The Idle Rocks Hotel Saint Mawes, Saint Mawes ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Harbourside, St. Mawes, Cornwall, Saint Mawes, United Kingdom, TR2 5AN

The Idle Rocks, a 4-star hotel in Saint Mawes, features 19 individually designed bedrooms with spectacular water views and a Michelin-key awarded restaurant. Guests enjoy local Cornish cuisine and access to various water activities in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at The Idle Rocks are luxuriously furnished, with details such as Hypnos beds, flat-screen TVs, and en-suite bathrooms. Each room offers stunning views of either the harbor or the water, with some featuring bunks for children.

Dining Options

The Reef Knot Restaurant specializes in sustainable seafood sourced from local fishermen. Guests can enjoy a 5-course tasting menu and relax on the south-facing terrace, showcasing views across the Fal Estuary.

Leisure & Activities

The Idle Rocks facilitates various activities such as coastal walks, sailing, and water sports. The concierge provides guidance for exploring nearby landmarks like St Anthony Lighthouse and Trelissick.

Events & Services

This Saint Mawes hotel offers event spaces for both social and corporate gatherings, including the Courtyard Room at the St Mawes Hotel. The venue has hosted a variety of events, from wine tastings to classic car racing.

“The hotel's waterfront location in St Mawes offers amazing views of the harbor and easy access to charming beaches and coastal walks.”view full review

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“An exceptional hotel with stunning views and friendly service.” view full review

Top location:Highly rated by recent guests(9.7)

Check-in/Check-out

from 15:00-23:59

until 11 am

Amenities

Public parking is possible at a location nearby for free.

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Other information

The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of GBP25 per person per day.

There are no cribs provided in a room.

Pets are not allowed.

English, Spanish, Italian, Romanian, Polish

Number of rooms:19

Former name

The Idle Rocks Hotel

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Deluxe Suite

Max:

2 persons

25 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Sea view

Shower

Coffee machine

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Deluxe Double Room

Max:

2 persons

21 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Sea view

Shower

Coffee machine

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Deluxe Double Room

Max:

2 persons

23 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Sea view

Shower

Coffee machine

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Center

Saint Mawes700 ft

Airports

Newquay (NQY) 30.2 mi

Penzance (PZE) 35.2 mi

Bus

Bus stop 2.7 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Charming Nautical Decor

“Our room was beautifully decorated in a tasteful nautical theme, creating a relaxing seaside ambiance.” view full review

Spacious Walk-In Shower

“The large walk-in shower in our bathroom was a luxurious touch, providing ample space and excellent water pressure.” view full review

Cozy and Comfortable

“The living area of our cottage was roomy and inviting, perfect for unwinding after a fun day.” view full review

Welcoming Environment

“The hotel had a thoughtful layout that ensured easy access for everyone, making us feel comfortable throughout our stay.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Baggage storage
Electric vehicle charging station

Sports & Fitness

Wind surfing
Canoeing
Hiking
Tennis court
Fishing

Guest Parking

Electric kettle
Dryer

Services

Valet parking
Room service
Housekeeping
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Children

