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Tlh Carlton Hotel

Torquay · United Kingdom

Falkland RoadView location

7.6/10Very good224 Reviews
Cleanliness7.6/107.6
Service8.0/108.0
Comfort7.2/107.2
Condition6.8/106.8
Location7.2/107.2
Neighborhood8.2/108.2
Amenities7.4/107.4
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About Tlh Carlton Hotel

With a stay at TLH Carlton Hotel in Torquay (Torquay City Centre), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Princess Theatre and Babbacombe Beach. This spa hotel is 4. 1 mi (6. 6 km) from Paignton Zoo and 13. 2 mi (21. 2 km) from Dartmoor National Park.

Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 indoor swimming pools and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Full breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee. Stay in one of 70 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

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Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and electric kettles.

With a stay at TLH Carlton Hotel and Spa - TLH Leisure and Entertainment Resort in Torquay (Torquay City Centre), you'll be steps from Riviera International Conference Centre and 4 minutes by foot from Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Andrew.

This family-friendly hotel is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Dartmoor National Park and 30.7 mi (49.5 km) from Dorset and East Devon Coast. Stay in one of 70 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment.

Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Swimming Pool
Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Gym
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Childcare
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 11:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Beach nearby Noise-free rooms not guaranteed Professional property host/manager Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing Property does not require health documentation at check-in Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Cashless transactions are available

Important information

  • You need to know
    • The seasonal pool will be open from May to September.
    • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • 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, debit cards, and cash
    • Cashless transactions are available
    • Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
    • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 12.95 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children
    • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 10 per day

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

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Andrew 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Torre Abbey 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Riviera International Conference Centre 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Torre Abbey Sands 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Cockington Country Park 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Princess Theatre 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Torquay Marina 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Inner Harbour 1.6 km / 1 mi
Plainmoor 2 km / 1.2 mi
Torquay Museum 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Torbay Hospital 2.2 km / 1.3 mi
Torquay United FC 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Cary Gardens 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Little Theatre 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
South West Coast Path Section 43 Trailhead 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: 70
  • hotel
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Lift access
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
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  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Meeting room
  • Indoor freshwater pool: 2
  • Children’s swimming area: 1
  • Picnic
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Fitness
Upon availability

Room types

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  • TRIPLE SUPERIOR SEA VIEWTRIPLE • SUPERIOR SEA VIEWTPL.SU-VM

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    TRIPLE SUPERIOR SEA VIEW

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
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    TRIPLE
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    SUPERIOR SEA VIEW

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    Room code: TPL.SU-VM

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 20 m²DBL.ST

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    20 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

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

    Room code: DBL.ST

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • FAMILY ROOM THREE BEDSFAMILY ROOM • THREE BEDSFAM.3B

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    FAMILY ROOM THREE BEDS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
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    THREE BEDS

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

    Room code: FAM.3B

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  • Double or Twin SUPERIOR SEA VIEWDouble or Twin • SUPERIOR SEA VIEWDBT.SU-VM

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    Double or Twin SUPERIOR SEA VIEW

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR SEA VIEW

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    Room code: DBT.SU-VM

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST

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    TWIN STANDARD

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

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    Room code: TWN.ST

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  • APARTMENT WITH DOUBLE BEDAPARTMENT • WITH DOUBLE BEDAPT.DB

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    APARTMENT WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    APARTMENT
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: APT.DB

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  • FAMILY ROOM ONE BEDFAMILY ROOM • ONE BEDFAM.1B

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    FAMILY ROOM ONE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
    View / characteristic
    ONE BED

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

    Room code: FAM.1B

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 20 m²SGL.ST
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    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    20 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    SINGLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

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

    Room code: SGL.ST

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Tlh Carlton Hotel

7.6
Very good
224 Reviews
Cleanliness
7.6 /10
Service
8.0 /10
Comfort
7.2 /10
Condition
6.8 /10
Location
7.2 /10
Neighborhood
8.2 /10
Amenities
7.4 /10
75 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
19 Jul 2026
JOSHUA
Nice and clean room, just abit to far
Partner
2/10
Poor
05 Jul 2026
Swapnil
Mattress was uncomfortable. There was a party and people talking at very high pitch so we could not sleep at all.

