Livermead House Hotel

United Kingdom , Torquay
Torquay, Sea Front
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6/10

Pleasant

31 May 2026

Sue

Double room was small and very hot, fan helped a bit. Water was clean in pool but hand rail could be tightened. Not allowed in main area first afternoon due to private function (an area we choose hotel for the view). Next evening another group took over most of the entertainment area, one of their dogs was off lead, on and around dance floor, another dog was sitting on the chairs. Entertainers good.
Drinks price high and varied in quality due to bar or restaurant prepared Okay if you are on a deal or package but not otherwise. Felt as a hotel guest in the way.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

12 Oct 2025

Ella

Good stay. Can't say much for 3 stars hotel really. Service is good.

6/10

Pleasant

25 Aug 2025

Soheila

We stayed at this hotel as a group of six, in three different rooms. The location is wonderful, right on the seafront with an enormous sea view. The atmosphere is nostalgic, old-fashioned, and classic, which we really enjoyed. Parking was available with an overnight charge and proved very convenient. The small swimming pool and hot tub were well preserved and pleasant to use. Staff were welcoming and friendly, which made us feel at home. Overall, the hotel gave us the impression of stepping back into the 1980s in a charming way.

The only real issue was with our room (number 30). While our friends’ rooms on the first floor were well accommodated, our second-floor room was less comfortable. The old-fashioned furniture can be part of the charm, but in this case the bed and bed sheets felt very dated and not entirely clean. The coloured rug on the floor also seemed worn and unclean. The shower was the most problematic feature, with very low water pressure and a faulty mixer tap. Unfortunately, this made it difficult to rest comfortably overnight.

It’s worth noting that this seemed to be specific to our room, the others were fine, but room 30 would benefit from some updates and redecoration to match the otherwise positive experience of the hotel.

Partner

2/10

Poor

24 Aug 2025

Paul

Shocking hotel!!

Staff were ignorant never spoke or said please /thank you , pushed passed us in the lift on our day of leaving as they couldn’t wait for me to take the case out the lift , hotel was run down needing a massive makeover , lift was something out of the 1940’s with sliding metal doors to enter and exit , furniture in room was dated back to the 1980,s and the shower and cubical was a joke there was hardly any water pressure for the shower and the cubical would fit a small child only not a full grown adult .in the bar the larger was on offer , I know why now as it was awful, probably passed its sell by date .beds and pillows were awful like sleeping on a stone slab , I have thrown better pillows away ! This hotel was not cheap and with hindsight I wouldn’t have booked it , should charge no more the £70-80 per night in my opinion as we stayed at a better hotel the night before with breakfast for less than we payed here,
My option give this hotel a big miss!!

Partner

2/10

Poor

18 Aug 2025

Peter

On arrival, the receptionist seemed to have a negative attitude and was far from welcoming. Two nights booked and paid in advance, but left after one. I never read the bit about paying to park (£5 per night) or breakfast. No fan in the bedroom, but could upgrade for an additional £60. We have stayed in many Torbay hotels over the last 40 years, but will never return to this one.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2025

graham

The first room we were given was not up to 3 star standard.
We contacted reception the next morning and they were very considerate and we were offered an alternative room that was more acceptable. The location, food and the staff were excellent. We hope to return.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2025

kerry

Staff were fantastic, could not do more to help you. Food was lovely. Room was very basic, but clean, only thing I would suggest is to place fans in the room as it was extremely hot. Other than that I would stay there again.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2025

Philip

Will go back soon

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2025

Deborah

Lovely friendly hotel, limited on amenities, for example no air con or fan, budget tea and coffee making, but staff and atmosphere made the day! Would go again even knowing this and only having 4 hours sleep due to heat in room 👍

Business_and_leisure

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2025

Mari

I liked everything

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Mar 2025

Ann

Nice location, comfortable stay

Care to spot the entrance to the hotel is needed, as the road is busy. The hotel is comfortable. We had a problem finding the room, as the numbers of the rooms aren’t sequential. It would be useful to be told that when checking in as it was confusing. We attended a concert and it was lovely to have a room and avoid an hour’s drive home afterwards.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2024

