Top 10 hotels in Cornwall, United Kingdom

August 6, 2022 Layne Dawes

Cornwall is the extreme southwestern peninsula of England. It has the longest stretch of continuous coastline in Britain and it is one of the sunniest areas in the UK. With picturesque villages, Celtic ruins, light blue waters, gardens and parks and unique architecture it certainly is among the most scenic areas of England. Home of many events and festivals and the land of Cornish pasty, it is definitely worth visiting.
Things to do in Cornwall

1. King Arthur's Arms Inn

Fore Street, Tintagel PL34 0DA England
Excellent
59%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
4%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 841 reviews

King Arthur's Arms Inn

The King Arthur's Arms is a family friendly pub and Bed and Breakfast located in the centre of Tintagel, Cornwall. The Inn is open all year, serves good food 7 days a week, usually from 9am to 9pm, and has 12 comfortable Bed and Breakfast rooms, 5 of which are ground floor specially adapted wheelchair accessible disabled bedrooms. It's location, on the beautiful north Cornwall coast, makes The King Arthur’s Arms an ideal base for touring the area. Come and relax, walk the coastal footpath, visit local beaches and St Necten’s Glen, and see the famous King Arthur's Castle, with the fantastic new bridge which connects the Island to the mainland, and Merlin's Cave. For centuries Tintagel with its powerful atmosphere has been a place of inspiration for poets, composers and artists, including Turner and Tennyson. Tintagel was an amazing place 1,400 years ago – it was bigger than London at the time. Come and see for yourself!

Basic accommodation but perfectly fine

Reviewed By Gaz58

Stayed for a few days whist meeting up with family (who were staying elsewhere). Accommodation could be described as basic but had everything I needed and bed was comfortable. Whilst the older parts of the inn had character - which may, or may not accord with individual tastes' - the accommodation is in a more modern and utilitarian block. The inn is centrally located - very convenient for wandering around town or to the beach - and has free parking for residents in the large car park next door. Breakfast was orientated around a traditional English breakfast menu - veggie option available - all freshly cooked to order. All staff, without exception, very friendly and helpful. I'll happily stay there again if I need somewhere to sleep when I'm in the area.

2. The Greenbank Hotel

Harbourside, Falmouth TR11 2SR England
Excellent
69%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1873 reviews

The Greenbank Hotel

Float away in stylish surroundings. Submerge yourself in characterful history. Dive into delicious food and drink. Breathe in fresh sea air. Drink in the view. Nestled on Falmouth harbour, the Greenbank Hotel blends the best of coastal living with the finest in contemporary comfort, so you can experience life - on the water's edge.

Great staff. Great food

Reviewed By woodyroad

Good value. Coffee very good. Room was white painted, i prefer color but ok. River view. Staff are very good. Compared with Merchants Manor Hotel & Spa it's far better. Merchants Manor Hotel & Spa don't even give you a kettle in your room to make tea, and the young manager there is bossy, pushy and unpleasant. Greenbank is a far better experience.

3. Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa

Fistral Beach Esplanade Road, Newquay TR7 1PT England 011 44 1637 873333
Excellent
70%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2951 reviews

Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa

Directly overlooking Fistral Beach, we are officially the highest rated 4 star Hotel in Newquay. Our award winning Fistral Spa is also the highest rated Spa in Cornwall on Tripadvisor. We are a fun, stylish and contemporary hotel with excellent rooms, food, facilities and service. But enough of our corporate blurb, just read our reviews, decide for yourself, then check in and chill out here at Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa.

Lovely hotel at stunning location

Reviewed By JAYBDublin

Had a 2 night stay here. Lovely, comfortable hotel with a stunning location, looking right over the bay, and a few minutes from Fistral beach. Didn't have a seaview, but found room good size and very comfortable. Excellent breakfast, 1 of the best I've had. And a special mention to the staff; in all the dealings we had (reception, bar, restaurant) they were all really friendly and professional. exactly what you want for a relaxing stay. Many thanks, we will be back!