Dinner was also not good as when we asked for squid they said it’s all over.

We asked for waffle which was way too sweet and ice cream was icey and not creamy.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
01 Jul 2026
Janet
The whole of the place said disaster to us. The staff were very rude. They also didn’t even give a smile. The cleaning of the room was absolutely terrible. The inside of the cupboards where you put your clothes were all drips of coffee the pigeons you couldn’t open the window as they were just sat outside watching when we asked for help nobody seemed to have a clue what was going on. I am totally disappointed in the whole of the hotel itself. The pigeons were eaten off the table in the bistro. The pool was out of order. The lift was not working and nobody seemed to give a damn about anything the pool outside the actual covers that they gave you to sit on was full of human poo they were absolutely filthy. I just don’t know what to say about this hotel but I feel as though I have wasted my my whole money was hotel I have ever stayed in in my life.
Partner
2/10
Poor
29 Jun 2026
Steve
An absolute cesspit of a hotel! ONE TO DEFINITELY AVOID!!!

Staff were not helpful, rooms were vile, no air conditioning, lift didn’t work, minimal channels on tv worked, shower didn’t work, bed was awful.

I complained to the reception and was told that a manager would contact me. Near on one week later, still no response and they are even ignoring emails. The manager is useless and clearly knows that his/her hotel is awful, hence the lack of response.

DO NOT BOOK THIS HOTEL!!!!
Self
6/10
Pleasant
26 Jun 2026
Arina
Indoor pool was closed,no mention of that when we booked. Outdoor pool was very cold,but it was clean and maintained. Breakfast was awful,bacon looked expired,beans were mushy and the sausages were tastless and looked horrible. Room was big for 4 of us,decent bathroom,but none of the windows opened,the pillows smelled like 50 years old,sheets had stains,and so did the mattresses. Incredibly hot in the room! Not worth £155 per night,hotel is in need of refurbishment
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
23 Jun 2026
Craig
Can’t deny the cleaning standards based on my room. It is all very dated, but generally maintained. Unfortunately I stayed during a period of warm weather. There is no AC, and there was no fan in the room. I assume the window was broken, as it wouldn’t stay open. I actually used the bin as a wedge to keep the window open, but came back to my room to find a seagull practically in the room. I know the hotel can’t help what nature does obviously, but meant wedging the window open wasn’t an option! This meant the room was an absolute sweat box. The bed was the most uncomfortable I’ve ever experienced. It had a weird mattress cover that felt like sleeping on an extra duvet. It was uncomfortable, and added to the heat problems. I also take issue with the parking. Unless you book specifically with their selves, they charge £10 per day! The guy on the desk said “It’s Expedia causing you to pay the parking fee “.
As I say, it’s clean, but not comfortable. I left a night early as I just couldn’t stand the thought of another uncomfortable night. I’d consider staying here in colder weather, but I’d rather stay in the Premier Inn with AC just down the road.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jun 2026
Renee
Good nice hotel and food is reasonable Jacket potato and drink came to £12.50

