Bodmin Jail Hotel

Hotels
9.3 (3645 reviews)
Scarlett's Well Road , Bodmin , gb

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean environment
Excellent room quality
Good location
Cons:
Staff training issues
Overpriced food
Lack of some amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
9.7
Overall clean with specific mentions of very clean rooms.
Service
8.7
Mixed feedback with specific issues regarding staff training and communication.
Location
9.7
Good location with positive remarks regarding hotel atmosphere.
Room Quality
9.7
Rooms described as excellent, comfortable, and lovely.
Amenities
8.7
Some amenities lacking such as hand lotion; average.
Value for Money
9.2
Overall good experience but noted some overpriced aspects.
Food and Beverage
8.7
Food deemed overpriced and mixed quality.
Overall Experience
10
Overall stay very enjoyable with many positive aspects highlighted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 05:02

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience a stay like no other at Bodmin Jail Hotel, where every room is equipped with modern amenities and stylish decor to ensure your comfort and relaxation.

Fitness Center and Dining Options
Stay active during your visit with our on-site fitness center, then treat yourself to a delicious meal at our restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar.

Explore Bodmin's Attractions
Conveniently located near top attractions such as Restormel Castle and the Eden Project, Bodmin Jail Hotel is the perfect base for exploring the beauty of Bodmin.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at Bodmin Jail Hotel and indulge in luxury, convenience, and top-notch service.

Important information:

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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 3645 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.7
Service: 8.7
Location: 9.7
Room Quality: 9.7
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 9.2
Food and Beverage: 8.7
Overall Experience: 10
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Graham extended_group gb
9
Happy to get banged up here again!
Pros:

Loved the hotel. Rooms full of character - in fact the whole hotel is packed with features and character. Very Clean and well equipped. Friendly and efficient staff. Easy parking. Breakfast was very good (glad to see porridge on the menu!), as was the Dinner - but some of the dishes were miniscule (Mackerel!). Service was excellent. The Chapel restaurant is a very impressive space.

Cons:

Drinks were pricy and bar staff a little scarce. Dinner portions were on the small side. Some rooms were rendered and some natural stone - always try and get the rooms with stone walls as they have far more character - both are fine - one is finer than the other.
The location is fine and central if you plan to travel around, but sorry, Bodmin is not an attractive town and we can see nowhere you'd want to walk to from the hotel.

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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Alexandra couple gb
5
Very dissapointing
Pros:

The room was lovely

Cons:

The hotel restaurant was appalling. No wines that were on the list. Food served luke warm (Fish)

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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Emma solo_traveller gb
10
Will have to go back and stay again. Perfect hotel.
Pros:

Wow.This is a stunning property. Such a sensitive and well thought out renovation, the building feels light and spacious and yet retains its character. The staff were friendly and welcoming.
The room itself was so quirky, the high cell windows told you what this had been but it didn’t feel dark or claustrophobic. The bathroom has to be one of the next hotel bathrooms ever, large bath and large separate shower cubicle and wonderful underfloor heating.
Meets my criteria of luxury, large bath sheets and fresh milk in the in room fridge for tea.
The restaurant was excellent, fantastic dinner and great breakfast.
If you check out but want to leave your car parked for longer remember to tell the front desk so they can re register your car.

Cons:

Absolutely nothing

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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Zuelzer couple us
10
2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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Emma couple gb
10
Pros:

Beautiful location and amazing museum. Worth a visit!

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Brian couple gb
10
Super
Pros:

Breakfast was superb

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Sebastian couple de
10
Luxus im alten Gefängnis
Pros:

Außergewöhnliche und einzigartige Experience. Sehr gehobene Ausstattung trotz Gefängnis Charakters. Gutes Restaurant und Fitnessraum mit ausreichenden Gewichten.

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Karen extended_group gb
9
2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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Philip couple gb
9
2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Steve ws couple gb
9
Pros:

Friendly staff, the hotel was kept well generally., location good. Unique Hotel .

