Abbey Sands Hotel
Spend 2 nights on the English Riviera this summer
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Belgrave RoadTorquayTQ2 5HG
Torquay
£149—Spend 2 nights on the English Riviera this summer
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Why We Love This Deal
Torquay, part of the English Riviera, is known for its palm trees and mild microclimate. Explore its 22 miles of pretty coastline with a 2-night stay at Abbey Sands Hotel. A mini break a short stroll from the beach is less than £75 per person.
What's Included
Valid Sunday–Thursday 4 July–30 September, 2025. Fridays and Saturdays are an extra £10 per night
(payable direct to the hotel)
Two nights' accommodation in an Inland Double Room, with daily full English breakfast, for two
Cream tea for two (worth £8.50 per person; once per stay)
Overnight stays with breakfast and cream tea are £89
Not available on 11–12 July; 16, 22–27 August; 7–11 September, 2025
The Torquay seafront is less than five minutes' stroll from the hotel.
Facilities include an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a Jacuzzi, and manicured gardens.
World-famous novelist Agatha Christie was born in Torquay and lived there for much of her life. The Agatha Christie Mile is close to the hotel and takes walkers to sites that inspired her. There are seven plaques to find along the way.
The English Riviera is recognised by UNESCO as a Global Geopark. Take a walk along its coastal paths to enjoy the dramatic natural scenery.
Many of Torquay's most popular attractions are less than 10 minutes' drive from the hotel. These include Babbacombe Model Village, Torre Abbey, and Kents Cavern.
Paignton, known for its traditional pier and beach huts, is around 10 minutes' drive away. The picturesque fishing port of Brixham is 25 minutes' drive from the hotel.
How to Book: Purchase a voucher from Travelzoo then call 0800 005 2244 or email reservations@richardsonhotels.co.uk to make a reservation for your desired travel dates. Reservations are subject to availability and early booking is encouraged.
Voucher Cancellation & Refund Policy: Within 14 days of purchase, Travelzoo will give you a full refund if you change your mind or can't find dates that suit you. Vouchers can be refunded online by going to "My Account". After 14 days, your voucher is non-refundable. If advanced reservations are required, changes and cancellations are subject to the merchant’s cancellation or rescheduling policy, and may result in a fee or voucher forfeiture. You must cancel your reservation directly with the merchant prior to refunding your voucher.
Hotel Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy: Once you've made your reservation, you cannot change your travel dates with the hotel. If you cancel or change your booking in violation of the hotel's cancellation policy, you may be subject to additional fees or voucher forfeiture.
Menu items are subject to change. Cannot be combined with any other offer. No cash value or cash back. The regular value stated is based on the maximum combined cost of the items included in this experience at the time of publication (21 May, 2025). The photos are for illustration purposes only. If you experience any difficulties booking, please contact our Customer Service team for assistance before the voucher expiration date.
The room was a good size and bed was comfortable. The bathroom was good with a good working shower. The afternoon tea was pretty substantial and good. Shame they don't do dinners but didn't need it with the tea. The breakfast was good and as you would expect from a buffet breakfast. We had a reserved parking space which was great. Friendliness and helpfulness of staff was great and there was always someone at the front desk if help was required. All really exactly what I would expect of an older style seaside hotel.
Other Comments
The spa was a bit tired looking and the shower (only one) in the ladies changing room was broken and had signs of mould round the sealing. I reported the shower and I guess they fixed it but the whole area was a bit offputting and if I went back again I wouldn't use it unless it had a facelift. But this was not really a matter that would bother me and I would go there again anyway.
Linda24 Jul, 2024
Enjoyed Most
Local to quay shops and night life. Staff very polite and helpful. Clean and tidy. Great service and value for money.
andrew22 Jul, 2024Chatham, UK
Enjoyed Most
Helpful staff
Great location
Parking
Clean bathroom
Other Comments
Very dated Hotel . Lacked atmosphere , poor refreshments. Breakfast ok but I have had better .
On a positive the bedroom was a good size and bathroom very clean and specious .
elizabeth21 Jul, 2024Yeovil, UK
Enjoyed Most
We enjoyed ourselves immensely.