Donna

The pool was loving

8/10

Excellent

07 Aug 2024

Alexandra

Lovely stay, but Sauna not as advertised

We booked this quite spontaneous and last minute. We arrived around 9 pm and the reception checked us in pretty swiftly and pointed us towards the room.
The main areas of the hotels have quite a rustic feel to it, however the rooms were fairly modern - thought the oil Painting with the food and lobster made me giggle

Only thing that I did find negative was that the hotel was advertised as having a sauna - which is the reason we booked it. But the sauna was hidden away in the secret squash arena, and did NOT look like the picture on hotels.com. It worked fine, but it was tiny, no windows and let the heat out quite quickly.
Additionally, it was basically impossible to find, and we needed a member of staff to take us there
Overall i found this really funny, but I don't think you should advertise it as a facility of the hotel - especially with the current picture

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2024

Giles

We stayed at Livermead House while attending a special event. The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. Dinner and breakfast were excellent. Recommended.

Business_and_leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

12 Sep 2023

Wim

Wij hadden een kamer aan de achterkant van het hotel, zonder uitzicht en direct onder het raam de afzuigventilatoren van de keuken die tussen 7.00 en 22.00 uur continu aanstonden.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

02 Sep 2023

andrew

Building is dated mattresses not very comfortable floors very squeaky
Big fan outside room comes on alot
Can hear every noise from next room

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

24 Aug 2023

Timea

The room we stayed in was lovely, but the bed was not comfortable at al. Had an inclination to outside and i was falling put of bed all night.
Room to hot, with no AC.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

20 Aug 2023

Brian

The staff were great.

The property is fantastic, there is scaffolding on the back of the building where but you hardly know there is work going on.

We enjoyed our breif stay, and will stay again, and when we do, it will not be booked through Expedia.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Aug 2023

Sally

Great staff very accommodating & very helpful. Rooms were small but ample size as didnt plan to stay in all day & room looked as if it had been recently painted. Too cold for the pool when we stayed but did jump in the hot tub & sauna. Definitely would stay here again

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jul 2023

karl

Party of women very noisy, generator noise constant

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2023

Charlotte

Lovely 1 night stay

We had a lovely 1 night stay. The staff were very friendly and welcoming . Room had a lovely view though was a little tired looking. But was still very clean and comfortable.
It was nice that they dont charge extra for parking and there was plenty of space. When we asked if we could takr breakfast in the room, the staff were so lovely and brought it to us. Pool was refreshing - we didn't feel rushed to leave. Would definitely visit this hotel again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Jul 2023

Susan

Lovely hotel. The only comment I would make is that the hotel is very old dashioned and could do with a bit of updating.

It was great value for money.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2023

Steve

going back in time ,staff very helpful

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2023

Rich

Unbelievable personal attention. Thanks! Thanks!

This staff treated us like family. The manager helped us get medical care, even loaned us his personal phone. The night manager supplied us with ice to handle pain.
Dinner was amazing. All staff, including the kitchen staff and chefs, literally stood outside to wave goodbye to the seniors on the buses every day!!

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

02 Jul 2023

Paul

Good location

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2023

karen

Lovely overnight stay

6/10

Pleasant

02 Feb 2023

JOHN

Very old needs repairs decorating only stayed the 2 nites.there was a large group of very elderly people there all talking about their medical problems at the dinner tables all the time just like a nursing home.!! Glad to get out of there!!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2023

helen

Everyone so helpful. Room perfect. We had a lovely stay

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

05 Sep 2022

Paul

Breakfast not great

Room was small but comfortable. The bathroom steamed up very quickly with the shower as the air vent didnt seem to be working.
Went down for breakfast and the tables were very very close together. Was seated and told someone would be over to take our order. Think they forgot as waited 15 mins for someone to come. When the breakfast arrived (full english) the grilled tomato was very hard and over cooked (couldve been used as a puck) and the mushrooms were black and over cooked.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

02 Sep 2022

Sophie

I feel the hotel is very run down and very aged - good for older generation

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 Aug 2022

Mustafa

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Aug 2022

Verified traveler

Room running water

My first night i was awaken constantly by running water when i spoke to reception she just told me it was the fountain next to the hotel then later on the second day i heard this dripping water again i complain to a different receptionist who very kindly changed my room straight away the new room was perfect thankyou

