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Harbourside, Saint Mawes, TR2 5AN, United Kingdom
#2 of 9 hotels in Saint Mawes
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 184 hotel reviews
9.2Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.6
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Comfort
9.6
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Location
9.7
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Facilities
9.1
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Staff
9.4
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Value for money
8.1
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Free WiFi
8.8
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Reviewed: April 27, 2024
Fiona
Australia5 Reviews10“Amazing location very well appointed with beautiful decor and helpful staff.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The setting next to the water was spectacular and the decor inside was fabulous. The staff were incredibly helpful. We had a wonderful stay
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: November 28, 2023
Simon
United Kingdom61 Reviews4 helpful votes10“Well positioned hotel, nicely presented”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Superbly situated hotel overlooking estuary. Our room was spacious and had a great view. Excellent breakfast. Cosy lounge.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: November 12, 2023
Paul
United Kingdom1 review8.0“Staff very good, food very good, room very good.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Breakfast was very good. Staff very good location good. But not any other facilities in the hotel. No car parking next to the hotel if raining not easy to load and unload. St.Maws is great if you were on holiday in the summer and not a local.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: October 23, 2023
Nicholas
United Kingdom9 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Great food and beautiful views”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room was a bit on the small side
Fantastic location, beautiful views over the bay. When the weather is nice the terrace is a treat. Staff are very friendly and go the extra mile.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: October 12, 2023
Christopher
United Kingdom8 Reviews9.0“Excellent”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Better value
Superb I suppose we should have paid even more for a sea view
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: October 4, 2023
Roger
United Kingdom1 review8.0“Very satisfying”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Window wouldn’t lock
Ok
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: October 4, 2023
Jeffrey
United Kingdom19 Reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Quaint and charming English seaside resort.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
Simply - the rooms were of very different quality. I know it is a boutique hotel but certain basic amenities should be the same throughout. For example - they did not have a fridge - although they are both over 18. Was it meant to be a kids’ room? But, they had lots of storage space. Our room was big, but there was zero drawer space and very odd hanging space (partly cannibalised by (lol) the fridge and tea set inside the closet. The decor was charming, but impractical. For a weekend it’s ok but we were there for a week and clothing storage becomes important. Also - the restaurant, while nice, would be great for a weekend but boring after 2 days. They had nothing but the same expensive prixe fixe menu every day. Even the breakfast got dull after a while - no variety on the buffet. One day we had the “avocado” toast which I swear was supermarket guacamole. Mostly it was good - but more thought put into it. We asked for beach towels one day - these were supposed to be in the room - were told that there were not any available, although it was the morning. I sort of insisted and they made it happen, but this is a seaside resort. Towels should not be in short supply in August. Please offer more variety of food in the restaurant.
The location was great and the decor chic. Comfy beds. We had two rooms, and if we did not have our daughters’ room to compare, we’d be more impressed. The bathroom was huge and lovely. Fine dining at the restaurant for dinner was exceptional. Staff were mostly very nice and friendly. Loved the sitting room which was cosy and inviting. Having drinks on the terrace was fun. Car charging spaces were a nice touch.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: September 10, 2023
Jane
United Kingdom1 review9.0“Lovely weekend staying in the Idle Rocks”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Slow service for hot breakfast, coffee in restaurant could be improved
Beautiful interiors, great location, stunning views from a spacious room, friendly staff. Lots of consideration of guests - beach towels available, sun hats to use on the terrace
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: September 10, 2023
John
United Kingdom31 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“superb place expensive but good”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 3 nights
very good
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: September 4, 2023
Paul
United Kingdom1 review10“Very enjoyable, friendly helpful staff, excellent food, fabulous location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything was spot on
Freshly prepared and very tasty
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: August 31, 2023
Marilyn
United Kingdom20 Reviews8.0“We had a very nice stay with comfortable beds”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Restricted menu choices and very little for one guest who had food intolerances
Great position and a lovely waterside terrace
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: August 30, 2023
Nigel
United Kingdom12 Reviews10“Perfect, the new management team have made a big difference.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
All was good
Breakfast was excellent
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: August 22, 2023
Lawropl84
United Kingdom42 Reviews5 helpful votes10“Excellent, staff amazing & location like a postcard. 5 Star”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
Everything from check in right through our stay was amazing. The staff where super helpful, the room was beautiful and i am looking forward to visiting again.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: August 18, 2023
Linda
United Kingdom14 Reviews1 helpful vote10“We loved our stay. The staff are very attentive and attention to luxurious details was evident ever”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Our TV wouldn't work properly. There was a notice on screen to hit back button which wouldn't work so we couldn't watch any programme. A technician did look at it but when we went to use it again the problem was still there. Also there were small fragments of glass on the floor we raised this at reception and asked for a thorough vacuume but still found pieces the day after.
Amazing location. Room was spacious and beautifully decorated. Attention to small details was excellent. We loved our 3 night stay.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: August 10, 2023
Tony
Australia32 Reviews14 helpful votes10“Amazing Location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The location is amazing, sea view rooms overlooking the beautiful St Mawes harbour. The room was very spacious, large, double bed ..very comfortable. Clean room with a large ensuite bathroom. The staff are very helpful & friendly. The breakfast was amazing, great buffet selection cereals, fruit, cold meats, cheese plus full cooked breakfast. Highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: August 7, 2023
Sheena
United Kingdom2 Reviews9.0“Comfortable, stylish, delightful staff, gorgeous food. Location incomparable for a seaside holiday.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
Can't think of anything.
Everything was first rate including attention to detail - and well managed. Friendly staff was a bonus. Views perfect, across the bay to the harbour and the pretty town and away in the distance to Falmouth.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: August 6, 2023
Charles
United Kingdom2 Reviews10“Fab, a real treat!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great location, comfy bed. Staff we very friendly and went out of their way to look after us.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: August 4, 2023
Simon
United Kingdom13 Reviews8.0“Lovely hotel friendly staff but Restuarant over priced for the standard.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The Restuarant was very expensive at £190 plus gratuity without drinks. The food was adequate but not particularly memorable.
Beautiful location lovely room and comfortable lounge and Restuarant.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: August 2, 2023
Michael
United Kingdom6 Reviews8.0“Excellent stay very enjoyable”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
- • Stayed 4 nights
No shaver point for charging electric razor
Great
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: July 26, 2023
Aldo
United Kingdom13 Reviews1 helpful vote10“Great weekend break.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
There`s nothing not to like about The Idle Rocks Hotel.
Excellent breakfast & service from all of the staff.
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: July 17, 2023
Nicola
United Kingdom6 Reviews10“fabulous location right on the bay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
nothing
The breakfast was extremely good, freshly cooked and plenty of choice.
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: July 16, 2023
Susan
United States of America32 Reviews4 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Terrace below the windows can be distracting in the evening.
Great location; contemporary decor; terrace on the water; excellent service in the restaurant.
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: July 9, 2023
Tom
United Kingdom12 Reviews10“Wonderful hotel in lovely St Mawes”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Amazing location with excellent staff throughout. A cut above.
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: June 25, 2023
Berrywood
United Kingdom20 Reviews10“Outstanding hotel in an outstanding location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Relaxed stylish quality of furnishings and food
Stayed in June 2023
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