Riviera Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Torquay
About the Hotel
Rooms & Accommodations
The Riviera Hotel offers 189 en-suite rooms, including singles, doubles, twins, triples, and large family rooms. Each room has a digital flat-screen TV, an electric kettle, and tea/coffee facilities. Some rooms feature balconies. The hotel is currently undergoing refurbishment to improve standards. Access for guests with mobility issues is limited due to the building's structure, but two passenger lifts and two stair lifts are available.
Dining & Bars
The hotel's restaurant serves buffet-style breakfast and dinner, with options like home-cooked joints, market day specials, and vegetarian dishes. The Sports Bar offers Proud To Serve Costa Coffee, drinks, and food, with free WiFi in the reception area. Nightly cabaret-style entertainment takes place in The Show Bar.
Leisure & Activities
Guests can use the indoor heated pool on the second floor (1.4m deep, open seasonally). Nearby attractions include Paignton Zoo, Kent's Cavern prehistoric caves, and the Dartmouth Steam Railway. The Torbay coastline has 19 beaches, ranging from sandy stretches to secluded coves. Woodlands Adventure Park, 45 minutes away, features water slides and toboggan runs.
Location & Access
The hotel is in Torquay, 45 km from Exeter International Airport. Nearby landmarks include Torre Abbey Museum (0.5 km), Babbacombe Model Village (2 km), and the Agatha Christie Mile Path Walk (0.5 km). Parking is chargeable, with spaces on different levels requiring a walk up a slope. Public transport links provide access to Dartmouth, Totnes, and Plymouth.
Services & Events
The hotel assists with luggage and offers private function rooms for events. Christmas and New Year packages include live entertainment and meals. Fire safety measures include smoke detectors in all rooms. The hotel does not accept pets, except guide dogs. WiFi is available in public areas, and towels can be rented for pool use with a refundable deposit.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi in public areas
- Paid parking
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Billiard tables
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Seasonal indoor pool
- Live entertainment
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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