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title: "The Shirley vs Torcroft Hotel: which hotel is better?"
description: "The Shirley or Torcroft Hotel in Torquay? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-02
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# The Shirley vs Torcroft Hotel

Both are in Torquay, 1.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Wellswood
## [The Shirley](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-shirley-torquay/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.6 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 6.6

- **Score by category:** 1 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2217085/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · Torre
## [Torcroft Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/torcroft-hotel-torquay/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 8.8

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2236681/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Torcroft Hotel

It leads in 2 of 5 categories. 1.2 km apart.

### Choose The Shirley if you want

-   breakfast included

### Choose Torcroft Hotel if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (310 m / 910 m)
-   to walk to the sights (330 m / 1.5 km)

### Why is The Shirley better than Torcroft Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.6 vs 9.0) (+0.6)
2.  Includes free breakfast
3.  Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00) (−1h)

### Why is Torcroft Hotel better than The Shirley?

1.  600 m closer to the beach (310 m vs 910 m) (−600 m)
2.  1.2 km closer to the city centre (−1.2 km)
3.  29 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+29)
4.  Allows pets

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | The Shirley | Torcroft Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.6  (+0.6) | 9.0 |
| Location | 6.6 | 8.8  (+2.2) |
| Facilities | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 7.2 | 9.3  (+2.1) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.8  (+0.1) | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 9.6  (+0.6) | 9.0 |
| Number of reviews | 6 | 6 |
| Google rating | 4.8/5 | 4.9/5  (+0.1) |
| Google reviews | 81 | 221  (+140) |
| Rank in Torquay | top 25%  (+31%) | bottom 44% |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.6 | 8.8  (+2.2) |
| Distance to the centre | 1.5 km | 330 m  (−1.2 km) |
| To the beach | 910 m | 310 m  (−600 m) |
| To the airport | 31 km | 31 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 50 | 79  (+29) |
| To the nearest food shop | 530 m | 250 m  (−280 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 11  (+10) |
| Sights within 1 km | 6 | 7 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 7 | 11 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2014 |
| Listed amenities | 12 | 12 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00  (−1h) | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:30 | 11:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| EV charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | – | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

1.2 km apart

The Shirley: city centre: 1.5 km, Exeter International Airport (EXT): 31 km, beach: 910 m, 50 places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.

Torcroft Hotel: city centre: 330 m, Exeter International Airport (EXT): 31 km, beach: 310 m, 79 places to eat within 500 m, 7 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Torquay

[Torquay weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/united-kingdom/england/torquay/weather)

## The Shirley or Torcroft Hotel: common questions

### Which is better, The Shirley or Torcroft Hotel?

Torcroft Hotel leads in 2 of 5 categories, including location, beach access. The Shirley is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, The Shirley or Torcroft Hotel?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Torcroft Hotel is closer: 330 m from the centre, against 1.5 km for The Shirley.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Torcroft Hotel is 310 m from the nearest beach; The Shirley is 910 m.

### How far apart are The Shirley and Torcroft Hotel?

The two hotels are 1.2 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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