Family room-Ensuite with Shower - Base Rate
- Free Wifi
- En suite
Large spacious ground floor family room with one double and two single beds. Additional bed may be added for extra charge. Tastefully decora ...
Large spacious ground floor family room with one double and two single beds. Additional bed may be added for extra charge. Tastefully decorated with shower ensuite facilities and flatscreen TV. Rate is based on 2 adults and 2 children. Hot drink making facilities and biscuits included. Soft towels and toiletries are also provided. Shower Tea / Coffee Making Iron and ironing board on request TV Hairdryer Ensuite Bathroom
Facilities
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Desk
- Fire alarm with light
- Iron
- Ironing facilities
- Refrigerator
- Family/oversized room
- Free high speed Internet
- Internet hotspot
- Free WiFi Internet
- Hairdryer
- Non-smoking
- Hypoallergenic bedding
- Freeview TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- High speed internet
- WiFi Internet
- Heating
- Heating - room controlled
- Fan
- Wardrobe
- Sitting area
- Carpeted floor
- Child safety
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
- USB plugs / charging station
- High quality bedding
- Additional blankets
- Memory foam mattress
- Linen provided
- Blackout curtains/blinds
- Lock on bedroom door(s)
- Electric kettle
- Coffee maker
- Travel cot
- Room/unit on ground floor
- Key access
- Smoke detector
- Cleaning products
- Chocolate / cookies provided
- Rubbish bin
- High Definition (HD) Flat Panel Television
- Accessible height bed
Double room-Classic-Ensuite with Shower
- Free Wifi
- En suite
Beautifully decorated modern double ensuite with front aspects. The room has a new shower ensuite with modern fittings. Hot drink making fac ...
Beautifully decorated modern double ensuite with front aspects. The room has a new shower ensuite with modern fittings. Hot drink making facilities biscuits are included. Soft towels and toiletries are also provided. Shower Tea / Coffee Making TV Hairdryer Ensuite Bathroom Iron and Ironing Board availableon request
Facilities
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Desk
- Fire alarm with light
- Ironing facilities
- Refrigerator
- Free high speed Internet
- Internet hotspot
- Free WiFi Internet
- Hairdryer
- Non-smoking
- Hypoallergenic bedding
- Freeview TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- High speed internet
- WiFi Internet
- Heating
- Heating - room controlled
- Fan
- Wardrobe
- Sitting area
- Carpeted floor
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
- USB plugs / charging station
- High quality bedding
- Additional blankets
- Memory foam mattress
- Linen provided
- Blackout curtains/blinds
- Lock on bedroom door(s)
- Electric kettle
- Coffee maker
- Accessed by staircase
- Key access
- Smoke detector
- Cleaning products
- Chocolate / cookies provided
- Rubbish bin
- High Definition (HD) Flat Panel Television
- Accessible height bed

Double room-Superior-Ensuite with Shower
- Free Wifi
- En suite
Large first floor double room with spacious ensuite facilities. Overlooks Queens rugby and cricket ground at the rear of the property. The r ...
Large first floor double room with spacious ensuite facilities. Overlooks Queens rugby and cricket ground at the rear of the property. The room is large enough to accomodate 2 adults and one child if required (extra charge applicable). Complementary Hot Drink making facilities mineral water Biscuits Fruit juice Fizzy drink Fridge are included Soft towels and toiletries are also provided. Shower Tea / Coffee Making TV Hairdryer Ensuite Bathroom
Facilities
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Colour television
- Desk
- Fire alarm with light
- Iron
- Ironing facilities
- Refrigerator
- Free high speed Internet
- Internet hotspot
- Free WiFi Internet
- Hairdryer
- Non-smoking
- Hypoallergenic bedding
- Freeview TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- High speed internet
- WiFi Internet
- Heating
- Heating - room controlled
- Fan
- Wardrobe
- Sitting area
- Carpeted floor
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
- USB plugs / charging station
- Minibar
- High quality bedding
- Additional blankets
- Memory foam mattress
- Linen provided
- Blackout curtains/blinds
- Lock on bedroom door(s)
- Electric kettle
- Coffee maker
- Accessed by staircase
- Key access
- Smoke detector
- Cleaning products
- Chocolate / cookies provided
- Rubbish bin
- High Definition (HD) Flat Panel Television
- Accessible height bed
Double or Twin-Superking-Ensuite with Shower - Base Rate
- Free Wifi
- En suite
Well presented twin ensuite which converts to a super king sized double if required. Overlooks the rear of the property and Queens rugby an ...
