Name: The Sandpiper Guest House
Address: Rowdens Road, Torquay, TQ2 5AZ, GB

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Georgina

An exceptional stay at the Sandpiper guest house with an excellent breakfast included in the price. The hosts Debbie and Denise are very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. My room was spotless as was the en suite. Biscuits and water were a welcome added touch. Slept well as it was very quiet and the bed was spacious and comfortable. Free parking at the property was a bonus. Well situated for a walk to Torquay seafront or the Princess theatre or as a base for exploring the surrounding area.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2025

Tracy

Breakfast was amazing, lovely and clean b&b very friendly staff, Room was very clean and modern, situated very close to all amenities, would definitely go back had a lovely break

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2025

Paul

Property was in a quiet area 10 minute walk from the station, beach and shops. Excellent choices for breakfast and clean modern room's. Will definitely use again when i visit Torquay.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2025

Edward

Amazing B/B. Marvelous breakfast.
Great Hosts.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2025

Diane

My dad and I had travelled down for a family funeral, so very much appreciated how lovely Sandpiper and the owners were.The entire experience of staying at Sandpiper was excellent. Seemless check in. Clean bedrooms. Breakfast was delicious and well organsied. The owners were so friendly. It was like staying at a friends house. I would 100% recommend staying there and I would definitely stay again. I particularly liked the honesty bar. There was plenty to chose from, whenever you fancied something, prices were good. Checkout was also seemless and both owners came to see us off and asked us how our stay was. You can tell how much love has gone into this guest house. Thank you so much.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2025

Gavin

Fab Stay

Friendly, helpful staff
Comfortable rooms
Great breakfast
Free parking available
Located near to beach and town centre
Our 'Go To' place if we fancy a few days away

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2025

Steven

A welcoming and friendly stay

Had a wonderful stay at the Sandpiper. From the moment of arrival it was the perfect guest house experience. I felt welcome and \"at home\". My room was lovely, and comfortable, and the breakfast room and lounge were also great. And the quality of the breakfast was outstanding. I would definitely stay here again when I am back in Torquay! Thanks so much for a lovely time.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2024

Thomas

Torquay guest house

Brilliant stay, lovely room where kids had there own part within the family room with proper beds, lovely breakfast made to order, friendly staff and we could come and go as we pleased.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2024

Verified traveler

Excellent stay. Perfect location. Hosts were very helpful and accommodating. Breakfast was great as well.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2024

Gillian

Exceptional property and hosts would definitely recommend and will be staying again 10/10

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2024

Verified traveler

Lovely hosts, lovely clean room, delicious breakfast, good location

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2024

Fabian

Great place to stay 😊

Checked in quickly, clean & tidy room. Staff are very friendly too. Breakfast was fantastic. I’d certainly stay again if ever I’m in the area.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2024

Mary

Excellent stay

This is a lovely guest house and the hosts are very welcoming, friendly and helpful. Their interior design is very nice and all the rooms were well decorated.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2023

Jeffrey

Comfortable and friendly

Stay was very good, room clean and tidy, very comfortable stay. Breakfast good and Denise and Debbie very friendly. Had an enjoyable stay which made for good break away.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2023

Stuart

Sandpiper

From check in to leaving everything was excellent. Staff really helpful and nothing was to much trouble. A prefect stay all round

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2023

Gavin

Another Lovely Stay

Debbie and Denise are great hosts and the Sandpiper is very clean & comfortable. We stayed there last year and have booked to return later this year too

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2023

John

Upon arrival warm and friendly greeting, reception has an honesty bar with alcoholic drinks,water,soft drinks, chocolate, crisps, nibbles etc. once booked in shown to room with room facilities explained.Room very clean and tidy, en suite with toilet, sink and shower. Tea, coffee, milk, sugar, sweeteners, hot chocolate and biscuits on tray all refreshed daily, daily housekeeping, Wi-Fi and TV in room. Breakfast is pre ordered with a good range of options well cooked/prepared and presented. Choice of breakfast at 08:30 or 09:00 plenty of tea and coffee available. The building is well presented we were in room six had three plain walls and a feature wall which had birds of paradise flowers in the pattern, this was picked up by two artificial bird of paradise plants placed on a wall picking up the pattern of the feature wall (shows thought gone into decoration), each room is decorated in a different style. Main staircase to bedrooms was immaculate, there was a bar on the lower level but we did not use this, car parking on site for about six vehicles. The hosts could not have been any more polite nor attentive and clearly enjoy what they are doing and have achieved. Would definitely return again

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2022

William

Amazing stay, great food and the best hospitality.

