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title: "Babbacombe Palms, Torquay: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Babbacombe Palms in Torquay: rated 9.9 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-12
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Guesthouse · ★★★★
# Babbacombe Palms

St Marychurch, Torquay, United Kingdom

9.9 ·  Exceptional 3 reviews ·  #19 #19 of 57 in Torquay ·  4.8/5 on Google, 191 reviews ·  7.7 Location score
## About Babbacombe Palms

Babbacombe Palms is a guesthouse in St Marychurch, Torquay, United Kingdom. It holds a 4-star rating. Facilities include free breakfast, bar, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 2.0 km from the centre of Torquay. The nearest beach is 390 m away. The nearest airport, Exeter International Airport (EXT), is 29 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 16:30

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 7

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 9

2 York Road, Babbacombe [babbacombepalms.com](http://babbacombepalms.com/)

## How Babbacombe Palms scores

Better rated than 60% of hotels in Torquay

-   Location **7.7**
-   Beach access **9.0**

Torquay average

## Rating on Google

4.8/5

191 Google reviews

-   5★79%
-   4★16%
-   3★3%
-   2★0%
-   1★2%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

Free breakfastBarFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Free breakfast
-   Bar

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### In the rooms

-   Coffee or tea maker

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.7**/10

- **Walk grade:** **62**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **44**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **2**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Oddicombe Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">390 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Exeter International Airport (EXT)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">29 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">66 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Torquay</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.0 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Bygones210 m
-   Devon Memorials1,000 m
-   Crealy Adventure Park Exeter1.1 km
-   Cashino Gaming1.6 km
-   Fawlty Towers1.6 km
-   Torquay Museum2.0 km

## Babbacombe Palms: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Babbacombe Palms. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hotel. Visitors can take advantage of complimentary parking directly at the hotel. The hotel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Each accommodation at Babbacombe Palms is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In select rooms, guests can enjoy a touch of amusement with the availability of television for their entertainment. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, the presence of a coffee or tea maker can be found. Understanding the significance of bathroom amenities in enhancing guest contentment, the hotel offers a hair dryer within certain chosen rooms. Begin your holiday on a high note. At Babbacombe Palms, your mornings are greeted with a delightful, free breakfast. Experience an amazing evening effortlessly! Have an enjoyable night without venturing beyond the premises at karaoke rooms and bar.

### Compare

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## Questions about Babbacombe Palms

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Babbacombe Palms?

Check-in starts at 16:30 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does Babbacombe Palms include breakfast?

The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included.

### Is there parking at Babbacombe Palms?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Babbacombe Palms from the airport?

The nearest airport, Exeter International Airport (EXT), is 29 km away in a straight line.

### Is Babbacombe Palms close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 390 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Babbacombe Palms have?

Babbacombe Palms has 7 rooms.

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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