Duchy Hotels are an impressive group of three privately owned coastal hotels, situated in the stunning location of Torbay. Each hotel boasts its own special features and offers an ambience and level of service that appeals to a broad range of clientele. Our policy is simply to provide our guests with a little luxury, a warm welcome and high quality yet affordable accommodation, whether your stay is for business or pleasure. At each of our hotels, the friendly and professional staff will be delighted to cater for your every need.
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With more than 200 bedrooms spread over 3 locations in Torbay, Duchy Hotels aims to provide a warm welcome with a relaxed and luxurious home away from home experience. Our guest rooms feature a cosy and comfortable design plus thoughtful amenities. At Duchy Hotels, we understand how important it is to offer only the best food and drink.
Duchy Hotels are committed to providing great jobs for great people. We believe in job ownership and encouraging our team members to bring their personality and individuality into their service style, while working within the rules and standards of the company. Our personalised service and commitment to providing excellence in all departments of our hotels is what keeps our guests coming back again and again.
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Reviews (21)
Stephen Exton
Jun 01, 2022
Maureen Bates
May 24, 2022
Apart from covic we have been going to the palace hotel for years when it was owned by Steve since being taken over we have been very disappointed with food and the big changes no silver service which we both liked some staff are young and don't know how to great the older people the prices have gone up to high for the service we get the manager is a very nice person and he always likes to please everyone to make them happy in their stay at the hotel
Pat Foster
May 23, 2022
Colin Hanbury
May 21, 2022
Rooms are very clean but a bit dated. Our room was very overpriced. However all the staff are very polite and attentive and nothing is too much trouble for them. We have been to the Palace many times but this was the last time as we no longer feel we get value for money. A room we have stayed in when available for no extra cost they wanted to charge an extra 40 a night
Kirsti Willis
May 15, 2022
The location is perfect. Literally couldn't get closer to the beach and pier. About 5 mins down from the main road with all the amusements etc. We used the swimming pool at the hotel. The only thing I would say is that they didn't warn me when me and my son booked swimming, that the pool is a constant 4ft deep so my son being 4ft couldn't stand up in it without being under water and doesn't know how to tred water yet. He still enjoyed himself but made it very stressful for me. The staff were very friendly and the breakfast was very nice. Would absolutely stay here again.
Gareth Keyes
May 14, 2022
(weekend stay) Room - Poor, visible damage and dirt on a lot of items (cracked tiles, sink, white splashes down the bedside tables) Bed was far too soft and springy, room warm all day with no circulation. Breakfast - Good, we got in early so there was almost no waiting on hot food and the selection of cold food was full. Lunch - Poor, service was slow and we had 3 different waitresses.
There was also a little fiasco with a large party of women that were served afternoon tea but didn't touch a bite. The staff were all busy with that and left the rest of the room waiting. Almost every table left uncleared at the point of the large party exiting and leaving their food. Dinner - Great, really good service - quality, flavour and variety was what you would expect for the price.
Staff - Good, friendly but disorganised. We were genuinely sad that the young girl who served us on our first night wasn't there for our second, she was great and was a cut above the rest. There seemed to be a lack of communication between service, kitchen and reception staff. Overall - Poor. For the price you pay to stay at this hotel it's an uncomfortable sleep coupled with very young and inexperienced staff versus a great evening meal and fresh scones.
In future we will look at staying at the new Mercure hotel on the same street and visit the Palace for the evening meal only. It's a shame as this was our 4th stay and over several years the quality has really dropped.
There was also a little fiasco with a large party of women that were served afternoon tea but didn't touch a bite. The staff were all busy with that and left the rest of the room waiting. Almost every table left uncleared at the point of the large party exiting and leaving their food. Dinner - Great, really good service - quality, flavour and variety was what you would expect for the price.
Staff - Good, friendly but disorganised. We were genuinely sad that the young girl who served us on our first night wasn't there for our second, she was great and was a cut above the rest. There seemed to be a lack of communication between service, kitchen and reception staff. Overall - Poor. For the price you pay to stay at this hotel it's an uncomfortable sleep coupled with very young and inexperienced staff versus a great evening meal and fresh scones.
In future we will look at staying at the new Mercure hotel on the same street and visit the Palace for the evening meal only. It's a shame as this was our 4th stay and over several years the quality has really dropped.
