Friendly welcome with everything you would expect. We've stayed in a paignton several times and this is by far the best. Clean rooms good food and two of the nicest people you could meet. Highly recommend. More

We stayed here last week for 2 nights, Freda and Steve were very friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere is excellent for families, and a 2 minute walk to the beach. I would defintely stay there again. Only the weather and annoying Seagulls were against us!!! More

Just got back from paington ( an hour ago). Both me and my husband had a lovely time and we really enjoyed our stay at the cliffton. Freda was very helpful, friendly and enthusiatic. The room was spotless and comfortable, my only complaint was the seagulls who seemed to be up all night making a racket. I would recommend the... More

Our stay at the clifton hotel was fantastic! Lovely clean rooms, the hosts Freda and Steve were most welcoming, and very helpful, nothing was too much trouble for them. The food was outstanding (top marks) a wonderful menu, and cooked to perfection. The location was just great, sea front, and shops just a 2 min walk away, so easy to... More

Good food; comfortable beds; and well placed. The staff are experienced and friendly. Paignton is good for both young families and old, a lot livelier than expected and well placed for Torquay and Goodrington. Perfect holiday - even the weather was better than expected. More

I stayed here for one night in Paignton and I absolutely loved it. Upon arrival, a large group was also checking in at the same time, so the owner, Freda, asked me to wait in the lounge, offered me tea or coffee while I waited and then she showed me to my room. Freda then told me that she upgraded... More

We had such a lovely time with Freda and Steve. The food was fantastic bought and cooked fresh each day, my mother-in-law came with us and Steve gave her a smaller portion as she requested and managed to eat all her meals. Very friendly, lovely bedrooms and in a great location. More

Good value family-run hotel, close to sea and railway/bus stations. Freda & Steve are exceptional, making me feel like a friend rather than just a client. Food v good, especially the vegetarian. Everything clean & comfortable. Small (16 rooms) More

The proprietors, Freda and Steve, do their best to make each guest feel really welcome. As a single guest, I found the Clifton very good value. The atmosphere was friendly and homely, so unlike some other hotels I've stayed at, and I very much enjoyed the relaxed conversation amongst guests over the truly excellent dinners provided by Steve. My room... More