We have created a list with the best beachfront hotels near Penzance, UK. Hotels with wonderful sea views and private beach. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Emmy Cruz & Sofia Hernandez. Updated March 2024.
Bed and Breakfast.Close to beach front. Delightful property. Boasting a terrace, Tolcarne Beach Colonial Restaurant and Rooms is situated in Newquay, 2.1 km from Fistral Beach.This property is located on the beach , 400 metres from the centre of Newquay. Guests can enjoy a drink at the bar or a meal in the restaurant. With a private bathroom equipped with free toiletries, rooms at Tolcarne Beach Colonial Restaurant also offer free WiFi, while selected rooms here will provide you with a terrace. Newquay Zoo is 800 metres from Tolcarne Beach Colonial Restaurant and Rooms, while Newquay Blue Reef Aquarium is 900 metres from the property. All rooms in the bed and breakfast are fitted with a kettle. The units feature a wardrobe. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a a la carte breakfast. The nearest airport is Newquay Cornwall Airport, 6 km from the bed and breakfast.Show full description
A hidden gem with beautifully eclectic decorated rooms and breathtaking beach views from the balconies. Moreover, the food at the restaurant is really delicious and has great quality ingredients. SO NICE!
Comfortable beds.Opened June 2021. Facing the beachfront, The Beach Club offers 4-star accommodation in Penzance and has a shared lounge, terrace and restaurant. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 300 metres of Penzance Promenade Beach. The nearest airport is Land's End Airport, 13 km from The Beach Club. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. St Michael's Mount is 7.1 km from the hotel, while Minack Theatre is 15 km from the property.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Great restaurant. With wonderful views across Penzance Bay, Hotel Penzance offers award-winning cuisine and boutique bedrooms. Guests can relax in the swimming pool in the Mediterranean-style gardens. The Hotel Penzance features compact, leafy grounds with quiet terraces and magnificent sea views. There is limited parking available, and Long Rock Beach is a 15-minute walk away. Set in 2 Edwardian houses, the elegant rooms have free Wi-Fi access and tea/coffee facilities. All rooms feature a TV and work desk, and some have views across St Michael's Mount. The stylish restaurant has a decked terrace, and serves a modern European menu featuring local produce. The bar offers Cornish ciders and real ales, and traditional breakfasts are served daily. There is also a relaxing guest lounge with real open fires and modern art displays. Just a 10-minute walk from Penzance Harbour, Hotel Penzance is 500 metres from Penzance Railway Station.Show full description
Great views. Overlooking the Celtic Sea and St Ives Bay, Pedn-Olva offers elegant rooms with magnificent views. With a near beach and spacious terrace, there is also a popular restaurant. All rooms are stylishly decorated and have impressive sea views. With a peaceful, romantic location on the shores of Porthminster Beach, The Pedn-Olva is just a 15-minute walk from Tate St Ives. Sitting on a rugged rock formation, the compact rooms at Pedn-Olva offer private modern bathrooms. Rooms also feature a TV and hairdryer. The restaurant serves a seasonal menu, using local produce and fresh fish, and a full English breakfast is served daily. The bar features a large terrace and modern art, and offers a selection of local ales and fair-trade coffee.Show full description
Trendy. Great views. On one of Cornwall's most striking bays, The Old Success is a beautiful 17th-century inn with a restaurant and a bar. Sennen Cove beach is within easy walking distance. Full of charm, the 4-star Old Success Inn offers bright, modern rooms with TVs, tea/coffee facilities and hairdryers. There is also a guest lounge. The Old Success Inn is close to Land’s End and the Minack Theatre.Show full description
Guest House.Beach front location. Cosy. With boutique bedrooms and a stylish bar, Primrose Valley Hotel offers free parking and free Wi-Fi. Just metres from Porthminster Beach, the hotel has wonderful views across the Celtic Sea. All rooms have a flat-screen TV and a modern bathroom, and some have sea views and private balconies. The individually designed rooms at Primrose Valley feature oak floors and bespoke furniture. Serving quality Cornish produce and homemade breads. Full English breakfasts are cooked to order daily, with continental options also available. Set in an Edwardian villa in St Ives, Primrose Valley Hotel is a 15-minute walk from the Tate Gallery. St Ives Railway Station is 300 metres away and St Ives Pier is a 15-minute walk away.Show full description
Beach front location. Historic property. Meudon is a 4-star country house hotel nestled in 8.5 acres of gardens, sweeping down to the property's private beach Bream Cove. It is 2 miles from Falmouth and the Helford River. The Falmouth Golf Club and Driving Range, situated near Swanpool Beach, is 2 miles from the property. Each room at Hotel Meudon boasts views of the garden. All rooms have a flat-screen TV, free WiFi, a seating area and en-suite facilities with free toiletries. The suites have a patio or a balcony, and the Cove rooms have long-distance views of the valley, or direct access to the garden through patio doors. The on-site restaurant has views across the garden towards Falmouth Bay. Dinner is served in the Restaurant 6pm - 9pm each day. Lunch is also available. The bar has a range of whiskies and gins, along with artisan Cornish ales from local breweries and a wine menu available. The bar is open. With free parking, the Hotel Meudon offers easy access to the picturesque Cornish countryside and coast. Guests can enjoy snorkeling, fishing and sailing on the Helford River, which is a mile away. Trebah and Glendurgan Gardens are 1.8 miles and 1.6 miles from the Hotel Meudon.Show full description
A historic hotel with beautiful gardens that lead to a private beach. The rooms are very cozy, and the lovely private beach is surrounded by various pathways and seating areas.
