The Somerville Hotel vs Torcroft Hotel
Both are in Torquay, 1.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseWellswood
The Somerville Hotel
- Guest rating
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Location score
- 6.6
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
GuesthouseTorre
Torcroft Hotel
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.8
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 1.2 km apart.
Choose The Somerville Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.6 / 9.0)
- breakfast included
Choose Torcroft Hotel if you want
- to be closer to the beach (310 m / 890 m)
- to walk to the sights (330 m / 1.6 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (79 / 35)
Why is The Somerville Hotel better than Torcroft Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.6 vs 9.0)+0.6
- 2Includes free breakfast
- 36 more listed amenities (18 vs 12)+6
- 4Has an on-site restaurant
- 5Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 16:00)−2h
Why is Torcroft Hotel better than The Somerville Hotel?
- 1580 m closer to the beach (310 m vs 890 m)−580 m
- 21.2 km closer to the city centre−1.2 km
- 344 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+44
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 78 vs 66)+12
- 5Allows pets
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Somerville Hotel vs Torcroft Hotel: which hotel is better? | The Somerville Hotel | Torcroft Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.6 +0.6 | 9.0 |
| Location | 6.6 | 8.8 +2.2 |
| Facilities | 5.0 +1.7 | 3.3 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 7.3 | 9.3 +2.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.1 +0.4 | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 9.6 +0.6 | 9.0 |
| Number of reviews | 25 +19 | 6 |
| Google rating | 4.9/5 | 4.9/5 |
| Google reviews | 163 | 221 +58 |
| Rank in Torquay | top 4% +52% | bottom 44% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.6 | 8.8 +2.2 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.6 km | 330 m −1.2 km |
| To the beach | 890 m | 310 m −580 m |
| To the airport | 31 km | 31 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 35 | 79 +44 |
| To the nearest food shop | 590 m | 250 m −340 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 11 +10 |
| Sights within 1 km | 6 | 7 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 9 | 11 |
| Floors | 2 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2014 | 2014 |
| Listed amenities | 18 +6 | 12 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −2h | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:30 | 11:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Casino | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| EV charging | – | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | – | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.2 km apart
The Somerville Hotel: city centre: 1.6 km, Exeter International Airport (EXT): 31 km, beach: 890 m, 35 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.
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The Somerville Hotel or Torcroft Hotel: common questions
Which is better, The Somerville Hotel or Torcroft Hotel?
They are evenly matched. The Somerville Hotel is stronger in guest rating, facilities; Torcroft Hotel is stronger in location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, The Somerville Hotel 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 1.6 km for The Somerville Hotel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Torcroft Hotel is 310 m from the nearest beach; The Somerville Hotel is 890 m.
How far apart are The Somerville Hotel and Torcroft Hotel?
The two hotels are 1.2 km apart in a straight line.
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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