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The Trecarn Hotel

Torquay · United Kingdom

Palermo Road, naView location

6.6/10Good851 Reviews
Cleanliness6.8/106.8
Service7.2/107.2
Comfort6.2/106.2
Condition6.0/106.0
Location6.8/106.8
Neighborhood7.6/107.6
Amenities7.0/107.0
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About The Trecarn Hotel

Situated a 10-minute walk from the sea and the South West Coastal Path, Trecarn Hotel offers accommodation in Torquay. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Each room has a bath or shower, as well as a TV. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property.

Several bars and restaurants can be found within 500 m of the property. Torquay United FC is 400 m from Trecarn Hotel, while Meadfoot Beach is 2. 2 km away. The nearest airport is Exeter Airport, 29 km from Trecarn Hotel.

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With a stay at The Trecarn Hotel in Torquay (Babbacombe), you'll be steps from Cary Gardens and 5 minutes by foot from Babbacombe Cliff Railway. This hotel is 11.8 mi (19 km) from Dartmoor National Park and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Torquay United FC.

Make yourself at home in one of the 126 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Banquet facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 4:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Beach nearby No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • 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)

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Cary Gardens 0.2 km / 0.2 mi
Babbacombe Cliff Railway 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Torquay United FC 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Plainmoor 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
South West Coast Path Section 43 Trailhead 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Oddicombe Beach 1 km / 0.6 mi
Babbacombe Beach 1 km / 0.6 mi
Torquay Golf Club 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Andrew 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Torquay Marina 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Inner Harbour 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Torquay Museum 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Torbay Hospital 2.7 km / 1.7 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 126
  • hotel
  • American Express
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • Small pets allowed (under 5 kg) not available in all roomsExtra charge
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Late Check-outExtra charge
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  • Wi-fi
  • Smoke detector: 1
  • Lift access
  • Garden
  • Electric kettle: 1
  • Towels and bed linen
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Highchairs
  • TV lounge
  • Early Check-inExtra charge
  • Identification card at arrival
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Online check-in
  • Cash Free
Meal plans

Meal plan types

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HB

Half Board

Usually includes breakfast and one additional meal.

DB

Buffet Breakfast

This meal plan may be available depending on the selected room/rate.

GB

English Breakfast

This meal plan may be available depending on the selected room/rate.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

Upon availability

Room types

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  • Room DELUXERoom • DELUXEROO.DX

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    Room DELUXE

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    DELUXE

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    Room code: ROO.DX

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  • SINGLE ECONOMYSINGLE • ECONOMYSGL.EY

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    SINGLE ECONOMY

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    Room code: SGL.EY

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  • Room ECONOMYRoom • ECONOMYROO.EY

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    Room ECONOMY

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    ECONOMY

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    Room code: ROO.EY

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  • FAMILY ROOM TWO BEDSFAMILY ROOM • TWO BEDSFAM.2B

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    FAMILY ROOM TWO BEDS

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    FAMILY ROOM
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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: FAM.2B

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  • DOUBLE DELUXEDOUBLE • DELUXEDBL.DX

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    DOUBLE DELUXE

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DELUXE

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    Room code: DBL.DX

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  • Room DELUXE TWO BEDSRoom • DELUXE TWO BEDSROO.2B-DX

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    Room DELUXE TWO BEDS

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    DELUXE TWO BEDS

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    Room code: ROO.2B-DX

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  • Double or Twin EXECUTIVEDouble or Twin • EXECUTIVEDBT.EJ

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    Double or Twin EXECUTIVE

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    Double or Twin
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    EXECUTIVE

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    Room code: DBT.EJ

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  • DOUBLE EXECUTIVEDOUBLE • EXECUTIVEDBL.EJ

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    DOUBLE EXECUTIVE

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    EXECUTIVE

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    Room code: DBL.EJ

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST-1

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    TWIN STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: TWN.ST-1

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  • FAMILY ROOM STANDARDFAMILY ROOM • STANDARDFAM.ST

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    FAMILY ROOM STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    Room code: FAM.ST

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-1

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST-1

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 18 m²SGL.ST
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    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    18 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
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    SINGLE
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    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SGL.ST

    Room amenities

    • Housekeeping
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • TV
    • Shower: 1
    • Bathroom: 1

