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title: "The Norwood, Torquay: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "The Norwood in Torquay: rated 9.5 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-norwood-torquay/
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source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-13
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Guesthouse · ★★★★
# The Norwood

Torre, Torquay, United Kingdom

9.5 ·  Exceptional 13 reviews ·  #7 #7 of 57 in Torquay ·  4.8/5 on Google, 147 reviews ·  7.6 Location score
## About The Norwood

The Norwood is a guesthouse in Torre, Torquay, United Kingdom. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 9.5 out of 10 across 13 reviews. Facilities include free breakfast, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 150 m from the centre of Torquay. The nearest beach is 620 m away. The nearest airport, Exeter International Airport (EXT), is 31 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:30

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

- **Rooms:** 10

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 63

60 Belgrave Road [norwoodhoteltorquay.co.uk](http://www.norwoodhoteltorquay.co.uk/)

## How The Norwood scores

Better rated than 79% of hotels in Torquay

-   Guest rating **9.5**
-   Location **7.6**
-   Beach access **8.2**
-   Public transport **6.7**

Torquay average

## Rating on Google

4.8/5

147 Google reviews

-   5★91%
-   4★7%
-   3★2%
-   2★0%
-   1★0%

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

## Amenities

Free breakfastFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Free breakfast

### 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:** **7.6**/10

- **Walk grade:** **71**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **62**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **4**

<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="">620 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10 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="">750 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 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="">70 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="">150 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Torre Abbey430 m
-   Spanish Barn490 m
-   Cashino Gaming770 m
-   Crealy Adventure Park Exeter940 m
-   Torquay Observation wheel1.1 km
-   Torquay's Dinosaur World1.4 km

## The Norwood: in detail

The Norwood provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. When arriving by car, you'll be grateful for the on-site complimentary parking at hotel. The hotel's daily housekeeping ensures an excellent option for your stay. To ensure the well-being and convenience of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire hotel. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. To ensure your satisfaction, certain rooms in the hotel come fitted with linen service for a more pleasant stay. Selected rooms offer in-room amusement like television as a source of entertainment for guests to enjoy. Rest assured, quenching your thirst is not a concern with a coffee or tea maker available in select accommodations. Understanding the significance of bathroom facilities in enhancing visitor contentment, hotel offers a hair dryer and toiletries within a few chosen chambers. Start your day stress-free at The Norwood as breakfast is made available for you on the premises.

### Compare

## Compare The Norwood with nearby hotels

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## Questions about The Norwood

### How do guests rate The Norwood?

The Norwood has a guest rating of 9.5 out of 10 from 13 reviews, which is better than 79% of rated hotels in Torquay.

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

Check-in starts at 14:30 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does The Norwood include breakfast?

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

### Is there parking at The Norwood?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is The Norwood from the airport?

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

### Is The Norwood close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 620 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does The Norwood have?

The Norwood has 10 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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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-norwood-torquay/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/