Hotel Penzance Harbour View

Hotels
9 (1512 reviews)
Britons Hill , Penzance , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Welcoming staff
Comfortable rooms
Beautiful views
Good food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
High breakfast prices
Service availability concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
8.25
Issues with cleanliness in the first room and comments about a tired bathroom.
Service
9.25
Staff were welcoming, but there were serious concerns about availability during check-in.
Location
9.75
Convenient location with stunning views.
Room Quality
8.75
Comfortable rooms with some issues like damp stains and broken sink plug.
Amenities
9.25
Decent amenities but limited parking.
Value for Money
8.25
Expensive breakfast and charged parking were seen as drawbacks.
Food and Beverage
9.25
Generally good, with particular praise for the Cornish breakfast.
Overall Experience
9.25
Mixed experiences overall; some major concerns but enjoyable aspects as well.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 04:44

Property Description

Boutique Bedrooms and Award-Winning Cuisine
Hotel Penzance offers elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi, TV, and work desk. The stylish restaurant serves modern European cuisine with local produce.

Mediterranean-Style Gardens and Swimming Pool
Guests can relax in the swimming pool in the beautiful Mediterranean-style gardens. The hotel features compact, leafy grounds with quiet terraces and magnificent sea views.

Convenient Location and Relaxing Atmosphere
Located just a 10-minute walk from Penzance Harbour, the hotel also offers a relaxing guest lounge with open fires. Limited parking is available, and Long Rock Beach is a short stroll away.

Book your stay at Hotel Penzance for a perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and convenience.

Important information:

Please note that there is no elevator at this hotel. Rooms suitable to those with mobility problems can be allocated by prior arrangement.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BRS

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 0 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs GBP 8.95 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 1512 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.25
Service: 9.25
Location: 9.75
Room Quality: 8.75
Amenities: 9.25
Value for Money: 8.25
Food and Beverage: 9.25
Overall Experience: 9.25
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Kwok Fai family_with_children gb
8
Pros:

Good breakfast.

Cons:

I booked for a twin room, but somehow I was gotten a double room.

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Nic couple gb
7
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Eva-Lena family_with_children se
10
Pros:

Vi hade ett stort rum med havsutsikt. Personalen var mycket trevliga, familjär stämning. Bra frukost. Nära tågstationen, men lugnt läge.

Cons:

Allt var jättebra, men notera att hotellet ligger på en brant backe.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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LILIANA solo_traveller es
9
LUGAR PERFECTO CON PRECIOSAS VISTAS.
Pros:

Habitación estupenda. Me "upgradearon" a una habitación superior ideal con vistas a St.Michaels Mount. Las amenities de la habitación excelentes. Surtido de tés, cafés solubles, hervidor, galletitas, etc.

Cons:

No he tenido ningún problema, todo perfecto para mí, pero sí indicar que aún cuando está muy cerca de la estación, el hotel está ubicado en una zona elevada con fuerte pendiente de unos 50m. A tener en cuenta para personas con movilidad reducida o con mucho equipaje. Aunque hay taxis en la estación, por tanto se puede solucionar fácilmente. La recepcionista, creo que su nombre era "Joy" encantadora y amabilísima.

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Peter couple au
8
Pros:

Nice location and breakfast was excellent.

Cons:

Lack of parking space and difficult to park. Lack of mini fridge in a non air conditioned room makes it difficult to to keep cool overnight and it was only mildly warm ambient temperatures during our stay.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Stuart solo_traveller gb
7
Great hotel and location, but the Staff and quality of the food let it down.
Pros:

Location, accommodation, views, garden.

Cons:

Food was mediocre as was the service.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Dominic solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

. Almost as nice as it was a decade ago.

Cons:

Needs some basic maintenance, toilet flush needs fixing. Wall Pictures need aligning. Breakfast is a cheap but high impact event. Suggest abundance especially in cheap stuff, tea in tea pots, toast already cooked.

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Mark couple us
10
This hotel is a delightful place to stay in Penzance.
Pros:

Beautiful hotel. Our bedroom had a view of the harbour that was quite nice. The bathroom had an excellent shower. The included breakfast was served in a lovely dining room. There were many delicious items featured on the buffet (pastries, fruit, etc.) and then we could also order off of the menu. The food was exceptionally well-prepared; indeed, the scrambled eggs were some of the creamiest and tastiest we’ve ever had!