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Room STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 18 m²TWN.ST
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    TWIN STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    18 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    2 × Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
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    TWIN
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    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.ST

    Room amenities

    • Housekeeping
    • TV
    • Shower: 1
    • Bathroom: 1
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Smoke detector

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  • TWIN DELUXETWIN • DELUXETWN.DX

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    TWIN DELUXE

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    TWIN
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    DELUXE

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    Room code: TWN.DX

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  • FAMILY ROOM WITH DOUBLE BEDFAMILY ROOM • WITH DOUBLE BEDFAM.DB

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    FAMILY ROOM WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: FAM.DB

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARDSGL.ST-1

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    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    SINGLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: SGL.ST-1

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  • TWIN EXECUTIVETWIN • EXECUTIVETWN.EJ

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    TWIN EXECUTIVE

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
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    EXECUTIVE

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    Room code: TWN.EJ

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  • Room TWO BEDSRoom • TWO BEDSROO.2B

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    Room TWO BEDS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: ROO.2B

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  • Double or Twin WITH DOUBLE BEDDouble or Twin • WITH DOUBLE BEDDBT.DB

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    Double or Twin WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: DBT.DB

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 18 m²DBL.ST
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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    18 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST

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  • Double or Twin TWO BEDSDouble or Twin • TWO BEDSDBT.2B

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    Double or Twin TWO BEDS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: DBT.2B

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about The Trecarn Hotel

6.6
Good
851 Reviews
Cleanliness
6.8 /10
Service
7.2 /10
Comfort
6.2 /10
Condition
6.0 /10
Location
6.8 /10
Neighborhood
7.6 /10
Amenities
7.0 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2026
kayleigh
All staff on reception in the Friday night and Saturday at 10pm ish was helpful and kind. Bar man on Saturday very friendly. Hot weather so hot rooms. Had a dab but still hot. But still nice and good parking around and easy walk. Would use again.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 Jul 2026
John
Not so keen on breakfast
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jun 2026
Darren
Nice breakfast great room friendliness of the staff and the residents nice bar facilities lovely garden great location
Self
4/10
Poor
29 Jun 2026
Juliet Nwachukwu Inedu
It was a night stay, when arrived at the reception the lady just pointed the way to us without good explanation. We have to carry our loads going up the stairs looking gor our room number. Secondly we we brought out the fan it was very dirty and dusty, there wasn't any body wash, the shower head was barely running. There was webs around the bed. There wasn't any socket near the bed. I can't comment on their food as didn't have breakfast and I am glad I didn't. To get a parking space is very difficult too
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jun 2026
Trisha
Rooms dating but everything was clean and a super breakfast staff were lovely
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
28 Jun 2026
Ray
Hotel a 3 minute walk to promenade,staff very pleasant and helpful.
Down side……No on site car parking and building looking a little tired.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jun 2026
Tracey
Staff was happy and welcoming when arrived but unfortunately the guy on desk when we left was not as friendly. Room was nice size and clean.was very disappointed with the choice of breakfast and tea choice i would not be happy to pay for what was on offer no one ask if there was anything whe would like as i can't eat fried eggs and mushroom would be nice othere then that it was a nice hotel and would stay again plus great entertainment was a bonus
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
29 May 2026
SIVASANKAR
Overall we had a good experience staying at this hotel. The price was bit expensive for a one night stay. The water flow from the wash basin as the shower was splashing. Other than this everything else was very good. Thank you.
Friends
8/10
Excellent
26 May 2026
Christine
Room was clean and well prepared. Staff were helpful and food was available in the hotel. Only complaint were coaches parked immediately outside bedroom window made room very dark and noisy and smelly exhausts whilst coaches were warming up for up to 30 minutes in the mornings sometimes at 6.00 am
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 May 2026
Danielius
It was all good for the price we paid
Thanks
10/10
Exceptional
25 May 2026
Valerie
We had a great stay while visiting The Babbacombe Theatre. Check in was easy, with a very friendly gentleman in reception showing us to our spacious room.
We had a reasonable price drink in the bar before the show. On return we had a good night sleep. With a delicious buffet breakfast in the morning. We will be back!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 May 2026
Mark
We have stayed at the Trecarn several times. The staff are always very polite and helpful. The room was very clean and comfortable. Paying extra for the executive room this time was more than worth it. It is what we will be doing in future. The only minor criticism is that the Wi-Fi reception in the room is virtually none existent, which combined with the poor cell reception in the area meant you had to go near reception if you needed to use your phone. If not for this minor inconvenience it would have been 5 stars instead of 4 stars.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Apr 2026
Barry
Good
Self
4/10
Poor
19 Apr 2026
Gareth
It’s not what’s on the pictures.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
19 Apr 2026
Cal
Clean enough room, but very very tired. Shower was dirty and distinct lack or pressure but hotel was fine enough for what I needed.