Amazing stay from start to finish. We had a family room which was a great size. On our first night we enjoyed a drink from the bar whilst we sat in the garden and the kids were entertained by Denise. 😍
Hospitality was amazing.
Breakfast was great.
Thank you so much for a lovely stay, we would definetly return and would highly recommend.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2022

Gavin

Great Stay

Recently stayed 5 nights at the Sandpiper Guest House. We really enjoyed our stay and were very pleased with the cleanliness and overall general standard of the premises. Debbie and Denise are wonderful hosts and their warmth and friendliness greatly contributed to the enjoyment of our stay. Can't wait to return!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2022

Hilary

First class accommodation.

Excellent stay. Lovely friendly welcome, comfortable, extremely clean rooms and first class breakfast. Would definitely recommend!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2022

david

Fantastic hotel great service great rooms and onsite parking which was a must for us
thanks for looking after my delivery team

Business

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2022

Michael

A great place to stay in Torquay

Excellent small guest house. Clean comfortable friendly and economic

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

Great location in Torquay.

Great hosts, excellent location. Just what we needed for a few nights away in Torquay. The family room was well thought out with the single beds in the alcoves. Some areas are a little tired but the homeliness over came this. Russ and Helen were very attentive. Breakfast was lovely and great choice. All in all a great stay.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

Lovely and clean guest house. The owners were very welcoming and helpful.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

Good b&b friendly and helpful staff
Would stay again

Leisure Pet

8/10

Excellent

09 Aug 2021

Ryan

Lovely

Great breakfast, lots of variety, quiet street and lovely garden!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Aug 2021

Paul

Pleasing bed and breakfast

Overall my wife and I had a very nice stay at the Sandpiper.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2020

Belinda

Fantastic

Great place to stay clean tidy and quiet just what the dr ordered would stay again

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Lovely & clean with great breakfast choice.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Nice friendly people great location have been many times and will go many more

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2018

Verified traveler

A great Bed & Breakfast! Friendly owners, comfortable rooms and good service!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2017

Paul

Passing through

Good food

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2017

sharon

good central location without being too noisy

great hosting,lovely clean rooms,,and well cooked breakfast, with locally sourced produce

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2017

Sue

Super Stay

We really enjoyed our 3 night stay. Helen and Russell make you most welcome and nothing is too much trouble. Our room although small, was comfortable and spotless. Complimentary tea tray replenished daily. Breakfast was excellent with a wide choice.
The hotel is situated in a quiet cul-de-sac within a 10/15 minute walk from the busy sea front. It is also within walking distance of Cockington.
We would thoroughly recommend.

8/10

Excellent

03 May 2017

ruth

Very nice hotel in a quiet location. Short walk from the beach front Relaxing weekend break.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Sep 2016

Ken

Sandpiper

The host was very hospitable close to town breakfast very good would return

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2016

Clark

The best guest house welcomes you like family

Great stay
Lovely family run
Clean
Fresh
Best breakfast
Will stop again

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2016

Stuart

Would highly recommend it

Fantastically well run hotel, owned by a lovely family who couldn't do enough for you. There was a wonderful balance of feeling welcomed into their family abode and having plenty of space and freedom to do as you pleased

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2016

louis

A very warm welcome, super room, outstanding breakfast & central location - Louis-THE-lawyer

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2016

Emma

Excellent B and B

A lovely stay from welcome by the owners to the comfortable rooms, the amazing breakfast and beautiful décor. A brilliant find and will definitely stay there again

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2015

Dawn

A wonderful B and B, highly recommended.

