Budock Vean Hotel and Spa

Hotels
8.7 (1217 reviews)
Helford Passage, Mawnan Smith , Falmouth , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable beds
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
Excellent food
Cons:
Inconvenient charging station
Sauna not functioning
Cleanliness concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
8.03
Some concerns about cleanliness and service, as well as inconvenient staff behavior.
Service
9
Generally positive feedback on staff friendliness and service.
Location
9.04
Loved the location and beautiful setting of the hotel.
Room Quality
8.99
Excellent rooms with comfortable beds and beautiful views.
Amenities
8.52
Spa and pools were enjoyable despite some issues with the sauna.
Value for Money
8.48
Fair value given the quality of service and amenities.
Food and Beverage
9.03
Excellent meals with a wide variety of choices.
Overall Experience
8.5
Overall a lovely experience with some areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-13 08:47

Property Description

Luxurious 4-Star Stay by the Helford River

Indulge in Relaxation and Leisure
The Budock Vean hotel offers an array of leisure facilities including an indoor pool, 9-hole golf course, spa, tennis courts, sauna, and outdoor hot tub. Guests can unwind with relaxing treatments at the Natural Health Spa or enjoy activities like snooker and kayaking.

Culinary Delights and Scenic Views
Experience fine dining at the hotel's restaurant with locally sourced ingredients or opt for a more casual meal at the conservatory or cocktail bar. With most rooms overlooking the lush gardens or golf course, guests can enjoy picturesque views throughout their stay.

Unlimited Golf and Exciting Activities
Enjoy complimentary use of the golf course and discounted green fees at nearby courses. Explore the Helford River with boat trips, kayaking, and paddle boarding from the hotel's private cove, or venture to the nearby gardens and sandy beaches for a memorable experience.

Book your stay at Budock Vean for a perfect blend of luxury, relaxation, and adventure!

Important information:

Please note, at certain times of day, the swimming pool is reserved for adults only.

Our pool is open to everyone Monday - Thursday all day and on Friday - Sundays is restricted to no children after 12:00pm, unless they are a hotel guest or member.

Please note that The Natural Health Spa is closed on Mondays.

Some rooms can accommodate dogs for an additional fee of GBP 20 per dog per night. Please confirm availability with the property prior to making your reservation.

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.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: NQY

Property Policies

  • 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 public areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 15 years old stay for £45 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 15 years old stay for £45 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1217 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.03
Service: 9
Location: 9.04
Room Quality: 8.99
Amenities: 8.52
Value for Money: 8.48
Food and Beverage: 9.03
Overall Experience: 8.5
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sherri • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Home from home and tje location

Cons:

Nothing to dislike

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • couple • gb
10
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Clare Sally • couple • gb
10
Great vfm, will definitely stay again
Pros:

Clean comfy, excellent vfm. Lovely senior housekeeper ( who cleaned our room)
Delicious food, helpful friendly professional staff

Cons:

Dining in the conservatory in the evening v chilly, had to move to the sitting area and eat off our laps. Hotel bedrooms fab and modern, the conservatory and adjacent lounge ready for a refresh?

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Edwina • couple • gb
9
Pros:

The food was amazing and the staff couldn't do enough for you, so friendly and helpful

Cons:

Just a couple of things, there wasn't a mini fridge, I had medication that needed to be kept cool. Would have been good to be able to access Netflix. The bar closed very early.

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • gb
9
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stephen • couple • gb
9
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vicki • extended_group • gb
10
Wonderful
Pros:

Beautiful place and very relaxing

Cons:

My only complaint was the queue for the coffee machine

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • gb
8
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Sean • solo_traveller • gb
9
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Geraldine • couple • gb
8
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Sean • couple • gb
10
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
7
Nice hotel did not like the location
Pros:

Rooms

Cons:

The road in was terrible

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Alan • couple • gb
9
relaxing.
Pros:

From start to finish it was a good experience.

Cons:

Maybe the bar to be staffed at all times.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Chris • family_with_children • gb
7
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AMANDA • family_with_children • gb
8
Absolutely stunning hotel and spa
Pros:

Absolutely loved this hotel in beautiful location with gorgeous gardens and golf course. Lovely walk to the estuary and a pub! The pool, sauna, jacuzzi were amazing.

Cons:

We had a large twin room in the older part of the hotel. Not a criticism but it could do with updating as old carpets and old fashioned curtains.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Valentina • extended_group • it
9
Idillic stay
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luca • couple • it
10
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Heather Jane • solo_traveller • gb
8
Exceptional gem of a place from a bygone era where standards and kindness matter
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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tim • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Jasmine • couple • gb
9
Relaxing Retreat
Pros:

We enjoyed our stay at Budock Vean and found it very peaceful. The terrace was nice on a sunny day and we were happy with the meals and the service. Wendel in particular was always happy to help and made us feel very welcome. Being just down the road from Trebah was also a bonus.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee