Best Hotels in Cornwall for Families

On a rugged cliff side in the Cornish village of Mawgan Porth, Bedruthan Hotel & Spa offers wonderful views across the Atlantic. The 4-star boutique hotel has a luxury spa and restaurant. The leisure center features a gym, indoor and outdoor pools, games room and a resident surf instructor. Guests can relax in the adults-only thermal suite with a sauna, hot tub and steam room. The award-winning Ogo Restaurant serves modern Cornish cuisine, featuring quality local produce. The restaurant Ogo celebrates the incredible produce we have on our doorstep as well as in the UK. Simple dishes that are full of flavor. Wild Cafe offers feel-good hearty dishes to feed hungry mouths. We’re about the kind of natural, nourishing cooking that leaves you knowing you’ve given your body something good. Rooms at Bedruthan Hotel & Spa have stylish decor and free internet access. All rooms have a refrigerator and work desk, and the private modern bathroom features free toiletries and a hairdryer. The family-owned Bedruthan Hotel & Spa is located between Newquay and Padstow. Free on-site parking is available, and Merlin Golf Club and Driving Range is 5 minutes away by car.

- "Excellent" - "Original, bespoke hotel with amazing food and exceptional staff." - "Amazing" - "Fabulous views with friendly staff." - "Fine just what we needed" - "An absolutely excellent, relaxing stay in a stunning hotel with excellent spa facilities." - "Fantastic" - "Fantastic tranquil coastal hotel with amazing views of the sea and beach at Mawgan Porth" - "Short break" - "If it hadn’t have been for the wondrful staff especially Ash and Louise and Ash it would have been a disaster"

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. The daily breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or 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. With staff speaking German, English and Italian, guidance is available at the reception. Eden Project is 23 miles from the hotel, while St Catherines Castle is 27 miles away. Newquay Cornwall Airport is 29 miles from the property.

- "great." - "An exceptional hotel in a magnificent setting" - "As exceptional as it always is" - "A feel-good hotel. Cruisey vibe, spacious and comfy rooms, and a close to pretty streets and shopping." - "Lovely place to stay with very nice staff."

Offering a seasonal outdoor pool. The St Enodoc Hotel is located in Rock in the Cornwall Region. The hotel has a terrace and views of the river, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Free private parking is available on site. All rooms are equipped with a TV. Certain units include a seating area where you can relax. You will find a kettle in the room. Each room comes with a private bathroom. Extras include bathrobes, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The St Enodoc Hotel features free WiFi throughout the property. You will find a shared lounge at the property. You can play table tennis at the hotel. Newquay is 15 mi from The St Enodoc Hotel, while Falmouth is 35 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Newquay Cornwall Airport, 9.9 mi from the property.

- "Great hotel book it!" - "Beautiful hotel in a beautiful part of England." - "The staff were incredible friendly and absolutely dog lovers, the bed felt like sleeping on a cloud, so super soft." - "Winter Escape" - "This hotel was an Idyllic treat." - "Really really recommend this hotel" - "I felt totally relaxed" - "Fabulous hotel with the most amazing people looking after you. Location is excellent with many pubs/restaurants near"

Located in Fowey, a 10-minute walk from Readymoney Cove Beach, Fowey Hall Hotel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers a kids' club, room service and free WiFi. Guests can use the spa and wellness center with an indoor pool, sauna, and hot tub, as well as a restaurant. A buffet, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast is available at the property. The hotel has a playground. You can play table tennis at Fowey Hall Hotel, and the area is popular for hiking. The accommodation can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. Newquay Train Station is 24 miles from Fowey Hall Hotel, while St Catherines Castle is a 15-minute walk from the property. Newquay Cornwall Airport is 21 miles away.

- "A wonderful break, we will be back" - "the staff make the stay as they maintain a calm and so very friendly environment with stunning views" - "A really special place to stay." - "Gorgeous way to spoil yourself. Very family friendly but enough space and peace for adults and dogs too" - "Amazing hotel! Will return" - "Very relaxing in a beautiful location, the staff were so friendly and helpful." - "Fantastic hotel great food and exceptional staff"

In 43 acres of parkland, this stunning 19th-century manor house has a luxurious spa, a gym and an infinity pool. It offers a range of accommodations just a few miles from The Eden Project. Guests have free use of The Clearing Spa, with facilities including a bubble pool, a sauna and a steam room. Guests can enjoy a game of tennis on the hotel tennis courts. The Cornwall Hotel Spa and Estate provides luxurious rooms with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Self-catering Woodland lodges are also available. The Restaurant offers a relaxed dining atmosphere. It has been awarded an AA Rosette for its food, with dishes made using local produce. Guests can also enjoy a selection of sharing and locally inspired dishes in the bar, or dine al fresco on the terrace.

