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The Idle Rocks

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Front of property
Grand Harbour View | Living area
View from property

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$928
includes taxes & fees
4 Feb - 5 Feb

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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

Room options

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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
Free bottled water
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Sea view

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Deluxe Room, Harbour View (Harbour View)

Deluxe Room, Harbour View (Harbour View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Room, Sea View (Seaview Room)

Superior Room, Sea View (Seaview Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Grand Harbour View

Grand Harbour View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

About the area

St. Mawes

A luxury stay in Truro awaits you at The Idle Rocks. Within steps you'll find Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Roseland Visitor Centre. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This beach hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services and luggage storage. .Sights within a short walk of this 4-property class Truro hotel include St. Mawes Beach and within a 15-minute walk you'll find St. Mawes Castle.

What's nearby

  • St. Mawes Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Roseland Visitor Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. Mawes Castle - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cellars Beach - 18 min drive - 2.4 km
  • South West Coast Path Section 29 Trailhead - 28 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Penmere Station - 27 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The 'Front - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Chain Locker - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪The Rising Sun - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Quayside Inn - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪The Stable - ‬28 min drive

About this property

The Idle Rocks

Beachfront hotel for sun and fun
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 bottles of water. This individually decorated accommodation includes desks. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and slippers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis 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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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 lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

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

  • 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 30.0 per day.

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Idle Rocks?

The Idle Rocks offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Idle Rocks?

As of 27 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Idle Rocks on 4 Feb 2026 start from AU$927.73, including 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.

Is parking available at The Idle Rocks?

Yep, The Idle Rocks has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Idle Rocks?

Yep, The Idle Rocks is on St. Mawes Beach. Fun beach activities include windsurfing and fishing.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Idle Rocks?

No, The Idle Rocks does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Idle Rocks?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Idle Rocks?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

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

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
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

Travelled 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