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About this property
Decorated in Mediterranean style and built in 1866, this hotel is just a 10-minute walk from the centre of Torquay and offers stunning bay views, large bright rooms, swimming pools and a health club.
The Imperial Hotel sits on top of a cliff and overlooks Torquay and the yachts on the water. The beach, Torre Abbey and English Riviera Centre are all within walking distance.
This 4-star hotel offers a gym, spa, sun loungers, sauna and hot tub. Squash and tennis courts are available, and massages and treatments can be booked.
Exquisite cuisine is served in the AA-rosette Regatta restaurant, which also offers fine wines and panoramic views of Torbay. Light snacks are available in the conservatory and Britannia Bar.
Rooms are bright and airy, and have seating areas with armchairs and coffee tables.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
Situated in the real heart of Torquay, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2
Top pick by families with children
Breakfast info
Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet
Private parking at the hotel
Loyal customers
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Availability
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.7
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.3
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Guests who stayed here loved
Emma
United Kingdom
“Fantastic location. On the edge of a cliff, so plenty of peace & quiet but only a 5 minute walk the busy centre. Perfect.”
M
Mark
United Kingdom
“A hotel in a superb location overlooking Torbay with real character. Excellent breakfast and restaurant for food at night served in a spectacular setting.”
Rosalind
United Kingdom
“The location and views were delightful, good location to town the Quay and walks. The lounge and restaurant again were lovely with great ambiance and views. Exceptional service from Richard I think either the Duty Manager or manager. The rooms...”
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Rachel
United Kingdom
“Beautiful hotel with impressive sea views .
Spotlessly clean throughout hotel with good size rooms.
Tea/coffee/biscuits/water stocked daily in rooms.
Lovely food for breakfast with a great selection .
Staff mostly friendly.”
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Dave
United Kingdom
“The room and view. Breakfast was great served by very friendly staff.”
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Carla
United Kingdom
“The view of balcony was stunning and the breakfast very fancy !”
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Josef
Austria
“Old hotel build in 1870, good old grand feel, location with view very special.”
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Lynette
United Kingdom
“The room was lovely and such a stunning outlook over the water.”
Michael
United Kingdom
“The Imperial hotel is quite an impressive building but some parts are a little tired , but you should not be put off by this, the room was very good and the Sea View excellent , and breakfast served with plenty of variety for all.
The lounge...”
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Jan
United Kingdom
“Very pleasant room (after asking to change) with balcony, good bathroom, very comfy king bed, comfortable seating area looking out to sea and a well stocked tea/coffee tray plus biscuits. All very clean. The weather was poor with driving rain...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Regatta
Open for
Breakfast • Dinner
Ambiance
Traditional
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note that there is a smart-casual dress code in the hotel restaurant.
When booking 10 rooms or more, or 10 room nights or more, different policies and rules will apply. (Such as prepayment 14 days prior to arrival and rooms becoming non-refundable, please contact hotel direct for more information)
The pool is sometimes used for swimming lessons (check for times). Guests can still use the pool at these times. Children are welcome to use the swimming pool until 19.30. The outdoor pool is heated and accessible at the weekends throughout the summer months and is weather dependent.
If guests wish to dine in the restaurant for an evening meal dinner reservations are required. Please note that children aged 5 and over will be charged for breakfast and dinner as taken if they are not on an inclusive package.
Guests will be required to present the payment card used to make the reservation upon check in. Failure to present the original card will result in the deposit payment being refunded back to the original card and a new charge being taken from the card presented at the hotel.
If guest wishes to pay with cash, photo ID is required, either a passport or drivers licence. This must be presented alongside the payment card used to reserve the room.
Dogs are only allowed permitted in certain rooms (sea facing and on the garden level), this is subject to availability and by prior arrangement. You must contact the property if you wish to bring a dog; there is an additional charge if you are bringing a dog. Please note that not all room types can accommodate dogs and that dogs are not permitted in areas where food is served or in any of the leisure/pool areas.
Please note that not all room types have balcony access. Please consult the room descriptions.
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Emma
United Kingdom“Fantastic location. On the edge of a cliff, so plenty of peace & quiet but only a 5 minute walk the busy centre. Perfect.”
Austria“Old hotel build in 1870, good old grand feel, location with view very special.”
