Osborne Hotel
Hotel in Torquay
4-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this hotel
Beach hotel with indoor pool
Guests at this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a playground and barbecue grills.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Osborne Hotel offers 33 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms.
An indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court and a fitness center.
Guests at this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a playground and barbecue grills.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Osborne Hotel offers 33 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
An indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court and a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities
Pool
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Map of Torquay
Available Rooms
Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed
1 Queen • 215 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Standard Double or Twin Room
1 King • 215 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Standard Single Room
1 Single • 140 ft²
Sleeps 1
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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sea View, Sea Facing
1 King • 350 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Sea View, Sea Facing
1 King • 248 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 10.0
Amazing stay lovely views
5.0 / 10.0
Very pleasant. Meeting friends so a great venue
3.0 / 10.0
The hotel building and location are lovely.
The main issues we faced at the hotel was they had a wedding reception there, we were not informed of this when we booked.
Certain areas were restricted such as the outside terrace that we would like to have used.
We dined in the restaurant, however the customer service received was not to the standard expected from a 4* hotel, as staff’s main focus was dealing with the wedding guests, we felt pushed aside and as if we was intruding.
The hotel is quite expensive so not being able to experience the facilities is very poor and we feel ripped off
Breakfast area taken over by wedding guests, noisy and not the experience it should of been.
The receptionist did not even ask how was your stay when checking out!! Standard customer service not given !!
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful building , lovely friendly reception staff , nice location . Pool was open until late to help tire the kids out.
10.0 / 10.0
Best hotel
8.0 / 10.0
A wonderful experience. Friendly staff, well kept gardens and spacious family rooms. Walk to the blue flag beach and explore the coves. Excellent for swimming.
8.0 / 10.0
The facilities at the Osborne are excellent, set in idyllic spot overlooking the sea & it felt a very safe environment with multiple activities to keep our family entertained, the outdoor areas were very well kept, housekeeping were a brilliant all round team. Food wise, there was a very good variety on breakfast, with nice ingredients.
Negatives: Difficult to park on the grounds but mainly due to wedding events being held there, water pressure low made for difficult showers, doors and windows need some attention (meaning squeaks and bangs were unavoidable,including our door which was very difficult to open and close without waking up the entire floor) .overall excellent stay but Torquay itself has become extortionate with poor quality food at silly prices, activities around the area averaging £65 for an hours event for 2adults and child, can understand why it wasn’t busy,even in August. The hotel is also expensive but you can understand with the facilities it has to maintain.
3.0 / 10.0
We had an inland facing room that was affected by the continuous ‘fan’ noise just under our windows. It was quite warm so we needed them to be open all night unfortunately. A bit disappointed by the health club indoor pool complex. The changing facilities were very poor, no lockers/space to change apart from the toilet. The pool was rather cold and the sauna was not hot enough or large enough for more than 2 people. The staff were very welcoming and helpful. We ate in the restaurant the first night. I had a nice gammon meal but my wife was given a very dry bun with her burger meal which was very average.
10.0 / 10.0
The staff went over and aboard to accommodate, facilities and rooms were exceptional. Very friendly and clean
Only improvement would be wait for breakfast
Outstanding ! Would highly recommend!
5.0 / 10.0
Great hotel in superb location
4.0 / 10.0
Slightly disappointed with the standard of cleanliness in our room.
One of the cups was dirty on the rim, thick dust on the room phone by the bed and bedside table, hairs in the bath and shelf in the bathroom. For a 4 star rating by the AA we would have expected to have had a duvet cover that hadn't come appart in several places.
The wall paper in the room was also bubbled and seamed to be coming away from the wall in a couple of areas which spoilt our overall opinion.
On the plus side the view and size of the room were great, the bed was very comfortable and there was ample space for all our clothes. The walk in shower was brilliant and the bath was a good size. All the staff were friendly and efficient.
Out side around the pool and patio area was very well presented.
Breakfast and room service evening meal was excellent.
Overall we would stay here again.
10.0 / 10.0
Great location, I know it’s an old establishment, but the floors are wavy , sloping all over the place
They can use a luggage caddie for every guest
I would go back in a heart beat
10.0 / 10.0
Staff were lovely. Family room was fantastic. We will come again.
5.0 / 10.0
It was a fabulous experience.
We loved Rebecca! She was so kind and provided us great recommendations for dinner.
What a comfortable hotel. Loved it!
10.0 / 10.0
stay good staff v good food good
5.0 / 10.0
It was good overnight. Parking tick. Would have loved a sea view, but my single room was of the rear. Indoor Pool was busy first thing. Breakfast with view was idillic. The one detail and that would have been perfection was that the toaster was only able to do soft or burnt if you put toast through twice! Loved it.
4.0 / 10.0
I had a lovely one night stay here. Its seafront location is perfect. It’s got a lovely bar, pools (indoor & outdoor) and an outside terrace. Staff are wonderful and offer a great service. I’ll be back for sure to stay longer next time.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect, would definitely book again. The family room layout was perfect for a family of 4
8.0 / 10.0
Great views and nice area - away from town centre but as a wheelchair user there are no ramps and access to indoor pool is not possible.
