Cary Arms & Spa - Torquay

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Cary Arms & Spa - Torquay
Beach Road, Torquay, United Kingdom·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.3Perfect
Location9.7
Staff9.7
Comfort9.5
Cleanliness9.4
Facilities9.2
Who stays here
Couples59%
Families23%
Groups11%
Solo7%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.3Perfect
Location9.7
Staff9.7
Comfort9.5
Cleanliness9.4
Facilities9.2
Who stays here
Couples59%
Families23%
Groups11%
Solo7%

Boutique hotel on Babbacombe Beach with direct sea access and a Michelin-starred gastro pub

Accommodation & Dining

Cary Arms & Spa Torquay offers beach huts with direct sea access, suites with panoramic bay views, and self-catering cottages with private hot tubs. The on-site gastro pub features a Michelin-starred dining collaboration, serving seafood chowder and locally sourced catch of the day. Guests also have access to a residents' lounge with a log fire and a conservatory restaurant overlooking Babbacombe Bay.

Spa & Wellness

The spa at Cary Arms Devon has a waterfall hydrotherapy pool, a steam room, a sauna, and a fitness centre with three cardio machines. Spa treatments include deep tissue massage, hot oil scalp massage, facials, and Gaia holistic treatments using natural ingredients. The spa lounge and relaxation area offer sea views, and guests can book two-hour slots for the indoor swimming pool and hot tub.

Location & Services

The Cary Arms is located on Babbacombe Beach at the bottom of a steep cliff, with direct access to coastal walks along the South West Coast Path. Guests receive free private parking and valet service, with a shuttle minibus running guests up the hill to the secure car park. Torquay seafront is a 10-minute drive away, while Babbacombe Beach and Torre Abbey are within walking distance.

Activities & Pet Policy

Cary Arms & Spa has dog-friendly accommodations including pet bowls, dog beds, treats, and a dog breakfast of sausage and scrambled eggs for £1.50. On-site activities include kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, cycling, and snorkelling, with equipment available for hire. Guests can also explore Dartmoor National Park or join themed dinner nights and live music performances in the bar.

Guest Services

The Cary Arms Torquay offers concierge service, luggage storage, and private check-in/check-out, along with valet parking and shuttle service to manage the steep hill. Additional amenities include BBQ facilities, an outdoor fireplace, and a sun terrace with sea views. For active guests, the hotel arranges hiking, diving, horse riding, and windsurfing trips through local providers.

  • Accommodation: Beach huts, suites, and cottages with private sea access or hot tubs
  • Dining: Award-winning gastro pub with Michelin-starred collaboration and locally sourced seafood
  • Wellness: Waterfall hydrotherapy pool, sauna, steam room, and Gaia holistic treatments
  • Pet-Friendly: Dog beds, treats, breakfasts, and welcome amenities for pets
  • Activities: Kayaking, paddleboarding, coastal walks, and private shuttle up the Babbacombe cliff
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-21:00
from 07:00-11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of GBP 18.5 per person. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
Hungarian
Building
Number of rooms:18
Former name
The Cary Arms
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Rooms and availability

Beach King Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
King Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
Cottage
  • Max:
    6 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 King Size Beds
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Luggage storage

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services
Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Outdoor dining area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Shuttle

Free shuttle service

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Swimming pool

Indoor swimming pool

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Wind surfing
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Golf course
  • Billiard tables
  • Darts
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing

Services

  • Free shuttle service
  • Pet amenities available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Dinner
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Board games
  • Children's menu
  • Game room

Spa & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Pool with view

Room view

  • Sea view

Room features

  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Cary Arms & Spa

💵 Lowest room price 246 £
📏 Distance to centre 2.2 km
✈️ Distance to airport 42.6 km
🧳 Nearest airport Exeter International, EXT

Location

Beach Road, Torquay, United Kingdom
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Beach Road, Torquay, United Kingdom
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Beach Road, Torquay, United Kingdom
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Beach
Babbacombe Beach
90 m
Walls Hill Road Babbacombe
Babbacombe & Oddicombe
550 m
Restaurant
Cary Arms
40 m
Restaurant
Hamiltons Club
370 m
Restaurant
The Masons Arms
560 m
Restaurant
Route 16
450 m
Restaurant
The Buccaneer Inn
500 m
Restaurant
The Babbacombe Bay Cafe
560 m
Restaurant
Drakes Fish & Chip Shop
560 m
Restaurant
The Palace Hotel
870 m
Restaurant
Himalaya Restaurant
660 m

Reviews of Cary Arms & Spa

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Guests say: exceptional stay
rated 9+
4.6/ 5
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9.3/ 10
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4.4/ 5
92 reviews

FAQ about Cary Arms & Spa

Which popular attractions are located near the 5-star Cary Arms & Spa hotel?
Staying at the 5-star Cary Arms & Spa hotel, guests can visit Torquay's Dinosaur World (2.3 km from the property), Agatha Christie Mile (approximately a 25-minute walk from it) and Oddicombe Shingle Beach (650 meters away), among others.
What is the closest airport to the Cary Arms & Spa hotel?
Exeter International airport is located within a 38-minute drive (45 km) from the Cary Arms & Spa hotel.
Can I leave my car in Cary Arms & Spa hotel parking lot for free?
Yes, Cary Arms & Spa hotel provides parking spaces for free.
What are the recommended dining options during the stay at the 5-star Cary Arms & Spa?
Guests of the 5-star Cary Arms & Spa can dine just outside the property in a highly rated-9/10 according to reviews-pub Babbacombe Inn offering British cuisine.
Can I eat breakfast at the hotel?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the hotel.
What is check-in and check-out time at the hotel?
Guests of the hotel can check in from 17:00 to 21:00 and check out from 10:00.
What are the booking prices at the Cary Arms & Spa?
The prices at the Cary Arms & Spa start from $482.
What payment methods are accepted in Cary Arms & Spa?
Payment methods in Cary Arms & Spa include:
  • сash
  • Visa
  • Mastercard
What kinds of rooms does the 5-star Cary Arms & Spa hotel offer?
The 5-star Cary Arms & Spa hotel offers such room types as Two-Bedroom Suite, Two-Bedroom House, and Holiday Home.
Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the hotel?
Most rooms of the hotel include a patio and a balcony as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
What spa facilities are provided at the 5-star Cary Arms & Spa hotel?
At a wellness area and a spa lounge featured at the 5-star Cary Arms & Spa hotel guests can receive such spa procedures as beauty treatments, body wraps, and body scrub. Additionally, a treatment room, a steam room, and a Jacuzzi are offered on-site.
Do you have a pool at the 5-star Cary Arms & Spa?
Yes, the 5-star Cary Arms & Spa features a heated pool.
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