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The Wellington Hotel

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A historic building with a sign for 'The Royal Hotel' and 'Bar Meat Restaurant'. - The Wellington Hotel (Penzance)
A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky cliffs, and clear turquoise water. - The Wellington Hotel (Penzance)
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a small table with a cup. - The Wellington Hotel (Penzance)
A coastal town with a historic castle on a hill, boats docked along the shore, and buildings with traditional architecture. - The Wellington Hotel (Penzance)
A bar with a wooden counter, various bottles, and a chalkboard menu listing items like spicy chicken salad and sandwiches. - The Wellington Hotel (Penzance)
Consider a stay at The Wellington Hotel and take advantage of free breakfast, a garden, and a bar. Be sure to enjoy kids' meals at the on-site restaurant. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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Basic Double Room, Ensuite (Small Room, 2nd Floor)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Ensuite (Large Room)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A neatly made bed with white linens and pillows, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a full-length mirror on the wall.

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A room with bunk beds, a bathroom with a toilet and sink, and a mirror.

Suite, Ensuite (Double and 1 Bunk Bed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free wired internet

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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A neatly made bed with white linens and a stack of folded towels on the side.

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Penzance is home to The Wellington Hotel. Tregeseal East Stone Circle and Botallack Mine are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Tanglewood Wild Garden and Men Scryfa. Sennen Surfing Centre and Trengwainton Garden are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Penzance travel guide
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Market Square, St Just, Penzance, England, TR19 7HD

What's nearby

  • A rocky coastline with waves crashing against the rocks under a dramatic sunset sky.
    Porth Nanven Beach
    3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • A sandy beach with waves crashing onto the shore and a grassy cliff in the background.
    Sennen Cove Beach
    15 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • A rocky coastline with a lighthouse in the distance.
    Land's End
    19 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • A beach with rocky cliffs and clear turquoise water.
    Porthcurno Beach
    23 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • A historical site with a circular stone structure, steps, and a view of the sea.
    Minack Theatre
    23 min drive - 10.7 miles

Getting around

  • Penzance (PZC-Penzance Train Station)
    19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lovetts
    9 min drive
  • Tolcarne Inn
    10 min drive
  • Old Success Inn
    8 min drive
  • The Queen's Arms
    18 min walk
  • Land’s End Restaurant
    11 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Karaoke
  • Outdoor tennis court

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests planning to arrive outside of the posted hours must contact the hotel in advance by telephone.

Pets

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

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Important information

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
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Wellington Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Wellington Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Wellington Hotel located?

Situated in Penzance, this inn is within 2 mi (3 km) of Cornwall National Landscape, Porth Nanven Beach, and Tregeseal East Stone Circle. Cape Cornwall and Progo are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Wellington Hotel Reviews

7.2

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

7.8

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 262 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 262 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 262 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 262 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 262 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Steve

Yes, stay was ok, it is a pub at the end of the day. Food was nice. Comfortable room,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly, free car park near by, shops easy accessible
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Staff are nice, room was clean. Wake up every morning with voice of seagulls. One option breakfast which is good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

keeley

Liked: Staff & service
Room.felt damp, breakfast was good..bed was comfortable. Was just ok but quite pricey for an inn.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Holly

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Nice

Nice location, our room was adjoining and the ppl next door were very noisy which ruined it a bit. Nice breakfast room was ok but a bit dated. Nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Willington hotel barnstape

Great hotel, excellent staff and services. Room was largevand comfortable, modern bathroom. Restaurant was exceptional.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great bolt hole to escape Storm Betty middle of our camping holiday. Rooms ok. Breakfast was superb.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Vanessa

Liked: Staff & service

Good location, fine for one night

The location is great and it was great to stop by for one night. The breakfast and service were really friendly. The room we stayed was fine for one night. Could be cleaner (dust). Maybe it was not used for a while. The bathroom probably needs better ventilation as there are some mouldy spots.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All staff were very friendly and accommodating. Rooms were large and clean. There was a variety of delicious food at the hotel and also other options outside. Parking was in a free park a short walk from the hotel which was safe.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Comfortable stay for 1 night. Great staff and good food. Toilet paper and hand gel could be better quality. Very steep stairs especially with luggage.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Good location.

