Hotel Accommodation in Cornwall

Newquay Hotels

Famous as a seaside resort on the coast of Cornwall, Newquay is famous for its beaches, surfing, and nightlife. Fistral Beach is particularly noted for attracting surfers to Newquay for surfing holidays. If you want to find out more about this coastal town, take a look at the Tourist Information Pages on Newquay.

Hotels in Newquay can be found all over town, and many accommodate surfers who bring their surfing equipment with them (although if you do take surfing equipment with you, it is advisable to ask the hotel beforehand). Some of the Newquay hotels overlook beaches, but you may have to pay a premium for this luxury. Of course, though, this depends on the class of hotel you intend to stay in. There will be cheap Newquay hotels with sea views, but you probably shouldn't expect a breakfast, or even an en-suite bedroom. A night in a cheap Newquay hotel could cost you less than £25 per person per night. If you do require bed and breakfast accommodation, with an en-suite bedroom, then you should be looking at 3, 4, or 5 sar luxury Newquay hotels. For such hotels, you should expect to pay over £45 per person per night.

Newquay is a great place for spending you holidays, but there are a number of other places located near to Newquay that are worthwhile visiting. You can see the iknw-Cornwall accommodation listings for information on hotels in Redruth, hotels in Camborne and Hotels in Perranporth.

St Ives Hotels

St Ives is another coastal holiday resort on the coast of Cornwall. It is famous for producing a relatively large number of artists, and also for its stunning Porthmeor Beach. If you want to find out more about this lovely resort, take a look at the iknow-Cornwall Tourist Information Pages on St Ives.

Hotels in St Ives are everywhere, and they come in all shapes, sizes and price ranges. A cheap hotel in St Ives will cost you under £25 per person per night, but for this price you musn't expect a breakfast to included, nor even an en-suite bedroom. A luxury hotel in St Ives will set you back over £45 per person per night, but will include a breakfast and most likely an en-suite bedroom.

Because there are lots of things to do in St Ives, it is a perfect place for taking a golfing holiday or surfing holiday. There are also a few museums that are worthwhile visiting, for instance the Barbera Hepworth Museum, as well as the St Ives Museum.

 

Padstow Hotels

Padstow is a popular small town on the north coast of Cornwall, and is a great seaside getaway for those wanting to travel in the south of England. It is also famous for its resident chef, Rick Stein, whose restaurants have boosted Padstow's reputation as a well-regarded place for culinary treats. Please check out the iknow Tourist Information Pages on Padstow for further information.

Padstow is home to a number of hotels in and around town, and they all provide accommodation at prices across the board. For instance, cheap hotels in Padstow will cost less than £25 per person per night, but will most likely not include a breakfast. Rooms at this price may not come with en-suite, either. For extras like breakfast and en-suite accommodation, you will have to look at 3, 4 or 5 star luxury hotels in Padstow, which will cost over £45 per person per night.

Penzance Hotels

Penzance is a town located on southwestern tip of the county of Cornwall, very close to Lands End. It is a great town for shopping and a convenient base for travelling to the Isles of Scilly. For a little more information on Penzance, try the iknow-Cornwall Tourist Information Pages on Penzance.

Penzance is awash with hotels of different sizes and shapes, with a range of prices from cheap to luxury. As with other hotel accommodation in Cornwall, cheap hotels in Penzance will cost you under £25 per person per night, but this includes only basic necessities, and often does not come with breakfast or an en-suite bedroom. Luxury Penzance hotels would of course include these, and possibly more: swimming pool, gymnasium, and access to other leisure facilities in the hotel. But you have to pay a premium price of over £45 per person per night.

Looe Hotels

Located in the south-eastern part of Cornwall, Looe is another of the county's top coastal holiday destinations, perfect especially for families on a budget. Looe is split into two parts (East Looe and West Looe) by a narrow valley, yet face each other from across the water. It is really quite beautiful. For more in-depth information regarding this coastal town, take a look at the iknow-Cornwall Tourist Information Pages in Looe.

There is an abundance of hotels in Looe to choose from. You can find cheap Looe hotels for under £25, but for this price you shouldn't expect breakfast or an en-suite bedroom. For these, you would have to book into a 3, 4 ro 5 star luxury hotel. A luxury hotel in Looe will cost anywhere over £45, and this could include amenities like access to various hotel facilities: gymnasiums, swimming pools, spas etc.

St Austell Hotels

St Austell is a great place to spend your holidays in Cornwall. Currently reinventing itself, this bustling market town boasts distinctive historic architecture, as well as a famous brewery (St Austell Brewery). You can find more in-depth information about this town in the iknow-Cornwall Tourist Information Pages on St Austell.