4. The Bodmin Jail Hotel

Scarletts Well Road, Bodmin PL31 2PL England
Excellent
66%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
5%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 332 reviews

The Bodmin Jail Hotel

Step into The Bodmin Jail Hotel and discover an elegant haven of luxury and history deep in the heart of Cornwall. Somewhere to relax, enjoy, marvel, wonder and explore. Somewhere to make memories. Kickback in your beautifully appointed bedroom, sink into deliciously comfortable furniture and admire tasteful décor. Once home to the Crown Jewels, painstaking restoration has transformed this monument to the past into a present-day icon – perfectly blending state-of-the-art convenience with fascinating character and intriguing, old-world charm.

Magnificent

Reviewed By janettA1031ME

My partner and I have just returned from a two night break at Bodmin Jail Hotel. From the moment we,arrived we were amazed at the set up of this Hotel The whole experience was wonderful The rooms are tastefully done and very much in keeping with the former jail.. As was the Chapel Restaurant and The Jolly Hangman. The staff were all so friendly we even had a meet with Mark the head maintence man. Who gave us the run down on how the Hotel was built and he was so informative and passionate about it also the reception staff were always,ready to advise The tour of the museum was one we will never forget and can't wait to visit again .

5. The Gannet Inn

St. Ives Road, Carbis Bay, St Ives TR26 2SB England
Excellent
77%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 834 reviews

The Gannet Inn

The Gannet Inn offers boutique bedrooms with a comfy restaurant and bar area, near St Ives in Cornwall. The quirky building accommodates a range of gorgeous stylish and unique rooms. If you're a Hungry Gannet, the restaurant offers hearty home-cooked dishes, and for Thirsty Gannets, has a range of specially selected wines and local ales served with traditional Cornish hospitality. Each room has its own unique identity and feel, with bold décor and signature interiors. Rooms vary from 'Cosy', 'Quirky', 'Family' or the 'Spot the Gannet' rooms with stunning sea views. Try the 'Oystercatcher', 'Chough' or 'Kittawake' rooms and find your favourite! With unusual prints and cool coastal hues, the rooms are designed to be a home-from-home, where Sleepy Gannets can relax and enjoy a peaceful night's sleep after a busy day exploring Cornwall.

Lovely accommodation, brilliant breakfasts and welcoming team

Reviewed By 320michaelaf

We had the pleasure of five nights at the Gannet Inn for our honeymoon. It is well located in Carbis Bay for trips to the beach, St Ives and other amenities. The welcome we received was very warm. Special thanks to Helen for your recommendations and Ryan at breakfast times. Our room, Kittiwake, was on the top floor and had a lovely sea view. We were able to take advantage of the offer to spend half a day at the nearby Carbis Bay Hotel and Spa, overlooking the beach. I would recommend guests with mobility issues research the transport options as the hill back to the inn from the beach is very steep! Overall we loved our stay and will come back again. Thank you all!

6. St Michaels Resort

Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth TR11 4NB England
Excellent
51%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
6%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 712 reviews

St Michaels Resort

St Michaels Resort is a special place in which to relax, rejuvenate and revitalise. After a multi-million-pound redevelopment the resort was recognised as the 'Large Hotel of the Year' and 'Spa & Wellbeing Experience of the Year', at both the Cornwall and Southwest Tourism Awards 2020. Whether you are travelling solo or holidaying with friends and family, St Michaels offers a range of modern accommodation options to suit your needs. Located opposite to Gyllyngvase beach and just a short walk to the town the resort boasts a prime location for your next holiday to Falmouth. However, you don't need to venture too far, as the resort itself boasts two dining concepts, a 24-hour bar, a state of the art health club and the region's largest hydrotherapy pool located in St Michaels luxury spa. Spa-lover's flock from all around the country to indulge in a spa-day, drop some pounds on an energetic fitness weekend or recentre at St Michael's luxury yoga retreats. The Spa offers world-class spa treatments, exotic tropical experience showers and a detoxing Cornish sea salt steam experience to make you feel good again. Whilst our state-of-the-art health club has over 100 fitness classes a week to help you leave Falmouth revitalised. Experience fine dining in St Michaels award-winning 2 rosette Brasserie on the Bay Restaurant, or savour the health-focused Mediterranean inspired dishes in our Garden Kitchen. Whether you're a seafood fanatic, veggie lover or dessert devourer – You'll be spoilt for choice at St Michaels Resort with the wide variety of delectable dishes. Lastly, St Michaels Resort is the perfect choice for your next celebration, team building event or meeting. With four diverse event spaces to choose from, we are confident that St Michaels will be able to provide the right space and outstanding service you need to guarantee a successful event no matter the occasion.