Paul Forsey
May 10, 2022
Li Xie
Apr 17, 2022
Stayed here with my 4 year old son for 3 nights. It is a very very very noisy hotel. The floors in all rooms are making a very loud noise makes it impossible to have a decent sleep, not only because of your own room but because of your next door and the people stay upstairs, whenever anyone walks it just wakes your up, so if you are looking for somewhere nice and quiet to have a good rest THIS IS NOT THE PLACE.
What makes me so upset is that today is Monday, I was hoping when there's less people in the hotel for a Sunday night I could finally sleep better, but a staff in the bar was playing very loud TV since 5am. I went downstairs to tell him it's very noisy for our room, he then turned the volume down for like 2 bars and we can still hear everything very clearly in our room.
So here I am to give this 1 star review at 5:30am in the morning. I'm really sad as I was hoping I could have a good rest here with my son, but every night I struggle to sleep because of the noisy environment! So disappointed.
What makes me so upset is that today is Monday, I was hoping when there's less people in the hotel for a Sunday night I could finally sleep better, but a staff in the bar was playing very loud TV since 5am. I went downstairs to tell him it's very noisy for our room, he then turned the volume down for like 2 bars and we can still hear everything very clearly in our room.
So here I am to give this 1 star review at 5:30am in the morning. I'm really sad as I was hoping I could have a good rest here with my son, but every night I struggle to sleep because of the noisy environment! So disappointed.
Vivienne Biddiscombe
Mar 03, 2022
Kevin Prentice
Feb 08, 2022
Well what can I say FANTASTIC HOTEL.We have just had a 3 night stay the food was 1st class compliments to the chef. Staff fantastic very pleasant and helpful. Room was great. club room with seaview and room was very clean we would recommend this hotel with no hesitation. We will be back without a doubt to all at the palace hotel Thankyou for a lovely stay
Laraine Carless
Jan 27, 2022
Stewart Wright
Jan 14, 2022
David B.
Dec 29, 2021
David Thomas
Dec 15, 2021
Cath Nicholson
Dec 10, 2021
Just come back from The Palace Hotel We spent four nights there, and I must say we had a brilliant time. We were given an upgrade to a family room overlooking the garden, which was lovely. The food was excellent, and all of the staff were very pleasant, and went out of their way to please. We would definitely stay there again. 5 out of 5.
Valaine Bell
Nov 30, 2021
L. B.
Oct 29, 2021
We had a one night stay following a day at paignton zoo. The hotel is in a fab location literally opposite the Peir! The staff were lovely, but particular shout outs to the restaurant manager and the bar tender (totally forgot to get their names!) They were absolutely rushed off their feet but still managed to deliver an amazing, warm and friendly service.
The hotel was really clean and our room was huge, beds were comfy & pillows were lovely and squashy! The pool was great, again lovely and clean, the temperature of the water could be slightly warmer but I'd say that about most pools. Can't wait to come back could of easily stayed a few more nights! Thanks Team!
The hotel was really clean and our room was huge, beds were comfy & pillows were lovely and squashy! The pool was great, again lovely and clean, the temperature of the water could be slightly warmer but I'd say that about most pools. Can't wait to come back could of easily stayed a few more nights! Thanks Team!
Pete
Oct 28, 2021
Nice room, food so far nothing that special.breakfast one of the worse that i have had, the toast was a joke as was the egg that resembled a seagull egg. Not impressed at all and clearing the table was discusting.hopefully the service etc will improve as we still have 4 more days. Hotel appears TIRED and needs lots doing to it.
John Roberts
Oct 20, 2021
Just came back yesterday 11/10/21 after a coach trip for the weekend. Couldn't find a fault wrong with it staff couldn't help you more if they tried.all nice and polite. Clean all over the hotel.brilliant view out of the room looking over the pier.thinking of going back next year.id would give 9 out 10. Food brilliant.
PlayingByEar
Jul 11, 2021
We stayed for 4 nights a few days ago and couldn't fault it. The car park felt very spacious and secure. The ladies on reception were extremely helpful and friendly. There was free entertainment and a nice hotel bar with a great barman. The rooms were clean and well-serviced by the excellent maids. Breakfast was lovely and staffed by very friendly and efficient staff. We'd happily stay there again if we ever return to Paignton!
Christina Gunnell
Mar 10, 2019