thats good
Self
8/10
Excellent
14 Jun 2026
ALAN
Staff were helpful and friendly, the room was nice, very comfortable bed.
Plenty of facilities in hotel, my stay was a good experience and I would definitely recommend the hotel to anyone and its not expensive to stay
Family
8/10
Excellent
14 Jun 2026
Wayne
A really nice place and the facilities were really good
Partner
8/10
Excellent
05 Jun 2026
Steph
Parking not easy. Hotel could provide information on 24 hour parking close by. We only stayed 1 night but will visit again.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
05 Jun 2026
Khristine
It looks like it needs revamping as rooms and amenities look old but overall good with the price
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
31 May 2026
Diana
We had a lovely stay, myself and my husband with our daughter and her partner we all said we will be back again, i have asked for a quote to bring our family down for my 60th birthday in June 2027 for 23 of us as there is so much to do at the hotel for the adults and our grandchildren, we ate both night's and couldn't Fault the food the lift was broken down but the hotel did notify us before we arrived and did give me a room below due to my arthritis so thank you again! Kind regards Diane Ferne
Family
6/10
Pleasant
05 Apr 2026
Rajat
Nice staff and entertainment. The place however needs bit of refresh as carpets, kettles etc are dating.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
05 Apr 2026
Sophie
Good stay, however hair on the bed and the condition of the room was not great. Staff in the bar - 2 young girls chatting amongst themselves and not willing to help guests. Not great customer service- good for kids and good entertainment
Partner
2/10
Poor
14 Sep 2025
Mariana
Uncomfortable bed, no option of fresh air because windows didn’t open. bad smell. (Old peoples home)
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Aug 2025
Michael

Amazing for families

Amazing facilites. Plenty for the kids to do. Really clean with friendly staff.

Only minor complaint i have is the wait for drinks at the main bar.

Highly recommend for a family break
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Aug 2025
Gemma

Classy butlins. Well worth a vist of u have kids.

Lovely hotel, old tired but its nice. Had so much to do, my 10yr old wasnt board once. Allday and evening. The beds were a but lumpy. The pool was way to high in clorine it burnt my eye balls, and was even stronger in the jacuzzi, which on day two was extremely hot. The steam room didnt have the eucalyptus, which is a shame as really does make a difference. The out door pool was cold as ice!! I jumped in and couldnt get out fast enough, i then suffed with my chest cramping after for a short while. I really dont know how the kids handled it. The food had a little to be desired for, but was fine for a few days. We didnt want to venture much. BUT All in all, we will be going back, and probably for xmas, as its so close to home yet feels so far away, we even came home looking like wed been on holiday! We met mascot toby and made our own bears. We heald reptiles and bunny's. Tho we did make a dash for it when the snakes n tarantula came out. But it really was a great few days away.
Business
6/10
Pleasant
18 Aug 2025
Kay
Bed was comfy. Bathroom was basic nowhere to hang your clothes while having a bath. Lift to rooms was very slow. Overall I won't recommend it
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
09 Aug 2025
Julie
The Carlton hotel is in a great location within walking distance of the beach and nearby shops and places to eat. Staff very friendly and helpful. I stayed in the Toorak last year and had a lovely time. The only recommendation I would make is the property would benefit greatly from a bit of an update which is much needed.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
08 Aug 2025
Tracy
The bed was comfy but it wasn't big enough for my partner and myself. If your a vegetarian/ vegan like myself the food options you can purchase within the complex is very limited so you have to walk into the town centre to get what you're looking for. Staff are very friendly and helpful and the entertainment is good in the evenings. We've stayed here 4or 5 times.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 Aug 2025
Pippa

Very tired round the edges, but still lots of fun.

Apon arrival the Carlton hotel is not well signposted from the main road, but we stumbled apon it.

