At the heart of Torquay City Centre, The Richmond Hotel offers a warm welcome with multilingual staff and free WiFi in public areas. Previous guests have appreciated the attentive 24-hour front desk.
When visiting Torquay, The Richmond Hotel is a great choice to consider. Guests can keep active with nearby scuba diving.
At a glance
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Hotel size
46 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Onsite self parking (fees apply)
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Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
Property amenities
What to do
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff
Room amenities
More
Weekly housekeeping
Fees & policies
Parking
Self parking is available for an extra charge
Policies
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property does not have elevators.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
This property is professionally cleaned.
Also known as
Richmond Hotel Torquay
Richmond Torquay
The Richmond Hotel Hotel
The Richmond Hotel Torquay
The Richmond Hotel Hotel Torquay
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Richmond Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Richmond Hotel?
Yes, there's self parking on site (charges apply).
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Richmond Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Richmond Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like sailing, scuba diving, and windsurfing. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching.
What's the area around The Richmond Hotel like?
The Richmond Hotel is a short 10-minute walk from Princess Theatre and 11 minutes' walk from Torre Abbey Sands.
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Reviews
The Richmond Hotel Reviews
6.4
Good
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6.8
Cleanliness
8.4
Location
7.6
Staff & service
4.4
Eco-friendliness
5.6
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
8/10 Very good
Jun 8, 2025
Staff were friendly
Chandan
Chandan, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 17, 2025
I was s bit worried staying there as a single traveller
Yvonne
Yvonne, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Sep 28, 2025
We stayed in the Richmand hotel. Well it was awful. Firstly it was filthy all over walls floors balconies. Pool not in use The Bar not in use no dining room breakfast is Croissants only on a tray on top the dirty bar just help your self. We had a balcony with decking all broken full of halls. The TV not in use. We payed £90 for absolutely nothing we will never stay there again. Please think before you say YES.
Stella
Stella, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jul 12, 2025
Good location, bad room.
Great location for festival. Large balcony with good views. Bed on slope so uncomfortable and room smelt funny. No hand wash.
Jason
Jason, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 13, 2025
Over all it’s ok only the shower pressure is to low need to repair or adjust room 34
Raju
Raju, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 15, 2025
Noisy room, drunk people next door. Very supportive reception staff. Dangerous shower and bath facilities.
Matt
Matt, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 29, 2025
We took one look and walked away didn’t stay ! Just didn’t like the hotel or the vibe of it . Very run down
Rachel
Rachel, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Sep 20, 2025
Worse hotel
There is limited parking space and no disable parking space. Inside tge building, it smell musty the front desk surface dusty and sticky. Only one person operate at the counter. Not able to speak to manager.
The whole building looked dated, peeling paint, half hanging curtain at certain rooms( can see it from outside ). Guests are mostly drunk and loud even during day time. Outside the main door, there is a man keep approaching guests to give him cigarettes. Very intimidating.
Receptionist not very helpful and knowledge able. Can't really answer my questions. Have to call Hotels.com if i require further helps.
Hooi
Hooi, 3-night trip
2/10 Poor
May 31, 2025
Im sure this place is nothing more than a drug den, no body on reception, police presence, dirty shabby looking building
Mandy
Mandy, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 1, 2025
Look further a field
Short and sweet: you get what you pay for. Windows wouldn’t open had to put a wedge in so it would, curtains stained with unknown substance. Pillowes we had on our bed was sofa cushions. Bathroom tiles was coming up. My daughters window by her bed would have been easy for anyone to open from outside luckily was was on 3rd floor.
gareth
gareth, 5-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 25, 2025
Disappointed was understatement
No water
Then no hot water
Rooms were awful curtains didn’t fit window
Was worse than a hostel
Drilon
Drilon, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
May 25, 2025
They can improve but need to be honest
no information on refurbishment work about the property
Madhan
Madhan, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 25, 2025
No cold water for the whole of the 7 days had to buy bottled water to have wash lift never worked for the whole of the stay room not cleaned at all for 7days towels not changed for the whole of the stay bin not emptied for the whole of the stay tea tray not filled up just absolutely disgusting the only thing that was good was the view if I could of found some were else to stay I would have left on day 2
Mary
Mary, 7-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 22, 2025
Awful! No running cold water in room, couldn't flush toilet, kettle was disgusting so couldn't use, no cups,no soap. Poor cleanliness. TV okay, bed comfy, clean bedding and towels. Parking advertised but be warned there is a £10 charge per night which I found out on arrival and didn't see mentioned on website.
