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Date of Visit: October 2025
Unit: Other
Reviewer: Webmaster
Please note, this site is now under new independent management, it is no longer part of Park Holidays
I stayed with my family of five people in one of the chalets (the bronze option e. G. Basic), which comprised of 2 double rooms, a kitchen cum sitting room/diner, and a bathroom. A double sofa bed was also in the sitting room.
I would stay that while the chalet was very basic, it was (fairly) clean and comfortable, with most basic amenities provided including cooking facilities, hot water, heating, electric and so forth.
Whilst I am saying that our accommodation was basic, various packages are available from bronze to platinum standard with differing types of accommodation and extra facilities etc. Obviously you pay more for the better appointed chalets and lodges.
There is also the option of inclusive dining (which we didn't take) and a flexi package where you could choose to pay for two meals or more and take them at any time during your stay. I therefore can't comment on the standard of food but a quick glance at the restaurant menu showed things like carvery, burgers, snack meals, kids meals and so forth. I think their takeaway offers the same menu.
Of the other facilities, there was a pool with mini Jacuzzi, changing rooms, lockers and an outdoor area which would be nice in pleasant weather. A small playground with a climbing frame, sandpit and swings is next door. An arcade with slot machines and games to play suitable for young children backs on to the pool area. Bowling and also a soft play area(for small children)is available.
There are two bar areas serving alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks and club Tropicana with daily evening entertainment. I went one evening with my daughters and while it is mostly bingo and bingo type games, it seemed quite fun. Loads of kids were there. And finally, there is a convenience store with basic groceries, a change machine and a cash point.
Outside of the complex, there is a regular bus that take you to Brixham itself so you can wander around the shops. The harbour area is quite pretty. There is a number of tourist shops as you much expect and if you like ice cream, there are at least four parlours in the harbour area. In a fishing village, you would expect decent fish and chips and seafood places to eat. 'Simply Fish' restaurant and takeaway is highly recommended. We bought very excellent fish and chips from there and also sampled some of their more exotic fare including tempura squid.
I should also mention the coastal walks, which are lovely. You could create a whole holiday around them and walk for miles. But with small children we could only manage short walks. The only small disappointment was that the beach was down a cliff face, which, with small children wasn't easy to get to. It's a good twenty minute walk to get there carrying buckets and spades and other gear.
But as the site website mentions, there are lots of activities and places to visit, including nearby Dartmouth, Paignton Zoo, boat and train rides to Totnes, Torquay beach and much more.
While there is a lot to recommend this place, especially if you have young children, it is probably fair to say that it isn't as deluxe as the blurb would have you believe and the evening entertainment (in my opinion) pretty limited. However, it is inexpensive to stay there (we did a Sun deal) and it is fine for a no frills break.
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Is Riviera Bay Coastal Retreat child friendly? YES, it accepts children View all facilities
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No Tents 
No Caravans 
No Motorhomes 
No Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
Holiday Homes for Hire 
Holiday Homes for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
No Electric Hookups 
No Hardstandings 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
No Toilets 
No Showers 
No Washing Up Area 
No Bathroom 
Baby Changing Facilities 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
No Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
No Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
No Wifi Access 
Shop <1 mile 
Bar On Site 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site 
No Playground 
TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <5 miles 
Wild Swimming <1 mile 
Indoor Pool <1 mile 
Outdoor Pool On Site 
No Horse Riding 
No Cycle Hire 
No Golf 
No Tennis 
Beach <1 mile 
Watersports <1 mile 
Boat Launch / Mooring <5 miles 
Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
Please note, this site is now under new independent management, it is no longer part of Park Holidays 
