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The Idle Rocks

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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Terrace/patio
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Grand Room, Sea View (Grand Sea View) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, individually decorated, desk
Seaview Cosy | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, individually decorated, desk
Front of property

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Harbourside, St. Mawes, Cornwall, Truro, England, TQ5 2AN
  • Place, St. Mawes Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Roseland Visitor Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Mawes Castle
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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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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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

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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 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

About the neighborhood

St. Mawes

The Idle Rocks places you next to Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Roseland Visitor Centre. This 19-room, 4-star hotel has a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • St. Mawes Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Roseland Visitor Centre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St. Mawes Castle - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • South West Coast Path Section 29 Trailhead - 28 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Falriver Visitor Information Centre - 29 min drive - 3.7 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
  • ‪Tatams Café - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Plume of Feathers - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Idle Rocks

Beachfront hotel for sun and fun
The Idle Rocks features free WiFi in public areas and a terrace. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and tours or tickets.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Minibars, coffee makers, and desks are other standard amenities.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 30.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

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
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

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

Are free cancellation options available at The Idle Rocks?

The Idle Rocks offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do near The Idle Rocks?

This hotel is located in Truro and just steps from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and St. Mawes Beach. St. Mawes Castle is within a walking distance of 0.6 mi.

Will I be able to park at The Idle Rocks?

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

Does The Idle Rocks feature a casino on the premises?

No, The Idle Rocks doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Idle Rocks?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Idle Rocks?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this beachfront hotel include a minibar and slippers in each guestroom with some featuring sea views.

Are there hot tubs at The Idle Rocks?

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

Does The Idle Rocks have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Idle Rocks serves breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does The Idle Rocks allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Idle Rocks for a fee of GBP 30 per pet, per stay.

Does The Idle Rocks have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to The Idle Rocks?

The closest major airport to The Idle Rocks is Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall), which is 26.2 mi away (43 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Idle Rocks?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Idle Rocks.

The Idle Rocks Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

A happy return.

It was as nice as our memory of our first stay, when the sun shines there is only one place to be - on the terrace. Having said that it is very comfortable to be inside. It is a very friendly place to be to enjoy Cornwall.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Boring

Tired rooms with rubbish TV’s. Breakfast boring and nothing special
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

charles

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is beautiful! The rooms are lovely and the open spaces to hang out feel like your home. Super friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Great hotel

Lovely rooms with great view. Bathrooms need updating, not the best configuration. Could do with a lighter bar menu.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay here, room, staff, food, breakfast, view, all excellent. Just what we needed, definitely going to return. Thank you Idle Rocks for making our night away such a relaxing stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

8/10 Good

Genesis

Traveled 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

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