First impressions were okay,just a bit tired looking, apart from the car park being quite small and £10 a night. We had a family of four bedroom, and it had just enough room in it to walk around the 3 beds but that was it. It was a bit too cosy for us! (our children are 10 & 13) Although saying that there was plenty of storage space, plenty of hangers in the wadrobe, extra pillows ect. The beds are HARD! Both me and my other half, came home with bad backs. The pillows are also quite hard and flat. The room was very hot, a fan had been provided but it wasnt enough with 4 of us sleeping in a small room. The bathroom had everything expected but it was very tired! One big frustration for us was not enough plug sockets, and none beside the beds!
The resort itself was good, its big, loads to do! Pool was nice, the family pool is very warm! Changing rooms again tired, but clean enough. The Aztec bistro food was brilliant, although bar service can be slow at peak times. Plenty of entertainment on offer, but we only did bingo and the arcades.
In summary we would possibly stay again for the right price.The resort was overall good, but the bedroom really let down the stay for us.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Aug 2025
Claudiu
Briliant
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
20 Jul 2025
Haylee
Hotel rooms absolutely boiling hot no fan provided until asked. Staff could be more approachable and polite, very cold and stand off ish. Sign stated leave towels in bath if new ones needed, new ones never came.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
18 Jul 2025
Gennaro Aldo
The resort is fantastic. Great facilities. The room was excellent with a fantastic sea view. Staff were generally helpful and food good. Not great service in the Carlton hotel restaurant. Kept being pestered to pay immediately and werent given the option to have two or three courses. Had to decide up front and pay accordingly and werent allowed to have option for third course. Food was good though and generous portions..
8/10
Excellent
02 Jun 2025
amina
We had a wonderful weekend as a family of four, staying in a one-bedroom apartment. Although we slept on a sofa bed in the lounge area, which wasn't very comfortable, perhaps investing in a new sofa would help. The kitchen was well-equipped with an oven and a large fridge-freezer. The leisure facilities were impressive, featuring several pools as well as a hot steam room and sauna. While we didn't dine at the restaurant, we enjoyed a couple of drinks there, although they were a bit pricey, prompting us to venture out for food and drinks on most days. We ordered from Deliveroo on the first evening, which was quite convenient, and we also had an amazing curry at a restaurant called Tariks, located on the road from Torquay to Paignton. Although the exterior didn't seem glamorous, the food quality was exceptional.

While the hotel itself is somewhat dated, it served perfectly as a base for our stay. The staff were welcoming and friendly, always available to provide helpful information. We would definitely consider staying here again.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
31 May 2025
Tom
If you don’t mind a tired and noisy hotel in need of some love and attention then this is fine. The room was clean, albeit very basic. The mattress was very soft. The sounds of doors banging in the corridors seemed to echo very loudly and there were constant streams of people making a lot of noise out side the from entrance (my room was on the 2nd floor overlooking the entrance). On Friday morning there was a laundry delivery at around 6am that woke me.
All in all a good cheap hotel. I guess you get what you pay for and I did not pay much as I just needed a place to sleep.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
31 May 2025
Andy
Good time on my short trip
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
25 May 2025
Evelyn
The property was situated in a good place the spar was a good addition for the hotel
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 May 2025
Peter
Great price. Tired interior but pretty good stay overall for the budget.
Business_and_leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
18 Apr 2025
Jade
We came from the west midlands to torquay, 2 adults and 2 children aged 10 and 6. This hotel was perfect for us all. The kids always had something to do. We had 1 day of bad weather but we didnt care as there were alot to do in the hotel. My youngest (staying with me and my partner) went to the toby club and did somr clay making with matt who was lovely whilst my eldest went down to the bunker and went off with a few other children and the lady who ran the club. He loved it and we felt ok leaving him. The swimming was amazing, we went a few times, i used the sauna and steam room and loved it. Staff were lovely wherever we went. Around torquay is lovely too, we loved the crab catching which is a must to do. Overall we would definitely stay here again when we come back to Torquay.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Feb 2025
claire
Loved my stay.. zxx
6/10
Pleasant
22 Sep 2024
Nathan
Very itchy bedding bad hard bed no sleep but swimming and s5aff were great
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
11 Sep 2024
Matt

Love TLH but....