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Adrian couple gb
10
2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Boo couple gb
8
Beautiful hotel. Very well preserved and presented
Pros:

The property is exceptional as is the refurbishment of the old jail. I had visited it when it was derelict and now it is simply stunningly and exceptionally presented.
The rooms are simply beautiful and immaculately presented. The bed comfortable, the bathroom functional with under floor heating, classic and elegantly put together. The towels large, the body wash smelt beautiful. The room has a fragrance that seems to just be infused in its surroundings.
The breakfast is incredibly enjoyable and well put together. So much choice to on the buffet, fresh fruit, yoghurt and compote , delicious and exceptionally well presented. I drink oat milk in my coffee and nothing was too hard for the staff in the restaurant.
Very friendly and polite. Lots of extra choices in the menu also.

Cons:

It all comes with a cost obviously and they certainly don’t miss you at the bar with drinks. But with that said you know that so if you don’t want to pay don’t go there. The staff at the bar were polite, helpful and good company. The receptionists were less so it has to be said. Friendly yes but able to arrange it sort things upon request ..not so. Your room comes with a note saying should you need it require any amenities (there is a list of those you may want) just ask. Well I did .. over 2 days it took to get them. It just wasn’t a priority to them and on the last time of asking it was ‘ I’ll see what I can do?’ I’d already asked 3 times. Not what I wanted to hear if I’m being honest for over £210 a night. I still never received a shower cap. It was a waterfall shower head and I have long hair. I don’t want it wet every time I shower. Simple request and one I’m sure could be fulfilled but wasn’t.

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Susan couple au
10
Pros:

Unique

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Janet solo_traveller gb
10
Daughter's 30th birthday experience
Pros:

The whole ambience was amazing. The way the hotel had been renovated was unbelievable. It felt special

Cons:

Loved how friendly and accommodating the staff were, especially in the restaurant. Visiting the onsite jail attraction was fabulous and the fact it was half price for staying at the hotel N added bonus

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
10
2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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Luke couple gb
10
2026-04-24 via Nuitee
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Andrea couple ch
10
Ein einmaliges Erlebnis
Pros:

Sehr schöne Zimmer. Super Bett und Matratze! Grosses Badezimmer mit super Ausstattung.

Cons:

Nichts

2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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Susan extended_group gb
7
Room and Food outstanding . Lack of refreshments and poor housekeeping needs to be addressed
Pros:

The breakfast and Dinner were outstanding , great freshly cooked food , fresh produce, and excellent service. How ever they did not have many, in fact most of the wine on their Menu. and only 2 of the 6 vodkas

Cons:

The housekeeping left a lot to be desired, and the reception was below par. When I arrived we were greeted well, I had taken my husband and friend down for their birthdays . I had paid in full in advance in order for the cost not to be discussed in front of them, However the receptionist did not check and blurted out the cost by asking me to pay again. She then requested £250 deposit against potential damage to the room. I not only had to pay for one but 2 lots as I had two room - so £500. . The rooms were outstanding , however neither rooms had a spare toilet roll and one room only had half a roll. I asked if I could have some Earl Gray Tea and was told NO. There was no instructions on how to use the safe. The housekeeping on the second day did not only not replace the towels , but they did not straighten or hang them back up - leaving the damp towel on the bed. They did not replace any water in one room and only one bottle in the second room, the same with soft drinks and tea bag. Simply not acceptable for the cost of the room.

2026-04-22 via Nuitee
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Darren solo_traveller gb
9
Nice hotel
Pros:

Nice unique hotel very well renovated to a high standard . Nice room especially the bathroom . Polite professional staff

Cons:

No complaints

2026-04-22 via Nuitee
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Robert couple gb
10
Comfortable quiet rooms in good location
Pros:

Modern hotel facilities within a century old building.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-22 via Nuitee