The Osborne Hotel Torquay
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The Osborne Hotel Torquay Review
The Osborne Hotel Torquay, located merely a 5-minute walk from Meadfoot Beach and around a 25-minute walk from Torquay Seafront, features a seasonal outdoor pool for guests to take a dip in. This 4-star hotel offers 32 guest rooms with views of the sea.
The hotel features an English breakfast. The Crescent Restaurant restaurant serves local food. There is a lounge bar on site. You can visit a restaurant situated close by and taste Central European cuisine.
Set around a 20-minute walk from the prehistoric caves "Kents Cavern", the spectacular accommodation also gives access to such sports venues as Torquay United FC Stadium, which is about 2.3 km away. Cary Gardens is just a few steps from the Osborne, while Exeter International airport is 45 km from it.
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Beacon Cove, which is about 1.4 km away. To reduce stress guests can visit Babbacombe Beach located about 25 minutes' walk from The Osborne Hotel.
Each elegant room comes with complimentary wireless internet, and such self-catering options as tea/coffee making facilities. A sauna, together with such comforts as hair dryers and towels are also provided.
This spectacular property is sited just next door to Hesketh Cresent bus stop.
A solarium, sauna facilities, and an indoor pool are provided for guests' use at the Osborne Torquay. The property has a fitness studio.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Impressive small hotel with a good secluded setting.
- Well heated and large rooms with internal bathrooms, many with magnificent views.
- Some units with tasteful decor.
- Terrace restaurant serving local cuisine.
- Warm beverages served at the main bar.
- Excellent service and an easy check-in.
- Rates are good.
- A few guests were dissatisfied with a little lumpy beds.
- A few staff members seemed non cooperative to some vacationers.
Key Features
- 2 swimming pools
- free parking
- free wifi
- family rooms
- restaurant
- beachfront
- fitness centre
- non-smoking rooms
- bar
- very good breakfast
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Special diet menus Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Relax
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Indoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Fitness centre
- Tennis court
- Mini golf
- Sports trainer
Activities for Kids
- Cots
- Children's menu
- Children's play area
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Living Coasts 1.33 km (4364 ft)
- Thatcher Rock 1.29 km (4232 ft)
- Haddon Galleries 1.05 km (3445 ft)
- Riviera International Centre 2.22 km (1.38 mi.)
- Torre Abbey Museum and Gardens 2.33 km (1.45 mi.)
- Meadfoot Beach 160 m (525 ft)
- Riviera Life Church 810 m (2657 ft)
- Torquay United FC 2.29 km (1.42 mi.)
- Inner Harbour 1.33 km (4364 ft)