Well presented twin ensuite which converts to a super king sized double if required. Overlooks the rear of the property and Queens rugby and cricket club. Hot drink making facilites with biscuits included. Soft towels and toiletries are also provided. Shower Tea / Coffee Making TV Hairdryer Ensuite Bathroom Iron and Ironing Board availableon request
Facilities
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Colour television
- Desk
- Fire alarm with light
- Iron
- Ironing facilities
- Refrigerator
- Free high speed Internet
- Internet hotspot
- Free WiFi Internet
- Hairdryer
- Non-smoking
- Hypoallergenic bedding
- Freeview TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- High speed internet
- WiFi Internet
- Heating
- Heating - room controlled
- Fan
- Wardrobe
- Sitting area
- Carpeted floor
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
- USB plugs / charging station
- Minibar
- High quality bedding
- Additional blankets
- Memory foam mattress
- Linen provided
- Blackout curtains/blinds
- Lock on bedroom door(s)
- Electric kettle
- Coffee maker
- Accessed by staircase
- Key access
- Smoke detector
- Cleaning products
- Chocolate / cookies provided
- Rubbish bin
- Accessible height bed
Single room-Ensuite with Shower - Base Rate
- Free Wifi
Well proportioned single room with shower ensuite overlooking the front of the property. Hot drink making facilities with complimentary mine ...
Well proportioned single room with shower ensuite overlooking the front of the property. Hot drink making facilities with complimentary mineral water and biscuits included. Soft towels and toiletries are also provided. Shower Tea / Coffee Making Iron / Ironing Board TV Hairdryer Ensuite Bathroom
Facilities
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Fire alarm with light
- Iron
- Ironing facilities
- Refrigerator
- Free high speed Internet
- Internet hotspot
- Free WiFi Internet
- Hairdryer
- Non-smoking
- Hypoallergenic bedding
- Freeview TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- High speed internet
- WiFi Internet
- Heating
- Heating - room controlled
- Fan
- Wardrobe
- Sitting area
- Carpeted floor
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
- USB plugs / charging station
- High quality bedding
- Additional blankets
- Memory foam mattress
- Linen provided
- Blackout curtains/blinds
- Lock on bedroom door(s)
- Electric kettle
- Coffee maker
- Accessed by staircase
- Key access
- Smoke detector
- Cleaning products
- Chocolate / cookies provided
- Rubbish bin
- High Definition (HD) Flat Panel Television
- Accessible height bed
Double room-Ensuite with Shower
- Free Wifi
- En suite
Well proportioned double ensuite room with modern bed frame. The room provides guests with compact wardrobe, modern ensuite room, vanity des ...
Well proportioned double ensuite room with modern bed frame. The room provides guests with compact wardrobe, modern ensuite room, vanity desk and drawers. Iron and Ironing Board availableon request.
Facilities
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Desk
- Fire alarm with light
- Iron
- Ironing facilities
- Refrigerator
- Air conditioning - room controlled
- Free high speed Internet
- Internet hotspot
- Free WiFi Internet
- Hairdryer
- Non-smoking
- Hypoallergenic bedding
- Freeview TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- High speed internet
- WiFi Internet
- Heating
- Heating - room controlled
- Fan
- Wardrobe
- Sitting area
- Carpeted floor
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
- USB plugs / charging station
- High quality bedding
- Additional blankets
- Memory foam mattress
- Linen provided
- Blackout curtains/blinds
- Lock on bedroom door(s)
- Electric kettle
- Coffee maker
- Accessed by staircase
- Key access
- Smoke detector
- Large desk
- Cleaning products
- Chocolate / cookies provided
- Rubbish bin
- High Definition (HD) Flat Panel Television
- Accessible height bed
Reviews
Ambassador Guest House
(43 Guest Reviews) 100% Would RecommendGuest Ratings
Review Summary
Review Overall Rating
- 4.8
Ambassador Guest House Information
Description
Voted in the top 10% in the world for the 2nd year. A Visit England 4 star recommended family-run guesthouse in the heart of sunny Paignton. The Ambassador offers 6 well-appointed modern en-suite bedrooms which can accommodate single guests up to families of 4. A Bar on site for Customers only We are centrally located to all local amenities including mainline railway and bus stations which can be found a short walk away. We can also be a great base for Paignton's local attractions including Paignton Zoo, Splashdown waterpark, and the Dartmouth steam railway.