Searching for hotels in St Austell is simple. There's a very wide choice of hotel accommodation from which to choose, and they suit all sorts of different holiday budgets, from low-cost to expensive. Typically, a cheap hotel in St Austell would cost less than £25 per person per night, but would probably not include breakfast or en-suite rooms. If you want en-suite accommodation with a bed and breakfast option, then you would have to look at 3, 4 or 5 star luxury hotels in St Austell.

But getting a good deal on a hotel in St Austell often means booking in advance. This is especially true of chain hotels, like Premier Inn or Holiday Inn, where reserving a hotel room months ahead could be immensely cost saving. You can find great hotel deals this way.

Falmouth Hotels

Falmouth a lovely town on the south coast of Cornwall, noted for its deep harbour, quaint local beaches, Pendennis Castle, and enthusiasm for the arts. If you want to know a little more about each of these, take a look at the iknow-Cornwall Tourist Information Pages on Falmouth.

For holiday-makers, though, Falmouth is a treat. Reserving a room in a hotel is easy, since there are lots of hotels in Falmouth to choose from. A cheap or budget hotel in Falmouth will set you back between £25 to £35 per person per night, but may not include a breakfast. For amenities like bed and breakfast, ensuite accommodation, access to leisure facilities, among other things, you would have to look at Luxury Falmouth hotels, which would cost over £45 per person per night. A good example of this kind of hotel would be The Falmouth Hotel, or the Best Western Falmouth Beach Resort Hotel.

Some of the Falmouth Hotels provide stunning views of the coast and harbours. Reserving a room for such luxuries, though, could depend on when you book. Often, advanced hotel bookings can turn out cheaper than booking too late. Late deal offers could save you a lot of money. Check out the iknow-cornall accommodation listings for hotel accommodation in Falmouth.

Cornwall Hotels - Size, Type & Locations

Looking for large conference and leisure hotels in Cornwall with more than 50 rooms? You'll find them in many prime locations, and often with leisure, spa and fine dining restaurant facilities, in Looe, Penzance, Newquay, Falmouth, Padstow, Bude, Truro, Bodmin Moor and in other rural and seaside locations across Cornwall. Hotels in Newquay, Falmouth and Penzance are particularly good for larger hotels offering conference facilities, but find smaller specialist spa hotels with conference facilities in St Ives and in Bodmin Moor with outdoor team working activities offered! Group consortia hotels generally offer excellent leisure and conference facilities, with all en-suite rooms, function rooms and some may be licensed for civil wedding ceremonies. There are many large character castle styled Cornwall hotels, for example in Tintagel and St Ives for that unique Cornwall conference hotel experience.

Castle styled Cornwall Hotels offer the ultimate romantic hotel and leisure break. Country house hotels usually pertain to some historic character and are usually set within their own grounds, offering perfect wedding and event settings, as well as romantic weekend breaks - watch out for the four posters! Many are at the luxury end, with some beautifully romantic luxury hotels with spa and de-luxe suite rooms, plus golf course and leisure facilities around the Cornish Coast at Fowey, Falmouth and St Ives. Look the Isles of Scilly for some of the most luxurious hotels in the UK (with a price to match!).

Townhouse hotels may be a little smaller, but benefit from close proximity to town centre attractions. Find real character townhouse hotels in Truro, Looe, Falmouth, Penzance and Padstow. Many are historic old ship inns or Georgian, Victorian or Edwardian converted townhouses offering real charm and character and their smaller size means more of an emphasis on personal service. For the best choice of Cornwall family holiday hotels look to the superb choice of Newquay hotels, many with in-house entertainment, restaurants, indoor pools and kids entertainment. Newquay hotels also serve the stag and hen visitors well, with numerous group accommodation deals or specialist Newquay surfing packages - both budget and luxury hotels in Cornwall are covered, to suit all tastes, budgets and holiday requirements.

Cornwall Hotels - Size, Type & Locations

Small Cornwall hotels will range in size up to 20 rooms, and you can be pretty sure you'll be getting lots of charm and historic character. Luxury small hotels abound in Cornwall, whether they be converted farmhouses or barns around Bodmin Moor or the Tamar Valley, or character maritime buildings in many of Cornwall's historic fishing villages and towns such as Penzance, St Agnes, St Ives and Looe.

Medium hotels range from 20 to 50 rooms, and with increased size comes more services such as staffed reception, room service, sometimes in-house entertainment, and some leisure facilities. As hotels become larger, decor generally becomes more uniform, which may suit for conference events. Large Hotels will have more than 50 rooms. Some may be privately owned, but many with be part of hotel groups, offering the benefit of knowing what to expect as consortia generally offer the same services across their range of hotels.

