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The Idle Rocks

★★★★ Harbourside, Saint Mawes, GB

9 guest rating· 171 reviews

About this hotel

Sea Views and Fresh Seafood

Located on the quayside in St Mawes, The Idle Rocks offers stunning sea views and serves fresh seafood to indulge your senses.

Charming Rooms with Modern Amenities

Each uniquely decorated room at Idle Rocks features modern amenities like a flat-screen TV, vintage radio, Nespresso coffee maker, and Cornish tea. Some rooms even offer picturesque views of the harbour and St Anthony’s Head.

Gourmet Dining and Unique Breakfast

Indulge in locally sourced gourmet dishes prepared by our passionate chef who incorporates foraged ingredients. Enjoy a unique breakfast experience with twists like Birch Tree syrup.

Ready to experience seaside luxury? Book your stay at The Idle Rocks for a memorable coastal retreat.

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Rooms & rates

Deluxe Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 21 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee machine

Deluxe Suite

Sleeps 2 · 25 m² · Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee machine

Double Room with Sea View

Sleeps 2 · 15 m²

  • Desk
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee machine

Small Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 12 m²

  • Desk
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee machine

Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 20 m²

  • Desk
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee machine

Deluxe Suite with Sea View

Sleeps 2 · 25 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee machine

Deluxe Double Room with Sea View

Sleeps 2 · 23 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee machine

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Spa/wellness center services
  • Free Parking
  • Valet parking
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Pet basket
  • Pet bowls
  • Beach
  • Beachfront
  • 24-hour front desk
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  • Room service
  • 24-hour security
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Babysitting/child services
  • Beauty Services
  • Bike tours
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Broadcast Live sport events
  • Canoeing
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Concierge service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Dry cleaning
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Fishing
  • Fruits
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Heating
  • Higher level toilet
  • Hiking
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Key access
  • Kid meals
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Live music/performance
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Luggage storage
  • Manicure
  • Massage services
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Movie nights
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pedicure
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Public transport tickets
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Smoke alarms
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun terrace
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Tennis court
  • Terrace
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Tour/class on local culture
  • Visual aids: Braille
  • Walking tours
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Windsurfing
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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Harbourside, Saint Mawes, GB

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say9171 reviews

+ Spectacular location+ Comfortable roomsOverpriced foodInconsistent service
Cleanliness9.3
Service8.8
Location9.8
Room Quality9.3
Amenities8.8
Value for Money8.3

Great location, very friendly staff , food inconsistent.

7.0

Location was great. Staff very friendly and helpful.

Food inconsistent. Staying for 6 days and same menu everyday with limited choice. Breakfast one day was great , next day a bit disappointing. Not as good as I was expecting particularly given the cost. Music on terrace was pretty poor , more techno meets lift music ! Could have done without it !

Kevin · GB · 2026-06-28

Everything and everyone made this a wonderful break

10.0

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

Position perfect, staff perfect, breakfast perfect

Barbara · GB · 2026-06-18

Tolles Hotel, tolle Lage

8.0

Die Lage ist sensationell, direkt am malerischen kleinen Hafen von St Mawes. Das Personal sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Wir waren dort 3 Nächte und es hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Guter Standort für Tagesausflüge. Der Parkplatz liegt versteckt über dem Hotel in der nächsten Straße.

Die Ausstattung im Zimmer war zwar grundsätzlich in Ordnung. Im Bad gab es aber keine einzige Steckdose. Auch irgendeine Ablagefläche im Bad war nicht vorhanden. Beim Frühstück war eine Mitarbeiterin derart vergesslich und lahm, dass man am liebsten seine Sachen aus der Küche selbst geholt hätte.

Thomas · DE · 2026-06-14

Guest review

10.0

Excellent and enjoyable stay

Nothing

robert · GB · 2026-05-30

A dream holiday in a very special place.

10.0

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

No lift. Musak in the common areas.

Stella Mary · AT · 2026-05-22

A fabulous place for a soeial celebration..

10.0

Position , decor & food

Tracy · GB · 2026-05-07

Good to know

Full payment upon booking is required. The property will take the full amount of the reservation upon receiving the booking confirmation. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

No special conditions apply for groups.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 11 years old stay for £30 per person per night when using an existing bed.

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Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.