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The Headland Hotel – reviews, photos

Daddyhole Road, Torquay TQ1 2EF, England
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The Headland Hotel
Ranked #40 of 106 hotels in Torquay
4.5 of 5 stars 150 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Sea view(21)
  • Very good(14)
  • Evening meals(7)
  • Executive room(7)
  • Free taxi service(6)
  • Single room(3)
  • High standard(3)
  • Friendly and helpful(3)
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Northamptonshire
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Good hotel, good food, good weekend.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012
2
people found this review helpful

My wife and I had a 3 day break at the Headland from 3 Feb. The hotel itself was a lovely period building well maintained and in good decorative order. The evening meal was a five course meal of excellent quality and the breakfast had sufficient variety to satisfy the most fussy eater. The service couldn't be faulted. A minor criticism was that our room was a bit on the small side but it had everything we needed including a good view out to sea. In spite of the cold weather the hotel was comfortably warm throughout.

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Headlandtorquay, General Manager at The Headland Hotel, responded to this review
8 February 2012
Terrific to hear that you enjoyed your recent stay and the food in our Restaurant. Whilst your room was one of the more compact ones, I trust the wonderful view may have compensated. Thank you so much for your review.
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Leeds, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“can not believe 'from bad to worse' review”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012
3
people found this review helpful

me and my husband, who are both in our 30's recently stayed at the headland for a 4 night break with our 3 year old son. I could not disagree more with above said review. The food and resaturant service was excellent. I did not time the service times but they felt spot on. Yes there was a lot of retired people there, who dressed up every night for their evening meal ,but there was also other young people there too. It was a lovely experience. My son had an absolute ball! As for needing to be able bodied the hotel run a FREE taxi service up and down to Torquay,which is amazing for the price, so that would not be a problem! the room we were in was perfect with a great view. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Even with a 3 year old in tow we managed to have a relaxing break in this fantastic hotel. i would definately recommend it to anyone. Thankyou to all the staff you were great.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Headlandtorquay, General Manager at The Headland Hotel, responded to this review
4 February 2012
Thank you for taking the time to send your heart-warming review. I am delighted your experience with us in the company of your young son was so enjoyable and relaxing. I am particularly pleased you enjoyed the friendly service of our staff. The other review you refer to has been graciously withdrawn by the reviewer, and he has since been in touch with me.
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Excerlent,”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012
2
people found this review helpful

We have stayed there befor and whent back because it was great, food excerlent, room great, staff they are always there for you nothink is to much trouble, we will always go back there, very clean and helpfull. If your looking for hotel the headland is the one for the price, food, room,very clean,helpfull staff. Rob & maderlain pensioners merseyside.

  • Stayed January 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Headlandtorquay, General Manager at The Headland Hotel, responded to this review
4 February 2012
Thank you Rob and Maderlain for your latest concise review following another welcome visit. Please make yourselves known to me next time, which we hope will be soon.
Best regards - Toby Downer
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Prestatyn, North Wales
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“brupat”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Spent 5 days there with a local tour company. Couldn't ask for a better hotel. Staff were very welcoming and helpful. Food and service excellent. Room, clean and spacious. Tea/coffee and biscuits on day of arrival and departure. Evening entertainment and free gifts. Although we had coach tours every day, if you only wanted to spend time in Torquay the hotel provided a free taxi service into town and back. Enjoyed our stay and will definately return.
Would definately recommend this hotel.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Headlandtorquay, General Manager at The Headland Hotel, responded to this review
4 February 2012
So pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay so much. We look forward to welcoming other guests coming upon your recommendation, and hope to see you again before too long. Thank you for the time you have taken in posting your review.
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dorset
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“fantastic value for money”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

just returned from a 1 night stay at the headland great building with lots of character ,the price we paid included dinner & breakfast ,we felt what we recieved was great value for money , my only complaint would be that we felf our evening meal was served in a hurry !!! with no time at all in beteen courses to breathe it felt as though they wanted us in & out asap so we did not feel very relaxed !! however no comlaints about the quality of the food & we would deffinately like to return in the future.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Headlandtorquay, General Manager at The Headland Hotel, responded to this review
30 January 2012
Many thanks for your review, and it is great that you consider us fantastic value for money.
I am though sorry you felt rushed during Dinner, particularly as our staff are instructed to allow guests to enjoy the food and their whole dining experience with us in a relaxed environment. Some guests require a speedier service and I apologise that as a result sometimes there is potential for our personnel to mis-judge the required speed. We hope to see you for a longer stay next time.
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  • Overmead Hotel
Address: Daddyhole Road, Torquay TQ1 2EF, England

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