The Osborne Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Torquay
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
The Osborne Hotel offers fully air-conditioned suites with private entrances leading to scenic terraces overlooking Meadfoot Bay. Each suite includes a king-sized double bed, a lounge area with a sofa bed, and an ensuite bathroom with a bath and walk-in shower. Some rooms feature unique wallpaper in neutral tones. The hotel also provides apartments with kitchen facilities, including a cooker, fridge, dishwasher, and microwave.
Dining Options
The Crescent Restaurant & Bar serves contemporary English cuisine with locally sourced Devonshire produce. Guests can enjoy a three-course lunch with champagne and festive canapés, followed by tea, coffee, and mince pies. The menu highlights fresh, clean flavors with dishes like Blueberry Cheesecake and Chocolate Rose.
Leisure Facilities
The hotel features a heated indoor swimming pool, a gym with Technogym equipment, and a poolside sauna. Tennis courts offer views of Meadfoot Bay. Guests can explore six acres of landscaped gardens leading to Meadfoot Beach. Water-based activities like jet skiing, paddle boarding, and sea kayaking are available nearby.
Location & Access
The Osborne Hotel overlooks Meadfoot Beach, a short walk from Torquay Harbour and Kents Cavern. Exeter International Airport is 45 km away. The hotel is near Thatcher's Rock and Shagg Rock, popular with scuba divers. Bus #7 stops outside the gates, providing easy access to Torquay's town center.
Guest Services
The hotel provides a dedicated events coordinator for meetings and private functions, accommodating up to 110 seated guests. Luggage assistance is available on Fridays and Saturdays. E-bike rentals start at £10, including helmets and locks. The hotel also offers pool towels for £1 each and has a 24-hour reception.
Choose from a variety of room types
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Tennis court
- Mini golf
- Sports trainer
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
- Children's play area
Spa & Leisure
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Indoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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