Riviera Hotel in Torquay, England

The Riviera Hotel in Torquay offers a seasonal indoor heated swimming pool for year-round use. A sports bar with multi-screen viewing of Sky and BT Sports, along with a pool table, serves as a social hub. Billiards, bingo, live music, and evening entertainment are available most nights, with a library lounge for quieter moments.

Each of the 189 en-suite bedrooms is equipped with a TV, telephone, and tea and coffee making facilities. A buffet breakfast and dinner service is provided in the hotel restaurant, with low-cost dining options and menus catering to varied diets. Ongoing refurbishment means upgraded rooms are available, offering a walk-in shower and new furnishings at an additional charge.

Live entertainment, including tribute acts and cabaret, takes place in the show bar most evenings. A sports bar downstairs offers a pool table and multi-screen sports viewing, while the show bar features a dance floor and bar seating. Outdoor chill areas with landscaped gardens provide space for relaxation outside of the entertainment venues.

The hotel sits a 3-minute walk from Torquay Beach and a 15-minute walk from Torquay town centre and railway station. Accessibility improvements address the challenges of the hotel's multi-level structure, including lifts and a stair lift. Dartmoor National Park is a 45-minute drive away, with 19 diverse beaches along the Torbay coastline within easy reach.

Families and groups can use the leisure facilities, including the indoor swimming pool and games options like billiards. The restaurant provides a buffet service with menu choices suited to varied diets, including children-friendly options. Function spaces are available for events, and themed weekend breaks and festive holidays are run throughout the year.

Location: 3 minutes from Torquay Beach, 15 minutes from railway station

Leisure: Seasonal indoor heated swimming pool

Rooms: 189 en-suite bedrooms, some with walk-in showers after refurbishment

Entertainment: Live music, bingo, and cabaret most evenings

Dining: Buffet breakfast and dinner service with varied diet options

Accessibility: Lifts, stair lift, and courtesy porterage for luggage