We have just returned from a 4 day break at The Shirley and we were warmly greeted and immediately offered a welcome cup of tea. We were made to feel like old friends from the start. You only had to ask - from a variation on the breakfast menu, a recommendation for an evening meal, a suggestion of a place... more

A truly wonderful hotel. From the warm & friendly greeting upon arrival, the personal attention throughout your stay, to the send off on departure this hotel is an absolute joy. Amidst the beautifully elegant surroundings & the picturesque, but convenient, location, what sets this hotel apart are the people behind it. The owners, Garry & Debbie, could not be more... more

the hotel is fantastic, 5 mins away from the town centre,local bus route,harbour, vews are spetacular , plenty to do. the owners and there son were amazeing, we received a warm welcome on arrival, nothing was to much for them, very friendly,kind ,caring,home from home, every thing was pleasent ,clean and tidy, the rooms are very cosy ,nicely decorated, with... more

Gary, Debbie and Adam couldn't have been more welcoming or helpful - and always around for a friendly chat ! The rooms were very clean and comfortable. Good breakfast, with a varied menu (and they were happy for you to order slight variations on the menu). Highly recommended ! more

Thank you for such a wonderful return visit. The food, the room and the pool all made it a great holiday for us, but above all your kindness and humour really sets you apart from other hotels. Such a fantastic place and wonderful people, the boys are missing you already. Thanks again, you made our stay really memorable and you... more

Wow.... what a wonderfull weekend we had. You would be hard pushed to find a more comfortable, clean & friendlier place to stay. Gary, Debbie & Adam couldn't be more helpfull. The breakfasts were truly great and the location great as only a few mins walk took you to the harbour and town centre with loads of bars and good... more

After a surprisingly good stay in The Shirley in May we decided to return for another weekend. This visit was better than the last. Debbie and Gary gave us a warm welcome remembering our previous stay. They recommended some excellent restaurants in Torquay for the evening that was only a few minutes walk towards the sea front. For our trip... more

Just got back from The Shirley in Torquay. We really had a great time there. Garry, Debbie and Ads made us feel so welcome. The rooms were clean, the breakfasts were superb. The hotel is in a great location, just 5 mins from pubs,restaurants and the harbour. If you are going to Torquay for your holiday make sure you go... more

Having visited Orlando and Barcelona during recent years for our annual family holiday, we decided to stay in the UK this summer, low expense etc. My wife, myself and our two young daughters (8 and 3) all agreed that Torquay was our best family holiday so far, and this was mainly due to The Shirley Hotel. As most people have... more