Bodmin Jail Hotel

Hotels
9.3 (3796 reviews)
Scarlett's Well Road , Bodmin , gb

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean environment
Excellent room quality
Good location
Cons:
Staff training issues
Overpriced food
Lack of some amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
9.7
Overall clean with specific mentions of very clean rooms.
Service
8.7
Mixed feedback with specific issues regarding staff training and communication.
Location
9.7
Good location with positive remarks regarding hotel atmosphere.
Room Quality
9.7
Rooms described as excellent, comfortable, and lovely.
Amenities
8.7
Some amenities lacking such as hand lotion; average.
Value for Money
9.2
Overall good experience but noted some overpriced aspects.
Food and Beverage
8.7
Food deemed overpriced and mixed quality.
Overall Experience
10
Overall stay very enjoyable with many positive aspects highlighted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 05:02

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience a stay like no other at Bodmin Jail Hotel, where every room is equipped with modern amenities and stylish decor to ensure your comfort and relaxation.

Fitness Center and Dining Options
Stay active during your visit with our on-site fitness center, then treat yourself to a delicious meal at our restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar.

Explore Bodmin's Attractions
Conveniently located near top attractions such as Restormel Castle and the Eden Project, Bodmin Jail Hotel is the perfect base for exploring the beauty of Bodmin.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at Bodmin Jail Hotel and indulge in luxury, convenience, and top-notch service.

Important information:

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 3796 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.7
Service: 8.7
Location: 9.7
Room Quality: 9.7
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 9.2
Food and Beverage: 8.7
Overall Experience: 10
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Tom solo_traveller gb
7
Worth a visit but won't go back
Pros:

You can't help but be impressed by the building, how they've renovated it, and its history, and for that reason it was a memorable stay. Bodmin, though not a tourist destination, is well located for travellers who want to explore north, south, east or west Cornwall. There's a Sainsbury's nearby and some pubs and an Indian restaurant.

Cons:

I felt the breakfast was fine, but slightly disappointing for the amount we paid to stay there. It was essentially no better than a breakfast in a chain hotel, perhaps worse. On the first morning they'd shoved a round table in a square seating area so we hardly had room to sit, and some of the cutlery had stains on it. They forgot to put baked beans on our veggie breakfast, and we had to ask for toast. If you get up and make toast yourself they provide this cheap looking sliced bread. The room was okay but there wasn't much wardrobe space for two people, and if you don't like dark lighting then it probably won't be for you, as there are only small windows above as it used to be a prison. The bed wasn't comfortable; it had this monstrous brick like pillow which I wasn't sure what to do with as I certainly couldn't relax on it, and then a thin pillow on the top which wasn't enough after I'd removed the brick. Over all, not somewhere I'd go back to for the hotel, but glad to have stayed in such a historic building on one occasion.

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Jürgen couple de
10
Sehr schöner Aufenthalt und freundliches Personal
Pros:

Eigentlich alles, es war sauber Frühstück war excellent, freundliches-/ hilfsbereites Personal

Cons:

Gibt nichts negatives

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
P
Penny couple gb
9
2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Joanna solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

Very friendly staff, lovely breakfast and rooms were great
A real experience
Dinner in The Chapel was great
Jail guided tour great too

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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I.Galy solo_traveller il
9
Pros:

Uniqe and different. The hotel is amazing. New and very clean. Team is helpful. Dont miss the tour at the prisin section.

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
J
James solo_traveller gb
10
Unreal experience
Pros:

Location was great. Only a few mins walk to Sainsbury’s. Staff were fantastic and very helpful as it was my first time at Bodmin Jail hotel. The guided tour at Bodmin Attraction which is outside the back of the hotel was the best tour I have ever booked myself onto

Cons:

N/A

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Mirjam couple ch
9
2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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robert couple gb
10
Cannot recommend too highly. Exceptional in every respect.
Pros:

Everything. It was wonderful.

Cons:

Absolutely everything was perfect

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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MelW family_with_children gb
10
A spectacularly renovated hotel.
Pros:

The actual building was fantastic and has been very tastefully renovated. Rooms, which would have been 3 cells, were large and spotlessly clean. The bed was comfortable and the room was very quiet. The bathroom was large and has a bath and a large separate shower. The WiFi was good and there was free parking.

Cons:

The restaurant was pleasant but despite having stated before arrival that several of our party were vegetarian, there was only one vegetarian dish which wasn’t suitable for everyone. The staff were excellent and did their best to remedy the situation, by making a dish which wasn’t on the menu. They were polite and despite our telephone call prior to arrival hadn’t been informed that many of us were vegetarian. Don’t make the mistake that we made by not ordering a side dish with either the meat or fish, which made the meal inadequate and too expensive.

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
J
James couple gb
7
2026-06-17 via Nuitee
H
Heather couple gb
8
We had an enjoyable stay
Pros:

The breakfast was excellent
All local produce

Cons:

I expected better coffee in the bedroom like a coffee bag

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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simon solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The room was very comfortable
Staff friendly and helpful

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Alan couple gb
7
2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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phillip couple gb
10
A brilliant stay and I definitely will return
Pros:

Excellent with a great choice

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
S
Sadler solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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kazzy solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
M
Maria Isabel Martins couple pt
9
Very good
2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Denis couple gb
6
The management to review capacity and try harder in the run up to busy weekends to contact guests
Pros:

The hotel is very modern, clean and contemporary. The staff are pleasant and informative. This weekend, I believe the hotel was somewhat overbooked. I was not able to book a table for dinner that night and I had to wait 20 minutes to queue for breakfast the next day. I had been contacted by the hotel earlier in the week I think, but I was unable to return the call on that number. The number on the website also did not connect. Whilst waiting I got the impression that the hotel preferred that people booked via their website, the staff introduction differed from mine booking via booking.com.

Cons:

The dinner service facilities although very pleasant, they were not big enough for the night that I stayed.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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MCDJAA couple gb
9
Cons:

Bit of a wait for breakfast.

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth couple gb
9
Intriguing.
Pros:

The food was excellent. The modernisation of this ancient building was a good balance of keeping the character with modern comforts.

Cons:

Personally I found the small windows oppressive, but totally to be expected in a jail!

2026-06-13 via Nuitee