Paignton Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A pier extending into the water with buildings on it, a sunset in the background, and waves on the shore.
A pier at night with illuminated buildings and flags.
Dramatic storm clouds over Paignton Pier on the Devon coast in west England UK
A beach with a pier extending into the water, a boardwalk, and a colorful building.
A beach with a pier extending into the water, a boardwalk, and a colorful building.

Where to stay in Paignton

Find the best Paignton areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Paignton
Learn more about Paignton

Roundham

If you're spending some time in Roundham, Paignton Beach and Fairy Cove are top sights worth seeing.

St. Michaels

While there might not be top attractions in St. Michaels, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Paignton Zoo and Dartmouth Steam Railway.

Mercure Paignton Hotel

Mercure Paignton Hotel

4 out of 5
Esplanade Road Paignton England
The price is ฿3,161 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿3,161
฿3,793 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Paignton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (521 reviews)
"Just got back from a wonderful weekend can not fault a single thing all top class can’t find a single fault will definitely be back"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Mercure Paignton Hotel
Ibis Styles Paignton

Ibis Styles Paignton

3 out of 5
26 Esplanade Road Paignton England
The price is ฿2,566 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿2,566
฿3,079 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Paignton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very good! (259 reviews)
"Nice hotel, great location for the beach. Staff friendly."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Ibis Styles Paignton
The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality

The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality

3 out of 5
Esplanade Road Paignton England
The price is ฿1,988 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿1,988
฿2,386 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Paignton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Brixham Harbour and Babbacombe Beach are located ...
7.2/10 Good! (319 reviews)
"If travelling in hot weather, not the rooms have no air con. There were also no fans in the room and on arrival the curtains had been left open so the sun had been beaming in all day. It was impossible to sleep"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Goodrington Sands- Apart Hotel

The Goodrington Sands- Apart Hotel

2 out of 5
16 Young's Park Road Paignton England
Stay at this aparthotel in Paignton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and premium bedding. Popular attractions Paignton Beach and Brixham Harbour are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
"Unfortunately we stayed during an extremely hot period & were in a small room (4). which made it difficult to sleep - not the hosts fault as they did supply a fan but the weather was extreme. Would definitely stay here again but in one of the larger rooms. It was a last minute booking & definitely ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

The Goodrington Sands- Apart Hotel
2 Bed Cottage - Sleeps 4 - Garden, Pets, Wifi

2 Bed Cottage - Sleeps 4 - Garden, Pets, Wifi

3 out of 5
Newton Abbot England
Stay at this cottage in Newton Abbot. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions River Dart Country Park and Buckfast Abbey are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Lovely stay on Dartmoor
"We had a lovely stay, the cottage was very clean and tidy, super cosy, the bed and bedding were very comfortable. We had everything we needed there for a short stay. Would definitely go back."

Reviewed on 6 Jun 2024

2 Bed Cottage - Sleeps 4 - Garden, Pets, Wifi
Astor House

Astor House

4 out of 5
Warren Road Torquay England
Stay at this beach apartment in Torquay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Princess Theatre and Paignton Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (88 reviews)
"We have stayed at Astor house before so we came back to the same apartment. They had upgraded the sofas to recliners which was a nice surprise. The apartment itself is easy to get to clean and Torquay town centre is a short walk away. It has a great view over the beach side of Torquay and the area ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026

Astor House
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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