We have created a list with the best central luxury hotels in Cornwall, UK. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Mia Dahl & Kent Berg. Updated December 2023.
Great value. Very clean. The Valley is offering accommodation in Perranwell. A hot tub is available for guests. The resort has a fitness centre, seasonal outdoor pool and barbecue, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. The resort is fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a kitchen, a dining area and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a bath. Each room comes with a kettle, while some rooms are fitted with a balcony and others also offer pool views. All rooms will provide guests with a dishwasher. The property has an indoor pool. You can play tennis, table tennis and squash at The Valley, and bike hire is available. St Ives is 27 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Newquay Cornwall Airport, 25 km from the property.Show full description
Overlooking Fistral Beach, this stylish Victorian hotel features a Five Bubble rated spa, surf school, approach golf course and a wonderful sea-view terrace. Awarded a 5-stay AA rating, the Headland Hotel is a 10-minute walk from Newquay centre. The spacious 5-star bedrooms at The Headland have free Wi-Fi access and satellite TV. The impressive leisure facilities include a brand new Aqua Club which includes 6 outdoor and indoor pools (open all year round). The spa includes a Cornish salt steam room, a Swedish sauna, a hot tub, and experience showers. Treatments by Elemis, Voya and OPI can be booked in the state-of-the-art ash wood panelled rooms or work out in the fully equipped Life Fitness gym. There are three restaurants, and the hotel has been awarded an AA rosette. Guests can enjoy the best of Cornish coastal produce in the brand new restaurant RenMor or in the more relaxed Terrace which features an outdoor veranda with stunning beach views. The Deck as part of the Aqua Club offers poolside drinks, and Mediterranean dining. Afternoon teas and Cornish breakfasts are available, and the bar offers cocktails and fine wines. All rooms feature a cosy seating area, a work desk and a modern bathroom with fluffy robes. The hotel has a communal laundry room, where guests can access a washing machine and a tumble dryer, as well as ironing facilities. Perched on a rugged headland, this hotel is just a 20-minute walk from Newquay Railway Station. Free on-site parking is available, and Newquay Golf Club is a 5-minute walk away. The surf school also offers coasteering, stand-up paddleboarding and private surfing lessons.Show full description
Stylish. Creative. Superb breakfast. Located in St Ives, 400 metres from Carbis Bay Beach, Boskerris Hotel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around less than 1 km from Porthkidney Beach and around 1.9 km from Porthminster Beach. The property is allergy-free and is set 12 km from St Michael's Mount. All units in the hotel are equipped with a coffee machine. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Boskerris Hotel also provide guests with free WiFi, while some rooms will provide you with a sea view. At the accommodation every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers continental, Full English/Irish or vegetarian options. The area is popular for hiking, and bike hire is available at this 4-star hotel. Minack Theatre is 29 km from Boskerris Hotel, while Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre is 40 km away. The nearest airport is Land's End Airport, 27 km from the hotel.Show full description
This boutique hotel has a highly rated breakfast and amazing staff.
