spa, attractions for kids, closeness to the beach, retro vibe

Entertainment & Leisure: A fantastic variety of activities, including a large swimming pool, bowling alley and snooker tables available until 9 pm. Resort Atmosphere: Daily programmes and evening shows keep everyone—kids and adults alike—engaged throughout their stay. Spa Facilities: On‑site spa treatments and wellness options provide a relaxing balance to the high‑energy entertainment.

Room Condition: Guest rooms are on the small side and show their age; fresh décor and updated furnishings would elevate the experience. Water Access: There’s no bottled water or water fountains in the corridors—guests must collect drinking water from the ground‑floor restaurant. Building Layout: Some corridors and staircases feel cramped and maze‑like, which could pose an issue in emergencies. Bathroom Fixtures: The bathtub, taps and basins are dated and not intuitive to operate—kids especially found it tricky to regulate hot and cold water.

We had some cleanliness problems in bathroom on arrival but they sorted these out immediately. Towels were small and not soft. Food was amazing good value for money and I'm a picky eater. The entertainment team were great. All the staff were very polite and helpful.

Beds were really hard and even though they have me a topper, my back was very sore. Also no socket near bed even though it's advertised here and no glasses in room. Toiletries is some liquid wash. Cost of parking is £10 for 24 hours if booking through this site.

The swimming pool is lovely and I liked the spa facilities too! It was like a proper little holiday resort. There was lots to see and do around the hotel and everyone was friendly and helpful, there was good vibes throughout the entire hotel!

It could of done with air con around the hotel as it was very hot and finally the lift situation wasn’t ideal being on the top floor and only being able to get to the third floor in the one very small lift that was working out of the two which were also very hot and if someone pressed a button you’d be up down up down the lift for a while until you get to where you want to be! Other than those two minor things, we have had a lovely time and will be back again and again in the future :)

The hotel has a vast amount for the kids to enjoy, kids clubs, parks, pools and spa. The pool and bistro had a holiday feel to it and with the sun out it felt like we could have been abroad. Staff were helpful, room was clean and comfortable enough. Location was good, a lovely pan Asian restaurant nearby, a convenience store and just a 10-15 min stroll to Torquay where they have a funfair and lots of shops, restaurants and the beach.

The outside of the derwent looks quite run down and it took us a while to navigate our way through the corridors.

The breakfast choice was extremely good and there was an option to order your choice of freshly cooked eggs. The rooms were clean & bed comfy. There was evening entertainment should you wish to stay in the hotel. The Fire & Ice Spa was lovely for relaxing and the inside pool looked great, although I didn’t use it.

There is the usual environmental sign about towels in the bathroom, I left mine on the towel rail to dry but they still changed for new, totally unnecessary in this age of environmental awareness, especially in such a large hotel if this happens in every room. I did comment on this to the reception staff.

Lots of fun activities for families. Facilities are adequate for stay-in holiday when the weather’s not good for outdoor sightseeing. The staff in Aztec restaurant were superb - very friendly and hospitable!

Carpets and family pool need renovating/updating, and I understand it must be hard to keep everything clean due to the number of people staying in. The receptionists looked glum.

Came for the first time as a family of 4, the kids loved everything from the games room to the swimming pools to the evening entertainment. So much to do, staff very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was lovely and lots of choice. The only slight negative would be the comfort of the beds but we enjoyed it so much it didn’t matter too much. Looking forward to coming back!

Everything, we had such an amazing time. The pool, kids club and entertainment was perfect.

Would like more diary free options for breakfast. One waitress didn't seem to want to let me have the almond milk or the dairy free yogurt, so another guest let me use the one she was given. Was a bit odd. If I needed to book dairy free options, it should be made clear on booking.

Tried to check into the Derwent Hotel and was told we where actually booked into the Victoria but this wasn't the one we booked as the receptionist tried to say that we would have gotten an email to state we would be subject to moving. This was not true and I showed her my emails stating that nowhere does it say this. And she just said we'll your booked into the Victoria and that's that. Terrible receptionist duties to be truthful.

Same as above