Rowdens Rd, Torquay, TQ2 5AZ, United Kingdom
#3 of 45 hotels in Torquay
Guests' ChoiceBased on 146 hotel reviews
9.5Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.2
Facilities
9.7
Staff
10.0
Value for money
9.8
Free Wifi
9.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: August 19, 2025
Claire
United KingdomThe only thing that could improve but it is a minor detail is the pressure in the shower.
From booking to arriving the communication has been outstanding. I had sent a message about late check in, which I was a little worried about. But received a reply stopping my stress straight away! When we did arrive it was late but we were still met with a smiling and very polite Debbie. She showed us around and explained some bits. Then took us to the most beautiful room. The room had everything we could ever need. It was very clean and the bed was super comfortable. When we woke the next morning we went down to the dining room for breakfast. The breakfast gave you a great start to the day with plenty of choices meaning both days we didn’t need lunch!! Both Debbie and Denise were friendly, engaging and very knowledgeable of the area. Two ladies who love what they do and it shows in the accommodation and the way they treat you. We would definitely return it’s in a great location to walk to Torquay or drive. Thank you
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 2, 2025
Maria
United KingdomModern and clean it felt fresh and well looked after
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 1, 2025
Lin
United KingdomDebbie and Denise were great hosts breakfast was amazing with a good choice definitely would go back again
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: July 23, 2025
Edward
QatarAs we have a baby, a fridge would have been helpful for keeping milk or snacks cold.
Amazing staff. Lovely, spacious, light family room. The breakfast was heaven. My family had a wonderful stay here.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 16, 2025
Rita
MaltaBeing hot weather wise, it was difficult to sleep as the room was quite warm. So fans must be provided in such circumstances.
Breakfast was exceptional.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 15, 2025
Linda
United KingdomWould have preferred a bigger room and quite a hilly long walk into the main part of Torquay. However the good standards there make up for it.
Well maintained clean guest house with free parking. Good quality breakfast and the owners were friendly, helpful interesting people with a great enthusiastic approach to their business.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: June 27, 2025
David
United KingdomEverything was perfect. there was nothing that could be faulted.
Second visit to The Sandpiper. Location excellent. breakfast excellent. Hosts Debbie & Denise superb. Parking very good.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 17, 2025
Peter
United KingdomA comfortable room, very nice breakfast, friendly and helpful hosts—what more can you ask of a guest house? Recommended!
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 14, 2025
Sue
United KingdomShower was difficult to regulate temperature- but possibly my incompetence (!) and I forgot to ask about it.
Friendly and welcoming. Spotlessly clean. Delicious breakfast.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: May 29, 2025
Tracey
United KingdomThis delightful guest house is ideally situated in Torquay. It's a return visit for us and it's been a home from home. Denise and Debbie are charming hosts and the breakfasts are scrumptious!
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 27, 2025
Matthew
United KingdomHad a lovely weekend break away. Great location and great hosts. Lovely and clean and would highly recommend
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 26, 2025
Susan
United KingdomThe breakfast was delicious and Denise and Debbie were so friendly and helpful. The room was immaculate and the bed extremely comfortable.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: April 21, 2025
Mark
United KingdomNothing
It was well maintained, welcoming and very clean
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 20, 2025
Ana
United KingdomEverything was amazing,it was such a perfect condition to stay here.The lady’s was amazing,very friendly,helpful and very nice.thank you so much
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 20, 2025
Paul
United KingdomThe website did show a bar but we didn't see this?
Breakfast was great.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 15, 2025
Antonella
ItalyI stayed in this welcoming and well-kept structure with my whole family. We had a great time: pampered by the wonderful ladies of the house, abundant and delicious breakfast and surrounded by beauty and cleanliness. We will return with great pleasure.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: March 24, 2025
Green
United KingdomNothing!!
High standard of everything
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 23, 2025
Kenneth
United KingdomNothing
Brilliant friendly owners, exceptionally clean, good breakfast
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 21, 2025
David
United KingdomThe room could have been slightly warmer overnight for my liking but not a problem.
High quality breakfast with great choice of menu. All extremely well presented at the table. The Sandpiper Guest House is totally immaculate throughout and a class act to follow. Highly recommendable.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 17, 2025
Jeremy
United KingdomNothing
Outstanding
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 11, 2025
Carole
United KingdomThe uphill walk from the town.
The bedroom was one of the nicest we have stayed in. Pre ordering breakfast was a good idea. Debbie and Denise were very warm and welcoming.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 9, 2025
Andrew
United KingdomThere was nothing to not like with the Sandpiper Guest house, everything was just right, Debbie and Denise made sure that our stay with them was absolutely the best.
Absolutely brilliant, the hospitality and accommodation was best we have experienced. The rooms were spotless, the breakfast was excellent and the owners were really friendly and helpful. We would rate the stay at 10 out of 10.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: February 23, 2025
Lucy
United KingdomNothing - everything was 10/10.
Such a lovely welcoming family friendly guest house. All recently renovated, great rooms, super clean and delicious breakfast. Debbie and Denise are such friendly and kind hosts. A wonderful stay.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: November 26, 2024
Sheila
United KingdomNothing
Quiet location and easy parking
Stayed in November 2024
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