Always love staying at TLH but could do with a spruce up. The shower pressure was really low but that only bothered me.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
08 Sep 2024
Christine
Overall a good hotel, clean and comfy. Breakfast was good and available. Only down side was that there weren’t any glasses in the room for water.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Aug 2024
Keran
What an amazing experience. However, I think that the entertainment for children should be Expanded.
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
11 Aug 2024
Sweetie
Staff is not good in communication. Very expensive hotel as it mentioned about spa, massage and so many things included with this hotel but unfortunately we are not happy because they are charging extra for any extra activities....not worth staying there
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
08 Aug 2024
Sunita
NA
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jul 2024
Muhammed
Very nice Hotel, I will be back shortly
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jul 2024
Nisabel
The property was clean and tidy. It was very quiet and the services provided were amazing. The pool is free for guests of the hotel and it was just relaxing and the games room was great entertainment I didn’t even need to leave the hotel!!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jul 2024
Nicole

Amazing stay

Amazing stay. loads to do, plenty of entertainment. Throughly enjoyed the pools and spa. Unfortunately our window in the room was broken so room was too hot
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2024
Ismerelda

Good place for a holiday

It was good I enjoy my stay there,everything I needs was available
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
02 Jun 2024
Verified traveler

Pleasant enough

Room excellent, food good, service just ok.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
26 Apr 2024
George
A very pleasent stay
Business Partner
8/10
Excellent
05 Apr 2024
Susan
The location is very good next to city centre
I didn’t like the bed was so uncomfortable and the room was so warm couldn’t put down the temperature and the breakfast wasn’t good it was poor and no much choice
6/10
Pleasant
19 Feb 2024
Gurdip
First good things, the staff are nice n helpful, location is good if you want to spend time near beach and enjoy nearby amenties, bingo, entertainment were nice but no food allowed there, only drinks! Though food at Aztec bar was nice. pool and spa facilities were good, on first day, the pool water was very cold, 2nd day was less cold. Enjoyed firey n cold spa treatment (extra charges). Parking is free only if book directly with TLH(i saw a big sign in their sister hotel), non tlh bookings are to pay £10 per day, which adds up eq if you staying 5 days, i.e extra £50! Re: room, Our given room looked really old, tiles broken, door handle broken, some horrible smell, so we requested to change our room, the reception staff was helpful and offered us different room, this was little bigger n fresh, but same old tired room, broken bathroom tiles, black brown dirt mould around toilet seat, dirty windows, bathroom needs demolition and rebuilt,when walking around room n hotel squeaking noisy woods. Hotel decor is really old except the reception area, which seems to be recently renovated n looks nice compared to the rest of the hotel.
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
27 Oct 2023
Mike
We have stayed at the Derwent a few years back so we knew what to expect when we booked the Carlton, the hotel is very clean and bed was comfortable but the rooms are dated but have what you need for your stay. Staff are friendly and helpful, breakfast was good.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
22 Aug 2023
Wayne
Found a pair of underpants down the side of the bed and broken chocolate biscuits all over the floor after waiting till 3 to check in so the cleaners could do their job??? And breakfast wasn’t as good as it used to be. Apart from that we enjoyed it.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Aug 2023
Avril
Facilities, food and staff were amazing. Great activities on site. I will definitely returned. LOVE Torquay!!!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jul 2023
Judi
very large lots of facilities very clean and pleasant staff
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
10 Jul 2023
Justine

Not great

Rock hard beds

Fire alarm went off at 515am all had to go out in nightwear, no staff anywhere to be seen, no explanation given, all back in again ten mins later.

Drunk / deranged people in room next door arguing, shouting, banging doors all night.