8.0 / 10.0
Beautiful location
8.0 / 10.0
The location by Meadfoot Beach is 2nd to none and is pretty spectacular even in bad weather.
5.0 / 10.0
Very Friendly welcome
4.0 / 10.0
Spent two happy nights at the Osborne during a wild winter storm over New Years. Beautiful, historic hotel built in 1838, looking out over Meadfoot Beach, with elegant rooms and a lovely restaurant. The food was delicious, and the staff very accommodating. A very pleasant stay indeed.
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent hotel. Stunning location
10.0 / 10.0
A lovely hotel
Staff were very attentive
Nothing was to much trouble
Beautiful grounds and right on the beach
10.0 / 10.0
I attended a Birthday party in the events room which was an ideal venue.
Good friendly staff and an excellent Breakfast next day.
Well appointed comfortable room.
4.0 / 10.0
The hotel was nice and clean the staff was very friendly and accomadating but i did have a issue with my safety deposit box i put my cards in and the box jammed i had to get the room steward to get my cards out
Also i had no hot water for two days when i complained i was told i should have told maintance when i checked in but i thought all hot water was standard in most hotel
The location of hotel was nice over looking the sea plus they had a 24/7 bar
10.0 / 10.0
The Hotel met our expectations. Good parking for the Torquay area. Great breakfast virtually to order. Great sun patio for lunch and beer. Beach yards away.
10.0 / 10.0
Upon arrival the view is fantastic across the water at Torquey. There is ample parking around the hotel, by the entrance there is a lovely terrace and a good looking pool with the same views of the water. Checking in the staff were extremely polite and friendly. We booked an economy room because we were only there one evening but even the economy room was lovely and very clean.
10.0 / 10.0
Hotel is beautifully presented. Staff are very friendly. Restaurant and terrace have a good range of food at a reasonable price. Overall, an enjoyable stay.
Car is essential for those with mobility issues to access the surrounding areas.
6.0 / 10.0
Ok for the price.
6.0 / 10.0
Hotel seems to be very under staffed, especially in the restaurant. At breakfast on the 3 morning of our stay it took 50 minutes to receive our hot food order which was only an omelet. on at least 3 mornings there most of been 35 plus guests in the restaurant with only 2 persons serving.
Also the price charged for bed a breakfast does not reflect what you receive. the selection of food was very limited and it states a continental buffet breakfast but on 4 out of 5 mornings none of what you would expect to find was available (Standard selection of pastries etc.)
I had pancakes one morning and it was obvious they where out of a microwave. they had been over heated and were hard. Some gusts on the neighboring table asked for pancakes with maple syrup & banana they were given pancakes with a pot of syrup and a whole banana un pealed on the side of the plate. they were slightly surprised that there was no real effort!
Hate to say it but one of the lower budget chain hotels would offer a much better breakfast at a much cheaper rate. Also the heating was on full blast. we had to ask for the door and windows to be opened.
Also a lot more detail and care needs to be taken with room cleaning, daily servicing and maintenance. Lots of dust found on lights and on top of TV. shower hose leaking, tap handle broken.
5.0 / 10.0
We had a fabulous time couldn’t fault hotel and staff. There was a wait for breakfast but there was also a wedding party there. Food was excellent.
5.0 / 10.0
We had a lovely stay, really enjoyed the two swimming pools and all the facilities the hotel provided. Breakfast was good. After receiving an email from the hotel we elected to have dinner on the two nights we stayed. The first nights meal was ok although the ribeye steak was replaced by a rather tough rump steak. We were disappointed on the second night to find the menu was the same as previous night and with only a choice of four, one being vegan, we felt very restricted for choice. We were not informed of this when we rang up to pay for the dinner previous to our stay. We were also surprised that on the first night I had pork belly as a starter with eight pieces of pork so I suggested my husband have this the following evening but he only got three pieces of pork and a reduced amount of salad! Surely if you are going to only offer the same menu the dishes should be consistent. I am afraid for the cost of the meal we were not very impressed. We would love to stay at the Osborne again but would not eat in the restaurant. Food served on the terrace looked far more enticing. The staff were all very helpful and pleasant.
4.0 / 10.0
The hotel is beautiful and most members of staff were so wonderful and accommodating. There were one or 2 that shocked me with a poor attitude and lack of urgency that let it down but overall a beautiful venue in a beautiful location.
5.0 / 10.0
Fantastic location and great staff very friendly would 100% stay again
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely hotel very clean lovely food , everything we needed couldn’t of asked for more and lovely view would definitely stay again and recommend
10.0 / 10.0
Nice hotel, staff excellent
10.0 / 10.0
Great place to stay, views amazing, staff very friendly!
5.0 / 10.0
Use it regularly, great location and very high standard of service.
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Torquay?
The average price for a rental in Torquay is R 1,935 per night. This rental is R 258 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Osborne Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Osborne Hotel. Enjoy the water!
Is Osborne Hotel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Osborne Hotel?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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