Hotel Penzance Harbour View

Hotels
9 (1494 reviews)
Britons Hill , Penzance , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Television in common areas
Free wired internet
Access to nearby outdoor pool
Self parking (surcharge)
Pool sun loungers
Internet access
Housekeeping on request
Wine release events
Reception hall
Exercise/lap pool
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Welcoming staff
Comfortable rooms
Beautiful views
Good food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
High breakfast prices
Service availability concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
8.25
Issues with cleanliness in the first room and comments about a tired bathroom.
Service
9.25
Staff were welcoming, but there were serious concerns about availability during check-in.
Location
9.75
Convenient location with stunning views.
Room Quality
8.75
Comfortable rooms with some issues like damp stains and broken sink plug.
Amenities
9.25
Decent amenities but limited parking.
Value for Money
8.25
Expensive breakfast and charged parking were seen as drawbacks.
Food and Beverage
9.25
Generally good, with particular praise for the Cornish breakfast.
Overall Experience
9.25
Mixed experiences overall; some major concerns but enjoyable aspects as well.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 04:44

Property Description

Boutique Bedrooms and Award-Winning Cuisine
Hotel Penzance offers elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi, TV, and work desk. The stylish restaurant serves modern European cuisine with local produce.

Mediterranean-Style Gardens and Swimming Pool
Guests can relax in the swimming pool in the beautiful Mediterranean-style gardens. The hotel features compact, leafy grounds with quiet terraces and magnificent sea views.

Convenient Location and Relaxing Atmosphere
Located just a 10-minute walk from Penzance Harbour, the hotel also offers a relaxing guest lounge with open fires. Limited parking is available, and Long Rock Beach is a short stroll away.

Book your stay at Hotel Penzance for a perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and convenience.

Important information:

Please note that there is no elevator at this hotel. Rooms suitable to those with mobility problems can be allocated by prior arrangement.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.
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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 0 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs GBP 8.95 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 1494 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.25
Service: 9.25
Location: 9.75
Room Quality: 8.75
Amenities: 9.25
Value for Money: 8.25
Food and Beverage: 9.25
Overall Experience: 9.25
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Shaun couple gb
10
Excellent hotel, good value, ace location.
Pros:

Last minute stopover due to flight cancellation to Isles of Scilly. Lovely hotel with great views of St Michael’s Mount. Staff very friendly and helpful and I was able to charge my EV.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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jer16 solo_traveller gb
8
Good hotel but mentioning a less steep walking route from the station would be good
Pros:

harbour I liked the view from the communal rooms

Cons:

My room did not have the harbour view.
Would have liked a map and Instructions for walking from the station giving the option of the less steep, but longer, walk up.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
6
Acceptable.
Pros:

Good room, quiet location

Cons:

steep hill to the hotel (but good view when you arrived), steep stairs to second floor room without lift, difficult with luggage for 80year olds.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Gerrit couple nl
8
Pros:

We hadden eigenlijk een ander hotel geboekt, maar dat had Booking helaas niet goed, die was vol.
Deze zag er leuk uit.

Cons:

Men deed erg moeilijk over het parkeren van de auto, en werkelijk de dame op de receptie vond ook nog dat ik haar daar niet op aan mocht spreken, verder hadden we een kamer met zee zicht geboekt maar dat bleek een zolderkamer met een raam op 1,70 m, gelukkig kon dat om geboekt worden.
Matig hotel voor veel te veel geld

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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oliver solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Warm and friendly welcome as soon as I arrived. Room was comfortable. Location was easy walk into town. I didn't use the pool or the bar but they both looked decent. I would stay again.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Jenny couple za
10
A great base for exploring Cornwall. Lovely rooms with views and good food, close to railway station. Fabulous if you’re
Pros:

Lovely views and rooms. Good was good

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Ingeborg couple us
5
Never again.
Cons:

Hotel needs major updating. We had a room under the eaves. Hard to maneuver without hitting one’s head. Staff was inexperienced.

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Rafia couple gb
10
Best location with best breakfast
Pros:

Very good services. We came by sleeper train at morning and they allow us early check in . Everything was superb.
Breakfast was superb…

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Juergen couple de
7
Schönes Hotel mit Renovierungs- und Pflegebedarf
Pros:

Sehr gute Lage mit tollem Ausblick. Ambiente in den Räumen. Vielfältiges Frühstück. Einzelne Mitarbeiter äußerst freundlich und bemüht (leider nicht alle)

Cons:

Zustand des Pools, Sauberkeit innen und außen, muffiger Geruch im Treppenhaus. Im Zimmer: Keinerlei Schubladen, Regale oder Kommode, defektes Fenster; wurde auch nicht behoben

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Bryan solo_traveller gb
10
Exceeded my expectations and the staff were brilliant.
Pros:

Very clean. very comfortable, very quite and the staff were exceptional.
Just far enough from the town centre noise but very easy walking distance ... great views of the harbour & town.

Cons:

For a motorbike the carpark was a little difficult but manageable ... steep hill and quite narrow so a little bit of reversing downhill required .... for a car this would be no issue at all.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Theresa solo_traveller us
9
An Inn with British Charm
Pros:

I liked everything! Location, my room, the shower was hot and the water pressure was good!

I got a single bed with a private bathroom. The room was very clean and cozy. I felt safe while I was there.

Cons:

I loved everything.

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Simon couple gb
6
Would try another hotel if stopping in the town again.
Pros:

Ok ish. Breakfast a bit average and they add a sneaky gratuity to your bill for it.

Cons:

Noisy vent outside the bedroom window.

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Janet couple au
8
OK stay
Pros:

Restaurant was closed that evening due to plumbing issues. Disappointed. However, did provide room service from restaurant menu. Really good food. Yum.
Room had good view of changing outlook.

Cons:

Dragging suit cases up the hill from the train station.
Room was hot.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Renate couple ch
8
Pros:

Frühstück war gut.
Tolle Aussicht.

Cons:

Durch die Lage am Hang und am Ortsbeginn sind es ca. 20 Min. Bis in den Ort.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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allan couple gb
10
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Heather solo_traveller gb
10
Very pleasant
Pros:

Very comfortable, friendly staff, amazing views

Cons:

No lift but case carried up. Also up steep bank over busy road to cross

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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WezReid solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Views and Room are amazing

Cons:

The stairs

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Anton family_with_children gb
7
Nice stay, good sized room, friendly staff, I feel a little expensive.
Pros:

Breakfast had good variety and tasty. Room large, staff friendly.

Cons:

The bathroom was dated and the towel rail rusty and the radiator under towel rail full of dust. Bath panel had what looked to be a cloth/ tissue down the side of it. On check out we were in a rush and would of flagged to staff but reception staff were not at desk.
The room card did not lock the room but to be fair to hotel I did not flag, but I had not checked the handle before leaving only realising when we came back it was open.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Susanne solo_traveller at
9
2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Thorsten couple de
7
Etwas in die Jahre gekommenes Hotel, dafür recht teuer
Pros:

Toller Ausblick.

Cons:

Kein Aufzug und sehr steile ausgetreten Treppe. Frühstücksraum eher ungemütlich und in die Jahre gekommen. Der Fußboden war an allen Tagen klebrig.

2026-05-22 via Nuitee