The Imperial Hotel

Guernsey



At a glance

Type
Known for
its Rocquaine Bay setting and coastal views
Local tip
A terrace drink at the end of the day pairs naturally with the bay-facing setting and evening light.

The Imperial Hotel sits beside Rocquaine Bay in Torteval, with the coast shaping much of the experience. The setting combines a sandy beach, clear water and cliff paths that follow the shoreline, creating a quiet base for coastal walks and time by the sea.

The hotel offers 16 en-suite bedrooms, some with views towards the water, together with the Lihou Apartment. The accommodation has a straightforward, contemporary feel and suits stays centred on the coast, whether for a short break or a longer visit.

The restaurant serves modern British cooking, with locally sourced ingredients forming an important part of the menu. Its dining room looks across Rocquaine Bay, giving meals a relaxed seaside setting. The food style is well suited to diners seeking familiar British cooking with a local focus rather than a formal or highly specialised restaurant experience.

Several drinking spaces give the hotel different sides. The public bar has the character of a traditional pub and is known as a place used by local fishermen. A pool table adds to its informal atmosphere. The lounge bar provides a quieter setting for tea, coffee and cake, with views over the bay, while the terrace bar offers outdoor drinks and a place to watch the evening light.

The Imperial suits travellers looking for accommodation close to the coast, a restaurant with sea views and a choice of relaxed bar environments. The surrounding beach and cliff paths also make the location a natural fit for coastal exploring, while the hotel’s range of indoor and outdoor spaces gives it appeal beyond mealtimes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The hotel is at Rte de Rocquaine, Torteval, GY8 0PS, beside Rocquaine Bay.
Reservations can be made through the hotel’s online booking service or by contacting the venue on 01481 264044.
The accommodation includes 16 en-suite bedrooms and one Lihou Apartment, with sea views available from some bedrooms.
Yes. The bedrooms are en-suite.
Yes. The terrace bar provides an outdoor space.
Dietary requirements should be checked directly with the restaurant before a reservation is made.
Group arrangements should be confirmed directly with the hotel when making a reservation.
The public bar is popular with local fishermen and has a traditional pub atmosphere.
Family suitability depends on room and dining needs, so arrangements should be confirmed directly with the hotel before booking.

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