Autumn 15% discount for three nights

Stay any time from September 1st until November 30th 2010 (when booked directly) for three nights or longer and receive a 15% discount on your stay.  For full details and terms and conditions please visit our special offer page.  (Cannot be combined with other offers

September-November early booking discount

Enjoy a touch of British seaside chic for three nights or more and receive a 15% discount off your total stay. This applies to all rooms. This offer must be mentioned at the time of booking. A three-night stay, including our outstanding breakfast and use of all our facilities now costs: Smaller double/single: £191.25 (normally £225); Standard double: £204 (normally £240); King room: £280.50 (normally £330); Family room (2 children): £293.25 (normally (£345); Regal and four poster rooms: £306 (normally £360). This offer is valid from 1st September until 30th November 2010. There are many hotels and guesthouses to choose from in Torquay. We hope we have the opportunity to show you why we are one of the highest rated in the area. Please note: No deposit is taken however a three-night minimum cancellation period appli

Swimming pool open

Our swimming pool is now open and heated for the enjoyment of our guests.&nbs

Fawlty Towers documentary filmed at The Marstan

Two one-hour documentaries were filmed partly at the Marstan Hotel in Torquay to celebrate the 30-year anniversary of the well-loved sitcom Fawlty Towers. Ian Krender, proprietor said "It was unusual to see television greats such as Trevor McDonald, Terry Gilliam and Prunella Scales, amongst others, being interviewed in various rooms throughout the hotel. Our favourite was actor David Kelly who played Mr O’Reilly the hapless Irish builder in the episode "The Builders". He was interviewed in our snug bar and proceeded to do impressions of himself as Mr O’Reilly." He added "It was great fun filming with the professional production crew" stated Ian Krender. "We are proud to have been part of this documentary about one of the all time classic comedies". The documentary aired on UK G.O.L.D. this summer and will be repeated on various freeview channels throughout 2009 and 2010. This is not the first time The Marstan has appeared on national television. In 2008 Ian and Craig welcomed Hotel Inspector, Alex Polizzi,  in order to use The Marstan as an example of a well-run Torquay hotel for the struggling Number Nine. This was aired in August 2008 on Channel 5 to an audience of around three million and is still repeated on various freeview channel

Hotel Inspector Alex Polizzi praises The Marstan

Channel 5 spent a day filming at the Marstan, one of the best small hotels in Torquay. “It was a pleasure to meet Alex” said Craig McGill. Alex was very impressed with the small Torquay hotel, which was held up as an example to struggling guest-house Number 9. Alex told the proprietors “I can see why the Marstan is one of the top Torquay hotels. The attention to detail is excellent and I love the opulent theme running throughout the bedrooms”.

The Marstan makes finalist for AA landlady of the year

Craig McGill, proprietor attended a luncheon in Central London hosted by the AA for the finalists of the AA Landlady of the year award. Craig stated “We were delighted to be narrowed down to the top 15 hotels in England out of several thousand and thank all the guests that nominated us”. Craig also added his thanks to the AA for such a pleasant lunch as well as an inspired speech from the AA Director of Hotel Services though did make a the point that perhaps in the 21st century the word Landlady should be changed. The Marstan is one of the highest rated Torquay hotel

New pool receives big thumbs up from guests!

Work was completed at the end of May on our new swimming pool which meets all the latest health and safety legislation. An added bonus is that due to the deep end depth being reduced by approximately a metre it has proved to be much easier to heat making for a better guest experience. Nick Southwood a regular client at the Marstan said “The decking around the pool really enhances the whole garden which is looking stunning”. He added “It is particularly nice at night with the lighting around – a nice place to have a drink”. Ian Krender the proprietor said “We are delighted with the finish of the new pool, the pool company were very professional and have used the best quality products on the market to produce a beautiful area to swim and sunbathe”. Craig McGill, proprietor added “It is also so much safer with the latest anti-slip liner, reduced gradient and depth and helps us towards our goal of becoming one of the best small Torquay hotels”.