Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and comfortable rooms
Friendly and helpful staff
Great location with beautiful views
Cons:
Small bathrooms
Slow service for drinks at the bar
High parking costs

Categories

Cleanliness
8.48
Many reviews praised the cleanliness and comfort of the hotel.
Service
8.65
Numerous mentions of friendly and helpful staff throughout the reviews.
Location
8.59
Guests highlighted the beautiful views and convenient access to local attractions.
Room Quality
8.04
Some complaints about small bathrooms, but overall room comfort was noted positively.
Amenities
8.47
Positive mentions of the food and dining options, though some areas could improve.
Value for Money
8.13
Some comments on parking fees; otherwise, general satisfaction with value.
Food and Beverage
8.48
The breakfast was often mentioned as good, but bakery items ran out on occasion.
Overall Experience
8.35
Most reviews reflect a very positive overall experience at the hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 03:19

Property Description

Unique Location on the Quayside: The Portbyhan Hotel offers stunning views of the Cornish fishing port of Looe, providing guests with an unrivalled experience in the heart of West Looe.

Variety of Room Options: From cosy and quirky to family-friendly, each room at the hotel is unique, offering a comfortable stay with modern amenities and some with balconies overlooking the river.

Entertainment and Relaxation: Guests can enjoy live music and a games room with a pool table, while the bar provides a warm ambiance to unwind with a wide selection of drinks. Don't forget to explore our hidden gem, The Upper Lounge & Sun Terrace Area.

Experience the charm of Portbyhan Hotel and book your stay now to create unforgettable memories in Looe!

Important information:

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: NQY

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 740 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.48
Service: 8.65
Location: 8.59
Room Quality: 8.04
Amenities: 8.47
Value for Money: 8.13
Food and Beverage: 8.48
Overall Experience: 8.35
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Pat couple gb
8
Excellent service. Comfortable stay.
Pros:

Excellent staff and service. Wide choice for breakfast. Good views from terrace and restaurant. Comfortable bed and well appointed room.

Cons:

For the money paid, the room was a little cramped and airless and a brick wall to look out on.

2026-09-03 via Nuitee
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amy couple gb
8
Lovely stay very friendly staff
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Size of room
Curtains instead of blinds which would be better than blocking out view water pressure toilet

2026-09-02 via Nuitee
J
Jade couple gb
9
Lovely staff, very welcoming.
Pros:

The staff were very welcoming, we booked the day of in an emergency because our tent had broken from the very bad weather so we had to find somewhere else to stay as everything was getting rained on.

The staff very kindly offered to dry our clothes & we were able to check in a couple hrs earlier so we could dry off and put some warm clothes on.

Cons:

The shower head looked a little mouldy but apart from that I can’t fault the place.

2026-09-01 via Nuitee
K
Kerry couple gb
10
Third time of staying and we can’t wait to stay again
Pros:

Fabulous friendly staff, breakfast delicious and good variety. Lunch menu really nice. Room
Very comfortable and the balcony view was fab.

2026-08-30 via Nuitee
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Ange solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Connie couple gb
10
A perfect hotel to enjoy an English seaside holiday
Pros:

The staff are superb! Its a very welcoming hotel.

Cons:

Not an easy question to answer. There wasnt anything i didnt like

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
H
Hugh couple gb
9
We really enjoyed the facilities, comforts and location. Also a stunning view from the window.
Pros:

It was clean, attractive and comfortable.

Cons:

The room was at the end of a maze.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Arkadiusz couple gb
10
Pros:

Amazing place

Cons:

Nice and clean

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
M
miren solo_traveller es
7
Buena ubicacion
Pros:

La ubicacion

Cons:

El desayuno se podria mejorar, todo lo cuentan por persona

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Richard couple gb
10
First Time In Looe Cornwall Will Definitely Return To This Hotel Again
Pros:

Excellent Location And Harbour View From Are Room Nice Breakfast Exceptional Clean Especially Toilets 💯

Cons:

Needs Updating

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
C
Chance family_with_children gb
10
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Ian family_with_children gb
10
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
S
Steven solo_traveller gb
10
You will be well looked after in a fabulous setting in the hart of Looe.
Pros:

Definitely the team, although the chef at morning breakfast seemed grumpy at times.
Was informed I was using the wrong spoon for serving myself.
It’s no big issue but it let the team down a little with all there hard work

Cons:

Super clean ! Great location ! Modern but still cosy at the same time, and again the team.

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
H
helen solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Peter couple gb
9
Pros:

Great location overlooking river estuary. Room with balcony.

Cons:

Although not too far away and reasonably priced for a 24 stay, car parking is an issue. You can use the loading space to drop off.

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Debra Hind solo_traveller gb
10
Just perfect
Pros:

Nice room overlooking the harbour. Restaurant and food was fabulous very tasty meal in the evening. Nice friendly staff. Everything was perfect.

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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paul solo_traveller gb
9
Sea view rooms
Pros:

Location was excellent especially for my elderly parents as it is on the flat quayside with close access to the ferry for crossing from east to west etc.
Staff brilliant all round very helpul.
Rooms good size beds comfy.
Great roof terrace.
Good food, hoisin crispy beef to die for big shout out to the chef👍.
Iron etc available on request dropped of at the room straight away.
Loads of tea/coffee in your rooms.
En-suite/towels
Dog friendly with their own welcome pack of a bowl,treat tin and blanket.
Deffo would stay again but next time a balcony room as i like to sit and chill in the evening outside.
Expect early morning noise from the fishing lads starting early, this doesn't bother me as we have stayed in a few harbours but if you are a complainer don't stay in any fishing harbour and moan about these grafters going out catching your evening meal.

Good hotel with very good staff.

Cons:

I would say the rooms got really warm but it was like 9.000.000 degrees that week so not really complaining as a fan was provided.
As a sea view room to me and others in our party in other sea view rooms the windows are to high so you don't really get a sea view. The ledge is chin height to shorties like my wife,daughter and mother.

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Rebecca solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Astrid Diana couple nl
8
2026-08-13 via Nuitee