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A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, chair, window, and radiator.

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and mirror.

A hotel room with a desk, a coffee maker, a framed mirror, and a radiator.

1. Ambassador Guest House

1.4 km from Paignton Zoo

Martin

SAR 379

SAR 454 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A bedroom with a large bed, a bathtub, and a blue chair.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a sofa with cushions, a small dining table, and a potted plant.

A narrow hallway with a carpeted floor, a door with a black frame, a window with blinds, and a wall-mounted air conditioning unit.

A compact kitchen with a window, a sink, a toaster, and a kettle. There is a small dining area with a table and chairs.

2. The Goodrington Sands- Apart Hotel

1.3 km from Paignton Zoo

Ian

SAR 212

SAR 255 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern living room with a teal accent wall, a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table with a potted plant, and a reception desk with a mirror and flowers.

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, picnic tables, and a view of a park with a clear blue sky.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a television, a large abstract mural, a round mirror, and a vase with flowers.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wardrobe, a bedside table, and a view of the outside.

3. Beach Hotel Torbay

2 km from Paignton Zoo

Annette

SAR 169

SAR 203 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A balcony with wicker furniture, a view of the street, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a window with curtains, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A room with a large window overlooking a coastal area, a desk with a lamp, and a dresser with drawers.

A room with two chairs, a small table, and a pool table. The room has a view of a garden and a building outside.

4. The Sands Hotel

Roundham, 1.6 km from Paignton Zoo

Claire

SAR 261

SAR 313 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

5. Beaches Bandb

2.4 km from Paignton Zoo

Brian

SAR 194

SAR 233 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of the sea and a distant island. There is a bed with white linens, a grey armchair, and a small table with a tray of breakfast items.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a railing, and a view of the street.

A modern office space with a sectional sofa, a laptop on a table, and a large window.

A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area with umbrellas, and a stone wall in front.

6. Mercure Paignton Hotel

1.8 km from Paignton Zoo

Alexander

SAR 264

SAR 317 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A sunlit room with wicker sofas, large windows, and a chandelier.

A table set with blue napkins, a glass, and cutlery, with a view of a garden and a blue lantern in the background.

A large, light blue building with multiple windows and balconies, surrounded by yellow flowers.

A large, white building with multiple windows and a blue sign. There are flower beds in front of the building and a few palm trees.

7. Marine Hotel Paignton

1.6 km from Paignton Zoo

Robert

SAR 129

SAR 155 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of the sea.

A bar area with a menu board, bar stools, and a counter with bar equipment.

A modern reception area with a reception desk, seating arrangements, and a mounted television.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk, a chair, and a mirror.

8. Ibis Styles Paignton

1.8 km from Paignton Zoo

Roy

SAR 195

SAR 234 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a central decorative metal sculpture, and a brick floor.

A swimming pool with steps leading up to it, surrounded by white chairs and tables, and signs indicating no diving or unsupervised swimming.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a bar.

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including round tables and sofas, and a red carpeted floor.

9. The Queens Hotel

1.5 km from Paignton Zoo

Lisa

SAR 166

SAR 199 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A rooftop patio with a black wicker sofa and a glass coffee table.

A formal dining room with star-patterned carpet, white tablecloths, and blue chairs.

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A large, white building with a symmetrical facade, a well-manicured lawn, and a paved pathway leading to the entrance.

10. The Palace Hotel & Spa

1.9 km from Paignton Zoo

SAR 194

SAR 233 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a television on a dresser, and a window with sheer curtains.

A guest accommodation sign with a flower decoration and a window with a blue ledge.

A round wooden table with a magazine, a bottle, and a glass. There are two chairs with striped cushions. The setting includes potted plants and a wooden fence.

A room with a round glass table, two grey chairs, a small vase with a plant, and a green nightstand with a tissue box.

11. Blue Waters Lodge

1.9 km from Paignton Zoo

Nicola

SAR 413

SAR 496 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

12. Singer House

1.9 km from Paignton Zoo

Anonymous traveler

SAR 252

SAR 302 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A spacious lobby with blue sofas, a patterned carpet, and a modern ceiling design.

A neatly made bed with a plaid bedspread, two pillows, and a bedside table with a lamp and a card holder.

A hotel entrance with a glass door, two columns, and Christmas decorations.

