Top Boutique Hotels in St Mawes (2026)

Offering a garden and a shared lounge, Nearwater in Saint Mawes is close to Cellars Beach and St Mawes Castle. The property is around 23 miles from Eden Project, 27 miles from St Catherines Castle, and 28 miles from Restormel Castle. There's a terrace and guests can access free Wifi and free private parking. The bed and breakfast offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, free toiletries, and shower. At the bed and breakfast, each unit includes bed linen and towels. Tregothnan is 12 miles from Nearwater, while DairyLand Farm World is 24 miles from the property. Newquay Cornwall Airport is 29 miles away.

- "We wouldn't hesitate in staying here again and recommending Nearwater to others. Such wonderful hosts who went out of their way, a beautiful place to stay and an ideal location. Looking forward to staying again soon!" - "Breakfast was delightful: Tim's homemade bread is delicious, variety of cereals and lovely yogurt. Amelia's homemade berry compote was divine and we were so pleased to be offered eggs--any way we wanted them!" - "Communication leading up to the stay was excellent. The welcome by the lovely Jill and (Chef!) David (Tim and Amelia were away) was warm and friendly (drinks and a snack were provided in the pretty garden on arrival). The room was clean and very comfortable. Breakfast, with homemade bread, jam, rhubarb compote as well as freshly prepared eggs (cereals, yogurt, coffee machine and tea also provided) was served in the visitors lounge overlooking the garden - just lovely! It was like staying with friends as it was so relaxed and personal!"

Located in Saint Mawes, 1.6 miles from Cellars Beach, Hotel Tresanton provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Providing a bar, the property is located within a 4-minute walk of St Mawes Castle. The property has room service, a concierge service and luggage storage for guests. At the hotel, all rooms include a closet and a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Hotel Tresanton also provide guests with free WiFi, while some rooms will provide you with a sea view. At the accommodation every room has bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available daily, and includes buffet, à la carte and continental options. At Hotel Tresanton you'll find a restaurant serving British, Mediterranean and Seafood cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Speaking German, English and Italian, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical guidance on the area at the reception. Eden Project is 23 miles from the hotel, while St Catherines Castle is 27 miles away. The nearest airport is Newquay Cornwall Airport, 29 miles from Hotel Tresanton.

- "Situation, staff & rooms are lovely." - "Everything. The location was superb and was made full use of. Breakfast and evening meals on the terrace overlooking the blue sea was relaxed and a highlight of our stay. All the staff we encountered were similarly friendly and relaxed." - "Hotel was perfect, staff very friendly. Our room was very clean and spacious with a great view of the sea. The food was amazing!" - "The location and everything about the hotel was amazing. The food was exceptional and beautifully presented."

On the quayside in the traditional fishing village of St Mawes, the The Idle Rocks features excellent sea views and fresh seafood. It offers modern rooms and free Wi-Fi. All individually decorated rooms at Idle Rocks feature a flat-screen TV, vintage radio, Cornish tea, a Nespresso coffee maker and a bathroom with a bath or shower, and some with a rain-effect shower. Some rooms have views of the harbor and St Anthony’s Head. Some TVs also double as mirrors. Food is sourced locally and the head chef is also a keen forager. Breakfast includes unique twists, such as Birch Tree sirup, and there is also a range of brunch dishes on offer. You can enjoy a cocktail in the bar, or on the terrace which offers lovely sea views. The village is home to St Mawes Castle, coastal and inland walks and watersports. Falmouth is a mile away by ferry, which operates year-round. Trelissick Gardens, St Austell and Truro town centers are 30 minutes’ drive away.

- "Clean, tidy and very homely." - "Sea location" - "Beautiful hotel in an idyllic location on the sea front in a picturesque little town. Staff went above & beyond (especially as I had made an error with booking dates) Room was exceptional and the vibe throughout the hotel was lovely. We had dinner, breakfast and room service and the food and drinks were all top class! The outdoor seating area at the front is a delightful area to sit, eat and drink or just enjoy the view overlooking the harbour. Would love to think we will visit again and would certainly highly recommend."

Right on the water’s edge, St Mawes Hotel is located on the south coast of Cornwall, offering fresh and modern rooms with soft duvets. Fresh, local seafood specials are served each day, and guests can enjoy sailing on the nearby waters. Light and airy, each individually designed room features crisp, white bedding, comfortable mattresses, and quality pillows. Guests can also relax with free tea and coffee, free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV. Rooms also include a private bathroom with hairdryer. The Lower Deck at St Mawes Hotel, offers an informal bar serving a wide selection of drinks, teas and coffees. Parking is available nearby, and Falmouth is only a mile away by ferry, with the ferry terminal just a minute’s walk from St Mawes Hotel. There are a number of sailing schools within St Mawes, and the hotel can advise guests on boat hire and fishing trips.

- "We were upgraded to the sister hotel - The Idle Rocks and had a sea view room which was amazing. Great breakfast & very nice dinner" - "The hotel was beautiful and the service exceptional. We loved the cinema too" - "Ben manager lovely staff lovely food excellent room great views. Nothing to complain about." - "Lovely position overlooking harbour very comfortable , excellent food and staff made us very welcome" - "Beds and bed linen excellent. Food was also fantastic !"

The Sandy Duck in Falmouth provides accommodations with a bar and a shared lounge. This guest house features free private parking, daily room service, and free Wifi. Falmouth - Gyllyngvase is a 8-minute walk away, and St Michael's Mount is 23 miles from the guest house. The guest house offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bathrobes, a hair dryer, and shower. The guest house provides some units with sea views, and every unit comes with a kettle. At the guest house, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre is 24 miles from The Sandy Duck, while Newquay Train Station is 24 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Newquay Cornwall Airport, 28 miles from the accommodation.

- "Staff, food, view, the bed, all amazing" - "The staff were extremely attentive whilst also giving you enough space to not be intrusive. I couldn’t have asked for more." - "The staff were all friendly, exceptionally helpful. We really liked the design style including our bedroom. Breakfast was really delicious and locally sourced. Definitely be back!" - "Everything was absolutely perfect. We had a courtesy call from the lovely Abbie to say our room was ready and then friendly welcome when we arrived. All the staff were excellent, fabulous breakfasts, delicious cake and coffee in the afternoons, huge extremely comfortable bed and amazing shower. A change of breakfasts for everyone due to chef illness (hope Ellie is now better) was handled without fuss and very efficiently. Thank you to everyone. We will be back and shall opt for the top floor Room 8 again with it's great view :-)"