Riviera International Conference Centre - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
Princess Theatre - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Babbacombe Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Torre Abbey Sands - 5 min drive - 1.9 km
Getting around
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 42 min drive
Paignton Station - 16 min drive
Torre Station - 20 min walk
Torquay Station - 22 min walk
Restaurants
McDonald's - 8 min walk
Domino's Pizza - 11 min walk
Gino's - 14 min walk
The Noble Tree - 12 min walk
Oriental Touch - 1 min walk
About this property
The Albaston
The Albaston is a great choice for a stay in Torquay. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Other highlights at this luxurious bed & breakfast include 2 bars/lounges, a terrace, and a garden.
At a glance
Hotel size
8 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Express check-out available
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
2 bars/lounges
What to do
Beach nearby
Services
Laundry service
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property accepts credit cards.
Also known as
Albaston B&B Torquay
Albaston B&B
Albaston Torquay
The Albaston Torquay, Devon
Albaston
The Albaston Torquay
The Albaston Bed & breakfast
The Albaston Bed & breakfast Torquay
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Albaston?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Albaston?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Albaston?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Express check-out is available.
What is there to do at The Albaston and nearby?
The Albaston has 2 bars and a garden.
What's the area around The Albaston like?
The Albaston is a short 17-minute walk from Riviera International Conference Centre and 17 minutes' walk from Torre Abbey.
The Albaston Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 20, 2021
Alister
Alister, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 17, 2021
We just spent a 4 night stay at The Albaston and had a lovely time. The room was immaculate and Kevin and Julie couldn’t have been more welcoming. Breakfast was lovely and the B&B was in a great spot. The bar was a good place to unwind after a busy day. Thanks to Kevin and Julie for a great stay!
Sam and Den (stayed in Beachcomber room).
Samantha
Samantha, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 14, 2021
Amazing property and owners. Really put you at ease
Craig
Craig, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 31, 2021
Bank Holiday weekend away
Genuinely could not fault our stay at The Albaston. Everything was exceptional! Kevin and Julie are fantastic hosts and are lovely people. Breakfast was amazing and our room was perfect. The dogs were the main highlight for us though!
Stefan
Stefan, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 27, 2021
Room was lovely, stayed in the observatory room. Kevin and Julie were really friendly. Breakfast was great, especially the fruit bowl. Stayed a week, room not cleaned due to covid. Did ask for fresh bedding halfway into the holiday and this was done for us. Only 10 minutes from town but a bit of a climb uphill from the town.
Wendy
Wendy, 7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2021
Excellent room, lovely hotel, good breakfast and very friendly owners.
Graham
Graham, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 20, 2021
Quirky interior design but smart & spotlessly clean. A quiet location just out of the town centre. Excellent breakfast. To be recommended.
Verified traveler
4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 11, 2021
Excellent quality, a fun place, & convenient!
What a great place to stay! Attention to detail is paramount at The Albaston both in the decor and facilities and the excellent breakfasts! Keith's breakfast fruit bowl was honestly the best I've ever had! And the full English is absolutely excellent!
We stayed in Valentino - quirky, special, and a large room on the first floor (there's no lift) and it was super! The restaurant is sunny & bright and the menu extensive. We loved the time we spent in Oscar's bar in the hotel, again a different, great place to be! We enjoyed the different art around the hotel (some of it painted by Julie!) and appreciated the quality of everything!
The hotel is in a good position in Torquay, everything's walkable! Every room is different so we'll be visiting again to try a diiferent one soon!
Gillian
Gillian, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 9, 2021
Decor was good. They’ve spent a lot of money on the place and take good care of the property. The breakfasts were extremely good.
The bar is only open from 8pm on Fri and Sat nights. Car park is tiny, but there’s ample free parking on the road.
Verified traveler
5-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 8, 2021
Lovely view in old fashion room - very comfy Kevin owner was very chatty and welcoming - cleanliness was of a extremely high standard with highly exceptional breakfast served. Thank you again
helen
helen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 5, 2021
Great place to stay, kevin and julie where lovely desserve 5* for the service and accommodation we will definitely stay again
Carl
Carl, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2021
We were in the executive sweat . Great room had great touches. All the rooms looked nice . The hotel was great . Staff always helpful. Lovely breakfast. Not far from Torquay town etc . Would definitely stay again . Thanks for all your help
Desmond
Desmond, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2021
Great Hotel
We were there for 5 nights and were made welcome from start to finish, the albaston has a nice bar area, and if you wish to sit outside there is a wonderful decked area .
The breakfast is first class, cooked to order,
Would highly recommend this hotel
Edward
Edward, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2021
First class
First class. Spotlessly clean. Breakfast was wonderful. Kevin and Julie were exceptional hosts. Would highly recommend.
Menna
Menna, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 24, 2021
Brilliant hosts! Lovely hotel ! Will highly recommend and definitely stay here again when I’m back in Torquay.
Verified traveler
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 24, 2021
Fabulous
Absolutely amazing, so clean, comfortable, COVID secure. Kev the owner is adorable. I highly recommend this hotel and will definitely return if I’m ever in the area again.
Joanne
Joanne, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 23, 2021
Outstanding Welcome & Stay
The Albaston is one of the (if not the) most friendly B&B’s we have stayed at. Kevin & Julie are true superstars who go that extra mile to ensure you have a fantastic stay with them. Highly recommended and would stay again without hesitation.
Jason
Jason, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 22, 2021
Chris
Chris, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 11, 2021
Superb stay at this fantastic B & B
Cleanliness, friendliness, breakfast and covid procedures, all 10 out of 10. Highly recommend.
Julie
Julie, 3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 6, 2021
wonderful stay and fantastic hosts
Recently spent 4 nights at the albaston. Kevin and julie really looked after us from when we arrived until we left. The breakfast was exceptional and room was spotless. Will not hesitate to stay here again when in Torquay.
mr martyn
mr martyn, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 29, 2021
Quirky and classy
Warm welcome, amazing hotel,we couldnt faultanything,super host,super clean,classy and quirky,with a lovely courtyard were we had wine andpink gins .Will go back for sure .
Stephen
Stephen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 21, 2021
Jennifer
Jennifer, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 17, 2021
Very friendly hosts, lovely room with everything you could need, excellent breakfast.
Good outside seating area and bar available.
We had a great stay and would certainly stay again
John
John, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Jun 17, 2021
No hot water for 2 days in the bathroom and when we complained the owner Kevin and his wife Julie were shouting at us and it was a bit scary.
I could not believe how rude they were even though they were the ones at fault. Kevin said you shaved in my bathroom and now I have to clean it. Julie said is that what you people do when you go on holiday- complain about things and try to get money back. She was like I wonder what would it be if there was no hot water problem.
They agreed to refund us for one night but they didn’t give us any money back.