Enjoy your visit to Paignton with a stay at The Great Western Hotel. Freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails.
At a glance
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Hotel size
10 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
What to do
Beach nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Fishing nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
Garden
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
23-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free tea bags/instant coffee
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Housekeeping on request (surcharge)
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per day
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
Also known as
The Great Western Paignton
The Great Western Hotel Paignton
The Great Western Hotel Bed & breakfast
The Great Western Hotel Bed & breakfast Paignton
Frequently asked questions
Does The Great Western Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Great Western Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Great Western Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Great Western Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Great Western Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
What is there to do at The Great Western Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as fishing and hiking. The Great Western Hotel also has a garden.
What's the area around The Great Western Hotel like?
The Great Western Hotel is a short 9-minute walk from Paignton Station and 8 minutes' walk from Paignton Beach.
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Reviews
The Great Western Hotel Reviews
8.2
Very good
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8.6
Cleanliness
6.0
Amenities
9.0
Staff & service
7.0
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
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6/10 Good
18 Mar 2026
Good value. Good location.
Room basic.
Room cold. No hot running water.
Otherwise good value for money.
Pleasant owner.
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
7 Nov 2024
Everything was amazing and the hotel owner was so friendly and welcoming.
Jamie
Jamie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
7 Nov 2024
Everything was amazing and the hotel owner was so friendly and welcoming.
Jamie
Jamie, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
30 Jul 2025
The property was undergoing refurbishment which will enhance it. The owners were very friendly and helpful.
Angela
Angela, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
9 Sept 2024
Staff very friendly and helpful
Lawrence
Lawrence, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
22 Jun 2025
Bedroom and bed were clean and comfortable welcome was friendly. Breakfast was very poor bread for toast left in Tesco bags no tongs . 2 old bananas and a few old apples were the fruit option . One sugar bowl between everyone. No menu for hot breakfast was asked. what do you want . With very little effort and some thought breakfast could be massively improved
David
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
31 Oct 2024
Very Quaint
A lovely warm welcome from Cathy room basic and dated but there are plans to update the whole hotel to bring it into line with what people expect but I really hope they stay true to the legacy Cathy and her husband have taken 38 years to build. Nostalgic is the best word I can use took me back to my childhood and my Nans B& B days in Southend. Great beach for the family and a Wetherspoon just a few minutes walk if you need a hot basic dinner but try Millys at the harbour for a more traditional seaside feed up
Nicola
Nicola, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
11 Apr 2025
Quaint and quirky.
The best way to describe the Great Western is with the two words, quaint and quirky! The house is in the middle of a massive re-vamp, but that did not impinge on my stay, which was short, but long enough to form a very positive opinion.
My room was clearly re-purposed, with the en-suite bolted on, but it was clean, the bed was comfortable and the bathroom fittings were quite new and of a good standard. The furnishings were old-fashioned, but I thought that gave the place its charm and individuality, I only hope that the refurbishments don't 'modernise' the character away!
Phillip
Phillip, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
23 Oct 2024
Basic, Value for Money Bed and Breakfast Accommodation
This is a very good basic, value for money B&B yet it is not a hotel as advertised as amongst other missing hotel amenities it does not have a bar or restaurant serving anything other than breakfast.
On my stay, on a cold autumn night, the heating was not turned on until the early morning, and the bedding was damp and cold with the feeling that they had just come out of the washing machine and I could not connect the Wi-Fi.
I will not forget the truly warm welcome and the hospitality from the team.
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
5 Apr 2026
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Heather
Heather, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
9 Jan 2025
Cathy (the owner) was an amazing host, as was her colleague. We had a really happy stay and would 100% stay again.
Graham
Graham, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
28 Dec 2024
very pleasant hosts..vert convenient
just an overnight
Roger
Roger, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
2 Oct 2024
Was good .
Lee
Lee, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor
14 Apr 2025
Heartbreak hotel
Very disappointed to find we were staying in a building site although to be fair -there was no actual building work going on when we arrived. Clearly there had been a lot of structural work undertaken but not finished so the common parts were unwelcoming and sub-standard.
It should not have been open for guests because the work or lack of it. We had reasonable expectations of a decent cooked breakfast and hot water in the shower but sadly there was none of either
Staff were willing and friendly but it didn't make up for the problems.We left a day early and won't use either them or Hotels.com again