Set in 2 acres of gardens, Talland Bay Hotel, Looe has a 2 AA Rosette-awarded restaurant, by the sea in Cornwall. The coastal path is just minutes away. The Gold Winner of the Best Small Hotels in Cornwall 2012, offers elegant rooms, which are individually designed, with spacious bathrooms and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms have a balcony or a private space in the garden. With picturesque views, the award-winning Terrace Restaurant serves a fine menu.Show full description
Creative. Elegant. On the quayside in the traditional fishing village of St Mawes, the The Idle Rocks boasts excellent sea views and fresh seafood. It offers modern rooms and free Wi-Fi. All individually decorated rooms at Idle Rocks feature a flat-screen TV, vintage radio, Cornish tea, a Nespresso coffee maker and a bathroom with a bath or shower, and some with a rain-effect shower. Some rooms have views of the harbour and St Anthony’s Head. Some TVs also double as mirrors. Food is sourced locally and the head chef is also a keen forager. Breakfast includes unique twists, such as Birch Tree syrup, and there is also a range of brunch dishes on offer. You can enjoy a cocktail in the bar, or on the terrace which offers lovely sea views. The village is home to St Mawes Castle, coastal and inland walks and watersports. Falmouth is a mile away by ferry, which operates year-round. Trelissick Gardens, St Austell and Truro town centres are 30 minutes’ drive away.Show full description
Central. Friendly staff. Great restaurant. The Marazion Hotel offers a restaurant, bar and stylish rooms, some with views of the sea towards St Michael's Mount. This hotel is moments away from shops, a pub and a Cornish tea room. Each room has a TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. All rooms have either an en suite bathroom with walk in shower or a shower over bath. Full English breakfast is cooked to order each morning, served alongside cereals, tea and coffee. There is also a continental choice. The hotel’s Cutty Sark Restaurant offering a menu filled with locally sourced meats, veg and local fish, as well as homemade desserts including creme brulee and cheesecake. Marazion Hotel lies 4 miles east of Penzance, and around 20 miles from The Lizard. Porthcurno’s open-air Minack Theatre and the Tate St Ives gallery are among the region’s attractions within 20-30 minutes’ drive. ** Christmas Eve and Christmas Day ** We offer a “no frills” Christmas option with room and breakfast only. Our Restaurant will be closed the Evening of the 24th December and the whole of Christmas Day.Show full description
Trendy. Creative.Opened April 2021. Situated in Bodmin, 31 km from Newquay Train Station, Bodmin Jail Hotel features accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can make use of a bar. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At Bodmin Jail Hotel the rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Bodmin, like hiking and cycling. Restormel Castle is 12 km from Bodmin Jail Hotel, while Eden Project is 18 km from the property. The nearest airport is Newquay Cornwall Airport, 26 km from the hotel.Show full description
Central. Great breakfast. Great value. Popular among business travellers. In a wooded valley 10 minutes’ walk from St Austell town, The Waterwheel Inn is surrounded by 1.5 acres of grounds. It has free Wi-Fi and free parking on site, and a full cooked breakfast is provided each morning. Guests can enjoy exploring the gardens and ponds. With attractive décor and a flat-screen TV, rooms at The Waterwheel Inn all benefit from facilities for making tea and coffee. Each has its own shower room, and some rooms also retain old wooden beams. Food is served in the elegant dining room, where you can enjoy a 3-course meal or select options from the à la carte menu. Dishes include chargrilled steaks, fresh fish and traditional favourites. The Waterwheel Inn is surrounded by charming fishing villages. The Eden Project is nearby, and the Lost Gardens of Heligan can be reached in 15 minutes by car. Lands End is 41 miles away.Show full description
Great location. Lugger Hotel ‘A Bespoke Hotel’ is a unique 17th-century inn, idyllic escape right on the water’s edge, in the fishing village of Portloe on the Roseland Peninsula. Its 2 AA-Rosette awarded restaurant with sunny terrace overlooks the harbour and serves fresh seafood and local produce. Set over 3 separate buildings around the harbour, each room is individually decorated and has a luxurious en suite bathroom with shower. Portloe is in a conservation area at the foot of a valley and offers a picturesque cove and a tiny harbour to explore. Guests can drive 16 miles to the Eden Project, 8 miles to the Lost Gardens of Heligan or 23 miles to visit the National Maritime Museum Cornwall in Falmouth.Show full description
Great value. Very clean. Popular among business travellers. This leading Country Club is set in 180 acres of beautiful Cornish countryside, just over the Tamar Bridge. Guests have free use of the China Fleet County Club’s health club facilities; these include a 25-metre pool, fitness suite, racquet sports, and Aqua Spa which features sauna, steam room, salt room, laconium, ice feature, heated loungers and spa bath. The hotel also boasts a championship golf course and Toptracer driving range. A Woodland Adventure Golf Course is also featured. The spacious apartments are equipped with free broadband, freeview TV, Chrome Casting, and tea and coffee making facilities. China Fleet also has a brasserie, lounge bar, The Cabin - Cafe & Bar, barn spa - beauty & wellbeing, woodland fairy trail and conference facilities.Show full description