A modern interior with marble walls, a glass railing, and a large window allowing natural light.

13. Torbay Court Hotel

1.9 km from Paignton Zoo

SAR 247

SAR 296 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A restaurant with a bar area, multiple tables and chairs, and large windows allowing natural light.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a small table with a plant.

A building with a white facade, multiple windows, and a balcony with hanging flower baskets.

14. The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality

1.8 km from Paignton Zoo

Anne-Marie

SAR 195

SAR 233 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A bedroom with a tufted headboard, a large bed with white and yellow bedding, a patterned rug, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a wooden bar counter, and a view of the outside.

A brick building with a white door, a staircase, and a small garden area with a table and chairs.

A beach view with a pier, people walking, and a grassy area with a fence.

15. Devon House Guest House

1.7 km from Paignton Zoo

Jenny

SAR 322

SAR 387 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a bar stool, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A bedroom with a bed, a window, a radiator, and a shelf.

A modern living room with a sofa, a desk, a television, and a window.

A modern kitchen with a stove, microwave, and cabinets.

16. Seaside Cottage Escape in Paignton - Sleeps 4

1.3 km from Paignton Zoo

SAR 262

SAR 522 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A red building with a door open, revealing a laundry area with a washing machine and a basket. Outside, there are picnic tables and umbrellas.

A bedroom with a geometric-patterned bedspread, a headboard, a wall-mounted light fixture, a framed picture, and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stove, a microwave, and a sink.

A hotel named 'Big Tree' with a sign indicating 'Vacancies' and 'Winter Lets Available'.

17. Flat 3, Big Tree Holiday Flats

St. Michaels, 1 km from Paignton Zoo

SAR 1,239

SAR 1,487 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, two pillows, a nightstand, and a lamp.

A room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a white kettle on a tray, and a small table with a box and a cup.

A patio with outdoor seating, a white picket fence, and pink flowers.

A dining table set for four with chairs, a window with blinds, and a view of parked cars and buildings outside.

18. The Haldon Guest House

1.7 km from Paignton Zoo

vidacherrie

SAR 266

SAR 319 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A rustic bar area with wooden tables and chairs, a stone wall, and a variety of wine bottles and glasses.

An outdoor seating area with a wooden table, cushioned benches, and string lights.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a round mirror, a wooden table with candles, and a comfortable sofa.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a bench, a wardrobe, and a framed quote on the wall.

19. Lower Well Farm House

3 km from Paignton Zoo

SAR 6,616

SAR 7,939 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A breakfast setup with croissants, orange juice, and a view of a garden through a doorway.

A hallway with a white door, a staircase, a chandelier, and a patterned floor.

A bedroom with two beds, floral wallpaper, a hanging light fixture, and a window with curtains.

20. Elmbank Gardens

St. Michaels, 0.9 km from Paignton Zoo

SAR 1,862

SAR 2,235 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Paignton Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Ambassador Guest House	10.0 Exceptional 74 reviews	View
The Goodrington Sands- Apart Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 35 reviews	View
Beach Hotel Torbay	9.4 Exceptional 200 reviews	View
The Sands Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 122 reviews	View
Beaches Bandb	9.2 Wonderful 34 reviews	View

Top Paignton Zoo Hotel Reviews

The Grand Hotel

8/10 Good

"We stayed 3 nights from 8th October. We enjoyed our stay, the staff were friendly and helpful. Our room was lovely. The hotel is a very old hotel so obviously there are always going to be parts that need updating but overall its a Grand Hotel."

Beach Hotel Torbay

10/10 Excellent

"Beach Hotel Torbay was spotlessly clean throughout. The staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was plentiful and delicious. The hotel is in a great location, directly opposite the sea front and within a few minutes walking distance to the town centre, railway and bus stations. I would recommend a stay here."

The Sands Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great place second visit to this hotel great as always many thanks"

The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality

10/10 Excellent

"best hotel ive ever stayed in and i aint young anymore so ive visited quite a few"

Walking distance to Goodrington and Paignton beach, bars, restaurants and shops.

10/10 Excellent

"A very modern property excellently furnished,very clean and tidy with everything we needed and more. A wonderful position with views of the sea and beach at Goodrington. Allocated parking directly outside. A handy position for walks. A local bus service outside. Checking in and out very easy. Contact with Emma by Whatsapp very easy. 10 out of 10 in all respects."

