The Bahamas

17 Avenue Rd, Torquay, TQ2 5LB, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.2/10! <small>(score from <b>197</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.3
Scored 9.3
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
197 reviews

Everything, hosts were wonderful, food was wonderful and so was the accommodation.

Baraniecki United Kingdom
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The Bahamas

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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 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Torquay, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2!

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
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1 full bed
1 twin bed
1 full bed
1 king bed
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2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.0
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See what guests loved the most:

  • 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...”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.9Based on 197 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, &amp; Oddicombe Beach. Try visiting Brixham where you will fi...

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, 9.2

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

    Property practice

    This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

    House rules

    The Bahamas takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM

    Check-out

    Until 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    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

    Mastercard Visa Cash The Bahamas accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    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.

    FAQs about The Bahamas

    • The Bahamas offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

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

    • Yes, The Bahamas is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The Bahamas is 0.9 miles from the center of Torquay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at The Bahamas is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • The prices at The Bahamas may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at The Bahamas include:

      • Triple
      • Single
      • Double

    • The nearest beach is 2,300 feet from The Bahamas. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.