Good central location. Close to pubs and supermarket. Cape Cornwall within walking distance. Staff very helpful and polite. All of whom were really friendly towards the dogs. Great thank you for that. Hotel itself is best described as rustic and characterful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Obvious very old but in need of refurbishing. The staff were pleasant. However the bed was well worn and pillows flat. We asked for new pillows but it didn’t happen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Amenities
A busy pub but super large and modern room. All quiet by midnight. A very nice breakfast. Helpful staff. Good. No complaints.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Gill

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Parking was away from hotel & didn’t feel safe - rough area by bus station. Although thankfully our car was fine in the morning. The stairs going up to the room were smelly & dirty & the carpet in the room horrid. Didn’t want to take shoes off. That said the bed linen & towels & bathroom were clean with lovely white sheets. Probably our fault for choosing pub accommodation. Was convenient for the places we wanted to visit
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic village pub with well renovated rooms. Comfy bed. Great shower - strong with lots of hot water. Very clear info back - thorough, clean & tidy. Shower is over the bath. Would be helpful to have a non slip mat in the bath & handles to hold as you climb in & out. Parking outside is 30 mins & return within 2 hrs 8 - 6, except Sundays. Free car park about 3 mins walk away.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

A pleasant stay

The rooms were comfortable and clean, The food was excellent. The bar was very busy in the evening. The Wellington Hotel is an old building with charm. your booking in at the bar. We had two rooms one was inside the main building and the other was in a separate building at the back on the same grounds. There was no parking on site and only short-term parking out the front, but at a five-minute walk, you will find 24hr free parking car park.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Tony

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

Business Trips

Staff are friendly, bar was very lively which made the atmosphere great but it seemed to get louder the later it got. Not good when you need to sleep, On arrival I was directed to my room not shown, The room had no towels. but when requested they arrived, No Milk in the room again had to request it. I was a bit disappointed that the room had no shower gel or shampoo, for £125 a night it should do, Breakfast was average. I didn’t eat an evening meal so I can not comment on the food. As a bonus it did have a games room available if you are up for that or have kids with you.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Tony

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

Business Trips

Staff are friendly, bar was very lively which made the atmosphere great but it seemed to get louder the later it got. Not good when you need to sleep, On arrival I was directed to my room not shown, The room had no towels. but when requested they arrived, No Milk in the room again had to request it. I was a bit disappointed that the room had no shower gel or shampoo, for £125 a night it should do, Breakfast was average. I didn’t eat an evening meal so I can not comment on the food. As a bonus it did have a games room available if you are up for that or have kids with you.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

P A

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Tired and Bizarre

Entering the front door with broken pane of glass, boarded, over set the scene. Has had a number of Managers in recent years and getting more tired. Bring your own shower gel or shampoo, as none supplied in the bathroom, although mould was in plentiful supply. Toilet permanently dribbling water, bath tap broken, TV only turned on at the wall to ITV. Remote not working. Evening meal was fine. Breakfast menu with a whole paragraph about the Cost of Living Crisis and other crisis. Choice of tea, coffee OR orange juice, then full English with deep fried sausage OR porridge (in July?) No cereals. Skipped it second day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Hardeep

