The Osborne Hotel
Hesketh Crescent Meadfoot ,south Devon, Torquay TQ1 2LL England
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With wonderful views across Tor Bay, The Osborne Hotel has a modern health club, an outdoor pool and leafy sun terrace. The hotel is set in 6 acres of grounds that lead to Meadfoot Beach.The elegant bedrooms are individually decorated, and all have free Wi-Fi access and tea/coffee facilities with free mineral water. All rooms have a private bathroom and a cosy seating area.Hesketh’s Health and Fitness Centre features an indoor swimming pool, fully equipped gym and tennis courts. Guests can relax in the sauna, or on the spacious poolside terraces.Langtry’s Restaurant has impressive bay views, and serves modern British cuisine and fine wines. There is also a informal continental-style brasserie, offering fresh coffees and afternoon teas.In the heart of the English Riviera, Osborne Hotel is a 15-minute stroll from the picturesque Torquay Marina. Free on-site parking is available, and Torquay Railway Station is just 1 and a half miles away.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Beach
Tennis court
Taxi service
Wifi
Pool with view
Indoor pool
Outdoor pool
Heated pool
Fitness / spa changing rooms
Restaurant
Breakfast buffet
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Non-smoking hotel
Sun terrace
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
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Private balcony
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Iron
Flatscreen TV
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Ocean view
Non-smoking rooms
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English
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Grade: 69 out of 100
27Restaurantswithin 1 km
9Attractionswithin 1 km
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Hesketh Crescent Meadfoot ,south Devon, Torquay TQ1 2LL England
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10 of us booked in to have Christmas Day lunch at 3.00 pm. We had paid £85 per head, although it was advertised on the website at £79.95 .In May. A couple of weeks later we paid our £20 per head deposit and was told by the receptionist ,who went to check that the price and menu was correct as per advert. As money was paid I believe this is a binding contract and should have been honoured.. On Christmas Day we arrived just before 3 pm. We were not shown to our table but found it ourselves. There were some very soggy canapés on the table .Although when the starters arrived there was not enough cutlery for everyone, a short wait whilst more soup spoons arrived. The bread rolls arrived- very hard and not enough side plates were available, another short wait whilst this was remedied. The main course came although some of the starter dishes and cutlery remained, some were still there when we left after 5pm. The dessert course arrive but again two were missing, again another wait till they came. Coffee and mince pies were also short, wait again and sugar was obtained from a vacated table.All in all the service was terrible and the experience was one of complete dissatisfaction. Three times we asked for more drinks and eventually they were delivered …
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Came to the hotel for Sunday lunch. We picked roast dinner and we all agreed it was one of the nicest ones we have recently eaten. Plenty of vegetables, roast potatoes and meat all good, homemade Yorkshire puddings and lovely gravy. We finished off with Christmas pudding and a chocolate fondant. Extremely good value and staff were all attentive and friendly. We will definitely be back and would recommend for a nice relaxing, reasonable, Sunday lunch 😊
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Remember to log your call in at reception to avoid a parking fine
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Response from chloe leonard, Marketing at The Osborne Hotel
Responded 7 Dec 2022
Hi Penny. Thank you for your lovely review. We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your visit to The Osborne and hope to welcome you back soon. :)
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Stayed in the Osborne room for one night paid £180.00. Very nice room great sea view but the bed was very hard. Did not get any sleep. Worst bed we have ever slept in before in a hotel of this quality. Swimming pool was nice and warm but the changing rooms were dreadful like an after thought. The showers in there, if you were lucky you may get some warm water out. Depending on the time of day. We showered after swimming in cold water. The showers in the changing rooms are what you would expect of a 2 star hotel. When we went swimming there were no towels there. So we had to drip dry when we mentioned this to reception they said you had to get the towels from them before swimming. That is fine but that should be made clear to guests when checking in. The breakfast was nice but when we asked the staff in the restaurant for anything they kept on forgetting. It is more like a 3 star hotel and very run down. We will not return.…
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Large room (Beauclerk) with large bathroom and v good shower. Food very nice evening meal and good breakfast. Overlooks sea but set a little back. Direct access to SWCP. Sadly didn’t offer a laundry service which would have been useful after 4 days walking.
