The Clifton at Paignton

3.0 star property

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A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a chandelier, and a view of the outside.
Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Blackout drapes, bed sheets
Miscellaneous
Lobby
Lobby

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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9-10 Kernou Road, Paignton, England, TQ4 6BA
  • Place, Dartmouth Steam Railway
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Paignton Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Paignton Pier
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room (Room 2)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room (room 3)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Single Room (Room 9)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Family Room (Room 12/14)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room (Room 15)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Single Room (Room 16 Second Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Family Room (Room 11 Second Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Standard Double Room (Room 10)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Paignton

The Clifton at Paignton places you within a 5-minute walk of Pirates Bay Adventure Golf and Dartmouth Steam Railway. The 9 rooms at this 3-star guesthouse include electric kettles, flat-screen TVs, and free tea bags/instant coffee.

What's nearby

  • Dartmouth Steam Railway - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Paignton Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Paignton Pier - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Palace Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Preston Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Paignton Station - 5 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Talk of the Town - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Spinning Wheel Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Coffee #1 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Grand Central - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Frankie's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Clifton at Paignton

Guests of The Clifton at Paignton have access to free WiFi in public areas. There's free parking if you drive.
For entertainment, guests can expect to find flat-screen TVs. Electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee are other standard amenities.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 6 to 10 per person

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 7 and younger (only guests older than 7 are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 6 to 10 per person

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-8:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The guesthouse can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

The Clifton at Paignton Paignton
The Clifton at Paignton Guesthouse
The Clifton at Paignton Guesthouse Paignton

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to The Clifton at Paignton?

This guesthouse is located in Paignton, just steps from Paignton Beach and Pirates Bay Adventure Golf, and within a short walk of Paignton Pier. You'll also find Splashdown Quaywest and Goodrington Sands Beach less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at The Clifton at Paignton?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse.

Does The Clifton at Paignton feature a casino?

No, The Clifton at Paignton doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Clifton at Paignton?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Are there hot tubs at The Clifton at Paignton?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Clifton at Paignton have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

The Clifton at Paignton offers a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will The Clifton at Paignton allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Clifton at Paignton.

Are there connecting rooms at The Clifton at Paignton?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this guesthouse.

Where is the closest airport to The Clifton at Paignton?

The closest major airport to The Clifton at Paignton is Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.), which is 28.3 mi away (45 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Clifton at Paignton?

No, you won't find accommodations with balconies at The Clifton at Paignton.

The Clifton at Paignton Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Owners were very friendly and accommodating, would visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous place to stay. A real home from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was easy, welcoming and no hassle
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great owners, lovely breakfast and close to seafront
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Really great stay, very friendly and nice. Really clean hotel, easy to find and very cosy. Had a lush stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Clean room with sufficient amenities for the short stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful nights stay at The Clifton, perfect location, free parking, lovely clean room and friendly, helpful host. Would highly recommended and would definitely stay again :)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hosts, charmingly decorated room, convenient to station and buses
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hosts , perfect room we will definitely be returning
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts in a comfortable, quiet property close to the seafront. Will definitely stay again. On site parking a real bonus. Very comfortable beds with luxury quilts and pillows.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful place to stay with clean facilities and lovely helpful owners. Comfortable bed and tea and coffee facilities and an option for an amazing breakfast. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cant fault Steve and Claire. Great hosts. Lovely room, great breakfast, and close to all the local ammenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Steve and Claire are amazing, it was a pleasure staying at The Clifton for 2 nights, perfect location to the pier, seafront, pubs and bars. Rooms very clean and tidy, everything you need. Breakfast was brilliant, very accommodating with food choice changes. Cost was more than reasonable and the far better than expected for the price. Comfy beds, quiet area and we slept brilliantly. Ours hosts were so friendly and provided a welcoming atmosphere, we have family in Paignton and will 100 percent come back here when we visit again, thanks for a great stay, it was perfect, Ben and Hayley.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A pleasant stay in Paignton

Clean, quiet and comfortable. What more do you need!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaliph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Space was perfect for what I needed, clean, and welcoming. Owners were very nice and accommodating. Were very patient with me when I accidentally missed my check out window.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Were made very welcome. Both Steven and Claire very friendly and helpful. Room, although small had everything we needed, was super clean and comfortable. Would definitely go back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a wonderful 3 night stay in the Family Room at The Clifton at Paignton 😊 We were made to feel very welcome by Steve and Claire, who are great hosts and lovely attention to detail tailored to our needs Communication with the hosts before and during our stay was good too This property is in a great location and has some parking spaces which was fantastic for us Good breakfast options and lovely well kept property Would definitely recommend and would stay again if visiting the area Thanks Steve and Claire!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent three nights stay at the Clifton at Paignton.The room we had was very clean and tidy with a very comfortable bed. Our hosts Steve and Claire were very friendly and helpful and the breakfast was excellent. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly owner could not do enough for you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly

Very clean hotel. Owners were very helpful informative and friendly. We had a great weekend staying with them.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners were so friendly and helpful. Enjoyed our last minute break despite the rain
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ben

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great place to stay

Bed & breakfast or just room if needed. Options to purchase breakfast if required. The owners have thought of everything from ironing boards to usb charging ports. Even a tabletop fridge in the room. Location is outstanding. Central location without the noise. Will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clifton

Hosts were so nice and friendly. Lovely clean accommodation. Would recommend and will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maxine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely cosy B&B

Such a friendly B&B, the sort of thing i thought only existed in TV shows. Steve and Claire talking to everyone by name, all the guests chatting at breakfast. It was really lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant stay. Arrived on the friday for a wedding/vowel renewel. Owner was waiting to greet us. Very friendly. Room was immaculate. Great breakfast selection which was very reasonably priced. Great location and parking available .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024