The Esplanade Hotel is in a central location on the Paignton seafront a few minutes stroll from the main shopping area. The hotel itself is very tired . The exterior looks as if had had nothing done to it since the 195's. The rooms have a television, tea making facilities and a very small en suite bathroom. Ours had no natural light. The wallpaper is peeling off the walls and the daily cleaning is not very thorough. We were on half board basis and for breakfast it was a full English but portions were rather mean. the Evening meal again waiter service offered a good choice. The drinks service in the restaurant was appalling we ordered wine which did not arrive until we had started our dessert. We did not order wine the second night. The reception staff were excellent. we went on a 4 night midweek break and provided you can tolerate the very poor decorative order and small bathroom then it was good value for money. The evening entertainment was OK but a little second rate,