My wife & I travelled to Torquay from our home in France for our son's wedding - we had read many excellent reviews of Melba House and were not to be disappointed - starting with a warm welcome from Len and Patricia we enjoyed a most comfortable few days, with superb meals and well equipped rooms. Being strangers to the... more

We stayed in a Superior Room at the front of the hotel which was very comfortable. The hotel is in a very good position being quiet at night and only a short easy level walk to the seafront. It is spotlessly clean and the rooms are cleaned daily. The breakfast is very good and hot and served at a nice... more

We booked a stay at Melba House as we had read very good reviews and liked the look of the rooms after viewing the website. . When we arrived we were warmly welcomed and shown to our room. One thing i always take note of is the hospitality trays and this one was more than adequate. It was a lovely... more

e found Pat and Len to be very courteous and friendly, nothing too much trouble. M,elba House is situated close to the town and a very pleasant walk through the Abbey grounds and gardens., which are impecable. The visit to Living Coasts is a must. especially for children,with lots to see and do. Worthwhile visit to the Princess Theatre is... more

This small family run hotel is very welcoming, attentive and accommodating. We had a very enjoyable short stay. The breakfast was wonderful and the weather was great which always helps. more

highly recommended, ideally placed with a short, flat walk to the sights, and this is unusual in Torquay as most of it is uphill! The owners are friendly, and are happy to point out interesting places to visit during your trip, and the hotel is very easy to find too. This was my 5th visit over a number of years... more

***** Excellent breakfast accompanied by friendly service *****Room extremely comfortable with all the expected facilities, snacks plus bottled water in room was a bonus *****Good location all main attractions including beach within walking distance *****Good value for money plus a very friendly service from hosts Len and Patricia *****Will definitely stay again when visiting the area more

We stayed at Melba house for eight nights to explore Torbay. The location was perfect. Took the bus very often. We had a friendly and warm welcome. Len was always very helpful and knowledgeable. He gave us good advise for some trips which we made and enjoyed very much. We would not have visited Teignmouth and Sheldon which we liked.... more

Excellent accommodation, great food, and superb hosts - what else could you need!! more