The Inn on the Shore

Hotels
8.3 (888 reviews)
Inn on the Shore Downderry , Downderry , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Pets allowed
Non-smoking throughout
Cashless payment available
Free wired internet
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Internet access
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Stunning views
Cons:
Inconsistent food quality
Cleanliness issues in some areas

Categories

Cleanliness
7.44
Some reviews noted issues with cleanliness, such as carpet stains.
Service
8.91
Multiple reviews praised the staff as friendly, helpful, and attentive.
Location
8.95
The location received consistent positive feedback for its stunning views and proximity to the beach.
Room Quality
8.4
Rooms were described as spacious and comfortable with good amenities.
Amenities
8.43
Facilities were generally described positively, contributing to the overall pleasant stay.
Value for Money
7.89
Good value described, though some reviews suggested food quality could vary.
Food and Beverage
7.94
Food quality was generally praised, but some meals received mixed reviews.
Overall Experience
8.41
Overall stay was highly rated with many expressing a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-16 11:33

Property Description

Stunning Coastal Retreat

Seaside Serenity: Enjoy breathtaking sea views from select rooms at Inn on the Shore, offering a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle.

Culinary Delights: Indulge in delicious Continental and Full English/Irish breakfast options daily at our on-site restaurant, perfect for starting your day off right.

Convenient Location: Situated near popular attractions like Looe Golf Club and Port Eliot Gardens, with easy access to explore Wild Futures The Monkey Sanctuary and Kartworld.

Experience a coastal getaway like no other at Inn on the Shore. Book now for an unforgettable stay by the sea.

Important information:

Dogs are more than welcome to stay, please inform us beforehand if you are traveling with pets. There is a £15 additional room charge per night for each dog.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
It's recommended to bring your own vehicle since this property is not serviced by public transportation.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 888 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.44
Service: 8.91
Location: 8.95
Room Quality: 8.4
Amenities: 8.43
Value for Money: 7.89
Food and Beverage: 7.94
Overall Experience: 8.41
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Sam solo_traveller gb
10
Faultless, luxury, comfortable!!
Pros:

The location was fantastic, the rooms were super comfortable, with lots of little luxury items provided that we didn't expect. Can't fault the place or the location. Would definitely stop here again if I was in the area.

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Mark couple gb
10
Excellent one night stay. Would thoroughly recommend.
Pros:

Really helpful, friendly staff. Lovely room and great toiletries. Dinner and breakfast was extremely good and of a very high standard.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike.

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller gb
8
Quiet, comfortable stay with wonderful food.
Pros:

Staff and food were fantastic. The weather wasn't too good when we visited in May but we can imagine in sunnier times the outside space, views and beach would be fabulous.

Cons:

Nothing - only have high praise for all the staff.

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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matthews solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

The room was lovely it was a shame that the curtain were hanging off the hooks though as they were nice curtains

Cons:

I asked if they had a iron when we arrived but it never arrived so that was disappointing so we had to stay in the same clothes

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Aaron couple gb
10
2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Kirch solo_traveller de
8
Pros:

Geniales Zimmer mit Meerblick beim Aufwachen

Cons:

Zu lange Wartezeiten beim Frühstück und Abendessen im Pub

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Janes family_with_children gb
8
Peaceful weekend
Pros:

We had 3 rooms 2 of them where amazing
The staff where amazing and even sang happy birthday to me ect. Food was lush

Cons:

One of the rooms were small and tight to move around

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Heather family_with_children gb
8
Overall we enjoyed our stay just felt the breakfast let you down.
Pros:

Location was great

Cons:

Would have liked a choice of cereals and yoghurt/fruit. Would have preferred back bacon instead of streaky.

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Lorne solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Susan couple gb
5
Pros:

Staff were lovely, food was excellent

Cons:

The room far to small for the money we paid

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Chinmay Nandkumar couple ie
10
2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Richard couple gb
10
2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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David family_with_children gb
9
Stayed here before and wasn't disappointed with my return stay. Equally impressive
Pros:

Excellent dinner and friendly helpful staff.

Cons:

The fact that We had to leave but will be back shortly.

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Keziah couple gb
8
2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Andrea solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Eunice couple gb
8
Great hotel on the beach
Pros:

Location was amazing, right on the beach with plenty of car parking.

Cons:

Noisy water pipes from room next door, sounded like someone using our bathroom.

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Keith solo_traveller gb
5
Not as good as I expected.
Pros:

Breakfast was not wonderful, found bbq sauce beneath the muffins which destroyed the flavour of salmon and egg. Egg did look a bit congealed, which put me off a little bit but still ate it.

Would have been good if the breakfast and dinner menus were available in the room?!! Cleanliness was not perfect in the shower room, small stain on sink, and what looked like some mould under the chrome shower drain dome.

Cons:

Strong sauces & especially hidden ones maybe should have been an option offered by the staff.

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Torres couple gb
10
Recommended
Pros:

Nice rooms. The bed was really comfortable.

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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Alastair solo_traveller ph
2
Great location, hotel not well managed
Pros:

Fantastic location right on the beach.

Large carpark.

The room was well equipped although tiny for the price paid.

Cons:

Unfortunately, my stay at the Inn on the Shore was the only bad experience of my two-week trip around Cornwall. The location is fantastic, but the hotel is not managed well.

The staff made a racket in the private room above the bar after hours keeping me awake.

The wifi, provided by Sky Wifi, was prehistoric. You have to provide your personal details to sign in and the system invariably requires you sign in again every time you open a device. Every other place I stayed in, even the humblest pub, just gave you a password and that's it. Using Sky Wifi is like going back to the 1990s.

On the only night I tried to eat in the hotel, I entered the restaurant just after 7pm. It was full and the one waitress on duty did her utmost to hold things together, but it was an impossible job. One of the barmen provided intermittent support but in fact only confused matters, delaying transmission of orders to the kitchen. After waiting for an hour and a quarter for my main course (a salad) I gave up, the first time I have ever done that in a restaurant.  After some negotiation, the hotel wiped the starter, which I did receive, from my bill. They told me that one of the waitresses had called in sick; OK, such things happen, but you have to have a fall-back and in this case there was none. The following night I ate in Bewshea's by the Beach (across the road) and the contrast couldn't have been greater. The restaurant had ample staffing and everything arrived quickly and with a smile.

I have no criticism of the waitress on duty at the Inn on Shore. She was pleasant and was rushing around all evening. She did her best but was let down by the inadequate systems at the hotel.

I paid £228 for two nights for a very small room at the Inn on the Shore, almost double what I paid at some other pubs and hotels on my trip. Despite the beautiful location, it was not good value.

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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Ashby solo_traveller gb
8
An enjoyable good value for money stay
Pros:

Great location, good food, comfortable accomodation and good value for money

Cons:

N/A

2026-04-25 via Nuitee