A beautifully decorated room and bathroom. We have never seen anything that clean. Lovely staff/owners. A really good breakfast, including loads of fresh fruit. We would definitely stay there again

Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2015

Jason

Lovely place to stay

We had a family room on the top floor and it was wonderful. We have two children and they had their own beds on each side of the room which they loved because the beds were in hidden areas of the room which meant they could have their own space. Shower and toilet room was bright and beautiful and very up to date. Torquay is a really lovely place the guest house is only 10 min walk to the bay and next time I visit I will definitely come back to stay there. The family are lovely and made us feel very welcome. What a lovely place to end the day! The food is great and they even have their own bar downstairs. Big thanks from all of us, we really enjoyed our stay

8/10

Excellent

15 Aug 2015

Verified traveler

Very acceptable to say the least!

10 mins walk to seafront, yet in quiet area. Welcoming hosts who were attentive and amenable. only reservation was that portions were on small side of filling,but I am a frugal waste-hater with a big appetite: Go figure! Highlight was recently redecorated room & bathroom-very tasteful & very comfortable.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2015

Stephen

great location

The Sandpiper is in a great location for easy access to Torquay. The rooms are spotless and very well equipped. Beds very comfy and ample hot water. Breakfast cater for all tastes and nothing is too much trouble for your friendly hosts. Would pick this hotel again if returning to Torquay.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2015

Adi

Nice clean hotel with excellent breakfast

Good clean hotel, nice quiet location and very good breakfast.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2015

LGL

Nice hotel \nquite place

Warm place, clean rooms, new decoration, perfect host
Will back again

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2014

Alison

Lovely guest house close to all facilities.

A good, friendly, clean guest house with a fantastic breakfast. Enjoyed my stay. Many thanks.

2/10

Poor

01 Sep 2014

c

un happy holiday stay

the rooms were very small, food was very basic and the staff were very rude and never smiled , we was based up in basement not kind of room i would pay the price i did not very appealing wall paper coming off i would not class it 4 star at all

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2014

Malc Sandy Kia

Brilliant Guest House , highly recommended .

We had a fantastic holiday with our dog made even better by the superb hospitality of the hosts , we would recommend this guest house to anybody wishing to have a relaxing holiday with their dogs . First class accommodation . We will be back .

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2014

Mr & Mrs Jones

Very good in all aspects - could not find a single fault because there wasn't one.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2014

karl

It was very welcoming and wud go back

8/10

Excellent

15 Jul 2014

Erika

clean guest house!

Good for one night stay clean tidy vary in breakfast

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2014

Verified traveler

Good facilities, nice people, nice food.

Very welcoming and lovely people attending to every need. Amazing bar downstairs!

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2014

malora

Excellent

We stayed for the weekend whilst visiting family in Torquay. What more could you want .Lovely room, Great breakfast and pleasant hosts. We could not fault this Guest house and will certainly stay again

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2014

StephenM

great base away from the crowds

Had a great short stay. Our room was very comfortable. The area was very quiet. Our hosts were polite. Breakfast was fine. Limited parking inside, but the street is quiet and there are no limitations. A 20 minute walk to the centre of Torquay. Would definitely stay again.

Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Jun 2014

Tony

A good place to stay

Within reasonable walking distance of the town (taxi back?) and parking either on site unrestricted on the road. Friendly, helpful staff. At breakfast it would have been nicer to choose your table rather than having to sit at the one labelled with your room number - a little old fashioned and regimented.

8/10

Excellent

03 Jun 2014

James

A Lovely Guest House

Stayed in the twin room for one night. The guest house was exceptionally clean and very friendly service. There's everything you'd expect from a highly rated place. Only comment I would make were that the single beds seemed small and duvet only just covered - and I'm no large chap! Would stay again.

8/10

Excellent

02 Jun 2014

garry sarah

Last min booking

Sarah Garry booked night before never being there, would recommend a stay. Quiet place just the right distance from beach.

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2014

Verified traveler

Nice hotel for an overnight stay

The room we had was immaculately presented but was quite small with very little space for our cases. The door into the room was adjacent to the door of another room which disturbed us when the occupants opened and closed it.
The dining room and food were great as also was the host.

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2014

Geoff & Sue

Excellent Guest House... look forward to returning

This is a small family run Guest House which is a real jewel.