Guest House.Elegant. Superb breakfast. Built in the 1830's, this charming Regency guest house features sea views, a free private car park and Wi-Fi. Most rooms have stunning views of the bay, whilst all feature a TV, free tea and coffee, and a private bathroom. Served daily in the elegant dining room, the breakfast menu includes traditional English breakfasts, Vegetarian breakfasts, Smoked Salmon, Eggs Benedict and Pancakes. Warwick House also has a sea-facing patio with a cosy lounge for guests to relax in. The property is 2 minutes’ walk from the inns and restaurants of Chapel Street, whilst Penzance Rail Station is a 10-minute walk away. St Ives is a 20-minute drive away, and both St Michael’s Mount and Land’s End can be reached within 15 minutes.Show full description
Cosy. Great bar. Set in 12 acres of mature cliff-top gardens, this luxury seaside hotel offers wonderful views across Mount's Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The hotel features a restaurant, spa and a cinema room. Many rooms have sea views, and each has a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV. Polurrian on the Lizard has a games room and a swimming pool, gym and spa. All of the stylish bedrooms feature fluffy towels and quality feather bedding. The Polurrian Restaurant serves fresh local produce and seasonal menus, and there is the Vista with stunning views. Polurrian on the Lizard is situated next to the Cornish Coastal Path, and has direct access to a private sandy beach. There is free on-site parking, and Mullion Harbour is just a few minutes’ walk away.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast. Retaining many original features, this stone-built Victorian property has open fires, stained glass windows and charming individually designed rooms with free WiFi. The Estoril is just 250 metres from Penzance’s Western Promenade and beach. Each bedroom at The Estoril has its own décor, some with feature beds or sea views. Each room has its own dimensions due to the unique style of the property, from rooms in the gables to spacious rooms with bay windows. A breakfast hamper is freshy prepared and delivered to your room at 8:00, including home cooked patisseries, fresh fruit, bacon and egg rolls. You can enjoy it in the comfort of your room, or in the elegant dining room, or choose the take away option as a picnic. The town centre is a 5-minute walk from the property, with many of Penzance’s restaurants, pubs and shops. St Ives, Lands End, St. Michaels Mount, Porthcurno and Mousehole are just a short drive or bus ride away.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Historic. Cosy rooms. Boasting a garden and views of sea, 27 The Terrace is a bed and breakfast set in a historic building in St Ives, 300 metres from Porthminster Beach. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. Popular points of interest near 27 The Terrace include Porthmeor Beach, Bamaluz Beach and Tate St Ives. The accommodation features luggage storage space and a housekeeping service for guests. The bed and breakfast will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Guests can have wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies delivered to their room. At the bed and breakfast, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. Buffet and à la carte breakfast options with fresh pastries, fruits and juice are available each morning at the bed and breakfast. There is a snack bar and bar. Guests can also relax on the sun terrace. The nearest airport is Land's End Airport, 27 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Situated by Penzance beach, and 5 minutes’ walk from the town centre, The Queen's Hotel boasts a restaurant with views across Mount's Bay, St. Michael's Mount and Newlyn Harbour, free parking, and an on-site hair & beauty salon. Full English and continental breakfasts are included in the room rates and are served daily in the dining room with sea view. Sennen Beach is 8 miles away and the charming St Ives is a 20-minute drive from The Queen’s Hotel. Each room at The Queen's Hotel features an en suite bathroom, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee making facilities. Some rooms boast picturesque views of the sea. Open all year round, The Promenade Restaurant offers an extensive wine list, freshly caught seafood and fish, and locally sourced produce. Cape Cornwall Golf & Leisure is 8 miles from the hotel.Show full description
Historic. Great restaurant. The Marazion Hotel offers a restaurant, bar and stylish rooms, some with views of the sea towards St Michael's Mount. This hotel is moments away from shops, a pub and a Cornish tea room. Each room has a TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. All rooms have either an en suite bathroom with walk in shower or a shower over bath. Full English breakfast is cooked to order each morning, served alongside cereals, tea and coffee. There is also a continental choice. The hotel’s Cutty Sark Restaurant offering a menu filled with locally sourced meats, veg and local fish, as well as homemade desserts including creme brulee and cheesecake. Marazion Hotel lies 4 miles east of Penzance, and around 20 miles from The Lizard. Porthcurno’s open-air Minack Theatre and the Tate St Ives gallery are among the region’s attractions within 20-30 minutes’ drive. ** Christmas Eve and Christmas Day ** We offer a “no frills” Christmas option with room and breakfast only. Our Restaurant will be closed the Evening of the 24th December and the whole of Christmas Day.Show full description