Situated overlooking Fistral Beach in Newquay, this adults only hotel and spa boasts a bar, restaurant and free Wi-Fi throughout. The hotel features panoramic views of Fistral Bay, an indoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. The hotel’s luxury Spa boasts a sauna, a hot tub, and a beauty salon. The en suite bathrooms have luxury complimentary toiletries. Spa treatments include massages, facials and body wraps form GAIA Skincare. Fistral Beach Hotel features beautifully designed rooms and suites with a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. The Bay Bar and the 2 AA Rosette Dune Restaurant feature stunning coastal views. Dishes from the à la carte menu are prepared using local and seasonal produce. Home to Newquay Railway Station, Newquay’s lively town centre is 1 mile away. Free private parking is available and Newquay Cornwall Airport is within a 15-minute drive. Please inform us before arrival if you are travelling in a group of six of more. We reserve the right to refuse unauthorized groups. Large groups may be required to provide an additional deposit at check-in, returnable on departure if unaffected. Please note, it is now against the law to travel with people from outside your household or support bubble. You may be asked to prove you are from the same household on arrival at the hotel.Show full description
Great location. An elegant destination on the Lizard Peninsula, the Mullion Cove Hotel & Spa features an AA Rosette-winning restaurant and offers spectacular sea views. On the south Cornwall coast, this cliff-top hotel is a 5-minute drive from idyllic Mullion village. Each guest room features a flat-screen TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea and coffee facilities. En suite bathrooms have a shower or bath and complementary toiletries. There is an extensive continental breakfast buffet, and cooked full English with Cornish sausages and free-range eggs. Decadent alternatives include smoked salmon with scrambled eggs, and poached eggs and spinach on toast. In addition to the Atlantic View restaurant, the Mullion Cove Hotel & Spa features an Art Deco-inspired bar with a wide-ranging wine list. Cornish cream teas and afternoon tea are also served. Mullion is less than 9 miles south of Helston, and around 45 minutes’ drive from Penzance. Truro and St Ives are both around 50 minutes away.Show full description
Highly elegant. Nice style. Friendly staff. Set in Fowey, less than 1 km from Readymoney Cove Beach, Fowey Hall Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a kids' club and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel features an indoor pool, spa centre and a 24-hour front desk. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes buffet, continental and Full English/Irish options. The hotel offers a children's playground. You can play table tennis at this 4-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking. Coombe Haven Beach is 1.7 km from Fowey Hall Hotel, while Newquay Train Station is 39 km from the property. The nearest airport is Newquay Cornwall Airport, 34 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This might be one of the most ELEGANT boutique hotels in Cornwall.
Comfortable beds. Cosy rooms. Set in beautifully landscaped gardens, right by the water's edge, the award-winning Harbour Hotel Fowey has a scenic and peaceful location. It offers free WiFi, an award-winning restaurant, and a 24-hour front desk. Many of the individually decorated, en suite rooms offer panoramic views of the harbour, as do all of the public rooms. Each also has a TV and facilities for making tea and coffee. The pretty town of Fowey is a joy to wander around, with its charming shops and galleries. The town centre can be reached in around 5 minutes’ walk from the hotel building. The Fowey's restaurant has held an AA Rosette for the outstanding preparation of its food and the quality of its local, seasonal ingredients.Show full description
Super central. Hip. Cosy rooms. The unique and original rooms at the 17th-century Artist Residence are each uniquely designed in an eclectic, rustic style, with a curated collection of limited edition artworks throughout. Guests have free WiFi. The bespoke style of each bright and airy bedroom is complemented by amenities including a flat-screen satellite TV, a private bathroom and tea/coffee-making facilities. Some rooms feature statement bathtubs and log burners. Rooms are accessed by stairs only. Downstairs guests can find the Clubhouse, an all-day restaurant, cafe and bar offering a hearty menu of smoked meats, Cornish fish and seafood and local produce in a lively atmosphere. In the summer, guests are invited to relax in the property's festival garden, which serves cocktails and food straight from its BBQ smokehouse, and use the ping pong and Foosball tables available. Just a 5-minute walk from Penzance’s historic seafront, there are a number of restaurants and other galleries within a few hundred metres. Penzance Rail Station is next to the Wharfside Shopping Centre, just 0.5 miles away.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the coolest, most creative and stylish boutique hotels in Cornwall! WOW!