Staff on reception not very friendly.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
24 Jun 2023
Verified traveler
Great location, close to the beach. Room need a bit of TLC but were clean.
Breakfast was good, could do with Gluten Free options
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
02 Jun 2023
Krutika
It was a good holiday in TLH Carlton . Facilities are good. Kids had fun. Due to hot climate, it was difficult to sleep without AC. AC would have been better in rooms.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2023
Ian
We have stayed before, parking is good although charges have been introduced. Pools are lovely but would like age limit dropped for indoor swimming with adult supervision as lifeguards are present. Food is excellent good value for money. Evening Menu needs to be extended we had to eat out too accommodate both children. Outdoor tables for smaller numbers single or couples occupied tables suitable for families
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
16 Apr 2023
Sarah
We have been to the DLH in the past and enjoyed our stay. But really upset with this hotel complex now!
The hotel complex has always been busy and well used. But the Carlton has seen much better days. The reception staff were friendly when checking in but the whole hotel is stifling hot!! When opening the bedroom door the heat inside was very uncomfortable, but we were going to enjoy our time what ever happened so just opened the window about 3 inches as that was all that was permitted as the window frame have been screwed to limit the opening.
Used the the shower the bath matt also had mould present on it.
But after getting ready for bed we all led on our beds and realised this might not be so easy!! For 4 hours all four of us tried very hard to fall asleep but to no avail with mattresses that probably should’ve been replaced 20 years ago no one could sleep the beds were like a bag of cement with large old springs sticking into you bodies. Not one bed but all three!!
The room was stifling with the curtains open to try and get what air there was into the room, trying to lay on top of the duvets to soften the mattresses really didn’t help as if you moved you just felt and heard the springs.
So after packing our things in the middle of the night and telling the night porter we couldn’t physically sleep in our room, he offered to help us with our suitcases.
We lost out on our precious few days as a family and the hotel gained money for a night we shouldn’t have had to pay for.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
13 Apr 2023
A

Can’t fault good value

The Carlton is lovely hotel a little dated but that’s Torquay. Has super facilities pools gym spa. Entertainment throughout the day and night. Food was great and staff very professional so helpful
2/10
Poor
29 Aug 2022
Mariana
I booked a family room for 2 nights for the bank holiday.
There was holes and dirt on the walls, broken door boards and on beds, mould and damp in the bathroom, hair on the anti slippery mat, rusty kettle and a funny smell in the room. I had to aerate the room, but with a toddler was difficult to keep it open all the time. There was no shampoo or shower gel, so good thing I had the baby wash, so I also used it. I wanted to change the room but the reception was busy or nobody at the reception. When we left today, we were not even asked how was our stay. No feedback at all.
The breakfast was quite poor, the fruit salad were not fresh.
I believe the place needs a health and safety visit.
For £200/night, it was absolutely disappointing.
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
23 Aug 2022
daren
Great time,hotel a little tired but with all amenities can be forgiven,superb time was had by all.
We will definitely stay again.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
03 Aug 2022
Fiona
Tired and dated with ground in dirt throughout.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
29 May 2022
Andrew

Nice location hotel run down

We have stayed at this hotel many times before lockdown,we love the location and if you have good weather,we love the outside space for relaxing and chilling in the sun with a drink.
The hotel has always been in need of some tlc but this time it was in great need.
The double bed in our room had the worst mattress Iv ever slept on.
Carpets in hallways stairs threadbare.
Holes in chairs in the dining room.
Slow to refil buffet items at breakfast
The menu at the Aztec bar is now mainly burgers,pasta pizza,used to have proper meals which were really nice.
Sunloungers are nearly all broken,although the seating area tables and chairs seem to be new
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 May 2022
Anthea

Mid week spring break

Great family holiday friendly and helpful staff clean surroundings great indoor pool area. Nice food
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
09 Apr 2022
Verified traveler

Huge disappointment

We were due to stay for a whole weekend, but left before even staying on the Friday night. Holes in the walls, broken floor boards and carpets, mould and damp in lots of places including our shower and wallpaper hanging off the wall in our room.
The food was awful and just tasted like it came out of a microwave and is very expensive for what you actually get.
I'm not sure how this hotel is still up and running, it need a visit from the health and safety officer.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Apr 2022
Justin

Gr8 4 families-resort facilities, not just a room

Excellent facilities (pools, sauna, jacuzzi, game room) and staff.
Rooms reasonable/decent - must remember it is 3 star even if facilities seem more 4 star
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Feb 2022
David

Old fashioned, but very nice.

