Invicta Hotel

Without a doubt this is one of the best hotels I've visited in Devon. Upon arrival I was warmly welcomed by friendly staff and Owners. The relaxed ambience in the lounge was just devine. A perfect retreat in which to unwind & escape. The food in the hotel restaurant was delectable. Lip-smackingly delicious! I highy recommend this hotel to others and I absolutely will return. All credit to be given to the lovely family who run this hotel for their excellent hospitality.

We enjoyed an amazing 3 course meal of smoked salmon and avocado, followed by a mouth watering steak cooked exactly how we like it (hubby’s was blue, and he was really impressed with the flavour) I finished off with chocolate torte, and hubby had a huge variety of cheeses on his cheese board. Would definitely go again, and fully recommend you pay a visit.

We booked direct to check our particular requirements can be met. As normal at the time of booking your credit card details are taken along with your particulars. We requested a parking slot. Was taken aback when on arrival full payment was requested which was unusual we were staying for 6 nights. We were informed the room would not be serviced for the duration of our stay had we booked for longer I assume the sheets and towels would start to smell. The bed is incredibly comfortable as are the pillows. Next morning I mentioned to Roy that the shower caddy was very rusty. This was explained away as something which is unavoidable due to the products used and the steam cleaning method employed removing the chrome finish. No replacement was offered. However our sponges became rust stained. The breakfast is very hearty thick cut bacon proper sausages, mushrooms, hash browns, tomatoes and eggs done to your requirements with toast and fruit juice. Tea and coffee a plenty served with a very warm welcomibg smile from Sue and other staff. Free Parking enough for 8 cars at the back and off the road which can be an issue in all popular places. Location is good only a brisk 5 min walk to the centre or the marina Barbican area across the hoe or down the back streets. There is an issue with the shower not maintaing it's heat setting and adjusting the gauge if you have dexterity issues which perhaps can be addressed in the future. The towels are thick and Uber soft and fluffy lovely. The toilet wifs and the air fresher struggles. Slipped up in the shower Roy said there is a mat but none appeared. We requested an extra chair which duly arrived. Storage space for longer stays is tight but there is a safe at an easily accessible height and deep enough to store a laptop. Ample sockets with usb ports. We were woken at 2.30am by someone banging about. We were loaned a fan as it was very hot and had heat stroke.

The hotel is in a beautiful building in a great location on the Hoe. I slept well and the room was quiet. The staff were friendly. However, my room was on the top floor and there were no lifts. The main problem was that the shower did not work. There was very little water pressure and in the mornings hardly any water at all. I did explain and was told that this happened as it was on the top floor and the pressure was affected by other guests having showers in the morning. Really the top floor rooms should not be let out if the showers don't work.