Breakfast wasn’t great - I’d not bother and go somewhere else. £12 for a breakfast that is a 2/10 at best is overpriced.

Bar closes at 11pm apart from a Saturday where it was shut by 10.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
06 Apr 2026
Sherri
We arrived late on a Thursday evening, our room was small but was tidy and seemed clean, we paid budget so didn’t expect too much. However, we immediately noticed two large cockroaches coming up from under the carpet, my partner went to reception and we got a room change straight away and upgraded to a bigger room on the opposite side of the hotel. The new room was fine and no sign of any bugs so we stayed there for the three nights we’d booked. It wasn’t exactly dirty but it wasn’t spotless and had a bit of a musky smell, so my guess is that it’s an old building and has some damp which attracted the cockroaches, but I’m no expert! Our room was never cleaned while we were there but as we were only there three nights purely to sleep there that didn’t bother us, we had to ask reception for more milk, tea and coffee for the room which they were happy to provide. I think potentially our room wasn’t cleaned because of the change of room, maybe they didn’t know we were in there, or maybe it wasn’t a service included in our price. The bed wasn't very comfortable. The WiFi wasn’t great, I used my data the whole time and my partner had issues with the WiFi dropping off. We didn’t eat at the hotel but the breakfast looked ok, we didn’t use the bar or any of the public areas but they all seemed nice and tidy. The staff were really nice and friendly the whole time. The area for us was ideal, only a short walk to Babbacombe or St Marychurch which is why we chose this hotel.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Oct 2025
Mark

Will stay there again

Customer Service was fantastic from start to finish. Breakfast was delicious. Room was a little cold, but when we mentioned it, they revolved straight away.

Restaurant was closed, due to lack of staff, but plenty of local options

The room was OK,but headboard was solid and hurts wgen you head but it.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
11 Oct 2025
Jacqueline
Room was clean, staff very good, food was great, only issue was I choose a hotel with on site disabled parking and there was none, managed to park on road but at busier times it wound be a struggle, also the lift could only be used by one person at a time and the lift was incredibly slow, the description on your site needs updating with regards to parking, but we had a very enjoyable experience.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
30 Sep 2025
Lee

Single Room

Fairly pleased with the room. Only a one night stay and did not opt for breakfast. The room seemed clean and all the essentials worked well. This is all in the context of the hotel being a budget option in the area. Satisfactory, the main downside was the maze of corridors to reach the room.
Self
8/10
Excellent
23 Sep 2025
Sidney
Room was ok for what required
Good price
Only downside was the bar was card payments only and only told this after drink was pulled
Business
8/10
Excellent
15 Sep 2025
charlie
The staff were very helpful.the Room wes nice and clean
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
29 Aug 2025
Simon
Staff was friendly
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
29 Aug 2025
Nicholas
We stayed 2 nights clean room staff very nice breakfast excellent car is a must to go round night intertainment lovely we really enjoyed our stay
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
28 Aug 2025
Mandy
Hotel was convenient for us.
6/10
Pleasant
27 Aug 2025
Mandy
There was no headboard and there was no parking even thou it was advertise with parking available but the car park is kept for coaches use only. We were asked for photo ID on arrival ad informed this was for safety reasons.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
23 Aug 2025
Kathleen
We were in a small room also the only day light we had was from a small window with frosted glass, you had to have a light on all of the time , right out side the window was a large pipe extracter fan ? Which that went off a couple of times during the night , which was noisy, waking us up, we never complained as the hotel was busy with coaches.
The room got very warm .
We ate in the dining couple of times that was very good , plenty of choice.
Overall apart from the room and always having to go to reception for everything, from towels to loo roll.
The lift was not working, so it was a struggle with cases , up two flights of stairs.
6/10
Pleasant
11 Aug 2025
Rhona
Very Tired and rambling , lift not working, littered outside ,shabby in parts
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Aug 2025
Allyson
Room was a little small but beds were comfortable!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Aug 2025
David
great stay but needs improvement
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
04 Aug 2025
Andrew
Helpful on check in
Lift broken carrying cases up st
Partner
8/10
Excellent
27 Jul 2025
Sue
The Hotel is very good value for money, breakfast was grand, overall could do with updating as very tired looking, but we enjoyed our weekend there.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jul 2025
Joseph
A ok
Business_and_leisure Self
2/10
Poor
11 Jul 2025
MOSTEFA

