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The Idle Rocks

4.0 star property
Upscale beachfront hotel with restaurant

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Terrace/patio
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Seaview Cosy | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, individually decorated, desk
Grand Room, Sea View (Grand Sea View) | 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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Harbourside, St. Mawes, Cornwall, Truro, England, TQ5 2AN
  • Place, Falmouth University
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Gyllyngvase Beach
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Pendennis Castle
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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

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

Superior Room, Sea View (Seaview Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Harbor 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

  • ‪Chain Locker - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪The 'Front - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪The Rising Sun - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪5 Degrees West - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Plume of Feathers - ‬9 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 and slippers. 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.

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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 Sep 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Idle Rocks on Oct 2, 2025 start from $406.02, 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.