Exquisite medium to large country house hotels in rural and coastal Cornwall locations make perfect wedding venues! With large hotels, you can often benefit from discount deals, or voucher and points schemes which are particularly useful for frequent business guests, or if you take may weekend breaks. In luxury large Cornwall hotels or Cornwall Spa Hotels (see Falmouth and St Ives for a good choice here!), expect extensive leisure, health and beauty facilities - with the obligatory indoor swimming pool and de-luxe spas, conference facilities, in-house entertainment, internet access, staffed 24 hour reception service, plus usually good disabled access with lifts to all floors and often adapted rooms for disabled guests.

Cornwall Hotels Star Ratings - One and Two Star Hotels

In England we now have an amalgamated rating system for accommodations. For Hotels, the star rating system applies and whether it's ETC, RAC or AA star ratings, they all follow the same definition below, which is good news and avoids confusion. These definitions apply only to England, not Scotland and Wales which have their own hotel rating systems. The Star rating scheme is awarded from one to five stars for hotels. The rating reflects on issues of quality including customer care, the range of services available, and the variety and standard of facilities. As a basic minimum the one-star hotel has guaranteed at least 75% of bedrooms with en-suite or private facilities. Watch out for other uniquely Cornwall seal of approvals for accommodation, for example the South East Cornwall Tourism Association, the Visit Cornwall Quality Member and Best of Bodmin Moor approval seals.

For those rare five star hotels, guests are assured of luxurious and spacious accommodation to the highest standards of international quality, accompanied by service excellence and superior cuisine. A hotel with a two star rating will include all criteria of a one star hotel, plus additions, and a three star hotel will include all two star hotel services plus extras and so forth. When you see a star rating you know that the hotel has been visited overnight and anonymously by qualified inspectors working to the same high standards, making it easier for you to identify quality accommodation you can trust.

One Star Hotels - with a One Star Hotel rating guests can be assured of a high standard of cleanliness and practical, ample facilities and services. Service will be friendly, with friendly staff always on hand to assist. A restaurant service and eating area for breakfasts and sometimes evening meal services will be available. In summary then expect at least 75% of bedrooms with en-suite or private bathroom facilities, plus alcoholic drinks served in a lounge or bar area. Two Stars - A two star rated hotel will provide above average comfort and facilities, included well equipped bedrooms. All rooms will have en-suite or private bathroom amenities and expect as standard a colour tv, a high standard of personal service and good food and drink. In summary expect a restaurant or dining room serving breakfast seven days a week and evening meal/dinner at least five days a week. Also, a lift may be available for extra accessibility.

Cornwall 5 Star Hotels and Other Gradings

Three Star Hotels - A three star hotel in Cornwall may well be a little larger, offering extra facilities and services. Quality will be higher and public spaces, including lounge, bar and other public amenities within the hotel such as games rooms, will be larger, as will bedrooms generally. As you'd expect with a slightly larger hotel, services such as reception service, in-house staff and room service options are likely. Usually a room service option of continental breakfast will be available. In summary, expect a higher standard of personal service, more extensive facilities and often larger lounges, bars and other public areas. Usually there will be a reception service, with in-house staff always on hand to help with your needs. This will be accompanied by a room service offering continental breakfasts in the room. Extensive choice of drinks and snacks will be served in bars or lounges, and there will usually be a laundry service.

Four Star Hotels - A four star hotel gives that little bit extra than a three star, including a higher standard of excellence. Comfort and quality will be higher, including all bedrooms having en-suite bath, shower and toilet facilities. Four star hotels will be spacious with large and well appointed public areas like lounges, bars and games rooms, as well as function rooms often equipped for full in-house entertainment programmes. Staff will be fully trained and always on hand to assist, anticipating the needs of guests. As you'd expect, room service will apply for all means with a 24 hour refreshment and snack service. A dry cleaning service will also usually be offered.

5 Star Cornwall Hotels - Five star hotels in Cornwall have achieved the highest luxurious standard possible to achieve, and with a five star you really know you're getting luxury facilities, with rooms beautifully and tastefully furnished and all en-suite. Individuality will often pertain to five star hotels, with each room having it's own individual appeal and style. Cuisine in-house in restaurants will be of the finest standards, usually prepared by experienced chefs. Extra luxuries will be standard, including touches such as dressing gowns, extensive toiletries provided in rooms, fruits, flowers and other foods and drinks in rooms. Personal care and service is guaranteed, with attentive staff providing the highest quality of service catering for your needs. Five star hotels then will provide the highest international standards for the hotel industry, accompanied by an atmosphere of luxury, style and panache!