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

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 bar area with a wooden counter, stools, and various bottles and glasses.

1. Blue Waters Lodge

1.9 km from Paignton Zoo

Nicola

SAR 414

SAR 497 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

A multi-story building with a dark facade, large windows, and a wooden entrance.

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

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 213

SAR 255 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 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.

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

A hallway with a wooden floor, a reception desk with a 'hello' sign, a mirror, and a staircase leading to another room.

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

3. Beach Hotel Torbay

2 km from Paignton Zoo

Annette

SAR 170

SAR 204 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

A coastal area with a marina, a white building labeled 'The Paignton Club', and a road with parked cars.

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

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

4. The Sands Hotel

Roundham, 1.6 km from Paignton Zoo

Carol

SAR 262

SAR 314 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

5. Beaches Bandb

2.4 km from Paignton Zoo

Brian

SAR 195

SAR 234 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.

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

A breakfast buffet with a variety of foods, a staircase, and seating areas.

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

6. Mercure Paignton Hotel

1.8 km from Paignton Zoo

Alexander

SAR 265

SAR 318 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A neatly made bed with a tufted headboard, two bedside lamps, and a framed picture above it.

A street view of a town with a hotel named "The Berry Hotel" on the left.

A room with a view of greenery, a staircase, and a door with a sign.

A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a ship's wheel decoration on the wall, and a view of greenery outside.

7. The Berry Hotel

1.7 km from Paignton Zoo

David

SAR 197

SAR 236 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

An indoor swimming pool with tiled flooring, a metal pool ladder, and a seating area with cushions.

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

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

8. The Palace Hotel & Spa

1.9 km from Paignton Zoo

Kerissa

SAR 203

SAR 244 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 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.

9. Marine Hotel Paignton

1.6 km from Paignton Zoo

Robert

SAR 129

SAR 155 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

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.

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

10. The Queens Hotel

1.5 km from Paignton Zoo

Lisa

SAR 137

SAR 165 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a television, and a mirror.

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

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

11. Ambassador Guest House

1.4 km from Paignton Zoo

Martin

SAR 380

SAR 455 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

12. Ibis Styles Paignton

1.8 km from Paignton Zoo

Roy

SAR 196

SAR 235 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

13. Singer House

1.9 km from Paignton Zoo

"We had a text a couple of days before and were able to ask a couple of questions. We were welcomed by Vernon on arrival and shown around the hotel. Vernon was keen to show the girls the dancing and they had a long session the next morning. Breakfast was cereal and we had coffee and tea. The guest house is very clean and tidy and welcoming. Very relaxed atmosphere. We were able to park in site for the afternoon while we explored the area. The girls can’t wait to come again and dance and...

Amanda

SAR 267

SAR 320 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

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

A modern lobby with marble flooring, a reception desk, a vending machine, and a staircase.

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

14. Torbay Court Hotel

1.9 km from Paignton Zoo

SAR 261

SAR 313 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 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 brick building with multiple windows, a sign indicating 'No loading any time', and a 'Devon House' sign.

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

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

15. Devon House Guest House

1.7 km from Paignton Zoo

Jenny

SAR 306

SAR 368 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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

A pier extending into calm waters with buildings and flags on it.

16. The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality

1.8 km from Paignton Zoo

Anne-Marie

SAR 194

SAR 233 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden wardrobe, a TV mounted on the wall, and a shower area with a glass door.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, oven, and a skylight above the sink.

A two-story building with a balcony, a 'No ball games' sign, and a paved driveway.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, wooden flooring, a small side table, and a framed poster on the wall.

17. Riviera Heights

Roundham, 1.4 km from Paignton Zoo

"Nice property in a great location. The beech and pubs are only a few minutes walk away. Needs a bit of TLC, one kitchen cupboard has come away from its adjacent unit, freezer drawers broken handles and both bathroom hand towel and toilet roll holders are loose. The kitchen could be better equipped, e.g. needs some digital scales, some bowels better for cereal, new saucepans and a sieve. Only one fan was provided, in a heatwave this wasn't enough - I did contact the letting agency, but had no...

Stephen

SAR 1,551

SAR 1,861 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

A dining area with a modern design, featuring a white and gold wall mural, a large window with a view, and a table set for four.

A bright room with wicker chairs, a small table, and a window with blinds.

A hotel room with a bed, pillows, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wall mural of a bridge and hot air balloons.

18. St Edmunds Guest House

1.4 km from Paignton Zoo

SAR 518

SAR 621 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 kitchen with a stove, microwave, and cabinets.

A two-story stone building with a dark blue door and windows, located on a narrow street.

19. Seaside Cottage Escape in Paignton - Sleeps 4

1.3 km from Paignton Zoo

SAR 254

SAR 514 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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

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.

20. The Haldon Guest House

1.7 km from Paignton Zoo

vidacherrie

SAR 261

SAR 313 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Paignton Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Blue Waters Lodge	10.0 Exceptional 43 reviews	View
The Goodrington Sands- Apart Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 35 reviews	View
Beach Hotel Torbay	9.4 Exceptional 198 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 Sands Hotel

10/10 Excellent

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

Ibis Styles Paignton

8/10 Good

"Excellent spot in Paignton accessible to everywhere by foot. Seafront just across the road, ten minute walk from train station, ferry to Brixham & Torquay. Twin room very spacious, good en suite and enough storage."

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"

The Grand Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely old hotel offering value for money a good breakfast and parking."

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."

Mercure Paignton Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were all very polite, helpful, and friendly."

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"

Beach Hotel Torbay

10/10 Excellent

"Very good welcome when me and my cousin arrived. We dropped our bags off and left for the day and when we came back I finally met James and Gary after a couple messages back and forth beforehand.. The whole team were friendly, polite and great place to stay. Shower was hot straight away instead of taking ages to go hot which was a plus. Well recommend Sam R"

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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. Blue Waters Lodge

2. The Goodrington Sands- Apart Hotel

3. Beach Hotel Torbay

4. The Sands Hotel

5. Beaches Bandb

6. Mercure Paignton Hotel

7. The Berry Hotel

8. The Palace Hotel & Spa

9. Marine Hotel Paignton

10. The Queens Hotel

11. Ambassador Guest House

12. Ibis Styles Paignton

13. Singer House

14. Torbay Court Hotel

15. Devon House Guest House

16. The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality

17. Riviera Heights

18. St Edmunds Guest House

19. Seaside Cottage Escape in Paignton - Sleeps 4

20. The Haldon Guest House

Compare popular hotels close to Paignton Zoo

Top Paignton Zoo Hotel Reviews

The Sands Hotel

Ibis Styles Paignton

The Esplanade Hotel by Compass Hospitality

The Grand Hotel

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

Mercure Paignton Hotel

Rowcroft Lodge

The Queens Hotel

Beach Hotel Torbay

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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