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Venue Type
Hotel Venue
City
Torbay
Region
South West
Standing
180
theatre
180
dinner
120
bedrooms
161
About
Mercure Paignton
Located directly on Paignton seafront overlooking Tor Bay, Mercure Paignton Hotel is one of the English Riviera’s newest contemporary hospitality venues, combining modern coastal design, flexible event facilities and panoramic sea views within a prime waterfront setting. Positioned along Devon’s popular South Coast, the hotel offers a fresh and modern alternative to many of the region’s traditional seaside venues, making it particularly attractive for corporate events, private dining, networking functions and residential conferences.
Designed with a contemporary hospitality approach throughout, the hotel blends stylish interiors, modern accommodation and adaptable event spaces to create a venue suited to both business and leisure events. Its prominent coastal location provides many of the event spaces and guest bedrooms with uninterrupted sea views across Tor Bay, creating a destination feel for delegates and guests alike.
The venue supports a wide variety of corporate and private events, from conferences and training sessions to receptions, celebrations and group stays, all within walking distance of Paignton town centre and transport connections.
Event Spaces
Conference & Event Suites
Mercure Paignton offers a collection of contemporary conference and event suites designed to support meetings, presentations, networking events, private dining and corporate hospitality. Flexible layouts allow the venue to accommodate both intimate gatherings and larger event formats.
Private Dining & Hospitality Spaces
The hotel’s restaurant and hospitality spaces provide modern environments for private dining, receptions and informal networking, many benefitting from impressive coastal views across the bay.
Meeting Rooms
Supporting the larger event facilities are smaller meeting and breakout rooms suited to board meetings, workshops, interviews and training sessions. Natural daylight and modern interiors create a bright and professional working environment.
Residential Conferences & Accommodation
With extensive onsite accommodation, the hotel is particularly well suited to residential conferences, multi-day corporate events and group stays, allowing delegates to remain onsite throughout their visit.
Dining & Hospitality
The hotel offers contemporary in-house catering and hospitality services, supporting conferences, receptions, private dining and celebration events with flexible dining options and modern service standards.
Facilities and Services
Mercure Paignton Hotel offers contemporary event facilities, integrated AV support, flexible meeting layouts, complimentary Wi-Fi, onsite accommodation and dedicated hospitality teams within one of the English Riviera’s strongest seafront locations.
Ideal For
Conferences & Corporate Events
Networking Events
Private Dining
Training Sessions
Residential Conferences
Meetings & Workshops
Drinks Receptions
Corporate Hospitality
Group Stays
Celebrations & Parties
Presentations
Business Retreats
Key Features
Contemporary Seafront Hotel
Panoramic Tor Bay Views
Modern Conference Facilities
English Riviera Location
Residential Conference Capability
Contemporary Coastal Interiors
Flexible Event Spaces
Extensive Onsite Accommodation
Modern Hospitality Environment
Integrated AV Facilities
Walking Distance from Paignton Station
In-House Catering & Hospitality
Waterfront Position
Dedicated Event Support
Contemporary Seafront Hotel
Panoramic Tor Bay Views
Modern Conference Facilities
English Riviera Location
Residential Conference Capability
Contemporary Coastal Interiors
Flexible Event Spaces
Extensive Onsite Accommodation
Modern Hospitality Environment
Integrated AV Facilities
Walking Distance from Paignton Station
In-House Catering & Hospitality
Waterfront Position
Dedicated Event Support
Why Hire
Mercure Paignton Hotel offers one of the English Riviera’s most modern and contemporary event environments, combining stylish coastal hospitality with flexible conference facilities and extensive accommodation directly overlooking Tor Bay.
Whether hosting a conference, networking event, private dinner or residential business gathering, the hotel delivers a professional yet relaxed waterfront experience within one of South Devon’s most prominent seafront destinations.
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Location and Access
Located on Esplanade Road, Paignton, Devon TQ4 6BQ, Mercure Paignton Hotel enjoys a prime seafront position overlooking Paignton Green and the English Riviera coastline. The hotel is just moments from Paignton Beach, Paignton Pier and the town centre, providing guests with easy access to local attractions, restaurants and waterfront walks while offering a contemporary base for meetings, conferences and private events.
Paignton Railway Station is approximately a 5-minute walk away, providing direct services to Exeter and connections across the national rail network. The venue is easily accessible via the A380 from Exeter and the M5 motorway, while Exeter Airport is approximately 28 miles away, making it convenient for delegates travelling from across the South West and further afield.
Exeter Airport | 28 miles
Paignton Station | 0.5 miles
Torquay Station | 2.5 miles
VENUE INFO
Event spaces
6
meeting rooms
4
bedrooms
161
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