Waste my money won’t recommend to anyone

The hotel was poor of service , no WiFi , no clean, the stuff was not helpful, parking not available, and noisy.
Had to go somewhere to go any catch up work , as no WiFi, asked to be moved to different room not helpful. That was the wordy hotel I stayed in my all travel. Not able to cancelled or move to different hotel 😡.
Business
4/10
Poor
05 Jul 2025
Verified traveler

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.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
04 Jul 2025
Verified traveler

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.
8/10
Excellent
24 Jun 2025
David

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.
Business
2/10
Poor
08 Jun 2025
Susan
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
8/10
Excellent
04 Jun 2025
Tracey
Basic but c
2/10
Poor
25 May 2025
Peter

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 …
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
22 May 2025
Sarah
Room was spotless and staff very helpful
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
29 Apr 2025
Mark
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.
10/10
Exceptional
16 Apr 2025
Paula
Excellent stay! The best Britannia hotel by far!!!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Apr 2025
liam
liked relaxed atmosphere food home from home choice of activites .
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 Mar 2025
Esther-Marie
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.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
20 Mar 2025
Lisa

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.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 Feb 2025
Ernest

Value for money

Value for money. Great location
Business
4/10
Poor
23 Feb 2025
Lucie

Uncomfortable

The check in experience was great with friendly staff at reception. The room however not so great. I have stayed here twice before and was always given a comfortable room. The bed was so hard that I barely slept. The pillows werent much softer. The room was tatty although for the price I wouldnt expect anything more. Sad to say i won't return.
8/10
Excellent
08 Feb 2025
Ashley

Solo traveller

Hotel was clean and tidy throughout also well heated room was ideal for solo travellers and contained all I needed
Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jan 2025
Sammie
This hotel was perfect for us, the staff were great and very helpful, no problems here at all. Great location for visiting family
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Dec 2024
Rosemary

Short stay

Friendly staff. Room adequate for my needs. Easy to book .
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
28 Dec 2024
Roger

Brittania Hotel

nice stay..pleasant hotel and staff. ideal room for me.
overall, enjoyable.
Only negative..no parking..only on road
Self
8/10
Excellent
15 Dec 2024
Allen

Overall good !

When i arrived there was no one on reception. I hung aroung waiting no message to say if anyone would be back, eventually i got the bar man to check me in. The room was comfortable and had everything that was needed for my stay,. In the morning i had a shower the side glass leaked so floor was soaked and even after running for about 25 minutes water was only Luke warm, i reported this to reception was advised to try other times of day and or to run sink tap at same time, neither of these methods worked so not hot shower during my stay. Other than that would happly stay here again, is clearly a coaching hotel... breakfastcwas very nice hot food and good service, friendly staff!
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
08 Dec 2024
David

pleasant hotel

Trecarn was anice hotel in its day, sadly in need of renovation, however ground floor windows have been recently replaced with new double glazed windows. Price is cheap, however the heating is rarely on, need to get mobile oil heater to warm up room. good resturant and choice of meals. Lift is tempermental, rarely worked over last two/three years, however at last visit I was told that they have spend quite a bit of money on repairing lift and they hope it is fixed now. A cheap hotel for overnight stay
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Nov 2024
Shereece

