The Waters Edge Hotel Torquay has one of the most enviable locations in Torbay The English Riviera. It is situated on the main Torquay Sea Front Road, Torbay Road with uninterrupted views of the Ocean.
The hotel sits in between Corbyn head Beach and the Livermead Beach. As we are situated on the main bus route from this location, you can easily get into Torquay Town Centre, Babbacombe and Oddicombe, Paignton, Totnes and Brixham. Very convenient if you want to use our accommodation in Devon to explore the South Coast.
Torquay was voted the top trending UK holiday destination in 2021. Torquay is also part of the English Rivieras designated UNESCO.
The hotel is set over 2 floors, we are also fortunate to have ground floor bedrooms. All our bedrooms are en-suite rooms with tea and coffee making facilities, most of our bedrooms have wonderful views of the ocean and look out as far as Brixham.
All bedrooms are non-smoking and feature a comfy bed with plump pillows and a cosy duvet. The bedrooms are decorated to a soothing colour scheme which reflects the surrounding areas.
The hotel has a fully stocked bar and very spacious public areas with uninterrupted views of the ocean. We offer Double. Twin, Single’s and Family rooms which are configured as a double and a single bed. We also have a lift which services most floors.
Externally the Hotel is fortunate to have a small garden area which faces directly onto the Ocean. There is free wi-fi in all the hotel areas and bedrooms.
Perfect for family seaside trips, couple weekends, solo travellers, short stays, business trips, walking holidays, cycling trips, theatre shows, standup paddle boarding, boat excursion’s (in season).
Torbay, known far and wide to have Devons best and most beautiful beaches. With miles of coastline and rugged countryside all within easy reach. Lined with Palm Trees all over the resort. You will find no shortage of magical places to visit and make new memories.
Being steeped in history, it’s also home to historical buildings such as Torre Abbey, Torquay Museum and Prehistoric Kents Cavern, Cockington County park. Along with the South West Coastal Path to explore the beautiful beaches. The famous Princess Theatre is a mile away from the hotel.
All of the Towns close to Torquay have working and bustling Harbours, Variety of Water Sport Activities (in season) Wonderful array of continental style cafes, restaurants, especially special sea food restaurant’s and plenty of cocktail bars.
We are just south of Exeter and east of Plymouth. If your coming from the Midlands, take the M5 down to Exeter, Get off at junction 31 then join the A380.over the flyover and continue onto South Devon Highway following signs for Torquay /A3022. Head to Torquay Sea Front, once facing the sea turn right towards Paignton and Brixham and we are 4 door's away from the Famous Grand Hotel. If using Sat Nav use TQ2 6QH.
There are excellent links from London Paddington, Manchester and Birmingham taking approximately 4 hours and half hours. For tickets, go to: Trainline.
There are excellent links with National express from variety of locations that run good timetables and provide good value tickets. For tickets, go to: National Express.
You can fly into Exeter Airport from various destination's once in Exeter Airport it is approximately 40 minutes to get to Torquay either by car or by using the shuttle buses that run into Exeter city and then for your onward journey by train, or by coach with Stagecoach.
If your feeling really fit then you can Cycle to us either directly or by using the trains and the coaches to break the ride, it will take longer but well worth the stunning views. We do offer safe space for storage of your bicycles. We have a company we can suggest for bike hire. E Bikes 4 Hire.
We are very fortunate that we do have parking, however spaces are limited and available on a first come, first served basis, if the car park is full you can go out of the hotel turning left and then left again into Sea Way Lane, if this area is full then there is parking at Torquay Station which operate a pay and display.
This will take you about 4 minutes to get to in the car and is just off Sea Way Lane. Our car park is suitable for small vehicles only, Large vehicles are permitted at the Train Station or at Torquay Coach Park.
