Where to Stay Near Oldway Mansion: 15 Best Central Hotels

Mercure Paignton Hotel sits directly on the Paignton beachfront, placing it around 1.2 kilometres from Oldway Mansion - a flat 15-minute walk through the town centre. The on-site fitness centre, terrace, and restaurant make it one of the more self-contained options in central Paignton, reducing the need to eat or exercise offsite. Rooms are equipped with flat-screen satellite TV, safety deposit box, and free WiFi, with select rooms offering a direct sea view. The hotel is within 100 metres of Paignton Beach, making it a dual-purpose base for both the mansion and the coast. Continental, Full English, and vegetarian breakfast options are served daily.

• Beachfront location with private parking on-site
• On-site fitness centre and restaurant
• Sea-view rooms available

The Queens Hotel is positioned 200 metres from Paignton Beach and around 1.3 kilometres from Oldway Mansion, making it one of the closer beachfront-adjacent options to the landmark in this selection. The indoor swimming pool and evening entertainment programme set it apart from similarly priced Paignton properties. All rooms include a private bathroom, free WiFi, tea and coffee facilities, and room service - a practical set for multi-night stays. Free parking (first-come basis) is available at the rear of the hotel, and the on-site restaurant serves British cuisine including dairy-free options. Breakfast covers both continental and Full English formats.

• Indoor swimming pool on-site
• Free parking at the rear (first-come basis)
• Room service and evening entertainment available

The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality is 100 metres from Paignton Beach and approximately 1.2 kilometres from Oldway Mansion, making it one of the closest options in this guide to both the shore and the mansion. The property is stripped back in its offering - a bar, restaurant, shared lounge, and luggage storage cover the essentials - making it best suited for guests who prioritise location over facilities. Rooms include an electric kettle, hairdryer, and private bathroom. Free WiFi is available throughout, and private parking is on-site. Exeter International Airport is 35 kilometres from the property.

• 100 metres from Paignton Beach
• Private parking on-site
• 24-hour front desk with bar and snack bar

Marine Hotel is 400 metres from Paignton Beach and around 1.5 kilometres from Oldway Mansion, offering a garden, terrace, restaurant, and bar in a straightforward package that suits multi-night stays. Evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk add day-to-day convenience. Rooms include a flat-screen TV, private bathroom with shower, and hairdryer, and an à la carte, continental, or Full English breakfast is served daily. Free private parking and disability-accessible facilities are available on-site. Newton Abbot Racecourse is 17 kilometres away for guests visiting during race days.

• Free private parking with disability-accessible facilities
• Garden and terrace for outdoor use
• À la carte, continental, or Full English breakfast options

The Palace Hotel is 300 metres from Paignton Beach and approximately 1.3 kilometres from Oldway Mansion, with an indoor swimming pool, spa and wellness centre, and beachfront positioning making it a notably well-equipped choice for a 3-star property. The hotel is fully allergy-free - a specific and rare feature in this area - and select rooms offer sea views. Reception staff speak Arabic, German, English, and Hungarian, which is practical for international visitors. Free private parking, free WiFi, family rooms, and a full breakfast programme are all included. Newton Abbot Racecourse is 16 kilometres away.

• Allergy-free property with indoor pool and spa
• Sea-view rooms available
• Multilingual reception staff (Arabic, German, English, Hungarian)

Bella Vista is a recently renovated guest house 200 metres from Paignton Beach and around 1.3 kilometres from Oldway Mansion, with free parking and free WiFi included at no extra charge. The property offers family rooms and some units feature a fireplace - a detail that adds character during cooler Devon months. All units have a private bathroom with hairdryer. The breakfast has received an exceptional rating, making it one of the stronger morning meal options in the Paignton guest house category. Cycling activities are available in and around Paignton for guests who want to explore beyond the mansion on two wheels.

• Exceptional breakfast rating
• Recently renovated rooms with fireplace option
• Free parking and WiFi included

Templestowe Hotel is set in Torquay, 600 metres from the city centre and approximately 7 kilometres from Oldway Mansion - accessible by a short train ride from Paignton station directly to Torquay. The hotel's emphasis on evening entertainment makes it a distinctive choice in a market where most similarly priced properties offer limited after-dinner programming. Torre Abbey Sands Beach is 800 metres away, and the Riviera International Centre is 700 metres from the property. Rooms include a kettle, hairdryer, wardrobe, and flat-screen TV. A seasonal outdoor swimming pool, private parking, restaurant, and 24-hour front desk are all on-site.

• Seasonal outdoor swimming pool on-site
• Evening entertainment programme
• 700 metres from Riviera International Centre

Abbey Sands Hotel is located in central Torquay, within 200 metres of the Riviera International Centre and 400 metres of Torre Abbey - making it a strong base for visitors splitting time between Torquay's heritage sites and Paignton's Oldway Mansion, around 7 kilometres away by train. The indoor swimming pool and hot tub are notable for a 3-star property. Free WiFi, family rooms, a bar, and private parking are available, and a continental breakfast is served daily. The 24-hour front desk is available throughout. Exeter International Airport is 31 kilometres from the property - the shortest airport distance in this Torquay cluster.

