The Idle Rocks
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The Idle Rocks
No.1 of Scenic Hotels in Cornwall
Harbourside, Saint Mawes, Cornwall TR2 5AN, United Kingdom
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When you a stay at The Idle Rocks in Truro, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Roseland Visitor Centre. This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from St. Mawes Beach and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from St. Mawes Castle.Show More
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4.3/5Very Good·Cleanliness: 4.3
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Amenities
HikingPublic ParkingFree24-Hour Front DeskLuggage StorageBarTennis CourtRestaurantBabysitting ServicesWi-Fi in Public AreasFree
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Surroundings
Airport: Cornwall Airport
(46.1km)
Landmarks: The Square Gallery
(<100m)
Landmarks: Tregony Gallery
(<100m)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
6
Grand Sea View Room
1 Double bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private Bathroom
Minibar
TV
Sea View
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1
Cosy Seaview
1 Double bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Minibar
TV
Sea View
Cable Channels
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1
Grand Room Harbour View
1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private Bathroom
Minibar
TV
Cable Channels
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6
Deluxe Harbour View Room
1 Double bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private Bathroom
Minibar
TV
Cable Channels
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6
Superior Room With Sea View
1 Double bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private Bathroom
Minibar
TV
Sea View
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6
Standard Double Room (Village Hideaway)
1 Double bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private Bathroom
Minibar
TV
Cable Channels
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1
Classic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed (Village Cosy)
1 Queen bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Minibar
TV
Cable Channels
In-room Wi-Fi
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Guest Reviews
4.3/5
Very Good
48 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.3
- Amenities4.3
- Location4.3
- Service4.3
Average for similar properties in Saint Mawes
834rosemaryh
August 14, 2024
This is our 4th visit to this wonderful hotel. Fantastic service. Big up to Lydia, Liam and Dan the pen! And all the lovely kind staff. Beautiful setting, great food and a comfortable retreat from real life! Hey, its summer in a teriffic place. There will be noise... but NOTHING beats waking up and hearing the sea lapping below your window and drifting back to sleep, or looking out at the sunset/ sunrise from your room or on the terrace.. NOTHING.
Passenger56207197726
June 20, 2024
We had a grand seaview room which was quiet. Room was rather small but fairly comfortable. Would have preferred a sitting area instead of the large tub. The reception was always very attentive and helpful. The food in the restaurant was simple but good. Breakfast choice was ok but not overwhelming. Just the service on the terrace was rather slow.
Guest User
December 12, 2024
This was a sumptuous hotel in a stunning location. The room and en-suite bathroom were spacious, and a bowl of fruit and nice toiletries were provided. The food was exquisite and the service was good, and restaurant had lovely views across the harbour
Guest User
December 9, 2024
We have just had a wonderful 2 night break here.I cant recommend it enough.If you want a chilled break..with fantastic rooms..food and staff.this is a must.We will definately be returning.Everything about this hotel is amazing and of very high quality.The moet that is served at breakfast was a lovly treat..as was the best brulee french toast.
kstraveler81
June 5, 2024
We really enjoyed our two night stay at Idle Rocks. The hotel is ideally situated- just a short walk to the pub, restaurants, shops and ferry. Our room was large, with a comfortable bed and wonderful view of the harbor below. Unlike some other older hotels at Idle Rocks we did not hear noise from adjacent or upstairs rooms. Breakfast were very good. Two minor negatives- 1. the towel rack in our bathroom did not work. I only wish I’d found out before we washed our our hiking clothes and 2. the front desk personnel were young and disengaged.
Guest User
November 14, 2024
Lovely hotel in a fabulous location. Staff very friendly and helpful. Excellent food. Our room was exactly as per picture and had the sea lapping under the window when the tide was in. A nice range of shops and alternative places to eat to walk to nearby.
LeamSpa89
November 6, 2024
myself and my husband have been coming to the Idle Rocks each year since 2018, it's truly one of our favourite places to be we always stay in the same room, one of the Grand Seaview ones, as it's so spacious and luxurious, with stunning views over the water and St Mawes. as always when we arrive we got a warm welcome. as we were early we nipped over the way to the St Mawes Deli to get some of Jon's amazing baguettes! then sat near the hotel to have lunch. we then returned, our bags quickly taken to our room for us and we relaxed in the lounge with a tea and coffee. Immediately feeling relaxed and at home we spent some of the afternoon in our room, enjoying a bath and bottle of Cornish Sparkling wine before going down for dinner. As always the service and food was excellent during dinner. id arranged for a birthday cake to be made for my husband and they brought it out as id asked at the end of the meal and it was wonderful! there were unfortunately a couple of niggles with our room on this stay, with the shower and the heating, but Lydia and the team helped as much as they could to try and ensure the issues were dealt with and there was minimum impact to our stay. These things happen and we think how they're dealt with is what's key. the 2nd night, we had dinner at the Rising Sun opposite the hotel, excellent food and service so we'd recommend a visit if you enjoy some hearty and tasty pub grub we enjoyed some cocktails at the bar during our stay. Joe is great at making cocktails so thank you! we also chatted to Eric who was part of the restaurant team, lovely chap! all the staff are lovely that we meet at the Idle Rocks at each visit / stay. So once again, a great stay. 2025 booking already made! a extra mention to Lydia, Stuart, Izzy and Yvonne who looked after us so well with any issues or queries we had. Thank you everyone for yet another wonderful stay.
BrainyUK
November 6, 2024
We are not staying at the Idle Rocks but each time we are staying in the village of St Mawes we love going to the lounge at the Idle Rocks for afternoon drinks and one of their amazing sandwiches, the best being 'Reuben Salt Beef'. Totally delicious and beautifully presented too. I love the scones too. A huge thank you also to Stewart and the whole team as they make our visits so relaxing and also the service is amazing too. The decor is just so lovely . See you later today! Kind wishes Angela and Geoff
richard w
November 3, 2024
The Hotel's location on the side of St. Mawes harbour provides stunning views. The rooms and facilities are as good as you may expect from a hotel with such a good reputation. The food in the restaurant is excellent thanks to the newly appointed Head Chef. The staff are attentive without being overly obvious. we look forward to visiting again.
Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Hiking
Public Parking
Free
24-Hour Front Desk
Luggage Storage
Bar
Tennis Court
Restaurant
Babysitting Services
Additional charge
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Bar
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Parking
Public (not only for guests) is available Off-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Public Parking
Free
Valet Parking
Front Desk Services
Front Desk Safe
Luggage Storage
Concierge Service
24-Hour Front Desk
Languages Spoken
English
Food & Drink
Bar
Room Service
Public Areas
No Smoking in Public Areas
Health & Wellness
Tennis Court
Hiking
Windsurfing
Activities
Fishing
Public Beach
Cleaning Services
Dry Cleaning
Additional charge
Facilities for Children
Babysitting Services
Additional charge
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 15:00
Check-out: Before 11:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
Child Policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
For all room types, extra beds cannot be added. Cot policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.
Breakfast
TypeContinental, Full English/Irish, Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 19
When you a stay at The Idle Rocks in Truro, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Roseland Visitor Centre. This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from St. Mawes Beach and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from St. Mawes Castle.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 19 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 19 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.