The Gannet Inn

Food was excellent

We arrived and the room was not up to standard, not as clean as expected and on a very busy road which was noisy with windows open. The receptionist was very warm, friendly and helpful and did everything she could to accommodate us moving to another hotel. She was definitely the best part of the hotel.

The staff are friendly, enthusiastic & willing to help.
They were a pleasure to interact with during our stay.

friendly reception staff

Breakfast was excellent. Staff very friendly and helpful. A great hotel stay and will come again.

The bed was very comfortable, with a good amount of amenities.

On my previous visit, I happened to remark almost in passing upon the absence of USB plug sockets, and also suggested that a small mirror might be most useful, with one side offering gentle magnification and the other remaining true and normal. I was therefore quite delighted, upon my return, to find that these very details had been thoughtfully addressed and installed, precisely as mentioned. It is a rare pleasure to feel so genuinely heard.

What charmed me just as much, if not more, was the small sign placed outside to reserve a space especially for me. Such a gesture may seem modest, but it speaks volumes. It is considerate, personal, and deeply attractive in its attention to detail exactly the sort of quiet thoughtfulness that distinguishes the merely good from the truly exceptional.

One leaves with the distinct impression not simply of being accommodated, but of being valued.

The Gannet hotel is incredible. Nicely decorated, amazing friendly staff and fantastic food. We stayed for three nights and had use of the Spa facilities at the Carbys Bay Hotel and couldn't fault any of it. Would highly recommend and definitely looking forward to returning.

Birthday Lunch for Hubby. Hubby had the Duck and I had the Smashed Burger. Both were excellent, Hubby had chocolate lava cake for dessert , I had the black cherry trifle. Hubby sad lava cake was good but small, unfortunately the black cherry trifle wasn’t really a trifle , it was jelly with sponge fingers, covered with a thick chocolate mousse / ganache and then some cream on top. Will return but maybe miss our dessert .
Staff were lovely .

LOVED THE FACT THAT AS THE GANNET IS JOINED WITH THE CARBIS BAY, WE WERE ABLE TO USE THE SPA FACILITIES FOR NO ADDED COST.

We arrived with high expectations on the basis that The Gannet was part of the Carbis Bay Resort which housed the G& leaders about 4 years ago. The web site states it is "nestled" in the heart of the village.
Nothing could be further from reality, Arriving at a gloomy drab grey building besides a very busy main road, the exterior conjures up the image of an old fashioned boarding house. As for "nestled " in the heart of the village, it's not. It is 3/4 of a mile down a very steep hill (that's after you negotiate the busy road (no way you would let your kids try crossing on their own) and its a real trudge back up, so if you forgot your ear pods, forget going back to retrieve them ! The web site states a "short valley walk from the award-winning Blue Flag Carbis Bay Beach" . There is nothing short about it and its through a load of uninspiring suburban houses.

Had dinner at The Gannet. Been here a few times and stayed but we were just eating this time with friends. The staff are so efficient and so friendly, greet you like family. Jay on reception always so helpful. Waiting staff always happy and do their jobs so well. The food is a fantastic treat. Extensive choice and tastes superb. Fabulous time.

We stayed for 2 nights on an offer to stay and dine. Totally exceeded all our expectations. Rooms were spacious good bathroom. Great restaurant area and bar seating with wood burner. Every staff member was polite friendly and professional

We have just had a lovely family half term stay at The Gannet - has become a firm favourite with the added bonus of using the Spa at Carbis Bay. We were very lucky with gorgeous, sunny Autumn weather and made the most of it down at the beach - the setting is beautiful. Always a warm welcome at The Gannet. The location is great for access to St Ives (we like to take the train from the station just a short walk away down a fairly steep hill), the decor is cozy, the food was delicious and the staff were very attentive and helpful. Thanks for having us 🙂

My husband and myself went for sunday lunch today and were very disappointed. I'm so sad to say this as I really wanted to love it ,as we are local I would of become our go to place.
We were kept a while for our table which would of been OK if that was all, but our plates and food bar the cauliflower cheese was stone cold. Not once did anyone come and ask if everything was OK so couldn't ask for it to be warmed up. There was approx 20 tables and 4 waitresses not over busy. On paying without offered a pudding I mentioned the cold food was as if fridge cold, to be told quite abruptly "well I can assure you it wasnt", I tried to say i didn't say it was from the fridge to have her turn her back on me. Shame the food was lovely if only hot.
Honestly disappointed and made to feel immediately ignored , if it wasn't for this I would of been a regular. ☹️

Exceptional food and excellent attention from the helpful staff.