Penny
Penny, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jun 1, 2025
Hotel is very old, there is renovation going inside so its mess and dirt everywhere. Think they should close it for now. Room was ok to sleep- nothing else. Kettle and 2 cups provided- no tea coffee etc. Its also not clearly stated but they charge £10 extra for parking per night which is quite expensive. We won't be back anytime soon.
Katarzyna
Katarzyna, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 30, 2025
Avoid - unclean and used for other purposes
I would strongly recommend not booking this hotel no matter what the price point is
Very, very dated, worn and the room we were in had a broken toilet and some areas which I don't think had been cleaned in months
The car park and reception areas are very clearly used by local dealers/users. Witnessed multiple occasions during our stay where people would come and go to drop packages off or collect envelopes. If you have children under no circumstances even consider this hotel.
Our room was booked with a sea view and a bath - neither of which was available. Most areas of the hotel were closed off for "renovation" (no renovation was going on)
Cannot recommend.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 28, 2025
Mmm
Very dated property, had some touches to update patches of paint etc, but stood out a mile!
Bath hadn’t been cleaned so i wouldn’t shower as you could see difference of clean and dirty!
Could hear every conversation in the corridor and the room above/beside! Cups dirty, I had to wash them before we could use, no tea bags or milk, had to ask.
No lamp shade and curtains very thin, 4 am awake with light into the room!
Check in quick young man on reception helpful, room was ok for the price we paid, when leaving, men outside smoking what seemed to be weed/pot whatever you call it.
Cheap place to stay and close to the theatre but would rather pay more.
Big building but would need a lot of money spent to make it lovely!
Tina
Tina, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 31, 2024
The hotel is a lovely place, the staff was friendly and very helpful.
On the days when we stayed the unique bad things we encountered were noise guesses in the room next door, so we couldn't really rest as we expected but apart from that attention at the hotel in great!
Carmen
Carmen, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 19, 2024
hotel is old and i think it needs a complete refurb
Marek
Marek, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 6, 2023
Basic but worked for me.
Basic hotel with a really friendly reception worker who was great. Brilliant view from the balcony.
TOM
TOM, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 17, 2024
I don't recommend this place
Razvan
Razvan, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Aug 26, 2025
Work in progress
Before our stay I received an email confirming our booking for a Deluxe Double Ensuite room with a sea view. One day before our trip I received a call from HH Hotels informing me that if I had any questions just to call them. On our journey to the hotel I received another call telling me that the sea view room was no longer available. She said "You haven't paid yet and you booked with Hotels.com" I could have a Deluxe Double Ensuite room. We were given what could only be described as a hell hole in the basement near the fire escape. The route to exit was flooded. The carpet worn, the sink had major cracks which were black with mould and lack of cleaning, the shower had no door or curtain and again was disgusting. The velour headboard was thick with dust. I reported this and was moved to a small but slightly cleaner room. The door handle in the bathroom was broken and couldn't be used, therefore could not be closed. The shower was just no good at all , either scalding or very cold. The bed was comfortable. There were ample plug sockets. The chap on reception was there when we arrived at 2035 again for breakfast and late that same day. He was helpful and polite.
Maureen
Maureen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 10, 2023
we always stay at the Richmond hotel when we go away the staff are friendly . Ali on reception is lovely very welcoming and friendly always happy to help with anything or anything and also the manager Shazly very friendly and welcoming and very helpful love staying at this hotel and can’t wait to come back for new year weekend see you again soon kirsty and ry
Kirsty
Kirsty, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Aug 11, 2024
Very cheap, very old and basic. Ok for a night
It is ok for a night. It is very basic so if you are looking for a cheap deal is ok. Disappointed with the water temperature in the shower. Was a bit cold for me.
Ramon
Ramon, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 27, 2024
The service at this place is terrible. The staff are unavailable. It’s so frustrating. The neighborhood is beautiful. The place is walkable to and from the train station.