Travelodge Paignton Seafront

Paw rating 4.5/5, based on two confirmed pet-stay reviews on Agoda. Travelodge Paignton Seafront is a chain budget hotel — expect functional rooms and a straightforward stay rather than boutique flourishes — but guests bringing dogs have come away describing it as a genuinely easy, dog-welcoming base for a Torbay break.

The hotel is one of a handful of seafront properties in Paignton that publicly accepts dogs, and the practical advantages of that location are what guests with pets call out: a direct walk onto the promenade and dog-permitted stretches of beach (Paignton Sands restricts dogs in summer but Preston Sands to the north and Goodrington Sands to the south have year-round dog-friendly sections), Paignton harbour and Roundham Head a short walk in either direction, and town-centre shops, the railway station, and the Paignton & Dartmouth steam railway terminus all within a ten-minute walk. Staff have been described as polite and helpful to dog-owners on arrival.

A pet fee may apply — Agoda flags this property as charging extra for pets, and the amount isn't published on the listing page, so confirm it directly with reception when booking. Parking is paid and limited (the on-site car park fills up and reviewers have noted losing their spot after going out for the day), so plan to base the day's activities around walks from the door rather than repeated car trips. The hotel has no dedicated outdoor pet area; the seafront and beach effectively serve that role.

Best suited to: families and couples wanting a no-frills budget base on the Torbay seafront with a calm, well-behaved dog. Less ideal for: guests wanting upscale rooms or hotel grounds for off-lead time — this is a town-centre Travelodge, not a country house, so the surrounding seafront and beaches do most of the dog-walking work.