Sparkes

Had a fantastic stay only booked for one night but ended up staying for 2nights couldnt fault it staff are friendly everything we needed breakfast was beautiful well recommend staying here rooms are basic but they have everything you need
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
18 Nov 2024
robert
This was good value. It's old style (but not ancient), well enough maintained. A fan or tumble drier was on most of the night, not especially loud, but you could hear it somewhere. Close to Babbacombe. On street parking, not a problem for us in November, but summer must be difficult.
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
16 Nov 2024
Verified traveler
Perfectly adequate, although other guests upstairs from us making a lot of noise all night.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
04 Nov 2024
Brendan
Nice clean hotel. Friendly staff. Facilities in the room ideal for what we wanted.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Oct 2024
id

Good place to stay

Hotel staff friendly breakfast nice rooms clean and tidy will stay again
Self
2/10
Poor
14 Oct 2024
David
very dissatisfied great hotel and staff but was from 11pm at night till 5am the next morning by the guests in room next door arguing and had their tv on loud very thin walls . tried to complain the next morning but there was no one at reception
6/10
Pleasant
10 Oct 2024
Prisca

Trecarm

The msin entrance of the hotel is nice but inside it can do with a coat of paint and the corrido carpets need some life. Food was nice.
Self
8/10
Excellent
07 Oct 2024
David
Very good value, and enjoyed the evening entertainment.
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
25 Sep 2024
Lee
Was basic with no WiFi or phone signal in room .extra £7
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
16 Sep 2024
John
It was cheap for a hotel so close to the beach. It was unfortunate that there was no on-site parking, although it wasn't a game changer. My room could have done with a \"Deep Clean\" to remove mold and bathroom vent dirt but this is no disrespect to the room attendant, it requires engineering / maintenance involvement.
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
16 Sep 2024
Peter
Clean, friendly and staff were great ...
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 Sep 2024
Seonag

Pleasant

For a 3 star hotel it was good
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2024
Stephen
Had a great stay here, you can't really ask for much more for a 3 star hotel at this price point. The hotel is a little shabby in some areas, ie needs a touch up but it's no issue. The shower is powerful and the room was very clean.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Sep 2024
Paul
Nice hotel, very nice grounds will rebook here again.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
08 Sep 2024
Chris
Had a very enjoyable stay the staff were excellent couldn't do enough for you
2/10
Poor
08 Sep 2024
Justin
How can you call this a hotel, very very disappointed, carpets are seriously dirty wallpaper falling off waterstains on every ceiling it smells really bad of damp, room's are not cleaned bathroom was dirty big black hair in the bath wouldn't stay there again and found out homeless people live there too stay at your own risk and why we was there customers had money and personal belongings stolen

Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
06 Sep 2024
Darren
Ok
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
04 Sep 2024
Neville
Very well presented
10/10
Exceptional
04 Sep 2024
Eric
Well worth every penny
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 Sep 2024
Simon
Hotel was perfectly fine, the only issue we really had was that the place is cashless, and this was not mentioned anywhere beforehand (I have had a quick check again before making the review). This caused a bit of a problem getting to the hotel after midnight and only having cash, but luckily was resolved and the staff were great about it in fairness. Just maybe make that abundantly clear before people book?
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
01 Sep 2024
Paul

Could do better.

First impression as you pull up, were not great,the hotel looks a little tierd and dated ,could do with a lick of paint, and a bit of a tidy up.
We rocked up to reception, fella sitting on a chair, never really said 2 words , we said we are checking in, name ,we then filled in a form, key was given, .what happened to ,good Evening, welcome to The Trecarn Hotel, customer service seems to have gone out the window, and your supposed to put up with what they dish out, well not me.
Room was small and compact, a few cobwebs on the lights, and radiator, the garden out the back ,had plates and cup outside, and they were still there when we left sunday morning doesn't really create a good impression. Shower was decent, and it served a purpose, would i stay there again, no i would'nt, would i recommend it, no i wouldnt.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Aug 2024
Teresa
Loved the area and local to other destinations. Great price with entertainment most nights.
Great stay thank you
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Aug 2024
Nathan
Everything great
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
26 Aug 2024
Verified traveler

Wouldn't stay again

Very basic room, bed was very uncomfortable hardly slept, cobwebs around corners of ceiling ,mould along bath. Lucky only overnight stay. 1 tea bag and 1 coffee sachet!!
Self
2/10
Poor
24 Aug 2024
Sharon
Room smelt of damp shower leaked stained everywhere just grubby spoke to a lady in another room and she went and got bleach to clean her bathroom before she could use it
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 Aug 2024
Catherine

Babbacome nice resort.