Other Comments
The comfortable accommodation, tasty food and friendly, helpful staff made our stay lovely.
Eunice20 Jul, 2024Banbury, UK
Enjoyed Most
Very pleasant stay with good accommodation, tasty food and friendly, helpful staff.
Other Comments
The changing areas for the indoor pool need upgrading generally.
Eunice20 Jul, 2024Banbury, UK
Enjoyed Most
All good. Staff very pleasant
Peter19 Jul, 2024Esher, UK
Enjoyed Most
Breakfast and afternoon tea were very good and the staff all friendly. The water in the indoor pool was a little cold, but a minor issue as we loved our stay.
Geraint19 Jul, 2024Andover, UK
Enjoyed Most
Nice people .
Sonya19 Jul, 2024Slough, UK
Enjoyed Most
Very close to the front and bus stops and included free car parking. Hotel was quiet so little atmosphere and not the pjs mascot spend the evening. Excellent breakfast. Rooms ok if rather compact. Had to be moved to another room die to some problems with our first one but that was ok. Most staff were efficient but not all - and I had to find out Travelzoo pin no a couple of weeks after our visit because they’d lost their note of it. Overall a nice couple of days.
Carole17 Jul, 2024Bristol, UK
Enjoyed Most
A relaxed atmosphere and staff with smiling faces and nothing was too much trouble. If we visit Torquay again then we would definitely use Abbey Sands Hotel.
STEPHEN16 Jul, 2024Saint Leonards-on-sea, UK
Enjoyed Most
Lovely lady who checked us into this hotel, very helpful and friendly. All staff very friendly
Other Comments
Exceptional deal for 2 nights Bed & Breakfast with one Afternoon tea which was great. We had a family room which was very large and bright. Breakfast was very good with a great spread of cereals, fruit, cheeses and cooked breakfasts. Will definitely come back again.
Karl13 Jul, 2024Tewkesbury, UK
Enjoyed Most
Lovely little gem near the beech and harbour clean and friendly staff
keith10 Jul, 2024Rickmansworth, UK
Enjoyed Most
Very pleasant stay and staff
Hotel having some refurbishment so not fully functional, nice breakfast
Other Comments
Had our dog with us and was made very welcome thank you
Dennis10 Jul, 2024uxbridge, UK
Enjoyed Most
Good
Alec09 Jul, 2024Coleford, UK
Enjoyed Most
My wife and I had a wonderful stay at the Abbey Sands. Our room was large, bright, clean and comfortable. Breakfats was superb. But what really makes this place special are all the fabulous members of staff. Every one of them was helpful, friendly and happy to welcome guests. Without them, the Abbey Sands would be just another hotel. We wish them all the best and would love to return to see them again.
MICHAEL09 Jul, 2024Wigton, UK
Enjoyed Most
We only got 1 afternoon tea we booked for 4 nights so should of had 2
We were kept awake from the early hours of the morning with shouting and arguing guests.
Relations of ours organised a bottle of champagne to be put in our room on arrival as a surprise and we didn’t het it.
Other Comments
Needs some TLC
Nicola08 Jul, 2024Gloucester, UK
Enjoyed Most
all was as expected. Clean. comfortable and good breakfast
trevor08 Jul, 2024Seaton, UK
Enjoyed Most
Very welcoming from the beginning. Car parking space all ready for us. Room was nicely decorated and the cleaning was good. Cream tea was excellent.
Rebecca07 Jul, 2024weymouth, UK
Enjoyed Most
Hotel conveniently sited for northern part of Torquay incl Marina and included parking a bonus . Decor a bit dated but comfortable enough, excellent breakfasts and very helpful staff.
Other Comments
Great cream tea - far too much for one sitting but they kept what we couldn't manage to take with us on our departure the next day.
Derek07 Jul, 2024Bath, UK
Enjoyed Most
Excellent Food. Very good staff. Never had a parking space reserved just for me before.
