The Old Custom House

Hotels
8.6 (1975 reviews)
South Quay, , Padstow , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Bar
Barber/beauty shop
Non-smoking throughout
Special diet menus - on request
Kid meals
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room maintenance needed

Categories

Cleanliness
7.86
Multiple mentions of cleanliness issues, including stains and tired room conditions.
Service
9.33
Staff were consistently described as friendly, attentive, and helpful.
Location
9.37
Excellent location noted in several reviews, with a fantastic view.
Room Quality
7.32
Mixed feedback, with some rooms needing maintenance and being described as tired.
Amenities
8.85
Good amenities mentioned, though some areas could benefit from upgrades.
Value for Money
8.31
General sentiment suggests good value for the location and service, but issues impact it.
Food and Beverage
8.86
Food quality was well received, but the continental breakfast options were lacking.
Overall Experience
8.93
Overall positive experiences, with some concerns noted but a willingness to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 03:44

Property Description

Luxurious Bedrooms with Stunning Views
The Old Custom House offers elegant bedrooms with luxurious bathrooms, overlooking Padstow’s medieval harbour. Each room is warmly furnished with satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, and some offering views of the harbour or estuary.

Award-Winning Dining Experience
Indulge in fresh, local fish and seafood at the stylish restaurant. Enjoy freshly cooked full English breakfasts and an extensive menu at 'The Old Custom House Restaurant', blending ancient and modern decor for a unique dining experience.

Traditional Bar and Sunny Conservatory
Relax in the large bar serving hearty pub food and local ales, or dine in the sunny conservatory. Just a short walk from Padstow’s bustling center, experience a warm welcome, comfortable stay, and delicious dishes during your visit.

Book now to enjoy a memorable stay at The Old Custom House!

Important information:

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

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

Kindly note the guest is liable for any lost items or damages made to the property by themselves during their stay, and will be charged if necessary.

There is scaffolding outside some of the Value and Double rooms until 18th March 2024.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 1975 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.86
Service: 9.33
Location: 9.37
Room Quality: 7.32
Amenities: 8.85
Value for Money: 8.31
Food and Beverage: 8.86
Overall Experience: 8.93
M
Mark couple gb
9
Great place to stay at the heart of padstow with everything on your doorstep
Pros:

The Old Custom House is about as central to Padstow as central is , we had a great room overlooking the harbour , breakfast was excellent and it was exactly what i was looking for. The staff were all lovely - as were most of the people in Padstow . All of the best restaurants were a short walk ( minutes ) away , as is the ferry over to rock .
We hired cycles and did the full camel trail which was a great day out and recommended if you like cycling ( all flat ! ) 😊 we would 100% stay again

Cons:

Our room was lovely , but ready for the modernisation due to start in the new year, im not complaining though as it did not affect our stay whatsoever

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
C
Chris solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Location was great, and meals were good when it arrived.

Cons:

Staff never write your order down for evening meal and breakfast. Hence, things were wrong.
It took 1hr 30 mins for our evening meal as well as 2 other tables, one being 2 hours late, both were given discounts but not us ?. Room on arrival late great till you settled in and noticed issues, stain on ceiling issues with texture on ceiling, oaint chips, furniture needs attention, owner said she didn't know of any issues reported from night before, and would look into it, but having read other reviews fell on deaf ears.
We felt it overpriced, as we had stayed in better for less.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
D
Dean solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Absolutely everything about this hotel,

Cons:

The fact we were only there 2 days 😢

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Anna couple gb
10
The visit was to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary and we were not disappointed :)
Pros:

The room was beautiful and had a wonderful view of Padstow Harbour

Cons:

It woudl have been good to have a safe, we had no reason to doubt security but just for peace of mind.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Westlake solo_traveller gb
8
Perfect location
Pros:

Perfect location, room was nice with a view to the harbour.
Bed was comfy and breakfast was really nice.
The reception,bar staff and breakfast ladies were all very welcoming and polite and made you feel comfortable.

Cons:

Room 22 , several stairs to climb and right next to a pub.
The pub played music up to and past midnight.
The receptionist apologised on their behalf and said they should finish at 11

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
M
MARIA TERESA couple ar
9
Muy lindo
Pros:

La casa y la ubicación sobre el puerto

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
P
Paul family_with_children gb
9
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
B
Ben solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Dave Robb solo_traveller nz
9
Highly recommended
Pros:

Very helpful staff. The room was huge compared to many and had a great view. Super convenient and close to parking.

Cons:

Nothing I can think of.

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
L
Lorcan couple ie
8
Pros:

Great Location

Cons:

Type of room could be clearer at booking stage

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
K
Karin couple gb
10
Fantastic
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
S
Simone solo_traveller de
9
Pros:

Sehr schönes Zimmer mit Blick auf den Hafen. Man sollte den Trubel und das Möwengeschrei lieben. Sehr zentral gelegen, mit einem leckeren Pub. Das Frühstücksangebot ist umwerfend gut,tolle Auswahl und Buffet. Sehr Gerne wieder..

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Strub family_with_children ch
6
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Philip solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Fiona couple gb
4
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Walters solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-11 via Nuitee
H
Helen couple gb
10
Pros:

What a view! Lovely room and a perfect location.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
J
Julie couple gb
10
Wonderful short stay, in a fantastic location, at a great hotel.9
Pros:

We arrived at the hotel mid morning, and was warmly greeted by Amy, at the reception. She apologised that the room wasn’t yet ready, which was totally acceptable as check-in wasn’t until 3pm. I happened to mention that it was my husband’s 70th birthday, and when we arrived back to our room at 2pm (which she kindly texted us to tell us it was ready) there was a bottle of prosecco and a birthday card from hotel team. We were so touched by the kind gesture.
The room was lovely and comfortable, with plenty of tea bags, and milk etc, plus biscuits.
We had a gorgeous view of the harbour too.
We ate in the restaurant that evening, the meal was very good, and the staff were all so in friendly and made sure we had all we needed, and were happy with everything.
We had breakfast the next morning, again was very good, as were all the staff too.
When we arrived home I realised we had left all my husband’s birthday cards behind. Luckily the staff had found them, and Amy said she would post them to us, free of charge. Again, we were touched by her kindness, and so grateful to her for being so helpful and understanding. She really did go above and beyond her duties. Thank you so very much.

Cons:

We liked everything.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Geir solo_traveller no
10
2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Nicholas couple us
10
2026-08-08 via Nuitee