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If you want to find the best places to stay in Devon then come and stay on the English Riviera. The English Riviera takes pride in providing you with some of the best award-winning holiday accommodation in Devon.

Best places to stay in Devon

Whether you're looking for luxury, best value or ultra-chic modernism, we've got some great places for you to experience in Torquay, Paignton, Brixham, Babbacombe and Cockington.

The English Riviera boasts an array of top quality Devon hotels, B&Bs and self-catering offering five-star luxury. Many have their own spas, swimming pools and gardens. Choose from a wide range of award-winning holiday accommodation that delivers the very best in decor services and food.

All of Devon's accommodation providers are eligible to enter the annual South Devon & Devon Tourism awards, which ranks English Riviera hotels, bed and breakfasts, self-catering holiday apartments, holiday parks, attractions, cafes and restaurants with gold, silver and bronze awards for excellence. Presented on this page are just some of our winners to showcase the very best that the English Riviera can offer including some of the best fresh fish and seafood in the South West.

World-class seafood in Devon

The English Riviera is home to the world-famous Brixham Fish Market which operates every morning and auctions off fresh fish which is landed at Brixham Harbour. Its the biggest and most diverse fishing port in England, catching approximately 40 different fish species every year.

Now home to England's Seafood FEAST, which is a two-week celebration of locally caught seafood. The English Riviera is a true seafood destination for anyone looking to explore high quality and fresh seafood prepared by some of the UK's best and emerging chefs. Fresh fish from Brixham Harbour is landed, auctioned and distributed to restaurants across Paignton, Brixham and Torquay on the same day. Restaurants are serving up everything from traditional fish and chips to pan fried seabass and whole Dover sole.

There are an array of restaurants to enjoy seafood, from The Elephant in Torquay ran by Michelin-starred chef Simon Hulstone, through to smaller beach eateries such as Cantina in Goodrington, Paignton.

22-miles of Devon coastline

Whether you're here as a couple or with the kids, there are miles of sandy beaches to play on, glourious gardens to visit, family attractions to enjoy, and interesting towns and villages to discover including Babbacombe, Brixham, Paignton, Torquay and Cockington.

Known as Devon's beautiful bay and surrounded by 22-miles of coastline, the English Riviera is a great place for people who like a little bit of soft adventure and to explore new places on foot, bicycle, open top bus, car or paddleboard. 

Getting out on the water is one of our visitor's favourite pastimes with lots of water based activities to choose from. There is a whole variety of boat trips on offer throughout the summer season, including wildlife safaris, with the sighting of dolphins a common occurrence here.