Hotel VARA

Hotels
8.8 (1053 reviews)
49 Falmouth Road , Truro , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Business center
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Clean and spacious rooms
Cons:
Breakfast quality
Room ventilation issues
Value for money concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
9.19
The hotel was clean according to multiple reviews, though some found aspects of the bathroom small.
Service
9.66
Many reviews praised the staff for being friendly and attentive, indicating a high level of service.
Location
9.7
The location was frequently highlighted as excellent, with convenient access to local attractions.
Room Quality
8.15
Some reviews mentioned the rooms being large and comfortable, while others noted they were somewhat outdated or had ventilation issues.
Amenities
8.68
General satisfaction with hotel amenities like breakfast and parking, though some guests expressed dissatisfaction with the breakfast quality.
Value for Money
7.64
Several comments suggest that guests felt the hotel did not offer value for money, particularly concerning the room quality and breakfast.
Food and Beverage
8.19
While breakfast options were described positively by some, there were notable complaints about its quality.
Overall Experience
9.16
The overall sentiment is positive, with many guests expressing a willingness to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 15:11

Property Description

Charming Victorian Townhouse Hotel

Located in the heart of Truro, The Hotel VARA offers a charming Victorian townhouse setting for your stay. Stylish and Functional Spaces Newly renovated, the hotel features stylish communal areas including a breakfast room, bar, lounge, and meeting room, perfect for both work and relaxation. Delightful Dining and Amenities Indulge in a 'Scandi' style continental breakfast, enjoy a variety of beverages at the bar, and savor freshly prepared stone-baked pizzas. With en-suite rooms, complimentary WiFi, and dog-friendly options, The Hotel VARA ensures a comfortable stay. Book now to experience the perfect blend of convenience and comfort in Truro.

Important information:

Pets are only allowed in limited rooms, subject to availability and by prior arrangement with the property. Please contact the property before arrival to ensure rooms for pets are available.

For booking of 5 rooms or more, different policies and supplements will apply

For groups of 5 rooms or more specific deposit and cancellation policies applyThis property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
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: 11:00 AM
Airport code: NQY

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1053 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.19
Service: 9.66
Location: 9.7
Room Quality: 8.15
Amenities: 8.68
Value for Money: 7.64
Food and Beverage: 8.19
Overall Experience: 9.16
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John solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Good value for money , comfortable and nice central location.

Cons:

Staff entering rooms without giving any notice even while the do not disturb sign was in the door.

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
J
John couple gb
9
Pros:

Comfortable hotel with a lot of stairs to negotiate. The hotel is placed on a very steep hill although it has bus stops right outside. The breakfast was very tasty but don't expect a full English.

Cons:

Nothing. Very comfortable we enjoyed our stay very much.

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
G
Giovanni couple it
7
Pros:

Comodissimo parcheggio.

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
9
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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giacomo_b solo_traveller it
7
Pros:

Ottimo lo staff. Bellissime le zone comuni per rilassarsi e leggere qualcosa. Grande e comodo parcheggio privato. Buona colazione

Cons:

La nostra camera basic ("cabin room") era un po' troppo basic. La finestrella troppo piccola per cambiare l'aria, il primo giorno era una fornace e non c'è l'aria condizionata.
Il bagno non ha il porta carta igienica, così stava su una mensola umida.. non c'è nemmeno una mensola per appoggiare li spazzolino. La doccia non aveva il doccino, così dopo essere andati al gabinetto occorreva farsi una doccia completa (ovviamente non c'è il bidet)
Mancava ovviamente lo scopettino del water.

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Zach solo_traveller gb
10
Best staff ever!
Pros:

The staff were absolutely amazing! I had recently injured my self before arriving and the staff went out of their way to help me! One member even went out to go and get me some medicine on her off time! They went above and beyond! Would 100% recommend to anyone to stay here!

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Doris Horsley solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Perfect hotel, good location and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful especially Sandy. Nothing was too much trouble.
Breakfast was good
Comfy bed and excellent shower
Definitely stay again!

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Thomas couple gb
5
It’s okay!
Pros:

Property downstairs has been renovated beautifully. Bar/dining area is lovely and reception area is welcoming.

Staff were exceptionally polite and lovely.

Cons:

Our room must have been one of the last not renovated, the bathroom didn’t have a shower (just a hose tap over a bath) and no shower curtain. It was dated and out of keeping with the rest of the hotel. We booked a double and had two twin beds at different heights pushed together.

The “buffet” breakfast is croissants fruit and slices of cheese and ham. Not quite what we expected but fine.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Gemma solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Clean tidy, nice staff

Cons:

No shower only bath,

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
C
Cécile couple fr
9
Séjour rendu agréable par le personnel disponible et avenant, la décoration était très belle.
Pros:

La literie était très confortable, la salle assez spacieuse était agréable et pratique.

Cons:

La,fenêtre était un peu petite et il n’y avait pas de vue.

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Sabine couple de
7
2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Ruth solo_traveller ph
9
Good location
Pros:

Staff and location

Cons:

Breakfast was not specified on booking if continental or full breakfast. Was included in our booking but they want to charge us for hot cooked breakfast

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Graham couple gb
8
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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M3555YXsarahs Couples Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
10
Excellent hotel
Pros:

Stayed one night here whilst attending a wedding . Lovely hotel . Room was very spacious and clean . Breakfast was excellent . Reasonably priced for the time of year . Owners were very friendly . Definitely recommend booking to stay here . We will return .

2026-08-09 via Tripadvisor
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Michael solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
D
Dawn extended_group gb
7
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Ana solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

Parking + location

Cons:

Very thin walls, the building is old so everything made noise. The bathroom was tiny and there was no heated towel rack, the only place to hang towels was literally above the toilet, there wasn't even a hook on the door. Breakfast was really small and on g reviews they keep saying you can request some warm food items to everyone who complains, but when asked twice the server said that's not an option lol.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Terry solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Stefano extended_group it
8
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Helen couple gb
8
Pros:

Friendly place with parking, availability of plant based milk upon request. lovely building

2026-08-04 via Nuitee