We stayed in the 4-bed suite (room 3) to the side and rear of the hotel (a double in one room, 2 singles in another and an en suite bathroom) and had a great time. As everyone else has said, the service is excellent, the food is delicious and plentiful, the decor is modern and light, and our rooms were... More

one of the best b+b we have stayed in .clean modern room,flat screen TV,power shower ,good location and a great home-made breakfast with non obtrusive owners what more do you need!! simply the best

My wife and I have visited Torquay for many years and consequently stayed at many of the different hotels and guest houses. The Southbank has got to be the best if you are looking for a comfortable relaxing time. The breakfast fast really good, the room was well decorated and presented and the proprietors Ian and Marie were very welcoming.... More

We stayed for five nights & could have stayed for ten, it was so friendly & clean. Ian & his family made us feel welcome at all times. Nothing was to much trouble for him no matter how busy he was. Will be returning soon.

We stayed for a week with two young children, one under two. The owners Ian and Marie couldn't do enough to please us. Even taking the ladders off the bunk bed when we discovered my one year could climb it! The breakfast's were first rate with many options you don't normally get. This hotel might be in Torquay, but it's... More

the family room was lovely, it was light and airy and very well decorated. We were very well looked after during our stay and nothing was ever too much trouble. The breakfast was lovely and plenty to choose from. The location was good it was a 5 minute stroll to the seafront and a 10 minute walk to the town... More

We have just returned home to Northern Ireland after spending a lovely week in Torquay. It was our first visit to the South of England, and we were so impressed. The success of our week was in a large part contributed to the Southbank Hotel. We explored the local area each day and it was really nice to return to... More

Melvyn Bragg, from the TV programme the South Bank Show, is nowhere in sight. Instead, Ian and Marie run the show at the Southbank ......... and what a great job they are doing. Me, my wife and 2 youngest daughters, aged 13 and 11, continued our travels with a 4 night stay at the Southbank. We stayed in room 3,... More

We have just returned from a week at the Southbank. We were in the family room which is excellent value for money. The hosts, Ian and Marie were very friendly and helpful, the other staff were also very friendly. We stayed on a bed and Breakfast basis and have no complaints about the quality of the rooms or the breakfasts.... More