Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 200 reviews.
U2594SSrobertw
Couple · January 2026
“3 Night Stay”
+Hotel is right on the sea front with excellent views across the bay. Has slightly old fashioned feel but opulent. Our room was front facing and on the corner so views to the pier as well as out to sea. Room very clean and tidy, included a fridge and sofa. All staff we came into contact with cheerful & friendly, nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast was excellent and freshly cooked. We ate in the restaurant on 2 nights, food on both nights was excellent. Parking is free and plentiful. If you are looking for a hotel in Paignton would strongly recommend The Redcliffe.
Canaryislander
Couple · November 2025
“A Disappointing Return for Vegetarians”
+This used to be one of our favourite hotels in the area. Living nearby, we often visit for coffee or lunch as a couple or with family and friends. Many stay there for a night or two due to its quirky, old fashioned atmosphere and very good service. Today, we called in for lunch and were disappointed to see hardly anything on the menu to suit a vegan or vegetarian diet. Even though sandwiches were vaguely mentioned there was no more information. The menu indicates that the restaurant will accommodate special requests, such as vegetarian meals, but when asked, this was checked with the kitchen and declined. I am aware that a new chef has been appointed, which probably explains the change of menu. May I ask that just two or three basic vegetarian/vegan items be available in future? Jacket potatoes, toasties, salads would be a start. Also, the toilets used to be spotless. No longer. Lack of paper towels indicates irregular maintenance of these important facilities. Admittedly, this is the autumn season, but we were saddened and disappointed to see how rapidly this hotel’s previous high quality has deteriorated. Maybe an over generous three star, based upon happier times.
donnaompsyel
Family · November 2025
“Best kept secret in the bay”
+One of the best kept secrets in the Bay, even though the rooms in the hotel are closed for an extensive refurbishment, the restaurant and pool are still open, and the place is so beautiful and the food and staff are absolutely fantastic. Even better to do their very good value dip and dine... or come for their delicious and very generous Sunday roasts with one of the best views in Devon!
clivewF5081ZL
Couple · October 2025
“Stay in Paignton”
+Well situated hotel between Preston and Paignton beach excellent views friendly staff good breakfast and evening meal good facilities pool and gym
karenwX2482GK
Family · October 2025
“Meal for 70th birthday”
+We have just had my 70th birthday meal in the Isadora Duncan Room for 18 guests. The food was delicious, nothing was too much trouble when sorting out the menu, even when changes were made to individual dishes. The staff from the chef to the waitresses, food and beverage team and office staff were exceptional and couldn't do enough for us. Thank you for making it so special.
+Lovely room, great view of the beach. Very clean and tidy, just what we needed for a weekend away for the Torbay half marathon. Recommend.
helenelliott59
Business trip · September 2025
“Sunday lunch”
+Sunday lunch, obviously frozen vegetables reheated and tasteless. Dessert was lemon roulade which tasted of nothing. Staff were helpful though. I’d ordered gluten free cauliflower cheese but that never arrived
+Overall I had a great four night stay. The restaurant/bar/lounge are lovely period rooms with great sea views. All the staff were very helpful (and mainly English). In the bedroom it was good that the windows could be opened (unlike in a lot of modern hotels). I'm very sensitive to noise but it was nice and quiet. A lot of the other hotels are on busy roads. The gym was average - fairly old equipment and didn't seem that clean. But a good sized room. However there were no exercise mats so had to lie on the carpet. Finally, minor complaint about breakfast but the vegetarian sausages were not good (they were basically tasteless deep fried vegetables) - most hotels serve quorn or soya sausages (which taste better and have some protein)
“Lovely hotel”
+We have a lovey beach view room it had everything we needed, breakfast was lovely freshly made, the table with yogurts fruit and cereal was always well stocked up, staff were very friendly and helpful. We had an email few days before saying there was a function on the night we got there but didn't hear a thing from them. Hotel was only a short walk from shops pubs etc. We would definitely stay again.
B6459VUsuem
Group of friends · September 2025
“TIRED SAD DATED HOTEL SERVING SECOND RATE FOOD”
+Booked for the Spa and lunch. Swimming pool freezing cold , jacuzzi not working properly and the steam room too hot to stay in. While we sitting beside the pool a man came in and started throwing large amounts of powder into it and told us not to swim for a while!!!!! It was why we were there. Pool floor in need a of a good scrub. Ordered lunch in the Ballroom which ages for a sandwich considering there were so few people in the hotel. The salmon and cream cheese sandwich had thick stale brown bread - loads of white pickled shallots and and came with overcooked chips. Other guests had order the same sandwich and most left on their plates as we left .When I complained the staff carried the plate to the kitchen and then to the bar manager and eventually the hotel manager who were very offhand and eventually offered a small refund. We are locals who have many times before but never again