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The Idle Rocks

4.0 star property
Truro beachfront hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Terrace/patio
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Seaview Cosy | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, individually decorated
Grand Room, Sea View (Grand Sea View) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, individually decorated
Front of property
Perched by the sea, The Idle Rocks offers a serene retreat with a delightful restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Unwind on the scenic terrace or take advantage of dry cleaning services and tour assistance from the 24-hour front desk.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant 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 (6)

  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Bathtub or shower
$432 nightly
The total price is $519
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Total includes taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Beach bliss
Discover coastal charm at this hotel on the beach. Windsurfing nearby offers thrilling water adventures for ocean enthusiasts.
Luxury beachside design
Surrounded by golden sands, this luxury hotel features thoughtfully curated decor that elevates the beachfront experience into an artful escape.
Luxury in every detail
Hypo-allergenic bedding cradles guests in this luxury hotel with curated, individual guestroom decor. A minibar adds convenience to the opulent stay.

Room options

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Grand Harbour View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, individually decorated

Grand Harbour View

Highlights

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

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Seaview Cosy | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, individually decorated

Seaview Cosy

Highlights

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

View all photos for Classic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed (Village Cosy)

Classic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed (Village Cosy) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, individually decorated

Classic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed (Village Cosy)

Highlights

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

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Superior Room, Sea View (Seaview Room) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, individually decorated

Superior Room, Sea View (Seaview Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Grand Room, Sea View (Grand Sea View)

Grand Room, Sea View (Grand Sea View) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, individually decorated

Grand Room, Sea View (Grand Sea View)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room (Village Hideaway)

Standard Double Room (Village Hideaway) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, individually decorated

Standard Double Room (Village Hideaway)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Harbor View (Harbour View)

Deluxe Room, Harbor View (Harbour View) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, Harbor View (Harbour View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Front of property - evening/night

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  • Free breakfast
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 13 reviews
The price is $301
$251 nightly
$301 total
Total includes taxes and fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Falmouth University - 28 min drive - 5.2 km
  • National Maritime Museum Cornwall - 28 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Gyllyngvase Beach - 29 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Pendennis Castle - 30 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Swanpool Beach - 30 min drive - 6.5 km

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 check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day.

Languages

English, French, Polish, Romanian, Spanish

At a glance

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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
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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
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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 onsite 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
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes 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

  • Cribs/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 does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

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

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 to 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 with nearby activities like fishing and windsurfing.

Are there restaurants at or near The Idle Rocks?

Yes, there's an onsite 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.

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The Idle Rocks Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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

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.
1-night trip

10/10

Lovely rooms with great view. Bathrooms need updating, not the best configuration. Could do with a lighter bar menu.
1-night trip

10/10

Brilliant staff and service and Chef Matt's cooking
3-night trip

10/10

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

Beautiful views from our room, the terrace, bar and restaurant. Food lovely. Highly recommended.
1-night trip

10/10

It was a wonderfully relaxing stay and even though there were 60mph winds it was still amazing.
3-night trip

10/10

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
4-night trip

10/10

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

8/10

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!
3-night trip

6/10

Tired rooms with rubbish TV’s. Breakfast boring and nothing special
2-night trip

10/10

2-night trip

10/10

7-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

10/10

Excellent from start to finish Attentive staff, lovely room and great good
1-night trip

10/10

2-night trip

10/10

2-night trip

10/10

Lovely hotel, staff and food.
1-night trip

8/10

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!
2-night trip

10/10

Excellent location, staff very attentive, good food.
1-night trip

10/10

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.
2-night trip

10/10

Wonderful corner room right on the water Fine service and exceptional food Only regret was the stormy English weather
2-night trip

8/10

3-night trip

10/10

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 trip

10/10

Beautiful location and views, peaceful atmosphere and attentive staff
6-night trip

10/10

Perfect, staff exceptional. We were mighty impressed! What a lovely setting too.
2-night trip