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The Idle Rocks

4.0 star property
Upscale beachfront hotel with restaurant

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Terrace/patio
Grand Room, Sea View (Grand Sea View) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, individually decorated, desk
Interior
Seaview Cosy | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, individually decorated, desk
Front of property

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

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Map
Harbourside, St. Mawes, Cornwall, Truro, England, TQ5 2AN
  • Falmouth University
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Gyllyngvase Beach
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Pendennis Castle
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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

Grand Harbour View

  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Seaview Cosy

  • 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)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Superior Room, Sea View (Seaview Room) | View from room

Superior Room, Sea View (Seaview Room)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Grand Room, Sea View (Grand Sea View)

  • 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)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Room, Harbor View (Harbour View)

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

St. Mawes

Beachfront retreat .With a stay at this Truro hotel, you'll be steps from St. Mawes Beach and Roseland Visitor Centre. Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and St. Mawes Castle are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Falmouth University - 28 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • National Maritime Museum Cornwall - 28 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Gyllyngvase Beach - 29 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Pendennis Castle - 30 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Swanpool Beach - 30 min drive - 4.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rising Sun - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Front - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Oggy Oggy Pasty Co. - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪PizzaExpress - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪5 Degrees West - ‬28 min drive

About this property

The Idle Rocks

Upscale beachfront hotel with restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the luxury The Idle Rocks. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Truro hotel is smoke free.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Idle Rocks offers 19 accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottled water. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Relais & Chateaux.

Languages

English

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Front of property - evening/night

St Mawes Hotel

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, 13 reviews
$239 nightly
The price is $287
Jun 1 - Jun 2
Total includes taxes and fees
St Mawes Hotel

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 30.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

How close is The Idle Rocks to the airport?

The Idle Rocks is 26.2 mi (43-min drive) away from the Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of May 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Idle Rocks on Jun 8, 2025 start from $415.77, excluding 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.

Does The Idle Rocks have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Idle Rocks.

How close is The Idle Rocks to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Idle Rocks offer free breakfast?

The Idle Rocks does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Idle Rocks?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Idle Rocks?

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

Is there free parking at The Idle Rocks?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Idle Rocks have a pool?

The Idle Rocks does not have a pool.

Does The Idle Rocks have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Idle Rocks have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Idle Rocks to downtown Truro?

The Idle Rocks is 0.1 mi away from St. Mawes.

The Idle Rocks Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal Rocks. This place is a proper hidden gem. On the waterfront and with fantastic dining options it was the perfect place to spend a pre Christmas getaway and mooch around the classy little town of St Mawes, which always seems to be bustling without being overcrowded even at peak times of the year. The hotel makes the already superb location even better. The staff were very helpful and friendly and there is even an EV charger (albeit a fairly slow one). Rooms are cosy and individual with great facilities. We also took the ferry over to Falmouth (which runs almost every day) to have a wander around there. Essentially you can leave your car in the hotel carpark and explore the area on foot or using a bit of public transport/ferries. Cracking little place.

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic

Beautiful views from our room, the terrace, bar and restaurant. Food lovely. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Idle stay

Lovely hotel, staff and food.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Stephen John, Portola Valley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Probably one of the best hotels in Cornwall. Super staff and fantastic rooms, with high end fittings and immaculately appointed. Fantastic restaurant and lounger area with roaring fire. Truly exceptional!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, staff very attentive, good food.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb

Providing First class service in a relaxed and friendly environment is a difficult balance. The idle rocks pulls it off. At the risk of further popularising this gem, I couldn’t recommend it more highly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

J.Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful corner room right on the water Fine service and exceptional food Only regret was the stormy English weather
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Did not change the evening menue.so little choice on other evenings.The food was of course excellant.could possibly put on a daily special?
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful location and views, peaceful atmosphere and attentive staff
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A perfect weekend.

Perfect, staff exceptional. We were mighty impressed! What a lovely setting too.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Slowboat, Gloucestershire (UK)

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel next to harbour

We stayed in the annexe (Rm 17) and the sea laps up to the window, almost. Nice spacious room with seating area at window end. Very clean and comfortable. Good breakfast(s). One issue with the shower whilst there, which was resolved quickly, although staff failed to inform us (minor irritation). Having said that the staff are very friendly, pleasant and helpful. Restaurant good, but if you love sea food the Watch House (almost) opposite the hotel is the place to go. All in all a lovely hotel in a lovely position.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018