The family are very welcoming and couldn't do more to make our stay enjoyable. The accomodation was well appointed and spotlessly clean. The breakfast was outstanding. It deserves it's reviews on Trip advisor, book here with confidence, you will not be disappointed.

8/10

Excellent

28 Apr 2014

Anna

Very lovely owner and great location

Breakfast was so delicious.room was relatively small and the bathroom was outside, but the politeness of the owners and top breakfast compensated it own. 10 minute walk from the beach.

8/10

Excellent

20 Apr 2014

Verified traveler

Clean and quiet

Lovely clean room. Friendly staff. Great freshly cooked breakfast.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2013

Verified traveler

Great value for money and excellent service

I stayed at the Sandpiper for one night during a business trip and will definitely be staying there again.
The hosts were very welcoming and accommodating.
Room was super clean, very comfortable and well decorated.
The size was reasonable for the price and the breakfast was cooked to order and delicious!
Highly recommended!

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2013

Verified traveler

great location

fantastic place to stay service grate and very friendly

6/10

Pleasant

02 Oct 2013

Verified traveler

Ok for a night

The hotel was ok, the owners were very friendly and a good breakfast. Room was small and basic but ok for a night and they had no problem with me taking my dog.

6/10

Pleasant

16 Sep 2013

Brian

OK

Good shower, towels, food. Slightly cramped bedroom for the price, long wait for cooked breakfast whilst later couples were served first. Only minor issues, the kind of thing you would expect somewhere cheaper.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2013

Tink

Wonderful hotel in easy reach of Torquay main town

Really good hotel for a couple of nights stop over. Breakfast was excellent with a good choice of menu.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2013

Vuong

Great little place to stay

Room was very spacious, en-suite bathroom a little small.
Good location as only a 15mins walk from Torre station and a 15-20 mins walk to the Town centre. Hotel owners will give you a lift if you call while at the station, though we didn't know about this until we actually got there.

Breakfast was nicely cooked, with a good choice of cereals, yoghurts and juices. Room was supplied with tea/coffee making equipments and water which was replenished daily.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2013

Verified traveler

Excellent guest house

Very welcoming. Perfectly clean. Superb breakfast and extrememly comfortable bed.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2013

Verified traveler

A pleasure to stay here

A delight to stay here despite being the hottest weekend of the year. We had a twin room at the top of the building which was a bit warm. The owners were very welcoming & couldn't do more for us - gave plenty of tips of where to go and where to eat. Breakfast was excellent! Thank you.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2013

Sandie

Excellent b&b

Spent just one night at the Sandpiper but will definitely return when next in Torquay. Russ and Helen were friendly and helpful. The room was spotlessly clean and in lovely decorative order - a very pleasant room to be in. Had a good night's sleep - the bed was comfortable and all was quiet. Breakfast couldn't be faulted. We especially enjoyed the fresh fruit and the full English breafast was a real plateful - well cooked and tasty, Thank you.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2013

Verified traveler

great for anyone

was not sure what to expect as it was only room left twin beds. room was fab bed was the most comfortablest iv ever slept in!! own private bathroom was spotless and cute. our host was very friendly & welcoming. the breakfast was amazing so nice to have a choice of fruit, cereal & what ever you fancied cooked! Shame we couldn't stay longer!

8/10

Excellent

04 Jun 2013

Verified traveler

nice and clean, lovely breakfast

this was a great overnight stay. the only downside was the attic room was so hot and there was no fan. lovely and clean and great breakfast.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2013

Verified traveler

Wonderful Stay

Wonderfully clean rooms and a fantastic breakfast made for an excellent holiday break.; only a short walk away from Torquay centre: we will definitely be returning.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2013

Murdo

Perfect for attending Riviera Conference Centre

I was late in booking to attend a conference at the nearby Riviera Conference Centre, consequently all the nearby hotels were fully booked. I therefore found the Sandpiper on your website, noted the previously good reviews and so took a chance and booked it. I was entirely happy with the result. I received a friendly welcome. My en suite room was perfect: Clean, spacious, well set up and comfortable. Better still, my room was quiet and the road outside was quiet (unlike many other places in Torquay), yet it was within short walking distance of the Conference Centre. It was certainly good value for money. I recommend it without reservation for businessmen, families or couples.