Urge people not to stay here

Reviewed By HopskipJumpAway

We had made a booking originally for 5 nights starting on 4th April. We then asked for an additional night to be added to the booking. But due to a family member contracting COVID, we changed our booking back to the original 5 night stay starting on 4th April. While checking out, we asked the hotel's reception to confirm that we have not been charged for the extra night (9th April). She checked and confirmed to us that we have, infact, not been charged for the additional night. Upon our return from the holiday, we found a charge on our card for the additional night, in spite of being reassured that there was no charge. This is unexpected and not acceptable. Additionally, we had a very poor experience during our stay. Because of this, we did not want to even complete our stay but were forced to since it was a prepaid booking. We were assured by the Reservations team that it is a family friendly hotel and will cater for families while we made the booking. When we arrived with 1 child and 1 infant in tow, there was no arrangement to help families with luggage. Hotels normally provide porter / luggage assistance or a luggage trolley, neither was offered to us. To the contrary, the reception staff was unhelpful and rude and told me that we are not a family friendly hotel. It was very unwelcoming. When we checked into our room, we discovered a number of issues with the room. Firstly, the heating was not working and did not work for the first few nights. We were given a hot air blower and only for one room. The internet did not work in the room even several days after we complained. Having paid the room rate, we still had to rely on our phone's network to do work calls etc. While making the booking, I had specifically requested for a baby bottle steriliser and a baby cot. On arrival in the room, neither had been arranged. I was told that a steriliser is not something they offer. In this case, I had been falsely informed that this is a facility provided by the hotel. Had I known, I would come prepared. This caused alot of inconvenience and resulted in me having to purchase a steriliser. The soap dispensers were attached in a way that even in a "family room", you cannot dispense soap with one hand when you have an infant or young child in tow. There was no exhaust fan in the bathroom causing the entire bathroom to steam up. The lamp and kettle in the living room were so short that they could not be connected to any socket in the room. Normally, in any hotel, you would expect that basic things like lamps and kettles are already connected to power so that the customer is not left scrambling to find a nearby connection. There were some serious problems with the parking administration. We discovered that most of the parking spots, especially close to the entrance, were occupied by the users of the Beach Club. This left no empty spots for hotel residents. The parking was not administered at all, to discourage misuse. We are extremely disappointed with the whole episode. To have been charged for the extra night is unacceptable. Please do the needful to reverse this charge back to our account. The resort has still not responded to our email! I urge people not be cheated by them, especially families!

7. Headland House

Headland Road, Carbis Bay, St Ives TR26 2NS England
Excellent
93%
Good
6%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 451 reviews

Headland House

See why so many travellers make Headland House their bed and breakfast of choice when visiting St Ives. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a luxury setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. The rooms offer a flat screen TV and a refrigerator, and getting online is possible, as free wifi is available, allowing you to rest and refresh with ease. Headland House features a sun terrace and outdoor furniture. In addition, as a valued Headland House Hotel guest, you can enjoy breakfast that is available on-site. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking. For those interested in checking out popular landmarks while visiting St Ives, Headland House Hotel is located a short distance from St. Ives War Memorial and Memorial Gardens (1.4 mi) and St. Ia, St. Ives Parish Church (1.4 mi). While you’re here, be sure to check out some of the delis, including The Cornish Deli, The Digey Food Room, and Scarlet Wines, all of which are a short distance from Headland House Hotel. There is no shortage of things to do in the area: explore popular gardens such as Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Headland House as you experience all of the things St Ives has to offer.

Absolutely excellent!

