The Cimon

4.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Sea View Super King | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Front of property
Meeting facility
Sea View Super King | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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82 Abbey Road, Torquay, England, TQ2 5NP
  • Place, Torre Abbey Sands
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Torquay Marina
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Princess Theatre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Suite

  • Partial sea view
  • 281 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Sofa Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Room (Large)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 298 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 252 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double Room (Compact)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 90 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Suite

  • 264 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, Balcony

  • Partial sea view
  • 178 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Room (4 Poster)

  • 264 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Sea View Super King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Torquay

Located in Torquay City Centre, The Cimon is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as Riviera International Conference Centre and Princess Theatre. This 12-room, 4-star guesthouse has free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Torre Abbey Sands - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Torquay Marina - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Princess Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Inner Harbour - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Torre Abbey - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Torquay Station - 15 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brody's Breakfast Bistro - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nexus Games - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪TQ Beerworks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Visto Lounge - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Cimon

Renovated in 2024, The Cimon offers an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a seasonal outdoor pool. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. Helpful staff can provide luggage storage and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Other amenities at this beach guesthouse include coffee/tea in a common area, a meeting room, and a terrace.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include coffee makers, portable fans, and desks.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • High chair
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1860
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Renovated entire property - November 2024
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Victorian architecture
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 0-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 25
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 5 days 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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Early check-in fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 16
Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from May to September.
  • Pool access available from 10:30 AM to 7:30 PM.
  • There are no elevators.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Cimon House Torquay
Cimon Torquay
Cimon Hotel Torquay
The Cimon Torquay, Devon
Cimon Guesthouse Torquay
Cimon Guesthouse
The Cimon Torquay
The Cimon Guesthouse
The Cimon Guesthouse Torquay

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Cimon?

The Cimon offers free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at The Cimon?

As of Jun 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cimon on Jun 17, 2026 start from $129, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do near The Cimon?

This guesthouse is situated in Torquay City Centre within a short 12-minute walk of Torre Abbey and also 12 minutes on foot from Princess Theatre. You'll also find Inner Harbour and Torre Abbey Sands less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at The Cimon?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse. An electric car charging station and bicycle parking are also available.

Does The Cimon feature a casino?

No, The Cimon doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Cimon?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have access between 10:30 AM and 7:30 PM and the seasonal pool is normally open from May until September.

Is The Cimon a good place to stay for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this guesthouse, including a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge.

Does The Cimon have a hot tub?

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

Does The Cimon feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Cimon serves free full breakfasts from its restaurant.

Does The Cimon allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Cimon.

Does The Cimon have connecting rooms available?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from The Cimon?

The closest major airport to The Cimon is Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.), which is 26.8 mi away (42 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Cimon?

Yes, some accommodations at this guesthouse offer a balcony where guests can enjoy sea and courtyard views.

The Cimon Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 132 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Agnes Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely clean small hotel with very friendly and helpful hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alister

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hosts were exceptionally friendly and the room was perfect. Very comfortable bed, couldn’t fault anything.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly hosts. Great size room. Great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, nothing was to much trouble Would recommend a visit
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

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

Excellent Hotel

Fantastic stay, beautiful hotel, very family friendly, excellent service, cleanliness, very helpful owners. Would certainly recommend and visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a bonus that there was a outside pool, and lounge area, Julia and Jamie great hosts, breakfast great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a fantastic place. We had a lovely welcome when we arrived. We were lucky to be upgraded to a sea view and what a beautiful view it was. Breakfast was very good. We shall definitely stay here again when next in Torquay. 😀
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhia

The cimon

Good location from the train station, lovely clean and comfy room, pool was excellent as was breakfast. Very welcoming am friendly hosts. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

A cracker of a hotel

A really cracking hotel, nothing too much trouble for the owners who had thought of minor details to ensure a good experience. Would definitely stay here again, location good, plenty of parking and a good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

The Cimon

Easy check in, host was great. We had a good night sleep, no outside noise and the pool was great. Really close bars and restaurants. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue

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

Lovely place to stay!

What a gem of a place to stay! We will definitely return! A very warm welcome, great, free parking, comfy room, wonderful pool & poolside area and a lovely breakfast.. we will look forward to returning. Julia & Jamie just cannot do enough for their guests..!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

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

Top notch in Torquay

A most enjoyable couple of nights stay at this lovely old Victorian house. Both Julia and Jamie made us most welcome 🤗 thank you 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simone Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very warm and friendly hotel. Everyone is super friendly. The room is nice and big. The breakfast was excellent. We didn’t have the chance to use the heated swimming pool but seemed lovely.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mei Wah

Service provided is excellent…….
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Julia and Jamie are welcoming hosts with lots of knowledge of the area. We stayed in a basic room, but would love to go back and stay in the sea view room!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

Great Place to Stay

The Hotel is well positioned with nice facilties including a lovely pool and seating area. Breakfast was good with plenty of choice and really tasty food. The owners and staff are really nice and friendly and happy to help. We will stay again next time we are down in Torquay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay , the traffic noise was sometimes was high
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely welcome from Jamie
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If we were down that way again woulf would definitely stay there
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful atmosphere in the hotel. The staff were all friendly and very helpful. The host was very knowledgable about the area and gave us good advice on ferries, dining options and local attractions and walks/hikes. We would definitely recommend to others and would stay again if we were in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve Broder Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying at the Cimon..Julia the owner was so gracious to us ..she made us feel as if we were invited as special guests to her beautuful home .The heated pool was fabulous ..All in all this stay was a 5 out 5 ..just spectacular 🇨🇦🖐
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was at The Cimon for a brief stay but would highly recommend it. The owners go out of their way to make you comfortable. The room was spotless clean and well equipped with a very comfort bed and nice linens. The breakfast the following morning was first class!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Cimon was exactly as you see in the pictures. Stylish clean rooms with a fantastic sea view. The pool not only looked amazing with a tropical vibe to rival any foreign get away, it was amazing and warm! The weather just made it perfect. Our hosts were attentive, informative and very helpful and breakfast was delicious. Would highly recommend and will book again 100%
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Great

The couple that own this hotel are extremely welcoming and easy going. Also very knowledgeable of the area and happy to share the best places to go. Rooms were comfortable and amenities great along with a very short Walk to the town
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property owner Julia was excellent, very welcoming, friendly and helpful. We had a balcony room which gave us extra space during our stay. Balcony is small but adequate for 2 people to sit out and enjoy the sea view and fresh air. Bed was comfortable. Property is very clean and well presented. Lovely outdoor pool and garden area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025