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title: "The Elmington Hotel, Torquay: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "The Elmington Hotel in Torquay: rated 9.5 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-16
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Guesthouse · ★★★★ · Eviivo
# The Elmington Hotel

Chelston, Torquay, United Kingdom

9.5 ·  Exceptional 3 reviews ·  #26 #26 of 57 in Torquay ·  4.4/5 on Google, 92 reviews ·  7.3 Location score
## About The Elmington Hotel

The Elmington Hotel is a guesthouse in Chelston, Torquay, United Kingdom. It holds a 4-star rating. Facilities include swimming pool, free breakfast, restaurant, bar, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 780 m from the centre of Torquay. The nearest beach is 330 m away. The nearest airport, Exeter International Airport (EXT), is 32 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

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

- **Rooms:** 18

- **Chain:** Eviivo

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 8

St Agnes Lane, Chelston [elmington.co.uk](http://www.elmington.co.uk/)

## How The Elmington Hotel scores

Better rated than 57% of hotels in Torquay

-   Location **7.4**
-   Facilities **5.8**
-   Families **2.0**
-   Spa & wellness **1.5**
-   Beach access **9.4**
-   Public transport **10.0**

Torquay average

## Rating on Google

4.4/5

92 Google reviews

-   5★63%
-   4★26%
-   3★9%
-   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

Swimming poolFree breakfastRestaurantBarFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool

### Food & drink

-   Free breakfast
-   Restaurant
-   Bar

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Coffee or tea maker

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.3**/10

- **Walk grade:** **47**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **14**

- **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="">330 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 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="">130 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2 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="">32 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">72 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="">780 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">13 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Spanish Barn390 m
-   Torre Abbey440 m
-   Torquay Observation wheel1.1 km
-   Cashino Gaming1.3 km
-   Harbour Amusements Torquay1.4 km
-   Torquay's Crime Museum1.5 km

## The Elmington Hotel: in detail

The Elmington Hotel offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. 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 accommodating team at the reception will aid you with amenities such as luggage storage. Traveling with minimal luggage is achievable at The Elmington Hotel due to the hotel's dry cleaning service ensuring your garments stay fresh. The hotel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Each accommodation at The Elmington 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, the presence of a coffee or tea maker can be found. The Elmington Hotel offers a hair dryer and toiletries in the restrooms of specific accommodations. Embark on your holiday experience in the most ideal manner. Commence each morning of your visit with an on-site breakfast. Should you prefer not to venture out for a meal, the enticing culinary choices at hotel are always available for your satisfaction. Experience an amazing evening effortlessly! Have an enjoyable night without venturing beyond the premises at karaoke rooms and bar.

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## Questions about The Elmington Hotel

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

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does The Elmington Hotel include breakfast?

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

### Does The Elmington Hotel have a pool?

Yes, The Elmington Hotel has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at The Elmington Hotel?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is The Elmington Hotel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Exeter International Airport (EXT), is 32 km away in a straight line.

### Is The Elmington Hotel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 330 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does The Elmington Hotel have?

The Elmington Hotel has 18 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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