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About this property

Located in the heart of Torquay in Devon, this family-run guest house offers a friendly, relaxed and informal atmosphere for couples, families and the business traveler. The Bahamas Hotel offers high-quality guest accommodations on a bed-and-breakfast basis, with ample free parking for all hotel guests. The guest house has a great location, just a short, level walk from Torquay’s main beach and promenade. A further 10-minute walk along the promenade will bring you to the marina and the main shopping area. Closer still are the recently restored Torre Abbey and the English Riviera Center, with its conference, sporting and leisure pool facilities. As part of a process of continuous improvement, The Bahamas has recently refurbished some bedrooms, which all include a work desk, tea/coffee facilities and a private bathroom.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Located in the real heart of Torquay, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Free Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
1 twin bed
1 full bed
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lvm702
    United States United States
    The room was large with nice furniture. The bed was quite comfortable. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Located in a nice residential area near the harbor. Torre Abbey is only 5 minutes away (a must-see destination). About a 20-25-minute...
  • Jon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were welcoming and friendly also It was clean and tidy and enjoyed a lovely full English breakfast,,, it was also good to have car parking.
  • Fred
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Spotlessly clean / everything you needed in room . Surprise to find fridge in room stocked daily with water and milk .hospitality tray filled to the brim every day / with great selection of teas / coffees and hot chocolate .comfortable bed with...
  • Baraniecki
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything, hosts were wonderful, food was wonderful and so was the accommodation.
  • Colin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hosts Fonz and Chai are lovely and went out of their way to make us feel at home. Breakfast is excellent and good value for money. Having a fridge in the room was a great bonus.The location is within easy walking distance to the town centre...
  • Naizam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had a wonderful stay over there. Very convenient location. Clean room . Good Breakfast. Fonz , the owner was a very supportive lady. We used the dining room for our dinner too. She arranged extra heating for our room as we are not used to UK...
  • Neil
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was excellent, especially the attention to detail and all the little things like a fridge in the room with filtered water & milk. The breakfast was good too.
  • Vaida
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location - easy to get to Marina, city centre. Stuff- I love !!!! 🙂
  • Tatiana
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean, well located, nicely decorated, friendly and helpful staff.
  • Donna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    There’s nothing not to like, the place is spotless and the owners can’t do enough for you. Breakfast is lovely and plentiful and the rooms are comfy. Away from any noise and short walk to the centre of Torquay. We keep returning here as it’s great...

Managed by The Bahamas Guest House

Company review score: 9.9Based on 279 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

The Bahamas is an Edwardian house that has been extended and has been operating as a guest house since the 1960's. We offer a very friendly, relaxed atmosphere and go out of our way to ensure a fabulous guest experience. The rooms and beds are comfortable and all are en-suite. We offer great value for money. We do have a small sun-trap terrace which guests are welcome to use, and pride ourselves on our cleanliness with all our guests benefiting from a daily housekeeping service at no extra charge. Guests really rate our Full English breakfasts. We are very flexible - just let us know if you'd like any breakfasts and they can be added on an ad-hoc basis if you booked room only. Special occasion whilst you are here? Give us a call before your visit and we can arrange for flowers etc. to be put into rooms ready for your arrival. If you have any specific requirements or preferences - please let us know when you book or give us a call before your visit. We are a non-smoking establishment and do not offer licensed facilities as there are lots of fantastic bars and pubs within walking distance.

Property info

The Bahamas offers quality guest accommodation set well back from the road, on a flexible bed-and-breakfast or room only basis, with ample free parking for all hotel guests. Free WiFi is available in all areas of the property. Our Full-English breakfasts are highly rated. We have a daily housekeeping service. The guest house has a great location, just a short, level walk from Torquay’s main beach, Torre Abbey Sands and the main promenade. A further 10-minute walk along the promenade will bring you to the marina and the main shopping area. Closer still are the recently restored Torre Abbey and the English Riviera Center, with its conference, sporting and leisure pool facilities. There are great public transport facilities nearby and there is convenient road access to the amazing Torbay and South Devon beaches and other attractions. These include Cockington Country Park and Craft centre, Living Coasts, the Princess Theatre, Kents Cavern, Babbacombe Model Village and Bygones. In Paignton you will find the Zoo, the pier, and the Geo Gardens. Some fantastic beaches you can explore include Goodrington Sands, Broadsands, & Oddicombe Beach. Try visiting Brixham where you will find the working fishing port, Berry Head, Greenway House (Agatha Christie's House). A trip to beautiful Dartmouth or Totnes is also recommended and for ramblers who enjoy a good walk there is also easy access to the South Devon Coastal Path. As part of a process of continuous improvement, The Bahamas has an ongoing schedule of refurbishment. All bedrooms include a desk, tea/coffee facilities, fan, hair dryer, mini bar and a private bathroom. Irons available. Close to the centre of Torquay but far enough away from its vibrant nightlife, The Bahamas is in an excellent location according to independent reviews. Couples in particular like the location. The Bahamas is also rated for the best value in Torquay! Our guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this a

Neighborhood info

Set in a beautiful part of Torquay, and in a secluded position with views over the trees towards the lovely Victorian houses in Chelston, The Bahamas is just a few minutes easy walk to the beautiful Torre Abbey, the beach, The Riviera Centre, the Marina and Town Centre. Cockington Hall Craft centre and Country park is just over a mile away. All the local attractions and activities in Torbay can be easily accessed using the nearby Road, Rail and Bus facilities or even the Ferry.

Languages Spoken

English,Thai

Area info

Amenities of The Bahamas

Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Sun deck

Activities

  • Beach
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Mini golf
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Karaoke
  • Fishing
  • Tennis court
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).

    Services

    • Daily housekeeping

    Safety & security

    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas

    General

    • Smoke-free property
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Spa

    • Fitness

    Languages Spoken

    • English
    • Thai

    House rules

    The Bahamas takes special requests – add in the next step!
    Check-in
    From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    Until 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 8 are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 12:00 AM and 8:00 AM.

    The fine print

    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that a nonrefundable deposit will be taken upon booking to confirm the reservation. The deposit amount depends on the number of nights booked.

    All bedrooms are nonsmoking. Smoking is only permitted on the sun terrace.

    Group bookings, including all-male parties will not be accepted. Any such bookings will be canceled.

    Children are only allowed in Family Room and they must be between ages 8 to 16 years.

    Please inform The Bahamas of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    FAQs about The Bahamas