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The Downs Hotel, Babbacombe

Hotel in Torquay

Hotel★★★★4-star★ 4.5 (118 reviews)Lively area (bars, cafés or transit nearby)

Location Great location — 6 attractions within walking distance

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The Downs Hotel, Babbacombe is a hotel in Torquay. The hotel is close to Babbacombe Beach and Oddicombe Beach, about 2.4 km from Torre. It holds an official 4-star rating and scores 4.5/5 across 118 guest reviews. Recent guests highlight Brilliant place we WILL be back stunning room and breakfast.

What guests mention

comfortable rooms3the view3friendly staff2

Aspects most mentioned across recent guest reviews (highlighted = mostly positive).

Amenities

BarBreakfastPet friendly

Location

What's nearby

  • Babbacombe Beach0.3 km
  • Oddicombe Beach0.4 km
  • Babbacombe Model Village0.6 km
  • Bygones0.6 km
  • Babbacombe Model Village0.6 km
  • Petit Tor Beach1.0 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 8 places to eat🛒 1 supermarket💊 3 pharmacies & clinics🚌 1 public-transport stop

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Halwell — 18.7 km
Nearest station
Torre — 2.4 km
Nearest beach
Babbacombe Beach — 0.3 km
Sea temperature
Sea temperature about 18.2 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving
Drives on the left
Currency
GBP
Power
Type G plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water
Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to The Downs Hotel, Babbacombe?

From The Downs Hotel, Babbacombe, the nearest station, Torre, is about 2.4 km away; Halwell is around 18.7 km away (straight-line distances).

How far is The Downs Hotel, Babbacombe from the beach?

The nearest beach, Babbacombe Beach, is about 0.3 km from The Downs Hotel, Babbacombe in a straight line.

What amenities does The Downs Hotel, Babbacombe offer?

The Downs Hotel, Babbacombe offers bar, breakfast, pet friendly.

How is The Downs Hotel, Babbacombe rated?

The Downs Hotel, Babbacombe scores 4.5 out of 5 across 118 guest reviews, and holds an official 4-star rating.

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