Since purchasing the Ambassador we have been upgrading the property to include, new carpets and flooring and refreshed the interior & exterior paintwork and wallpaper. We have also been busy adding a few modern amenities like bigger televisions in the rooms, Stronger WiFi. All our rooms all have coffee machines Al lour rooms have small fridges. All rooms have internet charging points All rooms have ceiling fans which work as well as any air conditioner. The family room has a monitor so that guests do not have to go to bed when the children do. You can keep an eye on your children via a dedicated monitor. Eco Friendly We have changed the gas boilers to a system that works on an air source system. We have moved to eco-friendly shampoos, conditioners, hand soap & body wash products. We have built a covered area for our guests to sit outside We have extended the driveway to accommodate 6 cars We have installed 4 anchors for motorbikes We have: a Bar a Lounge an Outside area for guest to utilise
Cleaning and safety
- Professionally cleaned
- Disinfected daily
- Disinfected between stays
- Hand sanitiser
- Social distancing
- High-touch surfaces disinfected
- Linens washed to local guidelines
- Linens washed above 60°C/140°F
- Mattress and pillow protectors
- Washable duvet covers
- Masks for guests
- Staggered check-in
- No shared stationery
- Common area doors left open
- Outside air ventilation
- Request no staff entry to room
- First aid kit
- Staff trained in safety protocol
- Temperature checks (staff)
- Temperature checks (guests)
- Socially distanced dining
- Staggered time slots for dining
- Sanitised tableware
Facilities
- 24h reception
- Air conditioning
- Baggage store
- BBQ/Picnic area
- Books, DVD, games
- Free high speed internet
- Free WiFi internet
- Lounge
- Porter / concierge service
- Wakeup call
- Laundry
- High speed internet
- WiFi internet
- Meet & greet service
- Cleaning service
- Plug adapters
- Garden
- Terrace
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Breakfast lounge
- Housekeeping - daily
- Housekeeping - weekly
- 24 hour security
- Designated smoking area
- CCTV outside property
- Pet(s) live on property
- Breakfast served in restaurant
Parking
- On-site parking
- Free parking
- Off-site parking
- Secure parking
- Valet parking
- Long-term parking
- Advance reservation parking
- Accessible parking
- Optional reservation parking
- Private parking
Children's Facilities
- Baby listening device
- Children's menu
- Children's books, videos, games
- Highchairs
Business Facilities
- Desk working station
Dining
- Continental breakfast
- Cooked breakfast
- Breakfast
- Free breakfast
- English/Irish breakfast
- Healthy breakfast
- Farmhouse breakfast
- Vegetarian options
- Vegan options
- Gluten-free options
- Kosher options
- Halal options
- To-go breakfast
Activities and Experiences
- Animal watching
- Badminton court
- Bird watching
- Boating
- Bowling alley
- Canoeing
- Clay pigeon shooting
- Cricket
- Cycling
- Dancing
- Dart board
- Fine dining
- Fishing
- Fly fishing
- Football
- Gambling
- Golf
- Golf - driving range
- Golf - miniature
- Horse riding
- Jet-ski
- Karaoke
- Kayaking
- Mountain biking
- Art galleries & museums
- Nightclubs
- River rafting
- Rock climbing
- Sailing
- Scuba diving
- Shopping
- Antiques & fairs
- Skydiving
- Snorkelling
- Squash court
- Surfing
- Table tennis
- Tennis court - indoor
- Tennis court - outdoor
- Theatre
- Walking
- Water activities
- Water-skiing
- Windsurfing
- Wine tasting
- Cinema
- Family fun
- Leisure park
- Pub crawl
- Train spotting
- Ski school
- Hiking
Policies
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Check in16:00 21:00
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Check out10:30
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Child PolicyInfants and children welcome
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Smoking PolicyNo smoking
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PetsNo pets
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Parties AllowedParties not allowed
Accessibility
The property is a one storey building with one flight of wide stairs, a landing, and a further flight of 5 steps. The property is accessed by a shallow ramp, and 2 steps to gain access to the ground floor family room. This is most suitable for person with impaired mobility and provides level access across the hall to the dining room. No rooms are fitted with specific handicapped facilities but if you have any particular requirements we will try to assist!
Directions
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Road from M5 motorway Exeter (27.9 miles)M5The Ambassador, 23 Sands Rd, Paignton TQ4 6EG38 min (27.9 miles)Via A380M5Head north-east on M52.7 miAt junction 30, take the A379 exit to Exeter/Exmouth/A376/Sidmouth/A30520.3 miAt Sandygate Roundabout, take the 5th exit onto the M5 slip road to Okehampton/Plymouth/Torquay0.5 miMerge onto M53.4 miContinue onto Devon Expy/A38 (signs for Plymouth/Torquay/A380)2.3 miSlight left (signs for A380/Torquay)0.2 miContinue onto A3806.4 miTake the B3195 exit towards Kingsteignton/Ideford/Combe0.2 miContinue onto B31950.3 miKeep left to stay on B3195Go through 1 roundabout1.0 miTurn left onto Longford Ln0.2 miAt the roundabout, take the 1st exit and stay on Longford LnGo through 2 roundabouts0.5 miAt the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Teignmouth Rd/A3830.2 miAt the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto the A380 slip road to Torquay/Newton Abbot/Totnes/A3810.4 miMerge onto Besigheim Way/A3801.1 miKeep right to continue on Besigheim Way/Penn Inn Flyover/A380Continue to follow A3801.0 miKeep right to continue on S Devon Expy/A3804.6 miAt the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Marldon Way/A3800.4 miAt the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Marldon Rd/B30601.3 miAt the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Colley End Rd/B3060Continue to follow B30600.3 miTurn right onto Torquay Rd/A3022Continue to follow A30220.4 miTurn left onto Station Ln0.1 miTurn left onto Sands Rd/B3201128 ftAt the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Sands RdDestination will be on the left0.1 miThe Ambassador23 Sands Rd, Paignton TQ4 6EG
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Train from Exeter (25.0 miles)Connect to local or cross country trains at Exeter to Paignton. Local trains will take approximately 40 mins more
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Bus from Train/Coach/Bus (0.6 miles)National Express drop off, local Bus and Train services are a level 5 minute stroll from the property