Jeffrey06 Jul, 2024Wadebridge, UK
Enjoyed Most
Brilliant staff, clean, location is perfect. Any questions ask reception, very helpful!
Rebecca06 Jul, 2024Fishguard, UK
Enjoyed Most
Old fashioned hotel. Slightly tired. Great staff. Peter on the front desk needs a shout out. What a nice accommodating bloke.
Other Comments
About 25 mins to the port but plenty of bars along the sea front on the way. No 7 fish restaurant was fantastic. It's in the port.
Michael05 Jul, 2024Gloucester, UK
Enjoyed Most
Very clean comfortable room with partial sea view The cream tea and breakfast were excellent. Close to the seafront with the bonus of parking
Spa was small and in need of a refurbishment
Jane05 Jul, 2024Penzance, UK
Enjoyed Most
Great location, just a short walk to the main beach.
Staff were really friendly (especially Peter, the receptionist).
The hotel is looking a little tired in places, but the rooms were clean and the food was very good. There were lots of breakfast options and the ingredients were good quality and very tasty. The afternoon tea included in the Travelzoo deal was amazing!…we just couldn’t manage to finish it.
The only negative was the parking situation at the hotel, where spaces were very tight and it was easy to get blocked in.
We decided to pay the extra £15 per night for a larger, sea-view room, which was definitely worth it….this break was amazing value!😀
Jo03 Jul, 2024Whitchurch, UK
Enjoyed Most
Staff fantastic. All friendly, helpful, polite & motivated. Building is tired & could with some TLC. Fantastic location for park, seafront & harbour/marina & lovely view.
Susan29 Jun, 2024Worcester, UK
Enjoyed Most
Close to the beach and town. Clean but a little dated. Room was comfortable and staff very helpful. Breakfast selection was good and the included cream tea a bonus.
Other Comments
Shame the outdoor pool wasn't available in the spell of hot weather we had while there.
Brian29 Jun, 2024Crayford, UK
Enjoyed Most
Absolutely superb.... fantastic value for money...
Other Comments
Will return soon......
Stephen28 Jun, 2024Malvern, UK
Enjoyed Most
Characterful hotel with many original features in very convenient location. Our room was large, furniture dated but I think an upgrade is in progress judging by some room photos online. Good breakfast but sadly no other meals or snacks are available which seems a pity. all staff we encountered with friendly and helpful.
Other Comments
The outdoor pool was out of action when we were there; didn't want to use the indoor one so am unable to comment on that. There is no lift.
Dawn27 Jun, 2024Swansea, UK
Other Comments
Parking needs sorting. Lovely room but only 1 bedside lamp! Outside pool not open! Excellent breakfast & cream tea.
Vincent27 Jun, 2024Netley Abbey, Southampton, UK
Enjoyed Most
Excellent food at breakfast and afternoon tea but that is the only service.The staff were very helpful and friendly and it only a very shot walk to the seafront and I enjoyed my dip in the pool
Other Comments
We both struggled with the stairs although when taking to the staff they offered to move us but as we were unpacked and only staying 2 days we didn't take up their offer
David27 Jun, 2024Cranfield, UK
Enjoyed Most
Comfy spacious bedroom, bathroom refurbished and spotless.
Ian26 Jun, 2024Woodstock, UK
Enjoyed Most
Very welcoming staff and given reserved car parking space - brilliant!! The cream tea was excellent and filling - all made by chef I believe. Loved it !!
Diane21 Jun, 2024Swindon , UK
Enjoyed Most
We had a 2 night break at the hotel with Breakfast and afternoon tea. The tea and breakfast were very good and the staff very friendly.
Other Comments
The room was very small and cramped and it was difficult getting past the chest of drawers going to the bathroom in the night. The bed was very soft and so bouncy that we we woke ever time the other moved.
Norma19 Jun, 2024Ferndown, UK
Enjoyed Most
Very nice hotel, great breakfast 5 star
Steve19 Jun, 2024High Wycombe, UK
Enjoyed Most
Very good stay
John18 Jun, 2024New Milton, UK
Enjoyed Most
Found the hotel very pleasant & all the staff exceptionally helpful. Afternoon tea wonderful. Also, the fact that Travelzoo had arranged the Parking made it much easier.
