With spectacular bay views, this Mediterranean-style hotel from 1866 offers large, bright rooms, swimming pools and a health club, all 10 minutes' walk from Torquay town centre.
The cliff-top Barceló Imperial Hotel overlooks Torbay and the yachts on the water. The beach, Torre Abbey and the English Riviera Centre are within walking distance.
This 4-star hotel offers a gym, spa, sun beds, a sauna and a bath spa. There are squash and tennis courts, and massages and treatments can be booked.
Fine cuisine is served in Regatta Restaurant, along with fine wines and panoramic views of Torbay. Lighter snacks are available in Britannia Bar and Conservatory.
Rooms are light and airy and include a seating area with easy chairs and coffee table.
Surrounding Area
The hotel has many attractions within close distance: Paignton Zoo, Living Coast, Dartmouth, Dartmoor, Babbacombe Model Village and Wet & Wild water park.
Agatha Cristie Mile and curio shop, Torr Abbey and The Princess Theatre are a short walk from the hotel.
Both Plymouth and Exeter are a short drive away and have extensive shopping malls.
Transport
By Car
From the M5:
- Exit at junction 31 onto the A38 and follow signs for Torquay.
- Exit for the A380 and follow this road into Torquay.
- Once on the seafront road, head left, keeping the sea and then the harbour on your right-hand side.
- The hotel is just up the hill from the harbour on the right-hand side of the road.
The nearest train station is Torquay Train Station.
The nearest airport is Exeter Airport.
Restaurants
The Regatta Restaurant offers panoramic views of Torbay, along with superb cuisine and fine wine. Lighter snacks are available in the Brittania Bar and Conservatory.
Important
Please note that there is a smart-casual dress code in the hotel restaurant.
The pool is sometimes used for swimming lessons (check for times). Guests can still use the pool at these times.
Please note that children aged 5 and over will be charged full price in the restaurant.
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