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title: "Elmdene Hotel, Torquay: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Elmdene Hotel in Torquay: rated 9.9 by guests, 5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-13
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Guesthouse · ★★★★★ · Eviivo
# Elmdene Hotel

Chelston, Torquay, United Kingdom

9.9 ·  Exceptional 15 reviews ·  #3 #3 of 57 in Torquay ·  5.0/5 on Google, 112 reviews ·  6.9 Location score
## About Elmdene Hotel

Elmdene Hotel is a guesthouse in Chelston, Torquay, United Kingdom. It holds a 5-star rating. Guests rate it 9.9 out of 10 across 15 reviews. Facilities include free breakfast, bar, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 470 m from the centre of Torquay. The nearest beach is 570 m away. The nearest airport, Exeter International Airport (EXT), is 31 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Star rating:** ★★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:30

- **Rooms:** 6

- **Chain:** Eviivo

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 44

Rathmore Road [elmdenehotel.co.uk](http://www.elmdenehotel.co.uk/)

## How Elmdene Hotel scores

Better rated than 91% of hotels in Torquay

-   Guest rating **9.9**
-   Location **6.9**
-   Beach access **8.4**
-   Public transport **8.5**

Torquay average

## Rating on Google

5.0/5

112 Google reviews

-   5★94%
-   4★3%
-   3★0%
-   2★0%
-   1★3%

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:** **6.9**/10

- **Walk grade:** **53**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **22**

- **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="">Torre Abbey Sands</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">570 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Torquay</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">430 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7 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="">31 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">71 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="">470 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Torre Abbey280 m
-   Spanish Barn310 m
-   Cashino Gaming1.1 km
-   Torquay Observation wheel1.2 km
-   Crealy Adventure Park Exeter1.4 km
-   National Marine Aquarium Plymouth1.4 km

## Elmdene Hotel: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Elmdene Hotel. 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 Elmdene Hotel is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In select rooms of the hotel, guests can enjoy the advantage of having linen service available for their convenience. 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, you will find the convenience of a refrigerator and a coffee or tea maker at your disposal. Understanding the significance of bathroom amenities in enhancing guest contentment, the hotel offers a hair dryer within certain chosen rooms. Embark on your holiday experience in the most ideal manner. Commence each morning of your visit with an on-site breakfast. Experience an unforgettable evening with your fellow travelers just a short distance away, at hotel's bar.

### Compare

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## Questions about Elmdene Hotel

### How do guests rate Elmdene Hotel?

Elmdene Hotel has a guest rating of 9.9 out of 10 from 15 reviews, which is better than 91% of rated hotels in Torquay.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Elmdene Hotel?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 10:30.

### Does Elmdene Hotel include breakfast?

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

### Is there parking at Elmdene Hotel?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Elmdene Hotel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Exeter International Airport (EXT), is 31 km away in a straight line.

### Is Elmdene Hotel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 570 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Elmdene Hotel have?

Elmdene Hotel has 6 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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