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Reviews of Hotel VARA 4 stars

49 Falmouth Road, Truro, TR1 2HL, United Kingdom

#7 of 8 hotels in Truro

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 947 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    8.0
    Lovely hotel in good location.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Bath in room and not a shower. Breakfast options limited.

    Location of the hotel. Clean room. Friendly front desk staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good and will be even better when renovations are complete
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Large Twin Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No shelves or hooks etc in bathroom No safety rails in shower Room very small for a ‘large’ twin

    Great breakfast in a very nice room Super pizza and salad Good location Good parking

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    7.0
    Very comfortable pleasant hotel, friendly helpful staff.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    As above

    All very good except the water pressure for the shower which was very poor.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    9.0
    Excellent privately run hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Large Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    A bedside light would have been a plus as I like to read but could only do it with main overhead light on which was obviously not perfect. Something to do with having twin beds I think.

    Very comfortable room and bed. Breakfast more than adequate and staff always cheerful and helpful. Lovely log fire in lounge and plenty of hot water!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    8.0
    Very pleasant stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing I can think of.

    Warm and friendly staff. Good location for truro.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    8.0
    Lovely staff, very clean,nice breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower was very small.

    Lovely staff, very clean.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cosy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tv size was small for the size of the room

    Very nice clean building and room very big bed also.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    8.0
    Great place to stay if you are in Truro.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent continental breakfast and attentive host.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 December 2023

    8.0
    Very convenient for a pre Xmas family visit. Stayed with family for part of week then at Vara for 2 nights to see other
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Light above bed not working. I reported it but nothing done. No big deal as there was also a bed side lamp.

    Excellent location & friendly staff

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 December 2023

    8.0
    Perfect location and will be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Close proximity to the town centre but just be aware it is up hill on the way back. Staff exceptionally friendly but not overbearing.Bed comfortable and room spacious and very clean.Nice buffet breakfast

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2023

    7.0
    Fine, but I won't be rushing back until they improve the sound proofing.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We were not warned that our room was directly above the main bar where there was an incredibly loud function going on. Some guests were shouting and the noise kept me up, which was not ideal as I was travelling for work.

    The staff were friendly and accomodating

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2023

    9.0
    Amazing place to stay near centre
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no toilet brush in the toilet

    Location and staff

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cabin Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfortable lounge areas, good bar and a lovely breakfast room. Bedroom adequate for a one night stay, tiny bathroom.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2023

    8.0
    Modern hotel,good location,lovely staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Large Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Access to upstairs rooms is via a lovely staircase but there is no lift so there are access issues. The hotel is a very short drive from Truro. It is situated on a long fairly steep hill. A reasonably easy walk down for a fit person . Not a suitable walk for anyone with mobility issues. The hotel is developing as a meeting room venue. It will be important not to overlook the needs of residential guests in favour of work groups

    Twin room as requested but not as yet part of the refurbishment going on. Decor was very acceptable. Nice to have a blanket on each bed for extra comfort. Beds clean and comfortable. However although the room was small it was adequate for a couple of nights. En-suite shower room was small but the water was hot and powerful. Staff were all helpful and friendly. Evening pizzas were very good. Continental breakfast was enjoyable and plentiful. Parking was a boon.Loved the modern decor.We were happy enough to extend our stay from one to two nights.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2023

    8.0
    Excellent small boutique hotel
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No garden

    Very pleasant staff and surroundings, quiet area with small boutique hotel feel.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 October 2023

    8.0
    A good Truro night away from home.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Cabin Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dingy room with small window. Poor acoustics between other rooms.

    Great location for theatre visit!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2023

    8.0
    Nice clean room, lots of parking, close to town
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Cabin Double
    • Stayed 1 night

    Doors of the rooms rattle as other people move about the hotel and there was no dial to turn the radiator down in my room.

    Nice clean room, lots of parking, close to town. Continental breakfast was good but there is no cooked options

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2023

    8.0
    Friendly stuff and comfortable stay
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I wanted to enjoy fresh vegetables and fruits and more cooking choices for egg.

    Cleanliness and design

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2023

    7.0
    Staff were friendly and helpful, parking was good at the front and rear of hotel. Good location.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Cabin Double
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The menu didn't have a lot of choices and the bar only sold bottle beers

    Room was ideal for my needs

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2023

    7.0
    Great potential, a few tweaks would make this a special place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast options a little limited, quite basic facilities in rooms.

    Very friendly staff

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2023

    8.0
    Very pleasant and helpful attentive staff. Great restaurants within a short walk.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Cabin Double
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not much really other than the small bathroom. The window in my room was a roof window and needed a good clean but other than that it was a nice place to stay.

    The service was excellent, very helpful and friendly. The room had everything I needed, albeit the bathroom was small and a little old. But the hot water was hot for a change. The breakfast was adequate plenty to help yourself to. Sadly no English breakfast but toast was available. The hotel main area's were decorated very nicely and modern.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good continental breakfast

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2023

    9.0
    Good overall
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cabin Double
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Window blind not fully working. Otherwise no issues

    Breakfast a little basic but ok. Nice hotel and staff. Evening meal was also good

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2023

    8.0
    Well worth staying at Hotel Vara, I would stay there again if I was ever back in Cornwall.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    To have had a lift to get up to the top floor.

    The Hotel was lovely extremely clean and tidy, I had the room right at the top which was comfy but unfortunately without a lift it was difficult to navigate with luggage. The breakfast was nice and the staff were suburb, very friendly and totally helpful.

    Stayed in August 2023

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