The Old Success Inn

Hotels
9 (1344 reviews)
Sennen Cove , Sennen Cove , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Board games/puzzles
Pet bowls
Pet basket
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Delicious food
Cons:
Room cleanliness issues
Slight noise disturbance

Categories

Cleanliness
7.89
The room was reported as very dirty, impacting the overall cleanliness.
Service
9.36
Staff were noted to be friendly, attentive, and exceptionally helpful.
Location
9.4
The hotel's location was consistently praised, particularly its proximity to the beach.
Room Quality
9.35
Rooms were described as comfortable, spacious, and well-decorated.
Amenities
8.88
General amenities were appreciated, but there were mentions of minor shortcomings like noise.
Value for Money
8.84
Many guests felt the stay was worth the cost, despite some issues.
Food and Beverage
9.39
Food quality was praised, with mentions of fantastic meals and good breakfast options.
Overall Experience
8.86
Despite minor issues, the overall sentiment was positive with a strong recommendation.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 22:31

Property Description

Stunning 17th-Century Inn on Cornwall's Beautiful Bay

Charming Accommodations: Enjoy modern rooms with essential amenities at the 4-star Old Success Inn, including TVs, tea/coffee facilities, and hairdryers. Unwind in the cozy guest lounge during your stay.

Prime Location: Nestled near Land’s End and the renowned Minack Theatre, the Old Success Inn is the perfect base for exploring Cornwall's treasures.

Beachside Bliss: Take a leisurely stroll to the nearby Sennen Cove beach for a day of sun and surf.

Book your stay at the Old Success Inn for a delightful blend of history, comfort, and coastal beauty.

Important information:

Please note the lead guest must be 18 years and older.

You must show a valid photo ID upon check-in.

Please note that guests will be charged if any damage or loss to the property occurs during a guests' stay.

Please note that guests staying between October 2019 and March 2020 may experience some noise and/or disruption due to building works at nearby Old Success Apartments.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 1344 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.89
Service: 9.36
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 9.35
Amenities: 8.88
Value for Money: 8.84
Food and Beverage: 9.39
Overall Experience: 8.86
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Ryan • extended_group • gb
10
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Philip • extended_group • gb
9
Pros:

The view is insane! Dinner and breakfast were really good, served in the attached pub/restaurant. The decor in the room was great and a really good shower. Also...free beer in the fridge and real milk!

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Hardie • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Lovely room, very good food and great staff

Cons:

Just slightly annoying parking situation

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • gb
10
Great staff. Without exception they were all superb
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Noisy reception which was next door to our room

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • gb
8
A super weekend retreat
Pros:

Superb room, very clean and tidy. Lovely big comfy bed. The toiletries were top notch. Staff were friendly and attentive. Food was delicious, and not too expensive.

Cons:

The reading lights in the bed were badly placed.

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Jahans-Price • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pleasant experience
Pros:

Breakfast was quite acceptable. Reasonable variety of options and pleasant staff

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Gera • couple • nl
10
2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
9
Great weekend away
Pros:

Lovely inn - benefits of a little hotel and cosy pub - lovely breakfast and friendly staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Koki • couple • gb
10
2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Chloe • couple • gb
10
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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LeMuck • couple • gb
7
Comfortable, friendly and almost perfect
Pros:

Staff were very helpful, special thanks to Tony for making us feel welcome. The restaurant and pub in the original Inn was lovely, warm, cosy and the food was good. The room was very clean, well presented and the bed was very comfortable. Great location with easy access onto the beach and the South West Coastal path.

Cons:

Our ground floor room in the purpose built annex didn't feel private enough with everyone having to walk past our window to access their room. We therefore couldn't really relax and take advantage of the sea views which we hoped for and spent most of our stay with the curtains drawn for privacy. This was something I couldn't guage from the listing but its clearer in the photo I've attached to the review.

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Kilo5 • couple • gb
8
Pros:

The view from room 14s picture window was spectacular

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Sossa • couple • gb
9
A wonderful little gem minutes from Land's End
Pros:

We booked this incredibly last minute and could not have had a better experience! The view, proximity to the ocean, and their willingness to cater for two people with special dietary requirements (I am pretty tricky to feed due to a number of allergies) was a fantastic surprise.
The room was cosy, the food and staff were great, and if we are ever back in this part of Cornwall, I'd happily stay here again.

Cons:

The parking situation is a little tricky, and I somehow managed to leave a pair of pajama trousers behind l, but that last but is on me.

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Steve • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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michelle • couple • gb
8
Nice but a little disappointing for the money it cost
Pros:

Cleaning was good food on the evening was great , breakfast was hit and miss , staff was great and. Friendly

Cons:

Smelled of dog wee it was very strong , to the point it give you a headache with the smell

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Andy • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Staff friendly and warm. Breakfast awesome,

Cons:

Room 15 to close to reception. People talking loudly at 05.45 in morning.

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Suzie • couple • gb
10
Gorgeous location, amazing cosy pub, lovely rooms very thoughtful touches, lovely staff! Views!!
Pros:

Gorgeous location, amazing cosy pub, lovely rooms very thoughtful touches, lovely staff, amazing breakfast! Top tastic!

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Matt • couple • gb
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • gb
9
Superb location in lovely pub.
Pros:

Location was incredible and we were lucky enough to have a room overlooking the bay. Stunning. The room was beautiful. Not sure it was as clean as it could have been. A lot of dust! Breakfast was superb - great choice, beautifully cooked and presented. Great having the fantastic outside seating area overlooking the bay whilst enjoying a beer.

Cons:

The only thing i would comment on is the room cleanliness as above.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee