Harbourside, St. Mawes, Cornwall, Truro, England, TQ5 2AN
Falmouth University
28 min drive
Pendennis Castle
29 min drive
Gyllyngvase Beach
56 min drive
Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
43 min drive
Room options
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Grand Harbour View
Harbor view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
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Seaview Cosy
Sea view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Classic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed (Village Cosy)
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Superior Room, Sea View (Seaview Room)
Sea view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Grand Room, Sea View (Grand Sea View)
Sea view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Standard Double Room (Village Hideaway)
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Deluxe Room, Harbour View (Harbour View)
Partial sea view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
About the area
St. Mawes
Beachfront retreat .With a stay at this Truro hotel, you'll be steps from St. Mawes Beach and Roseland Visitor Centre. Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and St. Mawes Castle are also within half a mile (1 km).
What's nearby
St. Mawes Castle - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Falmouth University - 28 min drive - 26.0 km
National Maritime Museum Cornwall - 28 min drive - 25.8 km
Pendennis Castle - 29 min drive - 26.8 km
Gyllyngvase Beach - 56 min drive - 27.0 km
Getting around
Penmere Station - 27 min drive
Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 43 min drive
Restaurants
The Rising Sun - 1 min walk
The Front - 27 min drive
Oggy Oggy Pasty Co. - 28 min drive
PizzaExpress - 28 min drive
5 Degrees West - 28 min drive
About this property
The Idle Rocks
Upscale beachfront hotel with restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the luxury The Idle Rocks. Free self parking is available.
This 4-star Truro hotel is smoke free.
19 guestrooms or units
Dry cleaning
Front desk (24 hours)
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Tour and ticket information
Concierge
Terrace
No smoking on site
Bar or lounge
Dining venue
The Idle Rocks offers 19 accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottled water. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.
Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
Only dogs are allowed
Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 30.0 per day.
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 30.0 per day
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted.
We should mention
Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
Idle Rocks Hotel Truro
Idle Rocks Hotel
Idle Rocks Truro
The Idle Rocks Hotel
The Idle Rocks Truro
The Idle Rocks Hotel Truro
The Idle Rocks Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Ideal Rocks. This place is a proper hidden gem. On the waterfront and with fantastic dining options it was the perfect place to spend a pre Christmas getaway and mooch around the classy little town of St Mawes, which always seems to be bustling without being overcrowded even at peak times of the year. The hotel makes the already superb location even better. The staff were very helpful and friendly and there is even an EV charger (albeit a fairly slow one). Rooms are cosy and individual with great facilities.
We also took the ferry over to Falmouth (which runs almost every day) to have a wander around there. Essentially you can leave your car in the hotel carpark and explore the area on foot or using a bit of public transport/ferries. Cracking little place.
We loved this property for its lovely rooms by the sea, wonderful breakfasts, and outdoor space overlooking the St Mawes harbour. It is centrally located with easy access to shops, restaurants and hiking and water activities. A real gem with friendly and helpful staff.k
Probably one of the best hotels in Cornwall. Super staff and fantastic rooms, with high end fittings and immaculately appointed. Fantastic restaurant and lounger area with roaring fire. Truly exceptional!
Providing First class service in a relaxed and friendly environment is a difficult balance.
The idle rocks pulls it off.
At the risk of further popularising this gem, I couldn’t recommend it more highly.
We stayed in the annexe (Rm 17) and the sea laps up to the window, almost. Nice spacious room with seating area at window end. Very clean and comfortable. Good breakfast(s).
One issue with the shower whilst there, which was resolved quickly, although staff failed to inform us (minor irritation). Having said that the staff are very friendly, pleasant and helpful.
Restaurant good, but if you love sea food the Watch House (almost) opposite the hotel is the place to go.
All in all a lovely hotel in a lovely position.