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The Idle Rocks

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel in Truro with restaurant, bar/lounge

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Terrace/patio
Grand Room, Sea View (Grand Sea View)
Grand Harbour View | Living area
Deluxe Room, Harbour View (Harbour View)
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Bath or shower
The price is €285
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec

Room options

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Grand Harbour View

Grand Harbour View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Seaview Cosy

Seaview Cosy

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed (Village Cosy)

Classic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed (Village Cosy)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, Sea View (Seaview Room)

Superior Room, Sea View (Seaview Room)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Grand Room, Sea View (Grand Sea View)

Grand Room, Sea View (Grand Sea View)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room (Village Hideaway)

Standard Double Room (Village Hideaway)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, Harbour View (Harbour View)

Deluxe Room, Harbour View (Harbour View)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Harbourside, St. Mawes, Cornwall, Truro, England, TQ5 2AN

What's nearby

  • Falmouth University - 28 min drive
  • Swanpool Beach - 29 min drive
  • Pendennis Castle - 29 min drive
  • Gyllyngvase Beach - 56 min drive
  • Maenporth Beach - 56 min drive

Getting around

  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 43 min drive
  • Penmere Station - 27 min drive
  • Falmouth Docks Station - 28 min drive
  • St Austell Station - 29 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

Enjoy your visit to Truro with a stay at The Idle Rocks. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 19 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Windsurfing nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Bath or shower
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Relais & Chateaux.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

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

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per stay

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

The Idle Rocks Hotel
The Idle Rocks Truro
The Idle Rocks Hotel Truro

Frequently asked questions

Does The Idle Rocks offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Idle Rocks does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Idle Rocks?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 30 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Idle Rocks?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Idle Rocks?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at The Idle Rocks and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as windsurfing.
Are there restaurants at or near The Idle Rocks?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers local cuisine.
What's the area around The Idle Rocks like?
The Idle Rocks is on St. Mawes Beach, a short 1-minute walk from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and 12 minutes' walk from St. Mawes Castle.

The Idle Rocks Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Teresa, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic
Beautiful views from our room, the terrace, bar and restaurant. Food lovely. Highly recommended.
B, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

James, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent from start to finish Attentive staff, lovely room and great good
Phillip, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Thomas, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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!
Genesis, 3-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Anastasia, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Brilliant staff and service and Chef Matt's cooking
Alan, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Room with a view
It was a wonderfully relaxing stay and even though there were 60mph winds it was still amazing.
Lois, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Next to waters edge, you can hear the water lapping up against the harbour wall, very relaxing. The service from the staff was excellent.
Gwain, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Martyn, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Idle stay
Lovely hotel, staff and food.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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!
Stephen John, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location, staff very attentive, good food.
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Paul, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful corner room right on the water Fine service and exceptional food Only regret was the stormy English weather
J.Stephen, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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?
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location and views, peaceful atmosphere and attentive staff
6-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A perfect weekend.
Perfect, staff exceptional. We were mighty impressed! What a lovely setting too.
2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Slowboat, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review