A good hotel ashort bus ride from Torquay but a much quieter resort and very nice sea front with views.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 Aug 2024
Angela
Lovely clean everything we needed for a reasonable break a bonus singers on both nights
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 Aug 2024
Jade
Cheap 2 night stay. Was dubious after reviews but can honestly say was a lovely stay. Room basic but everything you needed. Bed and pillows clean and comfortable would definitely stay again and include breakfast next time!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Aug 2024
Chelsea
Good
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Aug 2024
Andrew
Lovely garden
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
12 Aug 2024
Verified traveler
We booked for two nights, but room not what they’re giving you to choose and everything completely different what on photos, room was stinky and floor moves when you walk, little box, couldn’t stay second night
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
11 Aug 2024
Donna

Pleasant place for a weekend break.

The hotel looks a bit run down and the rooms are basic and in need of redecoration. However, every member of staff was helpful and courteous. There was entertainment each evening and the public areas were comfortable. There had clearly been some investment recently as the shower was new and that was great. There is tea and coffee in the room and can be replenished at reception. In all, for the price, this is a pleasant place to stay and it is close to the town.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
11 Aug 2024
John
Good value stay.
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
06 Aug 2024
Alex
Pheonix nights
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
04 Aug 2024
Suky
The hotel staff and maids were very helpful and friendly and ready to assist in any way possible.
The condition of hotel is old and needs updating. There was no curtain door and shower curtain was small so i had to put towels outside in order not too get too wet.
There was no room service every day...probably trying to save money.
I would stay because of location but overall i was disappointed as clearly no money is being spent on the property.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Aug 2024
Carly

Would highly recommend it

We were staying for one night to attend the theatre. It looks quite run down from the outside. But we were made to feel so welcomed by the lovely lady on reception.
The room was clean and ideal for us.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
02 Aug 2024
michael
The place is great well priced and located brilliant
Business
8/10
Excellent
01 Aug 2024
Maria

Good budget hotel near coast

Perfectly good budget hotel near coast, no parking but on-street parking on the same road is plentiful. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
30 Jul 2024
Daniel
.
8/10
Excellent
26 Jul 2024
Giovana

Quiet room, it is great.

The staff are friendly. I love to spend a night there because it is suitable for me and close to my workplace. Always when I request a quiet room, the hotel found for me. It is great.
Business
6/10
Pleasant
22 Jul 2024
Adam

You get what you pay for!

\"You get what you pay for\" is the perfect adage for this hotel. One night stay in single room. Bit damp, bit musty, so small the bathroom door opened halfway before hitting the bed, ground floor window didn't open. Black mould in shower, and lovely view of the gas cylinders out back. But for £33, the sheets were clean and the bed adequate, and once the loud, live, Sunday \"entertainment\" had stopped at 10pm and the room on the other side of the paper thin walls had turned off their TV, sleep was found.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
20 Jul 2024
kyla
staff was rude and condescending, said free wifi but was actually 7 quid for a night, toothpaste marks on mirrors and hair in the shower
grotty
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
18 Jul 2024
Daniel
Nice cheap hotel
Business Friends
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jul 2024
Kim

Clean comfortable and excellent value for money w

Excellent value for money, room was clean and comfortable. We didnt have breakfast but that also looked very nice
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2024
Hassan
Stayed one night only, arrived too late but the reception was opened.
2/10
Poor
04 Jul 2024
Colin

Couldn't wait to leave

No parking available we had to park about half a mile away I am disabled and had to carry my bags and cases up a hill. Then the actual room was up and down stairs and a long narrow long passages. Had to keep curtains closed as the room was overlooked. Was insulted by another guest on the way in because of my clothing. Will not recommend and definitely never stay there again.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 Jul 2024
Russell

Good for the price

All generally good just some areas of the building are dated/ rooms, & the beds are very firm, would benefit with foam topper would make them more comfortable until replaced.
The parking is a bit hit & miss as it's on street parking.
Business

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Palermo Road, na, Torquay, United Kingdom

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