The Quayside Hotel in Brixham, south Devon, has gone into administration, dashing hopes of a long-awaited reopening. Administrators were appointed on June 5, according to a notice in The Gazette, the UK's official public record. Joint administrators Jonathan David Trembath and Samuel Adam Bailey of Richard J Smith & Co, based in Ivybridge, Devon, are overseeing the process.
The hotel, which overlooks Brixham harbour on King Street, closed in late 2022 for a major refurbishment of its rooms, dining areas, and facilities. It was expected to reopen last year, marking a "new chapter" for the historic waterfront venue. However, the hotel never resumed trading and has now entered administration.
The property, which dates back to the 18th century, previously described itself on its website as offering "unbroken views of Brixham harbour" and a central location near the beach and town centre. It boasted a bar and restaurant, the Quayside Restaurant and Ernie Lister bar, and had a 4.3-star rating on Google.
Guests had praised the hotel in reviews, with one calling it a "lovely quirky place" with friendly staff and amazing food, while another described a "lovely 3 night stay" with comfortable rooms and excellent service. The hotel's collapse marks a blow to the local tourism industry in the popular seaside town.
