Rainbow International Hotel, Torquay, England

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4.5 / 10
(37 User Reviews)
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Hotel Description:

Situated in the garden area of Torquay, near beaches, the town centre and theatres, the Rainbow International has something for everyone. Facilities include heated indoor and outdoor pools, mini gym, steam room/solarium and ballroom. This lively hotel also has Club Rainbow which offers late night live entertainment some nights of the week.

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Rainbow International Hotel Reviews

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" WORST HOTEL EVER! "

We had a week-end break recently at this crumbling Victorian relic. It was shabby, had a dirty feel about it and the linen and towels were threadbare and had a few stains. The worst bit was the DIY in the room ; the shower rail connected to the wall... read more

Advice: Good restuarants , otherwise a bit run down

Activities: Elephant Resturant

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  • User Rating:
    1 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Oct 2009
  • Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" Got what we paid for!!! "

Four adults who spent 3 night break and like others read the reviews after booking hotel,truthfully if we had we wouldnt have booked it.
On arrival receptionist was friendly and accomodating and effiecent,first impressions it needs a complete... read more

Advice: Torquay seemed like it needed a breath of freah air,investment please especially the promenade

Activities: Dartmouth half a day, Brixham same day.

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  • User Rating:
    6 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Sep 2009
  • Board Basis:Half Board
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" Friendly Hotel/Good Food "

Stayed in this hotel over the August Bank Holiday weekend with our 2yr old daughter.
Hotel was very gloomy on arrival, needed a good clean - first impressions not good. The rooms do need a re-furb but the room itself, bathroom and beds were... read more

Good for: Beach 

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  • User Rating:
    6 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Sep 2009
  • Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" A lovely holiday :) "

After I'd booked up to go to the rainbow hotel I decided to check the holiday reviews on watchdog and I was worried to see so many people had described the hotel to be horrible. I was concerned about staying at the hotel but I can honestly say that it... read more

Advice: Good during the day time (nice harbour, shops etc) but a bit disappointing at night time

Activities: I would reccommend Paignton, Teignmouth, Dawlish, Dawlish Warren and Paignton zoo.

Good for: Beach 

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  • User Rating:
    8 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Aug 2009
  • Board Basis:Half Board
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" Moaners need to get a grip!!! "

Booked this hotel on a last minute basis - then read reviews from various websites and was in tears. Unless this hotel has radically changed in the last few months I think some people think that for the reasonable price charged they are getting a stay... read more

Advice: Lovely location, try the Hi-Flyer in the park at bottom of the road.

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  • User Rating:
    6 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Aug 2009
  • Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" Coach Trip to The Rainbow Hotel "

My wife and have recently returned from a Coach Trip organised by Newmarket travel which included a 3 night stay at the Rainbow. I have given a rating of 4, most of which was for the service and food in the restaurant.I found the rooms to be reasonably... read more

Advice: Needs a Face Lift

Activities: Eden Project Lost Gardens

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    4 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jun 2009
  • Board Basis:Half Board
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" Very Poor "

A dreadfully run down place. I feel sure health a safety is an issue there , scorching water from the taps and wet bathroom floors as the showers splash on to the floors. Grey white towels all badly stained and handed out as clean. (I took them back to... read more

Advice: Dont go but Babbacombe is very nice

Activities: Babbacombe on our last day

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  • User Rating:
    1 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jun 2009
  • Board Basis:Half Board
  • Tour Operator:Coach holidays

" Extremely disappointing "

Having just read the mixed reviews it seems that this hotel suits some better than others. I would have to say it is one of the shabbiest and dirtiest hotels I have ever stayed in and totally ruined our holdiay. On a positive note, the restaurant and... read more

Advice: Torquay is nice if the weather is good.

Activities: Babbacombe is worth a visit for the views and restaurants and their theatre is lovely - no bar

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  • User Rating:
    1 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jun 2009
  • Board Basis:Full Board
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" Lovely hotel "

I have recently returned from a holiday at the Rainbow Hotel, after reading the reviews on here I considered cancelling my holiday, but decded to give it a go as I had already booked it. I am glad I did not cancel my holiday as I thoroughly enjoyed... read more

Advice: yes

Activities: Brixham, Dartmouth

Good for: Beach 

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  • User Rating:
    8 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Apr 2009
  • Board Basis:Half Board
  • Tour Operator:National Holidays

" needs work but ok "

we,ve just got back from this hotel, we thought about cancelling when we saw some of the reviews on here, but overall it was ok, the food was good but waiting 20 mins for some toast when half the toasters dont work is not good, the rooms couls do with... read more

Advice: there is better but its ok

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  • User Rating:
    5 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Feb 2009
  • Board Basis:Full Board
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" DISGRACE "

I am writting this on behalf of a 70 year old lady who has just returned from this 'Frightful' hotel stay. Nothing wrong with company, National we would recommend them through and through,and the holiday its self was lovely, its just a shame they use... read more

Advice: Torquay lovely...Rainbow Hotel....Not!

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    1 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Feb 2009
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:National Holidays

" good holiday "

We have just come back from a 4 day break with national coach holidays.It was a all inclusive holiday which meant bed and beakfast with a evening meal, a three hour free bar, cabaret on a night and a free trip plymouth for anyone who wanted to go.read more

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  • User Rating:
    8 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jan 2009
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" December holiday "

We stayed at the Rainbow 15th to the 19th December 2008 .We went with National holidays on a all inclusive.
The room we stayed in was a family room and was reasonably clean.However there was a musty smell in the room and corridor.It was warm in... read more

Good for: Beach 

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  • User Rating:
    5 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Dec 2008
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:national holidays

" RAINBOW INTERNATIONAL CLUB REVIEW "

Having decided to take my 11 year old daughter away for her half term holiday break in October, we browsed through the National Holidays Brochure and decided to book a 5 day break at the Rainbow Club International Hotel in Torquay.
After reading... read more

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  • User Rating:
    7 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Oct 2008
  • Board Basis:Half Board
  • Tour Operator:National Holidays

" This is the most HORIFFIC hotel me... "

This is the most HORIFFIC hotel me and my partner have every been too, receptionists were rude on arrival and when we got to our room it just got worse where do I start ... Chewing gum stuck to the radiator, tiles missing in bathroom as well as broken... read more

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  • User Rating:
    1 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Sep 2008
  • Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
  • Tour Operator:superbreaks
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