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The Engine Inn

2.0 star property
Inn in Penzance with a restaurant and a bar

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Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

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Cripplesease, Nancledra, Penzance, England, TR20 8NF
  • St Ives Harbour
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Porthminster Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Carbis Bay Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Penzance (PZE-Penzance Heliport)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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Room options

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Comfort Suite, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Trundle Bed

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Double Room, Accessible, Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Penzance

The Engine Inn places you next to Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within a 3 miles (5 km) of Leach Pottery Museum. This 2-room inn welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • St Ives Harbour - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Porthmeor Beach - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Porthminster Beach - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Tate St. Ives - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Carbis Bay Beach - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • Lelant Station - 7 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Star Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sharkys Fish & Chips - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪St.Ives Brewery - the Brewhouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Engine Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Hain Line - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Engine Inn

Inn in Penzance with a restaurant and a bar
Guests staying at The Engine Inn have access to a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. A stay here includes free parking. This smoke-free inn also has barbecue grills.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

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 and cash
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-11:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

What can I see near The Engine Inn?

This inn is located in Penzance, just steps from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. You'll also find St Ives Harbour and Porthmeor Beach within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at The Engine Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the inn.

Does The Engine Inn have a casino on the premises?

No, The Engine Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Engine Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Engine Inn?

Couples staying at this inn will appreciate amenities like a bar and a restaurant plus some guestrooms include courtyard views.

Does The Engine Inn have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this inn.

Does The Engine Inn feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Engine Inn serves breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does The Engine Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at The Engine Inn.

Does The Engine Inn have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this inn.

How close is the airport from The Engine Inn?

The closest major airport to The Engine Inn is Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall), which is about 28.6 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Engine Inn?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Engine Inn.

The Engine Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 69 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Mandy

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice quiet country location

We booked family room for 4, the room had a made up double bed and a sofa which only had a duvet, no linen or pillows. Only 2 mugs for teas. On arrival we were told they didnt do breakfast which was included in our stay, the Landlord then cooked us croissants the night before to take to our room for the morning. The bathroom was clean but the room had webs in the beams and we had 2 massive spiders! The views were great and only 10 minute drive to St Ives. We ate at the Engine Inn in the evening and the food was lovely, a friendly pub with a friendly Landlord.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Juan Carlos

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jackie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Lynda

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Has potential

The food and the service was very good. The place itself could be amazing. The thing that let it down for us was the cleanliness. It felt like the whole place could do with a deep clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Jayne

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gill

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kwok

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

Don't choose this hotel

It is totally unacceptable, We pay £89 for one night, we are late check in about 10p.m. We found that there are many spider nets on the top of the room, white and big, just like a abandoned house just leave there for decades. We request change room, but there are only two and fully booked. Couldn't imagine who would like to sleep over night facing the spider net. And we ask the lady could we refund or refund half to us because we are decide to book another room cause my little daughter is scared to cry. She said we could apply online through hotels.com but she turn around refused to refund us by replying hotels.com, I don't know why the hotels.com only protecting their own interests. It is unreasonable and unacceptable paying £89 for living a room, like this one, it is my first time in my life go to a hotel room like this. Nerver book this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Prabhjot

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

rob

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

A pub stay as it should be.

Lovely proper pub stop. Large room. Food was good and well stocked bar. The staff and customers very pleasant which as a lone traveller is always nice. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

A

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Staff were very friendly and accommodating and the Inn is in a great location, with generous, spacious rooms. The breakfast was delicious. Our stay would have been perfect if any care had been given to the standards of hygiene. Our room was covered in cobwebs, the shower drain covered in hairs, and the same with the bedsheets. It's a shame that it is not seen as important to not use pillow cases with mascara stains, or to carry out the basic task of vacuuming a rug, which was pretty disgusting. When I mentioned this to the staff, I was told that this was due to the hotel being 'dog friendly'. A very poor excuse for not maintaining basic standards of hygiene. Overall, a few basic steps would have really elevated our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Alison

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love place to stay, beautiful views, super friendly staff and really cosy room
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hill, Wellington UK

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Great old building turned into a wonderful bedroom very quirky
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ken, south wales

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i enjoyed my stay. because it was peaceful. close to the places to visit. the staff were very friendly,the food was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

2/10 Terrible

Chris

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

2/10 Terrible

Tibor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ross

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

Would definitely stay again

Big room and in a great location. The pub is really nice and breakfast was lovely. The host was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Look beautiful but poor up close.

The Engine Inn was brilliantly located between Penzance and St Ives and had fantastic local views. The room was spacious and had the potential to be amazing. Unfortunately it was not. The bed stunk although the linen was freshly washed. Bathroom was an excellent size, really useful if you require a wet room but covered in mould and people’s hair who had used it before us. No toilet roll and now shower gel etc to use. The room looks beautiful but it’s really let down. Be warned, if you are downstairs the take ear plugs because the noise from upstairs is so loud - not much management can do about that, it’s an old building with old floorboards but just a helpful tip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

2/10 Terrible

Ian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I’ll detail my very poor experience on trip advisor
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020