Guest House. Situated in Penzance and only 400 metres from Penzance Promenade Beach, Seascape features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. It is located 7.2 km from St Michael's Mount and provides a shared kitchen. The guest house has family rooms. At the guest house, every unit is fitted with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Additional in-room amenities include chocolates or cookies. All units will provide guests with a outdoor furniture and a kettle. Minack Theatre is 15 km from the guest house, while Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre is 41 km from the property. The nearest airport is Land's End Airport, 13 km from Seascape.Show full description
Charming. Superb interior design. The unique and original rooms at the 17th-century Artist Residence are each uniquely designed in an eclectic, rustic style, with a curated collection of limited edition artworks throughout. Guests have free WiFi. The bespoke style of each bright and airy bedroom is complemented by amenities including a flat-screen satellite TV, a private bathroom and tea/coffee-making facilities. Some rooms feature statement bathtubs and log burners. Rooms are accessed by stairs only. Downstairs guests can find the Clubhouse, an all-day restaurant, cafe and bar offering a hearty menu of smoked meats, Cornish fish and seafood and local produce in a lively atmosphere. In the summer, guests are invited to relax in the property's festival garden, which serves cocktails and food straight from its BBQ smokehouse, and use the ping pong and Foosball tables available. Just a 5-minute walk from Penzance’s historic seafront, there are a number of restaurants and other galleries within a few hundred metres. Penzance Rail Station is next to the Wharfside Shopping Centre, just 0.5 miles away.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most charming, cosy and stylish beachfront hotel in Penzance. Soooo nice!
Guest House.Charming. Comfortable beds. Treventon Guest House is situated in Penzance, 500 metres from Penzance Promenade Beach, 7.3 km from St Michael's Mount, and 15 km from Minack Theatre. Among the facilities at this property are luggage storage space and bicycle parking, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The guest house has family rooms. At the guest house, each unit includes a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. A fridge and coffee machine are also available. Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre is 41 km from the guest house, while Tate St Ives is 15 km from the property. The nearest airport is Land's End Airport, 12 km from Treventon Guest House.Show full description
Highly elegant. Great location. Offering a highly acclaimed restaurant and a private beach area, Driftwood is located in Truro, 4 miles from the Roseland Heritage Coast Sight. Free Wi-Fi access is available. Most rooms feature a sea view. Each room comes with a flat-screen TV and a DVD player. They all have an en suite bathroom with bathtub or shower, free toiletries, hairdryer and bathrobe. At Driftwood you will find a garden, a terrace and a bar. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including snorkelling and fishing. The property offers free parking. The property is less than 4 miles from the Carrick Roads. River Fal is 10 miles away, while Falmouth Golf Club is 25 miles away. Newquay Cornwall Airport is a 23-mile drive away.Show full description
A hotel with a private beach and garden near the sea with lovely views. The hotel is furnished to a high standard, and they have an on-site Michelin stared restaurant.
Guest House.Cool. Comfortable beds. Offering a garden and quiet street view, Saltwater is situated in St Ives, less than 1 km from Porthminster Beach and a 11-minute walk from Bamaluz Beach. The property has sea and garden views, and is 400 metres from Porthmeor Beach. The guest house features family rooms. All units in the guest house are equipped with a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hair dryer, units at the guest house also boast free WiFi. At the guest house, each unit has bed linen and towels. St Michael's Mount is 15 km from the guest house, while Minack Theatre is 28 km from the property. The nearest airport is Land's End Airport, 27 km from Saltwater.Show full description
Beach front location. Relaxing atmosphere. Karma St. Martin's is just 40 metres from the beachfront in St Martins. This charming property features a spa, bar and restaurant, and offers rooms with sea views. Karma St Martins has a lovely stone-clad façade and is set in gardens leading onto the sand dunes. Each bright room has attractive décor with nautical touches. All rooms have free WiFi, heating, a flat-screen TV, and tea and coffee-making facilities. Boats leave daily for St. Marys depending on tides and weather conditions. They leave from either the hotel quay (lower town) or Higher Town Quay. There are daily launches to neighboring islands of Tresco, Bryher and St. Agnes.Show full description
I think this place could be the most RELAXING beachfront hotel in Penzance.
Guest House.Elegant. Great value. Thurlestone House is an adults-only bed & breakfast in Carbis Bay, around 1.2 miles from St Ives. The property enjoys sea views and offers a range of breakfasts. Porthminster Beach is around 1 mile away and guests can drive to the Barbara Hepworth Museum & Sculpture Garden in 5 minutes. Just 7 minutes’ drive from the Tate St Ives gallery, this Cornish bed & breakfast has free parking and WiFi. Each guest room includes a flat-screen TV, alarm clock, wardrobe and tea and coffee facilities. There is an en suite shower with a hairdryer and toiletries. Thurlestone House offers a choice of cereals, yogurt and fruit salad as well as cooked breakfast. Penzance and Mousehole are around 20 - 25 minutes’ drive from Thurlestone House.Show full description
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