Rowcroft Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly hosts, and an excellent location close to the station but also close to the sea. Very quiet."

The Queens Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay and going bk next month.. The pool is great"

Easton Court

8/10 Good

"We had a biggish room with a huge bed. Very helpful armchairs and a settee. Bathroom was small but adequate with a roomy shower which was very easy to use. Breakfast menu was very varied and choices were very well cooked. The continental breakfast had a lovely choice with various cereals and fruit and yoghurts. The only problem for us was the parking. The property has 3 parking places so first come first served. As I am disabled the road is uphill and we had to park quite a way uphill which would have been very difficult for me but my husband would drop me off and then get the car when we went out. Other than that a very value for money B & B"

Stylish Seaside Escape 🌊 Paignton Devon | Sleeps 4 | Relax & Unwind

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent communication from the Host. We had a great experience at the property. Everything was clean and tidy. There were local shops nearby which was helpful."

Other attractions near Paignton Zoo

A vintage steam locomotive with the number 7827 parked at a station.

Dartmouth Steam Railway

9.6/10 (69 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Dartmouth Steam Railway during your stay in Paignton. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

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A steam locomotive with black and gold carriages traveling along a track beside a body of water.

Goodrington Sands Beach

9.0/10 (130 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Goodrington Sands Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Paignton. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

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Torbay Leisure Centre

Enjoy an outing to Torbay Leisure Centre during your stay in Paignton. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Palace Theatre

8.0/10 (15 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Palace Theatre on your trip to Paignton. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

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Goodrington Station

You can learn about the history of Goodrington when you stop by Goodrington Station. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Splashdown Quaywest

8.2/10 (17 reviews)

Bring the kids to Splashdown Quaywest and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Goodrington. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.

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Kirkham House

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Kirkham House in Paignton. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Torbay Golf Centre

6.0/10 (2 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Paignton at Torbay Golf Centre. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its lively bars.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Paignton Zoo?

Paignton Zoo is located in a welcoming area of Paignton known for its bar scene and golfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 202 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Paignton Zoo?

The Goodrington Sands- Apart Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this aparthotel offers free WiFi and comfy beds. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Paignton Zoo. Other good options close by include Sandytoes Holidays and Amber House.

How many hotels are there close to Paignton Zoo?

Expedia has 202 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Paignton Zoo.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Paignton Zoo, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Paignton Zoo.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Paignton Zoo?

For more information about updating your stay near Paignton Zoo or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Paignton Zoo?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Golden Hind, Brixham Heritage Museum, or Torquay Museum. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Dartmouth Steam Railway, Greenway House and Garden, and Torre Abbey. You can catch a show at Princess Theatre, Palace Theatre, and Little Theatre.

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Our top choices for Paignton Zoo hotels

1. Ambassador Guest House

2. The Goodrington Sands- Apart Hotel

3. Beach Hotel Torbay

4. The Sands Hotel

5. Beaches Bandb

6. Mercure Paignton Hotel

7. Marine Hotel Paignton

8. Ibis Styles Paignton

9. The Queens Hotel

10. The Palace Hotel & Spa

11. Blue Waters Lodge

12. Singer House

13. Torbay Court Hotel

14. The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality

15. Devon House Guest House

16. Seaside Cottage Escape in Paignton - Sleeps 4

17. Flat 3, Big Tree Holiday Flats

18. The Haldon Guest House

19. Lower Well Farm House

20. Elmbank Gardens

Compare popular hotels close to Paignton Zoo

Top Paignton Zoo Hotel Reviews

The Grand Hotel

Beach Hotel Torbay

The Sands Hotel

The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality

Walking distance to Goodrington and Paignton beach, bars, restaurants and shops.

Rowcroft Lodge

The Queens Hotel

Easton Court

Stylish Seaside Escape 🌊 Paignton Devon | Sleeps 4 | Relax & Unwind

Other attractions near Paignton Zoo

Dartmouth Steam Railway

Goodrington Sands Beach

Torbay Leisure Centre

Palace Theatre

Goodrington Station

Splashdown Quaywest

Kirkham House

Torbay Golf Centre

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