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from chloe leonard, Marketing at The Osborne Hotel
Responded 17 Nov 2022
Hi Guyvk, Thank you for your review. We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us here at The Osborne and we hope to welcome you back in the future. Kind Regards, The Osborne Team
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We were a little apprehensive as we had read some average reviews but we were certainly not disapponted. A charming receptionist welcomed us and the waiter who covered the bar and resturant looked after us to a very high standard. The dinner in choice ,presentation and quality was outstanding and certainly merited a 5 star score. And the visit to the jewellery cabinet on our departure certainly made the experience very good for my wife. Thank you Osborne hotel for such a great evening.
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from chloe leonard, Marketing at The Osborne Hotel
Responded 17 Nov 2022
Hi Paul, Thank you for your lovely review. We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to welcome you back in the future. Kindest Regards, The Osborne Team
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Stayed in the apartments and only used the Hotel for evening drinks. Good selection, reasonably priced (for a Hotel). The indoor bar area is adequate but small so head there on a lovely dry evening where the outdoor terrace can be enjoyed with spectacular views of the bay. Amazing !!
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Room Tip: Rooms with seaview for a great view of the bay
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Response from chloe leonard, Marketing at The Osborne Hotel
Responded 17 Nov 2022
Hi Sally, Thank you for your review. We're glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back again in the future. Kind Regards, The Osborne Team
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Noticed up everywhere that you can only offload luggage for 20 minutes- there was no parking available so we waited for a spot to become vacant then parked for only a few minutes to quickly off load our small luggage. Arrived back home and already had a fine in the post! Don’t visit this hotel they will steal your money.
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Anthony George, General Manager at The Osborne Hotel
Responded 23 Nov 2022
It is unfortunate that you received a fine while loading your bags, but as you pointed out, there are numerous signs advising guests of not only the time frame, but also of the need to put their vehicle details into the tablet at reception. If you had contacted us with the fine details, we would have happily made an appeal on your behalf, as you were staying at the hotel.
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Had our wedding breakfast and reception with overnight stay at the hotel greeted with drinks on arrival. Friendly and helpful staff and wedding coordinator Sarah Bell done an amazing job from start to finish the decorations were gorgeous the meal was delicious the staff done an amazing job the food and beverage manager Mike attended catering for the 70+ guests. The wedding suite was immaculate with spectacular views thanks to all the staff including the dj Andy who made our day so perfect
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Due to rail strike we needed to book 2 rooms for a night . Our first choice was the Osborne Hotel because we stay in the apartments every year. Friendly and informative booking in process at reception. We booked a twin and a single room at a good price . The twin room was spacious and nicely presented with modern bathroom and hot shower. The single room had a double bed with modern shower room. Seeing is believing ~ see my photos.
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Date of stay: October 2022
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The only thing going for this hotel is it’s sea view. Really unsure how they can advertise as 4 star. It’s run down, dated and absolutely stinking. You can see the only clean in between guests is a bed change. We raised our concerns whilst there and they admitted staffing issues and lack of support/acknowledge of complaints from the management above. Felt really sorry for the deputy manager Ethan and the reception staff. They all looked a bit spirit broken! Having to deal with all the complaints (we witnessed several complaints whilst there) with no support. Either they have no money to invest or they are choosing not to - sadly it’s a sinking ship and we won’t be returning. Heavily stained carpets (looked like blood in some areas) bathroom not cleaned, dangerous bathroom cleaning products left out, kettle stinking with milk all over it - just a few concerns which you wouldn’t even be okay with in a 2 star……
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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PRICE RANGE
US$90 - US$131 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
32
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Osborne Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to The Osborne Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Kents Cavern (1.2 km), Torquays Dinosaur World (1.0 km), and Torquay Harbour (Inner Dock) (1.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at The Osborne Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an indoor pool, free wifi, and an on-site restaurant.
What food & drink options are available at The Osborne Hotel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to The Osborne Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Old Vienna Restaurant, Ollies, and The Waddling Duck Bistro.
Are there opportunities to exercise at The Osborne Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to an indoor pool, a fitness centre, and locker rooms available in the fitness centre during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at The Osborne Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does The Osborne Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers meeting rooms, a banquet room, and conference facilities.
Are there any historical sites close to The Osborne Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Torre Abbey (2.3 km) and Friends Of Oldway (4.4 km).
Does The Osborne Hotel have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.