I wondered in to the Beach Hotel to grab some lunch after a surf. I expected to see the usual pub…read moremenu items but was pleasantly surprised to see an array interesting meals and specials. I was all set to go for the duck, when I saw an English Parma on the menu; which came topped with mash, bacon, cheese and gravy. It was one of those days, so I went the Parma. And what a delight it was. My partner uncharacteristically ordered a beef burger. She did not stop talking about it the entire time! I tried it and it was very tasty. The wait staff were friendly, the food was quick, and the atmosphere great. There was a range of meals too. They catered for those "pub" meals, and but also had a great selection of classier meals and great desserts. I've eaten at a lot of over priced pubs/clubs that I'd never go back too. This place had a good range of prices and was great. Neither of us could finish half our meals, so we asked the waiter and we took the rest home. No reason to over eat! I'd go back in a heart beat.

It's a pub, but it has a relatively good menu, a kids playroom, and most of your regulars on tap or…read morebottle. Tucked in beside the Jan Juc shops, The Beach Hotel is a pretty good quick-stop for lunch or dinner. Their parmas are enormous, and tasty... and they have a number of different types to keep things interesting. The kids menu is not very expensive, and they will also make a point of getting the kids food out first so they can then go for a run and play in the kids room with the sides and stuff. Not too shabby for a local. Not the best, but pretty consistent. Worth a look-see if you're in the area.

Nice and paceful place to stay in Torquay. It is very clean and near to the beach and the city…read morecenter. It has a nice livingroom and very useful kitchen. It also has a cute garden.

From the owner: Bells Beach Backpackers is a comfortable homely backpackers located at the beginning of the Great…read moreOcean Road.