Riviera Hotel - Torquay

3-star family-friendly hotel 3 minutes from Torquay Beach with indoor heated swimming pool

Amenities & Facilities

The Riviera Hotel offers a seasonal indoor heated swimming pool, one of the few such facilities in Torquay. The sports bar provides multi-screen viewing of Sky and BT Sports, plus a pool table for guests. Outdoor chill areas with landscaped gardens offer space to relax, and the hotel's ongoing refurbishment program is gradually improving public areas and bedrooms.

Dining

The hotel restaurant serves a generous buffet breakfast each morning, included in many rates. Evening meals are carvery-style buffet with a choice of meat, fish, or vegetarian options, catering to varied diets. Low-cost dining is a key feature, with meals served between 5:30pm and 7:30pm, plus a sports bar menu for lighter bites.

Rooms

Each of the 189 en-suite bedrooms includes a TV, telephone, and tea/coffee facilities. A room upgrade option (from £5 per person per night) provides a refurbished room with a modern walk-in shower and king-size bed. The hotel also has rooms with accessibility features, including stair lifts, though the building's layout means some corridors and stairs remain.

Location & Transport

Set just a 3-minute walk from Torquay Beach and a 15-minute walk from Torquay town centre, the Riviera Hotel Torquay is well placed for exploring the English Riviera. The hotel is a short walk from Torquay Railway Station, and bus stops right outside connect to Paignton, Brixham, and Dartmouth. Guests can reach Dartmoor National Park in a 45-minute drive, and the Torbay coastline offers 19 diverse beaches within a short distance.

Family-Friendly Entertainment

Most evenings the hotel offers live entertainment, including tribute acts, quizzes, and bingo, tailored for family audiences. The Riviera Hotel Torquay runs themed weekend events and festive breaks that attract families and groups. Children can use the indoor pool and enjoy the outdoor gardens, while parents can watch sports in the dedicated sports bar.

• Location: 3-minute walk to Torquay Beach, 15 minutes from town centre
• Rooms: 189 en-suite bedrooms with optional refurbished upgrade
• Dining: Buffet breakfast and carvery dinner with varied dietary options
• Pool: Seasonal indoor heated swimming pool
• Entertainment: Live tribute acts, quizzes and bingo most nights
• Transport: Bus stop outside, 15-minute walk to railway station
• Accessibility: Stair lifts and some accessible rooms available