Tusker Lodge

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 8.6
Rated fabulous

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About this property

Prime City Centre Location: Tusker Lodge in Torquay offers a convenient city centre location with Beacon Cove Beach less than 1 km away and Riviera International Centre 1.9 km nearby. Exeter International Airport is 42 km from the property. Comfortable Accommodations: The guest house features adults-only rooms with private bathrooms, garden views, and modern amenities including free WiFi, private parking, and free toiletries. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and soundproofing for a relaxing stay. Delicious Breakfast Options: Guests can enjoy a full English or Irish breakfast with vegetarian options, fresh juice, and fruits. The breakfast is highly praised by visitors for its quality and variety. Convenient Facilities: The property offers a sun terrace, outdoor seating area, daily housekeeping, room service, and full-day security. Additional amenities include a dining table, walk-in shower, and refrigerator.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

  • Situated in the real heart of Torquay, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Celia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location within walking distance of marina and shops,restaurants,bars etc On a bus route right outside hotel Lovely friendly staff Lovely rooms”
Daniel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Nice room as for the breakfast was best thing about the visit”
Trudi
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We checked in for a last minute overnight stay. The host was very welcoming and friendly, the room was very clean and well stocked with tea & coffee, the bathroom had shampoos and body cream. We were even able to have our dog stay over with...”
Jason
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location was great 👍 Staff helpful Enjoyable stay”
Elena
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A really great place to stay: excellent location, lovely hosts, a lot of character to the place, next to a sweet little park.”
Keith
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Owner was friendly, informative and very amenable. Breakfast was excellent. The rooms were light and very clean.”
Alexey
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“They allowed me to park for a little longer - THANK YOU!!”
Holly
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We had a wonderful stay here! Lovely little hotel in a beautiful period building, with lots of the the original features. Our room was very spacious, a large bed, plenty of storage, a fridge, and a table and chairs. The owners also run a sushi...”
Kate
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Mine and my husbands stay at the Tusker Lodge was very pleasant and comfortable. The owners were very pleasant and very accommodating.”
Tracy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, excellent place to stay. The owners went out of their way to make us comfortable during our stay. My son is autistic and they were very patient with him and just lovely people! I wouldn't hesitate to go back!”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Tusker Lodge

Company review score: 9.5Based on 208 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We come from a wide range of backgrounds which all deeply involve Customer Service and feel very strongly that this area is one that can be, sadly neglected these days. Our mission is to provide our guests with quality accommodation at affordable prices while offering one-to-one personal customer service that exceeds expectations.

Property information

Ideally situated approximately 400 metres from the Harbour, shopping centre, restaurants and bars of Torquay centre, Tusker Lodge Guest House is a family run, traditionally furnished, 11 bedroom guest house.

Neighbourhood information

Tusker Lodge Guest House overlooks Torwood Gardens which is known as a quiet area with very colourful spring flowering trees and plentiful palms. Torquay is a seaside resort town on the English Channel in Devon, South West England. Known for beaches such as Babbacombe and cliffside Oddicombe, its coastline is nicknamed the English Riviera. Torquay Harbour near the town centre offers shops, cafes and a marina. Torre Abbey, a monastery founded in 1196, has art galleries and extensive gardens featuring plants from local native Agatha Christie's novels.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Tusker Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 7 years are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Due to the style of the building, there are narrow and steep stairs leading to the rooms, which may not be suitable for guests with reduced mobility.

Check in times are between 14:00 and 18:00.

Please inform Tusker Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.