The Best Hotels in Penzance

Here’s our manually curated guide to the best luxury, boutique, and most charming hotels in Penzance. Bon voyage!

Hannah, Travel Blogger

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Marazion Hotel

Rated 9.4 in 577 reviews

The Marazion Hotel offers a restaurant, bar and stylish rooms, some with views of the sea towards St Michael's Mount… See more

The Marazion Hotel offers a restaurant, bar and stylish rooms, some with views of the sea towards St Michael's Mount. This hotel is moments away from shops, a pub and a Cornish tea room.

Each room has a TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. All rooms have either an en suite bathroom with walk in shower or a shower over bath.

Full English breakfast is cooked to order each morning, served alongside cereals, tea and coffee. There is also a continental choice.

The hotel’s Cutty Sark Restaurant offering a menu filled with locally sourced meats, veg and local fish, as well as homemade desserts including creme brulee and cheesecake.

Marazion Hotel lies 4 miles east of Penzance, and around 20 miles from The Lizard. Porthcurno’s open-air Minack Theatre and the Tate St Ives gallery are among the region’s attractions within 20-30 minutes’ drive.

** Christmas Eve and Christmas Day ** We offer a “no frills” Christmas option with room and breakfast only.
Our Restaurant will be closed the Evening of the 24th December and the whole of Christmas Day.

Rooms from $191

Artist Residence Cornwall

Rated 8.6 in 464 reviews

The unique and original rooms at the 17th-century Artist Residence are each uniquely designed in an eclectic, rustic… See more

The unique and original rooms at the 17th-century Artist Residence are each uniquely designed in an eclectic, rustic style, with a curated collection of limited edition artworks throughout. Guests have free WiFi.

The bespoke style of each bright and airy bedroom is complemented by amenities including a flat-screen satellite TV, a private bathroom and tea/coffee-making facilities. Some rooms feature statement bathtubs and log burners. Rooms are accessed by stairs only.

Downstairs guests can find the The Cornish Barn Smokehouse & Bar, an all-day restaurant, cafe and bar offering a hearty menu of smoked meats, Cornish fish and seafood and local produce in a lively atmosphere.

In the summer, guests are invited to relax in the property's festival garden, which serves cocktails and food straight from its BBQ smokehouse, and use the ping pong and Foosball tables available.

Just a 5-minute walk from Penzance’s historic seafront, there are a number of restaurants and other galleries within a few hundred metres. Penzance Rail Station is next to the Wharfside Shopping Centre, just 0.5 miles away.

Rooms from $212

Hotel Penzance

Rated 8.1 in 1218 reviews

With wonderful views across Penzance Bay, Hotel Penzance offers award-winning cuisine and boutique bedrooms. Guests can… See more

With wonderful views across Penzance Bay, Hotel Penzance offers award-winning cuisine and boutique bedrooms. Guests can relax in the swimming pool in the Mediterranean-style gardens.

Set in 2 Edwardian houses, the elegant rooms have free Wi-Fi access and tea/coffee facilities. All rooms feature a TV and work desk, and some have views across St Michael's Mount.

The stylish restaurant has a decked terrace, and serves a modern European menu featuring local produce. The bar offers Cornish ciders and real ales, and traditional breakfasts are served daily.

The Hotel Penzance features compact, leafy grounds with quiet terraces and magnificent sea views. There is also a relaxing guest lounge with real open fires and modern art displays.

Just a 10-minute walk from Penzance Harbour, Hotel Penzance is 500 metres from Penzance Railway Station. There is limited parking available, and Long Rock Beach is a 15-minute walk away.

Rooms from $121

chyreen@marazion

Bed & Breakfast

Rated 9.7 in 258 reviews

Chyreen@marazion is located in Marazion, less than 1 km from Marazion Beach, 1.7 km from St Michael's Mount, and 21 km… See more

Chyreen@marazion is located in Marazion, less than 1 km from Marazion Beach, 1.7 km from St Michael's Mount, and 21 km from Minack Theatre. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the bed and breakfast free of charge. In good weather, guests are welcome to sit outside.

At the bed and breakfast, some units have a private entrance, dining area, fireplace and oven. Some of the units include a satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and bathrobes. At the bed and breakfast, certain units are equipped with a coffee machine and wine or champagne.

Guests at chyreen@marazion can enjoy a continental breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available.

Windsurfing, cycling and fishing are possible within the area, and the accommodation offers water sports facilities.

Lizard Lighthouse is 35 km from chyreen@marazion, while Tate St Ives is 15 km away. Land's End Airport is 19 km from the property.

Rooms from $180

The Longboat Inn

Rated 8.2 in 2144 reviews

WE ARE NOT A DOG/PET FRIENDLY INN. In the market town of Penzance, The Longboat Inn is right opposite Penzance Train… See more

WE ARE NOT A DOG/PET FRIENDLY INN.