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I wish I could say my stay at this hotel was memorable for the right reasons, but unfortunately, it fell short in several areas. Let's start with the room—the carpet smelled like it had been borrowed from a nursing home, with a distinct aroma of dampness and stale urine that was hard to ignore. To make matters worse, there was mould on the bathroom ceiling, which did little to enhance the experience. On the upside, the location is excellent, and the breakfast food was quite good. However, even that had its downside. Breakfast is supposedly served between 08:00 and 09:00, but when we arrived at 08:14, our food didn’t appear until 09:10, with drinks showing up a full five minutes before. That's nearly an hour wait for a meal in the morning—not exactly the kind of start to the day I was hoping for. All in all, this hotel needs more than a bit of TLC before I'd consider staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointing. Knew we had an early check out, point blank refused to offer a take out breakfast option, as nearly all hotels will if you are leaving before the “free” breakfast. The room itself was reasonably clean, but stiflingly hot, on a day when it was almost 30degrees, they decided to leave the curtains open all day and let the heat stream in through the full glass door and windows. No fans available, blasé attitude from management about that, and minimal apology when we were charged £10 more for the room, this was an accidental error by staff, but could easily have been missed. The bar staff were lovely, the room was not worth the money, the pub is rough as a badgers proverbial, absolutely would not recommend it. Went somewhere else to eat and speaking to other hospitality staff and locals, this place is an embarrassment to the area. Despite withholding my name on the review, I know the management will know who I am due to email communication before check in. I do not care ….. I absolutely will not be returning, I’d rather sleep in my car
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
I have been throughout the world with Hotels.com and was treated with the utmost decency, respect and kindness by the hotel staff and sadly it’s the first time ever that I am writing such a negative review about the uncouth, course, unprofessional manager at this hotel. She is a DISGRACE to this excellent hotel with the stunning room. I was gutted at her behaviour. Can u believe what that clown did. I ordered a curry and a spoon did not accompany it. Dr Pilcher who is the most amazing human being on the planet was visibly shaken and mortified by her behaviour. He left his food and went and asked her for a spoon and she very rudely demanded that he tell her “please.” Now instead of permanently sitting in that corner screeching with laughter and making a complete fool of herself, her duty was to reprimand her staff for their inefficiency in not providing a spoon. It’s the first time I saw him so embarrassed and complaining. He always see the best in people. She spoilt his holiday mood. Also she made us pay for an upgrade which I didn’t mind but all the hotels upgrade us to top suites for free because I am a valued client of Hotels.com. She very rudely told me , “Well that room is more expensive. I paid £125 but she wanted £10 more which I gladly gave her. It’s obvious that the woman got no class or the sophistication needed to deal with people. It was the most horrible experience ever to deal with someone so cheap. I was wondering what she gets paid for. She did nothing,
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Ben

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
On the plus side, our bedroom was clean as was the bathroom. Similarly, the member of staff who, seemingly on her own, served everyone at breakfast was brisk and efficient. The breakfast options were somewhat limited and the table menu was very prescriptive in asking that no more than one glass of juice or one cup of tea/coffee be taken. The food itself was perfectly adequate. There were a number of negatives, not least no personal toiletries in our room. The main negative was the fact that it was impossible to get a good night's sleep. There was loud thumping music going on until near midnight and then there was conversation outside as people who had been listening to the music did not disperse for another hour or so. At one point, gone 11.00pm, I went downstairs to ask when the music might be stopping as we could not get to sleep. I was told "We have a licence till 12.00". There was no apology, no expression of concern, nothing at all supportive. I really feel that if a hotel is going to let out rooms when it is playing music till almost midnight, it should make it clear on its website and should endeavour to provide a degree of soundproofing. We had paid in advance for three nights but such was our "sleep" problem that we checked out after just one day. The manager was sympathetic, but made no offer of recompense in regard to the two nights we were foregoing, not that he had a legal obligation to do so, but I feel he had a moral responsibility to make some offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Hilary

Disliked: Amenities
First room shown (a family room with 2 singles & bunk beds)had lots of mould along the wall & smelt very musty- not healthy at all! Given alternative room which was clean & had comfortable beds. However the bathroom had an old electric shower with very poor water pressure. It is basic accommodation above a pub rather than a hotel, despite the name, so a little noisy. The staff were friendly & helpful especially Shane who did the breakfast service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024