Other Comments
It would make a great improvement if the hotel provided evening meals, as breakfasts gave a very good choice. Probably, more staff would help.
Ken16 Jun, 2024Lymington, UK
Enjoyed Most
Staff were friendly
Other Comments
My husband contracted food poisoning after eating the afternoon tea ending up in A&E. we had to cut short our holiday and return home
Gillian16 Jun, 2024Chelmsford, UK
Enjoyed Most
Great value great stay.
Denis15 Jun, 2024Slough, UK
Enjoyed Most
A very tired hotel. Not enough staff. Parking an issue. Very few spaces.
Carole15 Jun, 2024
Enjoyed Most
Enjoyed every minute. Staff were exceptional. Nothing was too much trouble. Ideally situated for exploring. Afternoon tea and breakfast excellent. Thank you.
Other Comments
We did have a problem with some of our electrics going off. Sorted out extremely quickly with very professional but friendly staff. Thank you. The hotel is in need of a bit of TLC but that is not down to the staff, however for price paid this was fine.
Kathryn13 Jun, 2024Truro, UK
Enjoyed Most
Excellent position, staff excellent, room very clean, breakfast good, car parking good, on a direct bus service to paignton
Barry12 Jun, 2024Wilmslow, UK
Enjoyed Most
Strange smell in room - smelt like bleach when you walked in - room was a bit of a squeeze
Other Comments
Was nice to be able to see the sea a bit
Cheryl11 Jun, 2024Beaworthy, UK
Enjoyed Most
Excellent
Andrew11 Jun, 2024
Enjoyed Most
Value for money. Close proximity to sea. However booking in at the rear of the building rather than the attractive frontage here was a bit off putting. The reception area was literally in a corridor!
Pauline10 Jun, 2024CardiffCardiff, UK
Enjoyed Most
Initially disappointed - the room was 'pokey'. My partner complained and we were immediately moved to a larger, really pleasant room with views. But still disappointed - no fridge / mini bar. No morning paper. And no restaurant.
Other Comments
This hotel, confirmed by a discrete chat with a member of staff, was a once splendid up market (for an English seaside resort) hotel that has been run down and seen better days. Though the bathrooms are modern and well cared for. HOWEVER... we changed from 'disgruntled' to 'delighted' after the breakfasts (2 days stay) and the afternoon teas. The staff were beyond excellent and so often went the extra mile to please. I mentioned the Sunday paper to the front desk and the lady said: 'I'll get you one.'The Sunday Times was delivered to our breakfast table on Sunday Morning.
Much whispering in the breakfast room along the lines of ' Where did he get that paper from?' Tee hee.
The same happened with Monday's paper just 10 minutes before we checked out and left.
If the drive from Cheltenham and return wasn't so tedious (M5), we'd go again.
J10 Jun, 2024Cheltenham, UK
Enjoyed Most
absolutely fab experience
maher10 Jun, 2024Caerphilly, UK
Enjoyed Most
Lovely food and staff
Other Comments
A bit shabby in places, but the staff where marvellous
gillian09 Jun, 2024Birmingham, UK
Enjoyed Most
The hotel was situated in a great location, had free parking, the service was first class from the moment we stepped into reception. And the food was delicious - the cream tea with 2 large scones was wonderful. The swimming pool was a great bonus, I had a lovely swim in the morning of our stay, and had the pool to myself. The room was large, the bathroom has obviously been updated to a high standard and there were plenty of bottles of shampoo, shower gel etc. Having a tray for tea and coffee was a lovely gesture. We will definitely go back and stay there again.
Karen09 Jun, 2024Bristol, UK
Enjoyed Most
We really enjoyed our stay, good location, short walk to the promenade. Good breakfast, great staff, very friendly and engaging.
Other Comments
The hotel is looking rather dated and worn, even for a three star hotel
Joseph08 Jun, 2024Skelmersdale, UK
Enjoyed Most
Very clean, comfortable hotel in a great location.