In the market town of Penzance, The Longboat Inn is right opposite Penzance Train Station and a 5-minute walk from the beach. This family-run has a restaurant, a Mediterranean-style beer garden, a traditional bar with outdoor seating and rooms with free Wi-Fi.

Rooms at the Longboat Inn have en suite bathrooms, LCD TVs with Sky channels, and tea/coffee facilities. Telephones, radios and hairdryers are provided, ironing facilities are available on request.

The restaurant serves traditional homemade food using local ingredients where possible. A variety of breakfasts are served daily.

The traditional bar stocks a wide range of award-winning beers and ales, along with speciality coffees and teas. Live sport is shown on the bar’s HD/3D screens.

Luggage storage is available (Guest only) , and Penzance Harbour is within a 5-minute walk from the hotel and has regular boat trips to the Isles of Scilly. The town centre has a good selection of shops, cafes and restaurants.

'No pets allowed in rooms'.

Rooms from $120

Romano Estate, The Courtyard

Apartments

Rated 9.2 in 149 reviews

Boasting inner courtyard views, Romano Estate, The Courtyard provides accommodation with patio, around 10 km from St… See more

Boasting inner courtyard views, Romano Estate, The Courtyard provides accommodation with patio, around 10 km from St Michael's Mount. This apartment offers free private parking and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation features a hot tub, free WiFi throughout the property and family rooms.

The apartment provides guests with a terrace, garden views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. A toaster, a fridge and stovetop are also available, as well as a kettle. At the apartment complex, every unit is equipped with bed linen and towels.

Guests at the apartment can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Minack Theatre is 20 km from Romano Estate, The Courtyard, while Lizard Lighthouse is 43 km from the property. Land's End Airport is 18 km away.

Rooms from $194

Sancreed House Bed and Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast

Rated 9.7 in 19 reviews

Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated Sancreed House Bed and Breakfast offers accommodation with an… See more

Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated Sancreed House Bed and Breakfast offers accommodation with an indoor pool and free WiFi. The property has garden views and is 13 km from St Michael's Mount and 13 km from Minack Theatre. Tate St Ives is 21 km from the bed and breakfast and The Lizard and Kynance Cove is 46 km away.

At the bed and breakfast, the units have a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. A fridge is also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. The units are equipped with heating facilities.

A continental, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Penzance, like cycling, fishing and hiking.

Carbis Bay is 21 km from Sancreed House Bed and Breakfast, while Lizard Lighthouse is 47 km from the property. Land's End Airport is 8 km away.

Rooms from $227

The Old Pilchard Works

Bed & Breakfast

Rated 9.9 in 73 reviews

The Old Pilchard Works in Mousehole provides adults-only accommodation with a garden and a terrace. This beachfront… See more

The Old Pilchard Works in Mousehole provides adults-only accommodation with a garden and a terrace. This beachfront property offers access to a patio and free WiFi. The property offers allergy-free units and is situated 100 metres from Mousehole Harbour Beach.

All units are fitted with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, fridge, a coffee machine, a walk-in shower, bathrobes and a wardrobe. Each unit has a private bathroom with a hair dryer, while some boast sea views. At the bed and breakfast, all units are fitted with bed linen and towels.

Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a continental breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available.

Guests at The Old Pilchard Works will be able to enjoy activities in and around Mousehole, like hiking.

St Michael's Mount is 11 km from the accommodation, while Minack Theatre is 14 km from the property. Land's End Airport is 15 km away.

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Seascape

Rated 8.2 in 1149 reviews

Situated in Penzance and only 400 metres from Penzance Promenade Beach, Seascape features accommodation with sea views… See more

Situated in Penzance and only 400 metres from Penzance Promenade Beach, Seascape features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. It is located 7.1 km from St Michael's Mount and provides a shared kitchen. The guest house has family rooms.

At the guest house, every unit is fitted with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Additional in-room amenities include chocolates or cookies. All units will provide guests with a outdoor furniture and a kettle.

Minack Theatre is 15 km from the guest house, while Carbis Bay is 15 km from the property. Land's End Airport is 13 km away.

Rooms from $151

Ocean Villas

Apartments

Rated 8.7 in 102 reviews

A recently renovated property, Ocean Villas is located in Marazion near Marazion Beach, St Michael's Mount. The property… See more

A recently renovated property, Ocean Villas is located in Marazion near Marazion Beach, St Michael's Mount. The property features sea views and is 21 km from Minack Theatre and 34 km from Lizard Lighthouse. The apartment has private entrance.