Reviewed By AvidTraveller256

We stayed at Headland House for two nights, and from our arrival to departure we were continuously taken aback by the brill hospitality! Mark is an excellent host, taking the time to speak to us and give us advice on our travels! He was so accommodating and kind, a genuinely lovely person! Breakfast was delicious and they were happy to make amendments for me (vegetarian), the room was cosy and fully equipped with everything we needed (including a daily delivery of freshly baked goods), the location is great (2 minute walk to train station which was great as driving around central St Ives isn’t something we wanted to attempt), our room had a beautiful view of the water too. I wouldn’t stay anywhere else when visiting St Ives! 10/10 would recommend.

8. The Pier House Hotel

Charlestown Road Harbour Front, Charlestown, St Austell PL25 3NJ England
Excellent
62%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1031 reviews

The Pier House Hotel

The Pier House Hotel and Restaurant in St Austell Cornwall is situated on the picturesque harbour of Charlestown with stunning views of the port and coastline of St Austell bay. It has been a hotel since 1920 and now incorporates the Harbourside Inn Public House since 2004.

Lovely Hotel and staff

Reviewed By Louise C

I was visiting my Granddaughter who lives locally so this was a great base to do that. Was made to feel welcome and nothing was too much trouble for the staff. Food was excellent and our Steak & Frites lunch hit the spot! Clean and comfortable rooms and a great view of the Harbour from my room! Would stay again.

9. Lewinnick Lodge

Pentire Headland, Newquay TR7 1QD England
Excellent
86%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 668 reviews

Lewinnick Lodge

Luxury Boutique hotel rooms in Newquay, Cornwall. The quintessence of boutique coastal-chic, each in a bespoke palette of neutral Farrow & Ball showcasing the fabulous sea and headland views: our seventeen stylish rooms have an understated glamour that offers contemporary cool and saltwater allure. Our coastal bolthole is the perfect destination in Cornwall for a glorious getaway and is a honeymoon haven for those wanting sensational sea views, secluded romance and beachside luxury. Accommodation close to Newquay at its best! Each room has been designed with your comfort and wellbeing in mind. Our attention to detail sets us apart: think homemade biscuits with your morning coffee in bed and all the mod cons, so should you need to keep up to date with the outside world you can. Each room features a smart TV, free wifi plus DAB radio and Bluetooth speakers.

It was all Stunningly Beautiful!

Reviewed By agent04

I have written lots of reviews over the years as I stay away a lot for business and pleasure but the Lewenick Lodge is THE best experience I have had in years! Every member of staff had a smile and could not be more helpful! Front of House, waiters and waitresses, bar staff were all exceptional! The rooms are beautiful with a lovely bathroom and everything you could wish for!! Both our lunch and the evening meal was lovely and the views from this hotel are breathtaking! Thanks to everyone who made our short break away so very special!!!!

10. Premier Inn Penzance Hotel

Branwells Mill Station Road, Penzance TR18 2LQ England
Excellent
64%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
5%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 203 reviews

Premier Inn Penzance Hotel

Set just a one-minute walk away from Penzance train station, our Premier Inn Penzance hotel is in an ideal spot for stays in this scenic Cornish town. Culture lovers can explore art exhibitions at the nearby Penlee House Gallery & Museum, and for nature lovers, a trip to the Trememheere Sculpture Gardens or Trengwainton Garden is a must. Plus, why not soak up some unforgettable views of Cornwall with a walk along the South West Coast Path from Penzance to Marazion? After long days out exploring Cornwall, you can look forward to a tasty meal at our in-house Thyme restaurant, and a great night's sleep in one of our comfy Hypnos beds.

Felt fenced in by the windows

Reviewed By Nateraj2014

The hotel was central but no parking which is always a pain. The room is what I would expect from a premiere innbut the windows are the main thing I remember . All windows in hotels have a safety lock so they only open a few inches but these windows had a separate screen attached to the wall so you could get no fresh air at all . The windows screens were attached to the wall the window sill and the the window it made me feel quite trapped . The food was nice but lots off the menu, the staff were very nice and friendly

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