Beds were very uncomfortable, decor looking for a re vamp.the facilities for families is brilliant with lots of things to do on site,and the spa was very good.staff were very polite and helpful, very well dressed also.food was good,Aztec bar was my favourite. Overall,for a family break,I would definitely recommend this place.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
18 Oct 2021
David

Suffering from heatstroke in England in October

The Carlton was generally it's excellent self, however on this occasion it failed badly because the room was too hot and the heat could not be adjusted. The radiators were either very hot or had to be turned off. Even with the radiators off the duvets were extremely thick and consequently we didn't get one nights sleep in the 4 days. We asked for it to be adjusted but didn't find any evidence of it being done. We even slept with the window open despite being on the ground floor next to some car parking spaces. The water coming from the cold tap in the bathroom was always warm presumably because of their closeness to the hot pipes.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
04 Sep 2021
Krzysztof
Ok hotel for 3star.Staff friendly
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
15 Jul 2021
Doreen

Staycation holiday

Staff all very friendly, we booked breakfast & evening meal food excellant,room ok but ask for a matress topper mattress worn,i would go back there as facilities are very good including entertainment
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
07 Jun 2021
Verified traveler
I personally would not stay here again, I thought that the hotel felt like it needed a jolly good face lift. I must say however, that the restaurant staff are very helpful and pleasant and Vivienne, Maggie and Carla from the reception team in the complex are also particularly helpful and nice.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
28 May 2021
Verified traveler
Good location, excellent Spa facility, great food and service. Would stay again.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Nov 2020
Pete
Good service and friendly staff, nice and clean and close to everything
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
31 Oct 2020
Wendy

Lovely resort could use a slight decor makeover.

The actual resort was lovely although some of the decor could do with touching up. The general eye wouldn't notice and all staff seemed accommodating and certainly helpful if required. It was noticed that ceilings, windows & some corners of walls are tired with flaking paintwork but it didn't impact the main view. Walking around other areas looked good for younger families, with soft play, 10 pin bowling, arcade games and there was evening entertainment & food/cafe available which we didn't experience but good options. The Aztec pools were definitely an added bonus for our break, obviously it was busy whichever session due to half-term but the rules kept you safe, although slightly contradictory on cleanliness as unable to have a shower out of steam/sauna so dip back in pool or jacuzzi unwashed. The most unfortunate part of our stay was the beds & sitting comfort in the appartment. The double bed was rock hard, the single bed had springs poking up & the sofabed mattress was thin on the springy frame. There were 6 dining chairs & the tired sofabed settee which didn't help relaxation. Heating was awkward to regulate but our actual overall experience of the hotel was good, especially as when I mentioned at the checkout about the beds they mentioned we could have had mattress toppers to help with comfort although it may have been better to have known that option before the end of our break. We would stay again, hopefully with better weather.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Oct 2020
Trevor

Friendly well organised hotel.

Just stopped for one night travelling back from Cornwall but wished we had chance to stay longer. Staff were lovely, food was good and facilities were fantastic.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 Oct 2020
Richard
All good
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
29 Sep 2020
Colin

Excellent!

Really enjoyed our 5 night stay at this hotel. Very friendly and helpful staff. The evening entertainment on the terrace was excellent. Lovely swimming pool. The dinner offer was very good value for money. Good location. The only downside was that our room was in need of an update.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
26 Sep 2020
JOHN

Recommended!

Very good room & facilities, service very good and with a smile. Room to warm, morning and evening
Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 Sep 2020
Tina

Great value. Very efficient throughout

Quick and efficient check in. Room clean and comfortable. We had half board breakfast and evening meal was excellent. The dining room was super efficient, waiters were very good and did a great job. Pool area kept clean and although you needed to book a slot it was all very well organised. Great value for money. Would definitely recommend and stay again on the future.
Partner

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