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★★★★ · Saint Mawes

The Idle Rocks

Harbourside, Saint Mawes, TR2 5AN, United Kingdom · #4 of 7 by guest score in Cornwall

9.1Wonderful118 reviews
From $463a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
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The Idle Rocks guest ratings

Guest category scores, compared with the average across the 7 Cornwall hotels on this site.

The Idle Rocks guest rating by category, against the Cornwall average
Rating categoryThe Idle RocksCornwall averageDifference
Cleanliness9.49.40
Comfort9.79.5+0.2
Facilities9.19.2-0.1
Location9.89.5+0.3
Staff9.49.5-0.1
Value for money8.38.5-0.2
Free WiFi109.5+0.5

The Idle Rocks reviews

10.0Couple · US

“Choosing Idle Rocks best decision of our trip.”

LikedThe view from the window seat! We loved everything about this very special hotel.

DislikedWould not change a thing! Staff and accomodations were outstanding. Great location. A perfect hotel that we will highly recommend to others.

10.0Couple · GB

“Exceptional, warm and friendly.”

LikedA wonderful stay in this beautiful Hotel. Everything exceeded our expectations. Comfortable, stylish and the staff were exceptional as was our lovely room. Thank you everyone you made our stay fabulous.

DislikedThat question certainly does not apply.

10.0Couple · CA

“A gem on the St. Mawes harbour”

LikedGorgeous location, some fabulous staff, excellent food

DislikedReally needs a luggage lift

10.0Couple · GB

LikedThis is a perfect hotel, delicious food, helpful staff and wonderfully understated, perfectly decorated, delicious food, great location. If you like a relaxed vibe without being stuffy and overly formal (it’s still very good service) the give this a go.

DislikedVery difficult to find anything not to like here

9.0Family · GB

“Lovely hotel”

LikedStylish hotel , bar and restaurant. The view, the comfort, the fish, paddle boarding, swimming in the sea, big bath.

10.0Solo traveller · GB

“Everything and everyone made this a wonderful break”

LikedLovely comfortable room, very good breakfast with plenty of options, staff very helpful, would highly recommend this hotel

DislikedPosition perfect, staff perfect, breakfast perfect

10.0Couple · AT

“A dream holiday in a very special place.”

LikedBeautiful hotel, furnished with great taste, right on the harbour. Charming staff. Exceptional cuisine.

DislikedNo lift. Musak in the common areas.

10.0Couple · GB

“Tranquil and holistic stay with stunning sea views!”

LikedBeautiful comfortable bed. Lovely bed linen, stylish decor and furnishings.

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