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About this property

Situated 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 traveller. The Bahamas Hotel offers high-quality guest accommodation 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 Centre, 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Situated in the real heart of Torquay, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3

  • 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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1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 single bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Marie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was excellent.. Always willing to accommodate my dietary needs
  • Brian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast was excellent! I would like it a little warmer for my taste but it didn't bother me to much, I still munched it all down. My wife and I love the owners they cannot do enough to make you stay anymore enjoyable this is our third stay...
  • Roger
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely friendly host. Parking onsite. Large room, very comfortable bed. Great breakfasts.
  • Antonia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean and comfortable. Lovely owners, Fonz and Chay. Good choice for breakfast (optional), the eggs royale were excellent. Bonus to have a small fridge and fresh milk was provided every day.
  • Gerry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We used the hotel as a Base for the area and it did the job. We only had one breakfast but it was very well presented.
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Bahamas was excellent value for money. Breakfast was lovely every morning and only £10pp Free car parking. Rooms and breakfast room was extremely clean. Our hosts, Fonz and Chay were so lovely and friendly. Overall a lovely few days and...
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I have spent 53 years in the Merchant Navy and have stayed in hotels in many parts of the world. The Bahamas is the cleanest and most welcoming hotel that I have ever had the pleasure of staying in. Nothing is too much trouble for the owners Fonz...
  • Nicholas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Exceptional. Not only is everything of the highest quality so much thought and care has been put into every detail. The hosts (Chay and Fonz) make you feel genuinely welcome as soon as you walk through the front door. The breakfasts are not only...
  • Branagan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The owners were very friendly helpful and it was a really pleasant stay food was good
  • Steven
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean, nice helpful owners & would recommend

Managed by The Bahamas Guest House

Company review score: 9.9Based on 294 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

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 information

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

Neighbourhood information

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

Property surroundings

House rules

The Bahamas takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 8 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

All bedrooms are non-smoking. Smoking is only permitted on the sun terrace.

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

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

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

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.