night, as the heating didn't work and the staff supplied a heater immediately, the shower was rather small but suited me fine, overall I got a good deal on the room and have no complaints, the hotel is clean & cosy.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Is surprisingly good . Lift was not working but I always use stairs parking costs extra £6 but free parking starts 100yds away .breakfast is quite expensive extra ,but Spoons is just round corner Would happy stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly hotel breakfast Very good had a few issues with heating and the TV but was dealt with ASAP the bedroom was nice and we had a lovely view of the sea unfortunately the main lift was out of service during our stay but they managed to find a room with a sea view on the first floor
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon m

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice room and very up to date shower and v as long as I have up to date tv and bed and shower im happy and for the price you can’t complain but yeah close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was fine,shame the lift was out of order!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Nirajbala

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was lovely but the bathroom was very small and the water trickled rather than running properly. So showering took a lot longer. The heating in the room was on quite a lot and as the room was very small so it got unbearable in the evening and window could only be opened slightly. We could not contact the staff from the room as there was no telephone although the leaflet about the hotel which was given when checking in advised to call reception for any issues that arose. It was nice for the price we paid but not sure if l would book the hotel unless we got a bigger room with a larger bathroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Russ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location. Reasonable hotel.
Good budget stay... and would stay again at the right price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Callan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay is based on a last minute £44 booking - value for money was 100% All staff were very friendly and pleasant. Room was clean and basic. My only negative was being a man over 6 foot it was almost impossible to use the toilet or shower. Unsure if all the en suites are that small, we had room 137. You have to sit on the toilet at an angle! Im sure would be fine for those 5"5 and under. Id book again for the same price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel needs a little TLC but the staff more than make up for that . Kim and her team give the hotel a fantastic, professional, efficient but more importantly a great welcoming family feel. Seldom have we been treated to such kindness and frienship. We cannot recomend this hotel enough. Kim, ian, sarah, laura , acacia, francis charley thankyou so much, see you all soon, good luck in all you do.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Staff & service
Clean friendly but needed a bit of TLC
Staff were friendly and very helpful, lovely sea view from room but room could have been better everything looked half finished needed a bit of TLC and lift was not working. Dinning room was beautiful and the whole hotel was clean. We didn’t pay a lot for hotel so really couldn’t complain would stay again but in different room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Claire

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Upon arriving we were greeted by a lovely & very helpful receptionist, we enquired if there was a seaview room, which he organised for us. When we got to said room we found a hole in the bathroom door, electric socket had been smashed off the wall, door closer has been pulled out of the wall & sweet wrappers & sweets on the carpet. We headed back to reception to inform them, a different receptionist was there, who was equally helpful, offered to move us, as she only knew about the hole in the door!! She asked me to send the photos I took via email to her. We said we'd stay in the room as long as we wouldn't be blamed. As were only staying overnight. Beds were comfortable, seaview was lovely, shower was nice & hot, Tea tray was well stock, the room was quiet for being on the seafront. Downstairs looked lovely but we didn't eat or drink so can't comment. The lift was broken
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Shirley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Small but clean. Bathrooms cramped but shower was okay. Just dont expect tv reception if someone is in bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

CLIVE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Great location, hotel needs improvement
Lift was out of order had to carry luggage up and down the stairs, breakfast was average ,sausage was tasteless. Room was very warm,but luckily had a fantastic, curtain hanging off rail. Come back to room and couldn't get in as they changed the key lock to card swipe doors. Had to walk back downstairs to get keycard. Overall I would of gave the hotel 9 out of 10, if the lift worked,if the breakfast was tastier and you didn't have to pay for parking in the hotel carpark. So overall I have to give it 4 out of 10
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

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