Cary Arms & Spa – A Favorite for Families in Torquay
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
Cary Arms & Spa offers sea-facing rooms, suites, beach huts, and restored fisherman's cottages. Rooms include Netflix-enabled TVs, Nespresso machines, and White Company toiletries. The Beach Huts feature bi-fold doors opening to sun decks, while the Shore Suites have panoramic sea views and wet rooms. Cottages come with private terraces, fireplaces, and fully-equipped kitchens. Some accommodations are dog-friendly, with dog beds and bowls provided.
Dining Options
The onsite restaurant serves Devon beef, Lyme Bay lobster, and line-caught seafood. Menus change daily based on local seasonal produce. Guests can dine in the Wheel House with sea views or at the Captain's Table for private gatherings. The bar offers Otter Ale and Bays Topsail beers. Breakfast is available for cottage guests at £18.50 per adult and £9.50 per child.
Spa & Leisure
The glass-fronted spa includes a waterfall hydrotherapy pool, steam room, sauna, and exotic experience shower. Treatments use GAIA Skincare products made with organic ingredients. Access to spa facilities costs £15 per person for a two-hour slot. The spa terrace overlooks Babbacombe Bay, and treatments include hot stone massages and Jade crystal facials.
Location & Walks
The hotel sits on Babbacombe Bay, part of the 630-mile South West Coast Path. It's a 5-minute walk to Babbacombe Cliff Railway and Anstey's Cove. The Torbay stretch of the coastal path runs from Brixham to Maidencombe. Exeter International Airport is 45 km away.
Services & Extras
Cottage guests have access to the hotel's restaurant, bar, and spa. A shuttle service operates between cottages and the inn from 8 AM to 9 PM. Dog-friendly options include beach huts and cottages, with a £25 nightly fee per dog. Private dining is available in the Wheel House or the Pod, seating four to eight guests.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- Pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Wind surfing
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Golf course
- Billiard tables
- Darts
- Table tennis
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
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 features
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor