Hotel VARA

Hotels
8.8 (940 reviews)
49 Falmouth Road , Truro , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Clean and spacious rooms
Cons:
Breakfast quality
Room ventilation issues
Value for money concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
9.19
The hotel was clean according to multiple reviews, though some found aspects of the bathroom small.
Service
9.66
Many reviews praised the staff for being friendly and attentive, indicating a high level of service.
Location
9.7
The location was frequently highlighted as excellent, with convenient access to local attractions.
Room Quality
8.15
Some reviews mentioned the rooms being large and comfortable, while others noted they were somewhat outdated or had ventilation issues.
Amenities
8.68
General satisfaction with hotel amenities like breakfast and parking, though some guests expressed dissatisfaction with the breakfast quality.
Value for Money
7.64
Several comments suggest that guests felt the hotel did not offer value for money, particularly concerning the room quality and breakfast.
Food and Beverage
8.19
While breakfast options were described positively by some, there were notable complaints about its quality.
Overall Experience
9.16
The overall sentiment is positive, with many guests expressing a willingness to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 15:11

Property Description

Charming Victorian Townhouse Hotel

Located in the heart of Truro, The Hotel VARA offers a charming Victorian townhouse setting for your stay. Stylish and Functional Spaces Newly renovated, the hotel features stylish communal areas including a breakfast room, bar, lounge, and meeting room, perfect for both work and relaxation. Delightful Dining and Amenities Indulge in a 'Scandi' style continental breakfast, enjoy a variety of beverages at the bar, and savor freshly prepared stone-baked pizzas. With en-suite rooms, complimentary WiFi, and dog-friendly options, The Hotel VARA ensures a comfortable stay. Book now to experience the perfect blend of convenience and comfort in Truro.

Important information:

Pets are only allowed in limited rooms, subject to availability and by prior arrangement with the property. Please contact the property before arrival to ensure rooms for pets are available.

For booking of 5 rooms or more, different policies and supplements will apply

For groups of 5 rooms or more specific deposit and cancellation policies applyThis property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
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.

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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 940 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.19
Service: 9.66
Location: 9.7
Room Quality: 8.15
Amenities: 8.68
Value for Money: 7.64
Food and Beverage: 8.19
Overall Experience: 9.16
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Brodie • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Lovely hotel, smooth check-in, polite staff.

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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maría josé • family_with_children • es
10
Un hotel en el que repetiría estancia sin dudarlo.
Pros:

Nuestro dormitorio estaba estupendo, con una manta de lana natural sobre edredón que nos vino genial pues hacía un pelín de frío, además teníamos calefacción. El dormitorio individual de mi hijo era fabuloso.
La decoración del alojamiento me encantó, tenían un parking delante y otro detrás del hotelito. Un cuarto para desayunos grupales, un bar rte con mucho encanto y estaba estupendamente ubicado, en 15 minutos estás en la calle principal.
El ambiente cercano y tranquilo nos encantó, cenamos muy bien un risotto con setas y con pollo y acompañamos con estupenda cerveza inglesa. El desayuno fantástico y tanto la recepcionista como la señora de cocina eran extremadamente amables. Un sitio en donde volvería a alojarme sin duda alguna.

Cons:

Todo estaba correcto.

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Omolabake • couple • gb
9
2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • gb
8
A really good stay
2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Alan • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Jon • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Cassandra • couple • gb
5
Tried it once, not going back. Room not as pictured
Pros:

Reception and bar decorated beautifully

Cons:

Room was out the back of the hotel
Not what I booked
Bathroom was a bath with taps that converted to a shower
No shower screen
Old bathroom
Toilet seat too small for bowl
Dated decor

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Tony • couple • gb
8
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Larissa • solo_traveller • gb
10
Brilliant location and fab staff
Pros:

Lovely lounge and well equipped rooms. Staff were brilliant. Friendliest o have encountered for a long time.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Malcolm • couple • gb
9
2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • couple • gb
10
Perfect stay in a stylish and welcoming property.
Pros:

Ideal location for a weekend exploring Truro. The cabin room was clean and comfortable and the lounge area was perfect for relaxing pre-dinner drinks. We loved the continental style breakfast in the morning. Our host was friendly and very attentive. Perfect stay.

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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jennywB6208YC • Business
10
Meeting space
Pros:

I used this hotel yesterday for a meeting and couldn’t have been more impressed. The location is excellent and parking was easy and convenient, which made arrival completely stress-free.

The staff were incredibly welcoming and friendly from the moment we arrived, creating a relaxed and professional atmosphere. The meeting space itself was beautiful, calm, and well set up with everything we needed for a productive day.

Lunch was impeccable – high quality, beautifully presented, and thoughtfully catered to all dietary requirements without any fuss.

I would highly recommend this hotel as a meeting space and will definitely be using it again.

2026-02-26 • via Tripadvisor
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Joanne • solo_traveller • gb
10
Excellent
Pros:

The catered for me beautifully as I am both gluten and lactose intolerant

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Mal • solo_traveller • gb
9
Nice place
Pros:

Nice team, clean

Cons:

Breakfast was non-standard

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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jeremywQ1646TO • Solo travel
10
Perfect place to stay, meet or work.
Pros:

Fantastic place to stay in Truro. This is my 4th time staying here when visiting the beautiful City of Truro to see family and friends. Love the warm friendly vibe and all the staff are all brilliant and super helpful. Great place to relax, work or meet and would highly recommend it. Love the breakfast options and great pizza's if you choose. Lots of options nearby also - can't wait to return.

2026-02-23 • via Tripadvisor
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Jones • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Julia • couple • gb
10
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Garner • couple • au
9
Pros:

The staff were very friendly. Nothing was too much trouble.. We had a room on the ground floor whuch was ideal as stairs at our age is a challenge The location was ideal for our requirements. We will stay there again.

Cons:

Nothing, it was perfect for us.

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • solo_traveller • gb
5
Friendly staff and comfy bed (basic room)
Pros:

The bed was comfortable.

Cons:

The room had the tiniest window, stools for bedside tables, no wardrobe or clothes hangers only a coat stand, broken coffee machine and DIY egg boiler.

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Myles • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-02-08 • via Nuitee