Featuring a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, each unit also comes with a satellite flat-screen TV, ironing facilities, desk and a seating area with a sofa. Featuring a private bathroom with a bath and a hair dryer, units at the apartment complex also provide guests with free WiFi, while some rooms here will provide you with a terrace. At the apartment complex, all units have bed linen and towels.

Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Marazion, like fishing and hiking.

Tate St Ives is 15 km from Ocean Villas, while The Lizard and Kynance Cove is 33 km away. Land's End Airport is 19 km from the property.

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Kings Arms

Rated 8.7 in 614 reviews

The Kings Arms Inn offers bed and breakfast accommodation in one of West Cornwall’s most atmospheric pubs. Free parking… See more

The Kings Arms Inn offers bed and breakfast accommodation in one of West Cornwall’s most atmospheric pubs. Free parking is possible on site, and free high-speed Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the property

Located in a classic stone building, all rooms at The Kings Arms feature en-suite facilities. Each characterful room also comes complete with a flat-screen TV with Freeview and tea/coffee making facilities.

A continental breakfast is included in the room rate. The pub is open for food during lunch time and evenings, serving homemade dishes made from local ingredients, specialising in fresh line-caught fish. Local entertainment is available throughout the week. Further shops and eateries are 0.6 miles away in Mousehole.

Penzance is 3 miles from the property. The property is ideally placed to enjoy the South West Coastal Path and St. Ives is 30-minutes away by car.

Rooms from $147

The Ship Inn

Rated 8.6 in 561 reviews

With a traditional pub and Cornish restaurant, The Ship Inn offers scenic views across Mousehole Harbour. Just a… See more

With a traditional pub and Cornish restaurant, The Ship Inn offers scenic views across Mousehole Harbour. Just a 10-minute drive from Penzance, the modern rooms have en suite bathrooms.

Each room at The Ship has a TV and tea and coffee facilities, and many have impressive views towards St Clement’s Isle. All rooms have ample storage space and a cosy seating area.

The on-site pub features original oak beams and open fires with a selection of local ales, including the award-winning St Austell. The restaurant serves a traditional menu using Cornish produce, and a fine wine list is also available.

Overlooking the pretty working harbour, Ship Inn is just a few minutes’ walk from the Penzance Coastal Path. St Michael’s Mount is a 15-minute drive away, and Land’s End can be reached in 20 minutes. St Ives and the Celtic Sea are just 30 minutes away.

Rooms from $137

The Godolphin Hotel

Rated 8.8 in 242 reviews

Overlooking St Michael's Mount, The Godolphin Hotel in Marazion offers high-quality rooms on the beautiful West Cornwall… See more

Overlooking St Michael's Mount, The Godolphin Hotel in Marazion offers high-quality rooms on the beautiful West Cornwall coast. With a bar and restaurant showcasing local produce.

Each guest room features a TV, safe and tea/coffee making facilities including a coffee machine. All have an en-suite shower or bath, with hairdryer and complimentary toiletries provided.

Marazion lies 4 miles east of Penzance, and just under 10 miles from St Ives, home of Cornwall’s Tate Gallery. Helston is a similar distance away, with the Flambards Theme Park within a 25-minute drive, and pretty Mousehole is 7 miles down the coast.

Rooms from $187

The Beach Club

Rated 7.5 in 1034 reviews

Facing the beachfront, The Beach Club offers 4-star accommodation in Penzance and has a shared lounge, terrace and… See more

Facing the beachfront, The Beach Club offers 4-star accommodation in Penzance and has a shared lounge, terrace and restaurant. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 300 metres of Penzance Promenade Beach. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

At the hotel, rooms come with a wardrobe. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, some rooms at The Beach Club also boast a sea view. The rooms in the accommodation are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

The breakfast offers buffet, continental or Full English/Irish options.

St Michael's Mount is 7.1 km from The Beach Club, while Minack Theatre is 15 km from the property. Land's End Airport is 13 km away.

Rooms from $106

The Queens Hotel

Rated 7.8 in 2169 reviews

Situated by Penzance beach, and 5 minutes’ walk from the town centre, The Queen's Hotel boasts a restaurant with views… See more

Situated by Penzance beach, and 5 minutes’ walk from the town centre, The Queen's Hotel boasts a restaurant with views across Mount's Bay, St. Michael's Mount and Newlyn Harbour, free parking, and an on-site hair & beauty salon.

Each room at The Queen's Hotel features an en suite bathroom, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee making facilities. Some rooms boast picturesque views of the sea.

Full English and continental breakfasts are included in the room rates and are served daily in the dining room with sea view. Open all year round, The Promenade Restaurant offers an extensive wine list, freshly caught seafood and fish, and locally sourced produce.

Sennen Beach is 8 miles away and the charming St Ives is a 20-minute drive from The Queen’s Hotel. Cape Cornwall Golf & Leisure is 8 miles from the hotel.

Rooms from $190