Offering a bar and a shared lounge, Babbacombe Palms in Torquay is close to Oddicombe Beach and Anstey's Cove. With free Wifi, this 4-star guest house has water sports facilities and a tennis court. Sandy Park Rugby Stadium is 22 miles from the guest house, and Riviera International Centre is 1.9 miles away. The guest house offers some units with quiet street views, and the units include a private bathroom. At the guest house, some units are soundproof. Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Torquay, like fishing. Guests at Babbacombe Palms can enjoy mini-golf on-site, or go snorkeling or diving in the surrounding area. Watcombe Beach is 1.8 miles from the accommodation, while Newton Abbot Racecourse is 7.5 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 25 miles from Babbacombe Palms.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
10
High score for Torquay
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We turned up earlier but our host (lynne) did not mind at all. I thought it was all very cosy from the breakfast room to the bar and then the bedroom. One good thing was the breakfast tick list. Basically, you pre-order your brekkie and time...
  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely welcome on arrival. Perfect room & very quiet, slept so well. Breakfast was great with lots of options & you order the night before. We really enjoyed our stay.
  • Dave
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Our hosts were very friendly and helpful, and cooked a lovely English breakfast both mornings! Also let us check in early. Great access to South West Coast Path
  • Alicia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was perfect, room clean and comfortable with excellent breakfast choice. Host was lovely and very helpful
  • Dix
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lyn and Scott are so welcoming... Everything you need is there for a perfect stay.. Rooms are spotlessly clean and comfortable.. Breakfast was 10/10 really kept you going all day.. Couldn't fault anything and will certainly be going back
  • Carolin
    Germany Germany
    Close to beach and viewpoints over the ocean, quieter area (Torquay can get super busy), high quality accommodation, fresh, clean, bright and breezy, professional hosts
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous! Lyn and Scott most welcoming, breakfast excellent. Location perfect 👌
  • Damian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly hosts, nice clean room, lovely breakfast.
  • Barbara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were really helpful breakfast was fab Location wonderful
  • Elizabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fab location staff very helpful very good breakfast very good value for money will visit again

Property questions and answers
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  • Is there free parking

    free street parking only
    Answered on 11 March 2020
  • does this property have parking facillities

    street parking with no charges or restrictions
    Answered on 11 March 2020
  • Hi, I'm looking to book end of september. I have 2 small dogs, is that allowed?

    Hello! Yes we are dog friendly and we charge £10 extra for the entire stay (not per dog) We look forward to meeting you all. Kind regards Lynn & Scott
    Answered on 5 June 2024
  • Is there a charge for small dog

    Hi yes it is £15
    Answered on 26 November 2021
  • Hi do you have ground floor rooms or a lift

    Hi, noo lift but we do have a groundfloor room, but it does get booked up quickly
    Answered on 26 November 2021
  • Hi, we are bringing our lightweight & valuable road bikes- very clean and <6kg! We would like to keep securely in room with us for insurance purposes?

    hi if you have made a booking with us could i please have name and details we couldnt have bikes in bedrooms but we can look after them for you in ar..
    Answered on 14 June 2021
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Host Info

Company review score: 9.9Based on 197 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

BABBACOMBE PALMS A warm welcome awaits you at this small family run AA 4 Star Licensed Guest House where comfort and cleanliness is assured. Quietly situated in an enviable location only 200 yards from the beautiful Babbacombe Downs and the magnificent views out over the spectacular coastline and beaches of Lyme Bay Babbacombe Palms is an ideal location as a base for touring and visiting all the attractions in south Devon. We are only a short level walk to some of Torquays Major tourist attractions including Bygones Victorian Museum, The world famous Babbacombe Model Village and Kents cavern. Babbacombe Palms is an ideal base for a family holiday with the blue flag Oddicombe beach and Babbacombe beach only a short distance away with waters edge bars & cafes. Oddicombe beach offers safe bathing whilst Babbacombe is famous for it diving due to the clarity of the water, and the Pier offers good Fishing with a car park 50 yards away. All our rooms have recently been fully refurbished including the en-suites which have got new powerful showers and all rooms have been fitted out with New comfortable Beds, Flat screen Digital freeview TVs, Hospitality Trays, Hair Driers, & Complim...

Neighborhood info

Babbacombe Palms is located in an enviable location in a quiet residential crescent with free unrestricted on road parking and only 200 yards from the beautiful Babbacombe Downs with some of the best views in South Devon. There are approximately 25 Pubs, Restaurants and Cafe's within an easy level walking distance from the Guest House catering for all tastes and budgets. Also within walking distance are the 2 beaches of Oddicombe & Babbacombe and some of the best Major attractions in Torquay.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Babbacombe Palms
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Mini golf
  • Snorkeling
  • Diving
  • Karaoke
  • Fishing
  • Tennis court
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Babbacombe Palms takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM
    Check-out
    Until 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 5 are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
    Cards accepted at this property
    VisaMastercardMaestroCash is not accepted
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about Babbacombe Palms

    • The nearest beach is 1,300 feet from Babbacombe Palms. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Babbacombe Palms offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Snorkeling
      • Diving
      • Tennis court
      • Fishing
      • Karaoke
      • Mini golf
      • Water sports facilities on site
    • Room options at Babbacombe Palms include:

      • Double
      • Family
      • Twin
      • Twin/Double
    • The prices at Babbacombe Palms may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Babbacombe Palms is 1.3 miles from the center of Torquay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Babbacombe Palms is from 4:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.