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2022

Sue

Lovely people, couldn't have been more helpful. Rooms a little tired and dated but food was fantastic .. thoroughly recommend!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2022

Michael

A real traditional English hotel. Warm friendly

Just a little coastal break

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2022

Sean

Lovely hotel

Lovely weekend stay, helpful staff and nice food.
Excellent 4 course meal and prompt service.
We would definitely stay again, had a feel of the overlook hotel from movie the shining 😊.
All honestly it’s a very nice hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2021

James

Gorgeous sea view

The hotel is located in a fantastic place on the sea front. Check in was a breeze and the staff were helpful and very friendly throughout. The room was compact but absolutely great for the one day I was there.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 Aug 2021

Simon

Faded grandeur - in need of a renovation.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

18 Aug 2021

Marc

Like sleeping in a broom cupboard

This hotel need dragging into the 21st century, it’s so dated it’s unreal! I had a double room which just about fitted the bed in, the bathroom was equally as small. I won’t be staying here again that’s for sure, I’d rather book a premier inn for a lot less money….

Business

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2021

John

It was a lovley stay ,old caracter place but very friendly and good food ,bed abit hard for ne ,pool great really enjoyed it and will return

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Sep 2020

Andrew

Three Night Solo Break

Really nice public areas. My single room was small but clean and perfectly adequate with a double bed. Good bar food. Young female european staff were particularly delightful. I had several excellent vegetarian breakfasts. Minor disappointments were the low shower pressure and poor wifi in the public areas, though it was fine in my room. One episode irritated me and stayed with me all weekend. Shortly after arrival I asked at reception for a pen. The man at reception grudgingly passed me one miserably commenting “Can you make sure you give it back, they’re like gold dust round here.” This raises two comments. Firstly, front line staff should not be so bloody miserable. Secondly, why do the management compromise the efficient running of a quite large hotel by the lack of availability of a 10p biro which many hotels leave free in the rooms? In summary I had a most enjoyable stay and the hotel is excellent value for money.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2020

Sebastjanas

uthe heritage hotel, recommended

It’s a great hotel, really enjoyed, delicious food, good size portions, good value for money. Needs some refurbishing, but very authentic heritage hotel. Brilliant service from house keeping and catering staff. Special thanks to spanish girl from the bar (sorry don’t remember the name). Reception staff could do better, only young lady was personable and helpful. Definitely would return.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

25 Aug 2020

john

un planned stop over.

Its fair to say the building is old almost 50+ years old however while cleaning is reasonably good, the interior including beds are a little past its sell by date and in need of upgrade.

Staff are friendly and food of excellent quality.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

24 Aug 2020

Jana

Great location, very friendly staff, nice sea view, a few steps away from the beach.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

13 Aug 2020

Fiona

Loved the pool

As others have said it is an old fashioned hotel but with old fashioned service and it made a nice change.

The staff were very helpful especially Jesus!

Self

8/10

Excellent

13 Aug 2020

Joan

Great location. Breakfast superb. Staff helpful.
Room clean but shocking view of very noisy ventilation system.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Aug 2020

Mark

Great Location

Perfectly situated for all the attractions at the heart of Torquay. A short walk away from the heart of the town.

Business

8/10

Excellent

10 Aug 2020

Stewart

Good time away

The hotel was very good, dated in places but served its purpose well. In the bar for instance, you often had to wait a very long time to be served due to the limited number of staff working. I feel it needs to update and become more in line with the current times

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Aug 2020

Mike

Excellent service, we turned up quite late for check in and were very well looked after, they even opened the bar for us so we could have a late drink.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

08 Aug 2020

Verified traveler

Excellent breakfast and good spacious public areas inside and out.Our corner standard room was small and had inadequate ventilation due to windows being sealed shut whilst the limited openers were insecure due to handles and fasteners requiring repair.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2020

Reat hotel you wont be dissapointed.

Only stayed the one night sadly..wish it had been longer..
An old fashioned hotel with a warm welcome..if you fancy a special stay stepping back in time you wont be dissapointed.. a friendly welcome by staff in tailed coats and finery and plenty of happy staff going the extra mile to say hello and cleaning day and night to keep everything hygenic was very reassuring...room 11 had sea and pool view with corner bath and also shower.

Partner