Hotel Barton - In the centre of Torquay, just 300 yards from the harbour, this charming, family-run hotel offers bright, airy accommodation, decorated in neutral colours with a fresh, modern style. With just 9 rooms, your hosts, Andrew and Helen, offer a friendly, personal service and great attention to detail. All of the rooms have en suite shower rooms, hospitality trays and TVs with Freeview digital channels. This small hotel is located on a road leading from the harbour, just 300 metres from the town centre and Torquay's beaches. The town has many bars, cafes and clubs to suit all tastes, as well as a wide variety of shops. A short walk away, you will find the South West Coast Path and several beautiful beaches. The theatre is also within easy walking distance. Many local attractions are only a few minutes away, including Torquay Museum, Living Coasts and Babbacombe Model Village.

Trelawney Hotel - Guest House - Just 500 metres from Torquay's seafront and non-smoking throughout, this hotel is only 300 metres from the Riviera Conference Centre. There is a welcoming, warm atmosphere to greet you as you enter Trelawney, and proprietors Rosie and Jim will make sure your stay is as comfortable as possible. The hotel has regular English Tourist Council inspections, resulting in a high guest accommodation rating.

Sea Point Hotel - Just 10 minutes' walk from the harbour, this beautifully preserved Victorian building offers charming rooms, freshly cooked breakfasts and a fully licensed bar. The Sea Point Hotel is a historic, Grade II listed building, originally commissioned by the Admiralty in 1860 to house sea captains and their families. Today, the house still retains many period features, including a grand, sweeping staircase and original fireplaces in most rooms. All rooms have TVs and tea/coffee making facilities. The cosy residents' bar has a CD jukebox, fruit and quiz machines, a TV and even a karaoke system. A full traditional cooked English breakfast is included in the price and is freshly cooked to order in the traditional Aga oven. Lighter options are also available. The Sea Point Hotel is family run and your hosts, Dave and Kim, pride themselves on offering a warm welcome and friendly, attentive service.

The Ravenswood Hotel - The Ravenswood Hotel offers simple, clean, good value, non-smoking accommodation, close to Torquay Museum and on the Agatha Christie Mile. Free wireless internet is available throughout the whole hotel. A short walk of 400 metres takes you to the harbour, with its boats, restaurants, shops and Pavilion, or to the central shopping area in Fleet Street and Torquay's nightlife and theatres. Also within a 400 metre radius are over 30 pubs, cafes and restaurants. Torquay's blue flag award beaches are a short walk away, and the south west coast path is a great place to walk and take in the scenery. The excellent breakfast is served in the dining room, with views over Torwood Gardens.

Kingsholm - Located in a beautiful conservation area only 350 metres from Torquay's harbour, shops and restaurants, this fine Edwardian house overlooks the ornamental trees of Torwood Gardens. Debbie and Alison focus on providing clean rooms, friendly service and home-cooked food. Kingsholm has an AA Dinner Award. The Kingsholm is graded by the AA as 4-star guest accommodation, and features 10 en suite rooms. The bedrooms have been individually decorated to provide the comfort and warmth you would expect of your hosts' home. This autumn enjoy a stay at the Kingsholm with one of the special 3 nights for the price of 2 packages.

Bentley Lodge Silver Award - This well located, Silver Award accommodation is a short level walk from the sea front, the English Riviera Centre, the theatre and shops, bars and restaurants. A warm and friendly welcome awaits you at Bentley Lodge, where excellent quality and service is assured. You can relax in comfortable surroundings and enjoy the beautiful garden on warmer days. Five delightful en suite bedrooms (one on the ground floor) are all of superior standard, and offer a host of facilities including a DVD player and wireless internet access. A bright and sunny room with a large bay window overlooks the garden, and here you can enjoy a leisurely breakfast served at individual tables from 08:15 to 09:00.

Hotel Iona - This family-run hotel is run by a team who are dedicated to making your stay an enjoyable one; offering a professional service in a comfortable and friendly environment. Hotel Iona is a spacious, detached Victorian building, situated in a quiet, exclusive, conservation area close to Torquay seafront and town centre. The hotel is ideally situated in the heart of the English Riviera, an area of unparalleled natural beauty and spectacular coastal scenery. The hotel's convenient location means that you are within easy reach of sandy beaches and secluded coves, rolling countryside and wild, unspoilt moors. The hotel offers a selection of quality, clean, comfortable and well-equipped rooms for you to rest, relax and sleep. The hotel operates a policy of professional hospitality and service in a relaxed and informal environment to ensure your stay with them is as satisfactory and comfortable as possible.

Bahamas Hotel - Situated in the heart of Torquay in Devon, this family-run guest house offers a friendly, relaxed and informal atmosphere for couples, families and the business traveller. The Bahamas Hotel offers high-quality guest accommodation on a bed-and-breakfast basis, with ample free parking for all hotel guests. The guest house has a great location, just a short, level walk from Torquay's main beach and promenade. A further 10-minute walk along the promenade will bring you to the marina and the main shopping area. Closer still are the recently restored Torre Abbey and the English Riviera Centre, with its conference, sporting and leisure pool facilities. In response to guest comments, the Bahamas Hotel has recently upgraded its water system, in order to ensure adequate water pressure in all rooms. The patio area has also recently been refurbished and now provides a spacious and clean area in which guests can relax.

Riviera Lodge Hotel - On a quiet tree-lined road, overlooking its own secluded gardens and swimming pool, the hotel offers a range of facilities and services for a pleasant and relaxing stay. Enjoy a drink in the spacious colonial-style bar; soak up the Riviera sunshine in the sun lounge; or catch a glimpse of the bay from the terrace. A full restaurant service is available for both lunch and dinner and an exceptional full breakfast is included in all room rates. The Riviera Lodge has 4 stars from the AA in the Guest Accommodation category. American Express and Diners Club cards are not accepted at this hotel as a method of payment.

Crimdon Dene - Situated in a tree-lined road in a peaceful area of Torquay, this 4-star hotel is ideally located within easy reach of the Riviera Conference and Leisure Centre, the beach and the harbour. Conveniently situated to discover everything that the English Riviera has to offer, during your stay you can visit Torre Abbey and Gardens, the marina and the shopping centre. Torquay Railway Station is also just a stroll away, enabling you to easily explore the beautiful surroundings. Crimdon Dene boasts a Gold National Clean Air Award for their non-smoking policy.

The Downs, Babbacombe - Boasting spectacular views over Babbacombe Downs and Lyme Bay, all the way to Portland Bill, this family-run residence is set in Babbacombe, a small village within the town of Torquay. Awarded 4 stars by Visit Britain, The Downs Babbacombe features 12 en suite rooms, 8 of which enjoy a balcony with fantastic views over the surroundings. It also provides a fully licensed lounge-bar and a restaurant with a comfortable snug area. Welcoming families, couples and singles of all ages, The Downs at Babbacombe offers a friendly atmosphere in which you can relax and enjoy a peaceful night's sleep to ready you for the next day.