Cons:

The location is good in that it’s near the train station, but there is a steep hill to walk up to get to the hotel. We didn’t have a car, so rolled our carry-on bags from the train station, but going up that hill was quite a hike! Overall, the hotel is worth it, though. Just make sure you have the stamina to climb the hill (or get a taxi!).

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Daniel couple ch
7
Pros:

Die Lage, das Morgenbuffet sowie die sehr netten Mitarbeiter/innen.

Cons:

Das ganze Hotel ist sehr in die Jahre gekommen und hat mit einem 4-Sterne-Hotel nicht mehr viel zu tun. An den Wänden blättert zum Teil die Farbe ab. Das Zimmer roch während des ganzen Aufenthaltes (2 Nächte) nach Ergrautem und nach Chlor. Sehr unangenehm. Lüften half leider nichts.

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Greg couple au
3
Very disappointing and certainly not value for money.
2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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andreweI6153VN Family
6
Okay, but not great
Pros:

When we arrived there was no one on reception to check us in and we had to hunt the receptionist down. There is no lift and the stair carpet has seen better days. The room was of a generous size and had a harbour view. There were no dedicated connections to charge devices. The bed was large with two mattresses joined together. The RH mattress had a ridge in the middle of it which made it uncomfortable. The bathroom was a generous size , but the bath suffered from chipped enamel around the bath plug. The room had aircon, although we didn't try it out. The room was .it very sound proof so we could hear our neighbours talking through the wall. The dining room was pleasant. The cooked breakfast was okay, but expensive for what it was. The continental breakfast was better value. The staff on the whole were pleasant and helpful. The hotel had a garden and swimming pool. Overall I would rate the hotel as a three star rather than a four star.
Penzance is a good transport hub, but not a place most people would want to stay. It is very run down.

2026-06-15 via Tripadvisor
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Simone couple au
7
Pros:

The room was very comfortable and the service was very friendly.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Sherry couple ca
8
For the most part a nice hotel
Pros:

Large room Room was cleaned every day.

Nicely situated to train and town was an easy walk. Good breakfasts. We had dinner at the hotel which was also good. Staff were very helpful. Overall a pleasant stay.

Cons:

Bed was too firm for my liking as were the pillows. Lighting in bathroom was very poor.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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CHRISTOPHER solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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jer16 solo_traveller gb
8
Good hotel but mentioning a less steep walking route from the station would be good
Pros:

harbour I liked the view from the communal rooms

Cons:

My room did not have the harbour view.
Would have liked a map and Instructions for walking from the station giving the option of the less steep, but longer, walk up.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Shaun couple gb
10
Excellent hotel, good value, ace location.
Pros:

Last minute stopover due to flight cancellation to Isles of Scilly. Lovely hotel with great views of St Michael’s Mount. Staff very friendly and helpful and I was able to charge my EV.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
6
Acceptable.
Pros:

Good room, quiet location

Cons:

steep hill to the hotel (but good view when you arrived), steep stairs to second floor room without lift, difficult with luggage for 80year olds.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Gerrit couple nl
8
Pros:

We hadden eigenlijk een ander hotel geboekt, maar dat had Booking helaas niet goed, die was vol.
Deze zag er leuk uit.

Cons:

Men deed erg moeilijk over het parkeren van de auto, en werkelijk de dame op de receptie vond ook nog dat ik haar daar niet op aan mocht spreken, verder hadden we een kamer met zee zicht geboekt maar dat bleek een zolderkamer met een raam op 1,70 m, gelukkig kon dat om geboekt worden.
Matig hotel voor veel te veel geld

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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oliver solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Warm and friendly welcome as soon as I arrived. Room was comfortable. Location was easy walk into town. I didn't use the pool or the bar but they both looked decent. I would stay again.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Jenny couple za
10
A great base for exploring Cornwall. Lovely rooms with views and good food, close to railway station. Fabulous if you’re
Pros:

Lovely views and rooms. Good was good

2026-06-09 via Nuitee