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The Best Hotels in Penzance

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

Hannah, Travel Blogger

Updated

Marazion Hotel

Rated 9.4 in 537 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 $186

Artist Residence Cornwall

Rated 8.8 in 488 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 $198

Holbein House

Bed & Breakfast

Rated 9.5 in 651 reviews

Set in Penzance, Holbein House is a historic bed and breakfast that offers free WiFi, and guests can enjoy a garden and… See more

Set in Penzance, Holbein House is a historic bed and breakfast that offers free WiFi, and guests can enjoy a garden and a tennis court. The property has garden and quiet street views, and is 700 metres from Penzance Promenade Beach. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

At the bed and breakfast, each unit comes with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. At the bed and breakfast, all units are allergy-free and soundproof. The units are equipped with heating facilities.

Buffet and à la carte breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and fresh pastries are available. For visitors looking to embark on day trips to nearby landmarks, the bed and breakfast provides a selection of packed lunches.

Guests at Holbein House will be able to enjoy activities in and around Penzance, like cycling, canoeing and hiking. The accommodation features a sun terrace and an outdoor fireplace.

St Michael's Mount is 7.2 km from Holbein House, while Minack Theatre is 14 km away. Land's End Airport is 12 km from the property.

Rooms from $126

Hotel Penzance Harbour View

Rated 8.1 in 1091 reviews

With wonderful views across Penzance Bay, Hotel Penzance Harbour View offers award-winning cuisine and boutique… See more

With wonderful views across Penzance Bay, Hotel Penzance Harbour View 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 Harbour View 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 Harbour View is 500 metres from Penzance Railway Station. There is limited parking available, and Long Rock Beach is a 15-minute walk away.

Rooms from $132

chyreen@marazion

Bed & Breakfast

Rated 9.7 in 242 reviews

Chyreen@marazion is located in Marazion, less than 1 km from Marazion Beach, a 11-minute walk from St Michael's Mount… See more

Chyreen@marazion is located in Marazion, less than 1 km from Marazion Beach, a 11-minute walk from St Michael's Mount, and 12 km from Carbis Bay. 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.

Minack Theatre is 21 km from chyreen@marazion, while Lizard Lighthouse is 35 km away. Land's End Airport is 19 km from the property.

Rooms from $160

The Longboat Inn

Rated 8.3 in 2048 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 $104

Sancreed House B&B

Bed & Breakfast

Rated 9.7 in 33 reviews

Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated Sancreed House B&B offers accommodation with an indoor pool and… See more

Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated Sancreed House B&B offers accommodation with an indoor pool and free WiFi. The property has garden and inner courtyard views, and is 12 km from St Michael's Mount. Guests also enjoy access to the sauna and hot tub, as well as the spa facilities and beauty services.

At the bed and breakfast, the units have a outdoor furniture, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Guests can have chocolates or cookies delivered to their room. The units are equipped with heating facilities.

Breakfast is available, and includes continental, Full English/Irish and vegetarian options.

Guests can swim in the saltwater pool, go cycling or fishing or relax in the garden.

Minack Theatre is 13 km from the bed and breakfast, while Carbis Bay is 21 km from the property. Land's End Airport is 7 km away.

Rooms from $211

The Old Pilchard Works

Bed & Breakfast

Rated 9.7 in 74 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. Featuring a private entrance, the bed and breakfast allows guests to maintain their privacy.

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.

Mousehole Harbour Beach is 100 metres from The Old Pilchard Works, while St Michael's Mount is 11 km from the property. Land's End Airport is 15 km away.

Rooms from $176

Dunedin Guest House

Rated 9.3 in 226 reviews

This large Victorian house is 500 metres from Penzance seafront. It has free WiFi, free parking and rooms with modern en… See more

This large Victorian house is 500 metres from Penzance seafront. It has free WiFi, free parking and rooms with modern en suite bathrooms and Freeview TV. The Dunedin Guest House is on a road leading to the seafront, with its long promenade and sheltered bay. It is 800 metres from the shops, pubs and restaurants of Penzance town centre.

The house was built in 1886 and mixes original character with modern comforts. The rooms have TVs, radio alarm clocks, hairdryers, fans and tea/coffee. The Dunedin Guest House has a 4-star guest accommodation rating from the AA.

St Ives is 12 km from Dunedin Guest House, while Newquay is 47 km away. The nearest airport is Land's End Airport, 9 km from the guest house.

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The Godolphin Hotel

Rated 9.2 in 222 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 $125

Camilla House Guest House

Rated 9.7 in 41 reviews

Camilla House is a late Georgian building with car parking for three cars, bookable in advance. The Guest House has… See more

Camilla House is a late Georgian building with car parking for three cars, bookable in advance.

The Guest House has previously been designated as 5 Star Gold by the AA and is currently awaiting it's current rating.

There are seven bedrooms, one single sea view room on the first floor with a private shower on the second floor, plus four ensuite sea view double rooms on the first and second floor and two rear view rooms on the first floor.

Please communicate whether twin or double beds are required before arrival.

Camilla House is situated on a terrace adjacent to the only sea promenade in Cornwall and a couple of minutes walk from the largest sea pool in the UK, the Jubilee Pool.

Shops and restaurants are a 5-10 minute stroll from the house, the bus and train station a 10-15 minute stroll and generally most areas within West Penwith are a 20 minute drive from the house.

Rooms from $214

Seascape

Rated 8.2 in 1079 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 $125

Apartments of Penzance

Apartments

Rated 8.7 in 91 reviews

Situated in Penzance in the Cornwall region with Penzance Promenade Beach nearby, Apartments of Penzance features… See more

Situated in Penzance in the Cornwall region with Penzance Promenade Beach nearby, Apartments of Penzance features accommodation with free private parking. The property is set 5.4 km from St Michael's Mount, 13 km from Carbis Bay and 16 km from Minack Theatre. Guests can make use of outdoor furniture if they wish to dine or sit outside.

Each unit features a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. Free WiFi is accessible to all guests, while certain rooms are fitted with a terrace. At the apartment complex, every unit comes with bed linen and towels.

Lizard Lighthouse is 39 km from the apartment, while Tate St Ives is 13 km from the property. Land's End Airport is 13 km away.

Rooms from $139

Ocean Villas

Apartments

Rated 8.7 in 98 reviews

Ocean Villas is a beachfront property located in Marazion, 100 metres from Marazion Beach and 100 metres from St… See more

Ocean Villas is a beachfront property located in Marazion, 100 metres from Marazion Beach and 100 metres from St Michael's Mount. The property features sea views and is 12 km from Carbis Bay and 21 km from Minack Theatre. 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. With a private bathroom equipped 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.

Lizard Lighthouse is 34 km from Ocean Villas, while Tate St Ives is 17 km away. Land's End Airport is 19 km from the property.

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Kings Arms

Rated 8.7 in 636 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 $143