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Reviews of Elmdene 5 stars

Rathmore Road, Torquay, TQ2 6NZ, United Kingdom

#9 of 103 B&Bs and Inns in Torquay

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 164 hotel reviews

9.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    10.0

  • Comfort

    10.0

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.8

  • Staff

    10.0

  • Value for money

    9.8

  • Free WiFi

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    10
    Fantastic place to stay for Torquay seafront and the Palace Theatre.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Everything. From the warm welcome, to the immaculate,spacious and comfortable room and the great breakfast.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2025

    10
    What a wonderful place to stay hosts were amazing we WILL be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    So so glad we stayed here beautiful location extremely fabulous room extremely clean fantastic food

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everythink was great not a thing wrong

    Is realy Nice and quiet there i loved the peace and time out tht I needed. was amazing

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful BnB in a great location,spotlessly clean through out! Great selection for breakfast cold or hot.Trevor and Kim made us feel very welcome and will definitely be returning!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    10
    Wonderful place at Torquay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only one thing that we didn't like was too short stay :)) We want to come back as soon as possible.

    Helpful and supportive personnel, delicious breakfast, and spotless clean hotel. Absolutely brilliant!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    10
    Definitely one I'll be coming back to.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Elmdene is perfect in every way. From the friendly warm welcome from Trevor, the cleanliness, the spacious rooms to the amazing breakfast cooked by Kim.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    10
    Epic
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. As mentioned above it might be good to mention to floor height restrictions in case a tall guest. I personally like to be top floor to avoid noise.

    Genuinely best stay I’ve had! From the moment I arrived, Kim was there to welcome me warmly, providing fresh milk! In the room slippers, a bathrobe, and every toiletry you could possibly need was available. Not a thing I needed was not found! Although I hadn’t yet met Trevor, he greeted me by name the moment I entered the breakfast room, which was such a lovely personal touch. Breakfast was wonderful with plenty of choice to suit all tastes. When I was leaving, Trevor made a point of telling Kim, who came to see me off. Kim recognised the heat of the day and my upcoming journey, kindly offering me water to take with me – such thoughtful hospitality. The location was perfect for my needs, with free parking available and just a pleasant 15-minute walk to the main bar area. My only small note would be that if you’re over 6ft, you might want to request a room that isn’t on the top floor, as some ceiling areas are lower. At 5'11", I managed just fine. And I have to give huge praise for the bed – the most comfortable I’ve ever slept in while away. I was out like a light! I will be back!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Na

    Staff were very welcoming, on our visit ,rooms were spotless,didn't stay for breakfast due to traveling back ,smelt delicious 😋

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    10
    Loved our stay at Elmdene and wouldn’t hesitate to stay again. Trev and Kim were amazing hosts. Our room was just beauti
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to dislike

    Location was great

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    NA

    Staff were very friendly and accommodating, good location, lovely facilities and great breakfast. Will be returning, in fact already booked to do so!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2025

    10
    A cosy guest house owned by a lovely couple.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The owners are lovely and cannot do enough for you. Very welcoming. Great location and decent parking which is really rare for this area. Will be coming back and will recommend to others.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2025

    10
    Perfect spot to stay in Torquay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    A wonderful place to stay a short walk from the seafront and the train station. We were visiting for Electric Bay festival, and this was a perfect location. The room was spacious, clean, and had everything we needed. The breakfast was really delicious, and the owners were friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend staying here.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2025

    10
    Outstanding. Well 100 % be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was lovely evening you need . Nice size . Even dressing gown and sleepers

    Location was perfect . Breakfast was outstanding. Anything about our stay was outstanding. Host was so friendly make you feel so welcome.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2025

    10
    We had a great stay, made possible by the great hosts Kim and Trevor. Such a clean and well kept property. The breakfas
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location only a short walk to the Torre Abbey, park and seafront. The property is really clean and modern inside. Beautifully decorated and furnished. Nice front garden and parking at the side of the property.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2025

    10
    Intend to stay here again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great reception on arrival. Extremely accommodating, above and beyond service

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2025

    10
    Absolutely perfect, a much needed rest.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing not to like!

    Fantastic location, near to everything but far enough away for peace and quiet. Immaculately clean and tidy. Fantastic breakfasts and amazing hosts.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2025

    10
    A perfect place to stay when visiting Torquay. Short walk to beach.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    This was an absolutely perfect place for us to stay for overnight visit to Torquay. Short walk to beach was ideal. Kim and Trevor made us feel very welcome, and were able to provide us with a very early breakfast, which was much appreciated. Highly recommended.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2025

    9.0
    I was in Torquay for a wedding and we stayed at Elmdene , the venue is very charming and calm, and the hosts were except
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The hosts are so nice and we kind of, very attentive and friendly.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No lift.

    Trev & Kim were excellent hosts and the breakfast cooked to perfection.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent all round. Hosts were exceptional. Could not be faulted. Thoroughly recomnend

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2025

    10
    Overall a very nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There is not much to say as it is a lovely place to stay. The location is a bit out of the main town (which also has the advantage of being quiet) but it is only a 5 minute drive or a 20 minute walk along the sea front to get to the very centre where the harbour is.

    The location was quiet and the room was comfortable. The owners are very helpful and friendly and the breakfast was very nice. There was also plenty of parking. Everything in the hotel was immaculately kept and tidy, with everything in its place. The location is very convenient for the railway station.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2025

    10
    A perfect break with an excellent stay at the Elmdene and such a lovely City.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Nothing - could not fault the whole stay and would highly recommend.

    Absolutely fantastic hosts, Kim and Trev and couldn't do enough for you. The room was perfect and spotless and the facilities more than adequate. The breakfast was first class !

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing it was super

    Fantastic hosts well placed and so clean

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2025

    10
    Fabulous all round five stars
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There’s nothing not to like about this property

    Lovely old style property, set back out the way, a lovely location, but not far from the main town, lovely room, comfortable bed, very quiet which was very nice. Amazing bath. Wonderful food and truly pleasant host’s Kim and trav lovely people. Highly recommended.

    Stayed in June 2025

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