Very clean. Comfortable beds. Popular among business travellers.Opened October 2020. Polzeath Beach House is a new contemporary Boutique Hotel, opened in 2020. Overlooking Polzeath Beach, it is a 2-minute walk down to the sea and large sandy beach. Featuring inland facing hotel bedrooms that includes connecting bedrooms for families, suites, and an accessible bedroom with wet-room. Cots and Z-beds available on request. All rooms are ensuite with walk-in showers and Sea Kelp toiletries and fluffy towels. Each room has a TV, a Nespresso machine with complimentary pods, wardrobe and fridge including daily bottled water. Free WIFI throughout the building. The Atlantic Bar & Kitchen restaurant and bar on the ground floor offers breakfast (optional extra charge), lunch and dinner with a Mediterranean style menu with a large terrace overlooking the sea. Polzeath Beach is a well known safe surfing beach with Wavehunters and others offering wetsuits and boards for hire as well as lessons. The hotel is on the South West Coastal Path which is popular with walkers, Pentire Point and the Rump are challenging but have amazing views. Golf is available close by at St Enodoc and The Point. The area abounds with a great range of restaurants to suit all tastes. Rock is 4 miles away, Padstow is 16 miles by road or 4 miles by foot. The nearest airport is Newquay Cornwall Airport: 20 miles. Trains from Paddington stop at Bodmin Parkway 18 miles away.Show full description
This boutique hotel has exceptional cleanliness, super comfortable beds and a great location in Polzeath.
Great value. Perched on the rugged cliffs of St Austell Bay, The Carlyon Bay Hotel features a luxury spa, award-winning restaurant and a golf course. The hotel has panoramic views and 4-star bedrooms. With stylish décor and a flat-screen TV, the spacious rooms at Carlyon Bay each have tea/coffee facilities and private modern bathrooms. Some have wonderful views across the English Channel. The spa features an indoor swimming pool, spa bath, steam room and heated loungers. There is also an 18-hole championship golf course, tennis courts, an outdoor pool and beauty treatment rooms. The Bay View restaurant serves fresh seafood and fine vintage wines in formal surroundings. Dress code is smart / smart casual, with no ripped denim or sportswear. For an informal dining option, Taste Brasserie offers fine locally sourced produce, and the Spa Bar serves light meals on the elegant terrace. Just metres from Cornwall’s sandy beaches, The Carlyon Hotel is 2 miles from the Eden Project. The Lost Gardens of Heligan can be reached in 10 minutes’ drive and St Austell centre is 2 miles away.Show full description
Great views. Great restaurant. With an impressive seafront location overlooking Falmouth Harbour, Greenbank Hotel offers panoramic views and traditional charm. There is a peaceful terrace, an innovative restaurant, free parking and free Wi-Fi. The spacious rooms at Greenbank are elegantly decorated with a nautical theme, and offer ample work space and a seating area. All rooms have an en suite bathroom, free toiletries and tea and coffee facilities. The Harbourside Restaurant serves fresh seafood and local specialities, and offers wonderful views across Falmouth Bay. The well-stocked bar has an impressive collection of rare spirits, and the cocktail menu features seasonal fresh fruit. Dating from 1640, The Greenbank is the oldest hotel in Falmouth. Cornwall Maritime Museum is just a 15-minute walk away, and Falmouth Golf Club is a 5-minute drive. Perched on the sea wall, there is a jetty just outside with mooring for small boats.Show full description
Very central. Comfortable beds. Great location. Located on Padstow’s busy harbour front, the 4-star Harbour Hotel Padstow boasts views of the town and Camel Estuary. There is a popular restaurant as well as bright, individually styled rooms. With a TV, work area and a private bathroom, many of the rooms also enjoy views across the water. Free tea and coffee, a hairdryer and ironing facilities are also included. The Harbour Kitchen: Bar + Terrace looks over the harbour and uses Cornish produce to create a daily menu. Guests can enjoy afternoon cream teas. The restaurants of Padstow harbour, including those of famous chef Rick Stein, are within just a few minutes’ walk.Show full description
Cool. Good breakfast. Cosy rooms. On one of Cornwall's most striking bays, The Old Success is a beautiful 17th-century inn with a restaurant and a bar. Sennen Cove beach is within easy walking distance. Full of charm, the 4-star Old Success Inn offers bright, modern rooms with TVs, tea/coffee facilities and hairdryers. There is also a guest lounge. The Old Success Inn is close to Land’s End and the Minack Theatre.Show full description
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