Cribs
Babysitting/Child services

Spa & Leisure

Beach access
Sun terrace

Room features

Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle
Dryer

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Location

Harbourside, St. Mawes, Cornwall, Saint Mawes, United Kingdom, TR2 5AN

Map view

Harbourside, St. Mawes, Cornwall, Saint Mawes, United Kingdom, TR2 5AN

City landmarks

Castle

St Mawes Castle

3100 ft

Castle

Pendennis Castle

1.7 mi

Garden

Lamorran House Garden

2900 ft

St Anthony-in-Roseland

Church of Saint Anthony

4200 ft

St Just-in-Roseland to St Mawes circular walk

4200 ft

Beach

Little & Great Molunan Beaches

2.2 mi

Military Rd

St Anthony Head

1.2 mi

Church

St Just in Roseland Church

1.6 mi

Lighthouse

St Anthony's Lighthouse

1.2 mi

Beach

Towan Beach

1.3 mi

Museums

National Maritime Museum Cornwall

2.2 mi

Tinners Walk

Falmouth Lifeboat

2.1 mi

Church

St Just's Church

1.6 mi

Castle Drive

Falmouth Seafront Promenade

2.0 mi

National Trust Porth Car Park

St. Anthony Head Walk

2.0 mi

Pendennis Head

1.7 mi

Mylor Harbour

Mylor to Flushing circular walk

2.1 mi

Arwenack Street

The Killigrew Monument

2.3 mi

Gallery

The Harbour Gallery

2.2 mi

Carrick Roads

2.0 mi

Beach

Castle Beach

2.1 mi

Gallery

The New Gallery

2.2 mi

Falmouth and Pendennis Head Circular Walk

2.2 mi

Gallery

Falmouth Art Gallery

2.6 mi

Beach

Portscatho Beach

2.3 mi

7-8 St. Georges Arcade

Know Thy Self

2.5 mi

Aquarium

Falmouth Aquarium

2.5 mi

Gallery

The Poly

2.5 mi

Nearby

Church

St Mawes Church

1300 ft

St Mawes

Summers Beach St Mawes

700 ft

Restaurants

The Rising Sun

200 ft

The Square

Mr Scorse Gourmet Deli & Wines

200 ft

1 The Arcade

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

80%

liked the hotel and would stay again

stunning views

excellent service

noisy surroundings

price range for sandwiches

8.0/10

Great

Rooms

8.7

Location

9.7

Service

8.7

Dining

9.0

Lawrence

United Kingdom, March 2024

9.0/10

The hotel offers light and airy rooms with beautiful harbourside views, giving a real home away from home feel. However, the lack of vacuuming during our six-day stay was a downside.

Rooms

8.0

My room in the annex had an uninterrupted view of the harbour, with a large bathroom featuring a lovely bath and shower.

Service

9.0

The service was fabulous, and the staff, including Florian and Tiago, were fantastic and a real credit to this great hotel. They even helped load provisions to the kitchen!

Location

10.0

The location is to beat, perfect for relaxing and enjoying evening sunsets, with spectacular views to the Cornish coastline. It was truly a special experience.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was superb with a varied menu. I especially enjoyed the fresh fruit, homemade granola, and delicious yogurt served on the table.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel had all the facilities we needed and more, including outside dining on a deck overlooking the harbour.

Ethel

United Kingdom, March 2024

8.8/10

I had an amazing stay at this hotel! The rooms are spacious and comfortable, with stunning views of the estuary. The staff was very attentive, although maybe a bit too eager to please at times. The location is simply breathtaking, perfect for relaxation and enjoying the Cornish coastline. The dining experience was exceptional, one of the best I've had in any hotel. A few minor details in the facilities could be improved, but overall a great value for money.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms are thoughtfully laid out, offering panoramic views of the estuary. They are large, comfortable, and impeccably clean.

Service

8.0

The staff was knowledgeable and willing to accommodate special requests, though sometimes they seemed overly focused on pleasing the owners.

Location

10.0

The location is simply amazing, with incredible views of the harbour and the Cornish coastline. Perfect for relaxation and outstanding service.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was superb, both breakfast and dinner offerings were exceptional. The staff could pay a bit more attention to detail.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were good overall, though there were some minor issues in certain areas that could be improved.

Niall

United Kingdom, September 2023

8.8/10

The hotel offers stunning views over the sea towards the harbor from its simply but stylishly furnished rooms. The rooms are large, very comfortable, and the bathrooms are huge with a spacious walk-in shower, making it perfect for a cozy winter stay. The service is exceptional, with staff going above and beyond to ensure guests are happy and satisfied. The location is spectacular, providing opportunities to relax on the terrace overlooking the sea and the Cornish coastline. The dining experience is of excellent quality, with a wonderful spread of fresh fruits, smoothies, and a variety of cooked items. Overall, a great choice for those seeking a comfortable and relaxing getaway.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms are simply but stylishly furnished with stupendous views over the sea towards the harbor. They are large and very comfortable, with huge bathrooms featuring a large walk-in shower.

Service

9.0

The staff are lovely and went out of their way to make sure we were happy and had everything we needed. They were very helpful and accommodating, adding extra main course items to our meal.

Location

9.0

The location is spectacular, with panoramic views of the estuary and opportunities to relax on the terrace overlooking the sea and the Cornish coastline.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience is of excellent quality, with a wonderful spread of fresh fruits, smoothies, meats, pastries, and cooked items. The outdoor dining area overlooking the harbor adds to the charm of the meals.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers all the necessary facilities for a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

stunning views

noisy surroundings