• Indoor pool and hot tub at 3-star pricing
• 200 metres from Riviera International Centre
• Closest hotel in this guide to Exeter Airport at 31 km

The Old Forge is a 600-year-old stone building in Totnes, around 13 kilometres from Oldway Mansion and reachable by train via Paignton or by road along the A385 - a viable base for visitors exploring South Devon's historic towns alongside Paignton. The property is 400 metres from Totnes town centre and a 5-minute walk from Totnes Castle, with a south-facing walled garden and conservatory for guest use. En-suite rooms include a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee facilities, and some have balconies. A cooked à la carte breakfast with seasonal buffet is rated exceptional. Totnes rail station is 1.4 kilometres from the guest house.

• Exceptional breakfast rating with à la carte cooked options
• South-facing walled garden and conservatory
• 5-minute walk from Totnes Castle

The Imperial Torquay was built in 1866 on a cliff above Torquay Bay, around 8 kilometres from Oldway Mansion and reachable by a 6-minute train from Paignton station. The hotel's Regatta Restaurant holds an AA rosette and serves panoramic views of Torbay alongside its menu - a specific differentiator in a region where most hotels offer straightforward dining. Two swimming pools, a gym, sauna, hot tub, squash and tennis courts, and a spa make it the most comprehensively equipped leisure hotel in this selection. Torre Abbey and the English Riviera Centre are both within walking distance. Rooms are large with armchairs, coffee tables, and seating areas.

• AA-rosette Regatta Restaurant with Torbay panoramas
• Two swimming pools plus squash and tennis courts
• Spa with massages and treatments bookable on-site

Belgrave Sands Hotel & Spa is a 4-star property in Torquay, 300 metres from Torre Abbey Sands Beach and approximately 7 kilometres from Oldway Mansion via the Paignton-Torquay rail link. The on-site spa centre, indoor swimming pool, fitness centre, sauna, and concierge service position it firmly in the premium tier for this part of Devon. Rooms include a seating area, safety deposit box, and free WiFi, with select sea-view rooms available. The breakfast programme offers buffet, à la carte, and continental options - one of the widest breakfast selections in this guide. British cuisine is served in the restaurant, with vegetarian, dairy-free, and vegan options available on request.

• Full spa centre with indoor pool, sauna, and fitness centre
• Sea-view rooms available with concierge service
• Vegan, dairy-free, and vegetarian dining options on request

Berry Head Hotel sits on a cliff above the south Devon coast in Brixham, around 12 kilometres from Oldway Mansion and a 20-minute drive via the A3022. The hotel's 6 acres of grounds, heated indoor pool, spa bath, and cliff-top views of the English Channel make it the most scenically positioned property in this guide. En-suite rooms include Freeview TV, telephone, hairdryer, tea and coffee facilities, and complimentary toiletries. The hotel holds function facilities for weddings, dinner dances, and garden parties, as well as croquet and pétanque on the grounds. Paignton and Torquay are both around 15-20 minutes up the coast by road.

• Heated indoor pool with cliff-top coastal views
• 6 acres of grounds with croquet and pétanque
• Wedding and function facilities on-site

Livermead House Hotel sits directly on Livermead Beach in Torquay, around 7 kilometres from Oldway Mansion and a short train journey from Paignton. Notably, individual guest rooms include a hot tub - an unusual room-level feature that sets it apart from similarly priced 3-star competitors in Torbay. A seasonal outdoor swimming pool, sauna, fitness centre, garden, and evening entertainment are available on-site. Breakfast covers à la carte, continental, and Full English formats, and the 24-hour front desk team speaks Bulgarian, English, Spanish, and French. Sea-view rooms are available, and Newton Abbot Racecourse is 13 kilometres away.

• In-room hot tubs as standard in guest rooms
• Beachfront position on Livermead Beach
• Multilingual front desk (Bulgarian, English, Spanish, French)

Dart Marina Hotel overlooks Dartmouth Marina and the River Dart, approximately 25 kilometres from Oldway Mansion - a 30-minute drive along the A3022 and A379, or via the Paignton-Kingswear ferry connection. Every room includes binoculars and a river view, a deliberate design choice that makes the waterfront setting the hotel's primary feature. The Zephyr Bistro uses fresh local produce in a riverside setting and has won awards; a waterfront pop-up bar operates during summer. A fitness centre, room service, and free parking round out the on-site offer. Dartmoor National Park is a 30-minute drive from the hotel, making Dart Marina a practical base for combining coast and moor in one stay.

• All rooms include binoculars and River Dart views
• Award-winning Zephyr Bistro with seasonal waterfront bar
• 30-minute drive to Dartmoor National Park

Ranscombe House is a bed and breakfast in Brixham, 700 metres from Breakwater Beach and approximately 12 kilometres from Oldway Mansion by road. It earns an exceptional breakfast rating and offers sea-view and balcony rooms - features more commonly found in hotel-tier properties. Guests can play billiards on-site, and a baby safety gate is available for families travelling with young children. Free WiFi, free parking, family rooms, and a terrace are included. Brixham Harbour is 800 metres away, making it a strong choice for travellers combining Oldway Mansion with Brixham's fishing port and Berry Head Nature Reserve.

• Exceptional breakfast rating
• Sea-view and balcony rooms available
• 800 metres from Brixham Harbour