Hotel VARA

Hotels
8.8 (1020 reviews)
49 Falmouth Road , Truro , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets 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Some reviews mentioned the rooms being large and comfortable, while others noted they were somewhat outdated or had ventilation issues.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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
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Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1020 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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Justine couple de
6
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Allegre couple fr
9
Agréable dans une atmosphère amicale.
Pros:

L'accueil, l'espace et l'emplacement.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Laura solo_traveller it
9
Pros:

La cortesia dello staff.

Cons:

Camere non insonorizzate.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Katherine couple gb
7
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Marcia solo_traveller gb
10
Will Definitely Stay Again
Pros:

The room was clean and comfortable and both it and the bathroom were in excellent condition. There was also a decent fan provided which was very welcome in the heat wave that was occurring.
Breakfast was well presented in a lovely, spacious room and was a really nice Continental.
I also had dinner in the Bar the night I arrived and the pizza was excellent.
Staff were both welcoming and friendly as well as efficient and very upbeat.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Corrie couple gb
8
Recommended
Pros:

Staff - nothing was too much trouble

Cons:

We travelled during the hot weather and room was very warm

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Florina solo_traveller gb
8
Good stay, breakfast poor
Pros:

The room was ok, size wise. Bed was comfy. We appreciated the fan, although we would've preffered air con. Staff friendly and welcoming.

Cons:

The breakfast was not great, we eat healthy and didnt have a lot of options, no veggies, you could boil eggs but 9 mins was a lot. There were croissants, jam and muesli options which we didnt like. Just one option of cheese and salami which we didnt like. We've had a bit of plain yogurt, (frozen) forest fruits and seeds. Coffee was really good though. Would be nice if at least the eggs are already boiled and have 2 options for cheese and ham plus 2 for veggies.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Olivia couple gb
5
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Andrew solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Lawrence couple au
5
The room with no shower….
Pros:

The staff were delightful, happy and helpful at all times. The complimentary continental breakfast was also a bonus.
Hotel is in a great location, just a short stroll down the hill into town with a good selection of restaurants and bars on the way.

Cons:

The biggest issue was the room had no shower! Just a bath. Totally unacceptable in this day and age and no mention of this in the room description when booking. The bedroom itself was ok, had been renovated to a degree but still had an old small plasma TV and an ill fitting, budget blind in the window which let through heaps of light, so expect to be woken early when sunny. No aircon of course being the current standard for the UK.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Jo solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Great location. Breakfast was really good. Room was good and staff were friendly and helpful. Would recommend.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Milad couple gb
1
2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Aishat family_with_children gb
9
Great stay and friendly staff. Very clean!
Pros:

The staff were really lovely and from arrival brought our luggage to our room. check in was smooth and easy. the room was very clean and so was the bathroom. I'm a clean freak so I notice when things aren't spotless! Bed was very very comfortable, I had a wonderful night's sleep (and usually I dont sleep well so this was a big bonus!). Breakfast was great there was a big selection available. I'm not sure if the croissants are baked fresh everyday as there were some left out the evening before (and I dont know if they were cleared away the next morning or not), but other than that everything else looked good. You could also request extra things or a small charge from the menu so they really accommodated everything. it was a short trip but I wish I extended my stay even longer.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Sy solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Rob solo_traveller gb
5
2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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RSM1965 Solo travel Bristol, England
10
Excellent in all respects
Pros:

Excellent in all respects - friendly late check-in, well appointed room including excellent fan for the hot weather, and great service. highly recommended

2026-07-10 via Tripadvisor
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Christina Margaret couple gb
9
Enjoyable stay, would use the hotel again.
Pros:

Very satisfied with the hotel, breakfast was fine, location good for city centre and staff very pleasant. Plenty of free, accessible parking which is always a bonus.

Cons:

Perhaps a wardrobe in our room, rather than a rail. We only stayed two nights but if staying for a week may have needed more storage.

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple gb
8
2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Martin solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Wanda couple us
10
Perfect
Pros:

Room was large, bed was comfortable, bus stop right outside, easy walk to downtown and other areas. We would stay here again!

2026-07-08 via Nuitee