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The Idle Rocks
4.0 star property

Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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The Idle Rocks

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Terrace/patio
Grand Room, Sea View (Grand Sea View) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, individually decorated, desk
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Superior Room, Sea View (Seaview Room) | Bathroom | Towels
Grand Room, Sea View (Grand Sea View) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, individually decorated, desk

Overview of The Idle Rocks

Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

Check out the area

Map
Harbourside, St. Mawes, Cornwall, Truro, England, TQ5 2AN
  • Popular LocationFalmouth University28 min drive
  • Popular LocationPendennis Castle29 min drive
  • Popular LocationGyllyngvase Beach56 min drive
  • AirportPlymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)108 min drive
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Room options

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Grand Harbour View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, individually decorated, desk

Grand Harbour View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Minibar
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Seaview Cosy | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, individually decorated, desk

Seaview Cosy

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Minibar
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed (Village Cosy) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, individually decorated, desk

Classic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed (Village Cosy)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Minibar
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, Sea View (Seaview Room)

Superior Room, Sea View (Seaview Room) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, individually decorated, desk

Superior Room, Sea View (Seaview Room)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Minibar
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Grand Room, Sea View (Grand Sea View)

Grand Room, Sea View (Grand Sea View) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, individually decorated, desk

Grand Room, Sea View (Grand Sea View)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Minibar
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room (Village Hideaway) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, individually decorated, desk

Standard Double Room (Village Hideaway)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Minibar
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Harbour View (Harbour View)

Deluxe Room, Harbour View (Harbour View) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, individually decorated, desk

Deluxe Room, Harbour View (Harbour View)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Minibar
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

St. Mawes

Located in Truro, The Idle Rocks is on the beach. Royal Cornwall Museum and Hall for Cornwall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Trelissick Gardens and Poppy Cottage Garden. Ready for a night out? Consider Performance Centre and Gwennap Pit. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as windsurfing.
Visit our St. Mawes travel guideOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Falmouth University - 28 min drive
  • Swanpool Beach - 29 min drive
  • Pendennis Castle - 29 min drive
  • Gyllyngvase Beach - 56 min drive
  • Maenporth Beach - 56 min drive

Getting around

  • Penmere Station - 27 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Front - 27 min drive
  • Plume of Feathers - 9 min drive
  • The Falmouth Hotel - 28 min drive
  • 5 Degrees West - 28 min drive
  • Kona - 28 min drive

About this property

The Idle Rocks

Upscale hotel by the sea
At The Idle Rocks, you can look forward to a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Tour/ticket information, smoke-free property and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services and a front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms are individually decorated, and offer amenities, such as free WiFi, minibars and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and heating

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Relais & Chateaux.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 30.0 per day

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 30.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Idle Rocks pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 30 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Idle Rocks?

As of 25 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Idle Rocks on 28 Apr 2024 start from £368.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Idle Rocks?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Idle Rocks?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Idle Rocks?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Idle Rocks located?

Nestled on the beach, this Truro hotel is just steps away from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and St. Mawes Beach. Roseland Visitor Centre and St. Mawes Castle are also within 15 minutes.

The Idle Rocks Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent from start to finish Attentive staff, lovely room and great good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Genesis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Idle Rocks is a beautiful property in a great location. We arrived late, and our check in experience was exceptional. The staff at the front desk is lovely and very welcoming. We appreciated how short and sweet our check-in process was, especially after a 6 hour drive. There is a sweet young lady that welcomed us and showed us to our room as soon as we arrived. She also was kind enough to mail some postcards for us since we left on a Sunday. The night we arrived a man, who may be the overnight manager, offered us drinks before the bar closed. Him and the bartender were extremely attentive. A few downfalls that affected this rating were that housekeeping did not do a thorough job of cleaning. We ran out of toilet paper and they failed to refill it. I had to ask the front desk for some, and luckily the overnight manager delivered a whole pack of toilet paper. Additionally, our drinks from the first night were left in the room throughout our whole stay. We also found that the staff handling breakfast was rude. There was one waiter in particular, who never checked on us, gave us an attitude when we asked if we should seta ourselves since he failed to acknowledge us when we walked in. His demeanor was unwelcoming and made our breakfast experience very unpleasant. Luckily, Dean ended up waiting on us and was beyond exceptional. He really changed the experience and personally waited on us, although it is my impression that he may be the manager. Thank you dean!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant staff and service and Chef Matt's cooking
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room with a view
It was a wonderfully relaxing stay and even though there were 60mph winds it was still amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gwain

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Next to waters edge, you can hear the water lapping up against the harbour wall, very relaxing. The service from the staff was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martyn

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Idle stay
Lovely hotel, staff and food.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Room Cleanliness & Onsite Restaurant/Bar
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Address
Harbourside, St. Mawes, Cornwall, Truro, England