Reviews of Marine Hotel
Marine Hotel, Paignton, TQ4 6AP, United Kingdom
#14 of 22 hotels in Paignton
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 1007 hotel reviews
8.1Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.7
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Comfort
8.6
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Location
9.5
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Facilities
8.0
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Staff
9.3
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Value for money
8.6
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Reviewed: 5 June 2024
Helen
United Kingdom2 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Shower wasn't very powerful Lift wasn't working
The hotel is right on the sea front. Close to the shops. Staff very polite and friendly Room clean and bed very comfortable
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 4 June 2024
Dianne
United Kingdom7 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Would definitely stay again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Breakfast was good and location excellent. Lounge area and dining room very pleasant.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 3 June 2024
Paul
United Kingdom19 reviews8.0“Great hotel on a budget.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Although the bath had a shower attachment there was nowhere to attach it to the wall making it tricky to shower.
Excellent location, comfy rooms and friendly helpful staff.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Andy+sarah
United Kingdom11 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
the hotel is very clean and staff were brilliant
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Julie
United Kingdom2 reviews7.0“Enjoyable”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Although we did manage to park, I did notice that public can park for £5 per day, which made me think that if we had got there later we wouldn't have been able to park at the hotel, which is one of the things I look for when choosing an hotel. The cooked English breakfast was not the best and not enjoyable. Cheap sausage and bacon. However the staff and chef were wonderful and I was allowed to have a variety of starters for breakfast.
The bed was comfy and the staff went out there way to help and were very friendly and accommodating. The location was right on everything. The evening meal was good value and very tasty and enjoyable.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Lee
United Kingdom14 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Good value for money for the central location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Typical Victorian era seaside property that felt a little care worn. Especially our room which was very basic with a 1970’s feel. Lift was not working.
Location. Right in the centre of Paignton and a short walk to the beach which is about 50 yards away. Not far from the Cinema, restaurants and pubs. Nice Lobby area with seating to relax in and good breakfast. Very friendly down to earth staff. Free parking.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 1 June 2024
Ian
United Kingdom45 reviews3 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Room decoration looking a bit 'tired' and shower, whilst hot, lacked in pressure.
Staff were absolutely fantastic. A very friendly and speedy service, tasty breakfast, free entertainment. Location was perfect.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 1 June 2024
Christian
Germany171 reviews19 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The house is very poorly soundproofed. Ok, this is an older house, but you can hear much of what other people do. The only negative point.
Friendly staff, good location, very close to the waterfront. Breakfast was good as well.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 30 May 2024
David
United Kingdom29 reviews9.0“Friendly hotel”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Parking & breakfast included
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Graham
United Kingdom6 reviews9.0“Satisfied with everything. Clean and comfortable bedroom. Good choice for breakfast. Friendly staff. Comfortable lounge”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
All was fine
Well run. Clean , comfortable , friendly staff , ideal position
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 28 May 2024
Ilaria
United Kingdom78 reviews10 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No wifi in the room
The staff were friendly and let us check in early Very good location close to the seafront and harbour
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 28 May 2024
Hannah
United Kingdom2 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Lift out of use and I was on the 2nd floor but staff offered to help with luggage
Excellent location, friendly staff, clean
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Gerald
United Kingdom13 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Really enjoyed our stay and would stay again when in Paignton”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
shower in bathroom very old fashioned with no wall fixing.Tiny TV
perfect location,reasonable bar prices,lovely sea view room ,plenty of hot water
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Mary
United Kingdom27 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“We will be back”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
On the top floor the hot water took quite a while to come through. Not really a big problem though.
Great choice on the breakfast menu. Staff really helpful and friendly. Lovely lounge / conservatory area where you can sit and relax looking out on the park and seafront. Clean throughout.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 26 May 2024
William
United Kingdom39 reviews2 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The Dinners very poor one of the options was Hake for the whole of our 6 Nights
The breakfast was good the staff were excellent the room was ideal and clean
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Chelsea
United Kingdom2 reviews7.0“Great staff, clean rooms. Will be staying again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
How hard the mattress was (personal preference), good job we knew not to use the water as there was no sign in our room stating not to use the water. The sink was pretty much off the wall. The breakfast was tiny wouldn’t even feed a child.
How close the property was to everything and the sea views.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Graham
United Kingdom13 reviews8.0“Haha great time as always in Paignton and the hotel was perfect for my weekend away”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nithing
The hotel was in an ideal spot for exploring Paignton and surrounding areas and value for money. Staff were friendly and the hotel was clean and tidy
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Claire
United Kingdom9 reviews7.0“Pleasant stay by the sea”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The location was excellent, couldn't be better. By shops, park and over the road from the beach. The room was a decent size for 4 adults for a week but what let it down was the fact that the dining area was right above so was noisy first thing in the morning and at dinnertime and beyond. Also the toilet pipes made a noise when flushed not ideal in the middle of the night!!! The cleanliness could have been better, the carpet needed vaccuming but wasn't done all week, and bathroom had dirty floor also the TV stand and sideboard were dusty all week. The breakfast was good however a little early for us on holiday as we like a lie in. We didn't eat dinner. Tired looking hotel could do with a lick of paint on the outside to brighten up and would look so much more appealing. Overall nice stay and a value for money break.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Ariel
United Kingdom1 review8.0“The hotel is good and the service”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
None
The location and its convenience to transport and local shops
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Olivia
United Kingdom9 reviews7.0“Lovely welcoming staff with a great location but dated old rooms”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Unfortunately the room could have been cleaner. It wasn't dreadful but there were stains on the walls which was slightly concerning. It was also a real pain hearing the sounds of the restaurant dragging tables early in the morning and in the evening. We were right under the restaurant and it was so loud so that was not relaxing. Also I'm afraid the decor could do with an upgrade as it reminded me of my nans care home. Everything was a bit on the dated side..
Absolutely lovely staff. We felt so welcome and looked after! Nice breakfast. Amazing location. Very accessible and near everything.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Shirley
United Kingdom25 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
When I arrived I asked about the water situation, as was advised on the television not to drink the water due to bug in the system. The receptionist said by some water at the bar. As good will gesture surely yhey should have put bottle in each room. For free.
Ideal position.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Sweetland
United Kingdom2 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
My Mumwas disabled and unfortunately the lift was not working apart from that it was good could do with a revamp inside and out looks tired
Staff Food and Location
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 22 May 2024
James
United Kingdom25 reviews9.0“Excellent staff and service, very good evening entertainment and food.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Only lift was out of action, we had difficulty climbing stairs.
Excellent staff and service, very good evening entertainment and food. Very good value and location. Highly recommended.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 22 May 2024
Neetsome
Abkhazia, Georgia1 review8.0“Great location,food and staff but needs more for disabled”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
My partner is disabled and found it difficult.and was unable to use the shower also getting up from the chairs provided
Location was very good.no complaints about the food,and the staff werefriendly
Stayed in April 2024