- "Lovely hotel with beautiful setting!" - "Wonderful, quiet hotel which is amazing value" - "Clean soacious lodge with beautiful view and great facilities" - "Great stay!" - "I would head back to stay longer and use the spa!" - "Great value but beds were disappointing" - "Relaxing spa" - "Good relaxing comfortable quiet" - "Nice hotel poor restaurant" - "Great location, lovely rooms and beautiful facilities. Could check the quality of the breakfasts."

With views over the Camel Estuary and Atlantic Ocean, St Moritz Hotel and Cowshed Spa features a spa with indoor and outdoor pool, gym and tennis courts. Guests can enjoy the free WiFi, onsite bar and a meal from either of the two onsite restaurants. Some rooms at the St Moritz Hotel and Cowshed Spa feature a balcony or patio and all rooms have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels provided. The area is popular for golfing. St Moritz Hotel and Cowshed Spa is a 10-minute walk from Daymer bay and a 20-minute walk to Polzeath. Newquay Airport is 20 miles away, while Padstow is 15 miles away and Falmouth is 42 miles away.

- "A brilliant base for the North Cornwall Endurance Life runs!" - "Stylish comfort amongst the wild." - "Beautiful, very welcoming hotel." - "Beautiful stay in a lovely hotel and location" - "Unexpected break." - "Relaxing and comfortable stay" - "Staff were excellent - very relaxing stay." - "The perfect honeymoon to remember. Thank you so much!" - "Beautiful spot and luxurious stay" - "Amazing" - "Lovely stay thank you"

Overlooking St Michael's Mount, The Godolphin Hotel in Marazion offers high-quality rooms on the beautiful West Cornwall coast. With a bar and restaurant showcasing local produce. Each guest room features a TV, safe and tea/coffee making facilities including a coffee machine. All have an en-suite shower or bath, with hairdryer and complimentary toiletries provided. Marazion lies 4 miles east of Penzance, and just under 10 miles from St Ives, home of Cornwall’s Tate Gallery. Helston is a similar distance away, with the Flambards Theme Park within a 25-minute drive, and pretty Mousehole is 7 miles down the coast.

- "A fab hotel - food was amazing and friendly staff!"

The unique and original rooms at the 17th-century Artist Residence are each uniquely designed in an eclectic, rustic style, with a curated collection of limited edition artworks throughout. Guests have free WiFi. The bespoke style of each bright and airy bedroom is complemented by amenities including a flat-screen satellite TV, a private bathroom and tea/coffee-making facilities. Some rooms feature statement bathtubs and log burners. Rooms are accessed by stairs only. Downstairs guests can find the The Cornish Barn Smokehouse & Bar, an all-day restaurant, cafe and bar offering a hearty menu of smoked meats, Cornish fish and seafood and local produce in a lively atmosphere. In the summer, guests are invited to relax in the property's festival garden, which serves cocktails and food straight from its BBQ smokehouse, and use the ping pong and Foosball tables available. Just a 5-minute walk from Penzance’s historic seafront, there are a number of restaurants and other galleries within a few hundred yards. Penzance Rail Station is next to the Wharfside Shopping Center, just 0.5 miles away.

- "Just incredible!" - "A wonderful lovel welcoming place" - "A fabulous quirky hotel with all the basics just right" - "Great and beautifully furnished hotel in the centre" - "Lovely relaxed stay in a cute street. All the cozy vibes we wanted" - "Beautiful but cramped" - "Lovely" - "Relaxing, comfortable stay with a lovely team" - "Pleasant enough" - "Below Average for the price."

Perched above a sheltered bay between Looe and Polperro, Talland Bay is the luxury Cornwall hotel that winks at convention. Wake up to sea breezes and sweeping views of the deepest blue, stroll straight onto the South West Coast Path, or pop into Looe or Polperro – both are less than ten minutes by car or a scenic coastal walk away. Fowey and the Eden Project are just a little further along the coast. We’re one of Cornwall’s most dog-friendly hotels too, so your four-legged friend needn’t miss out on the adventures this summer. Crowned ‘Restaurant of the Year – Silver’ at the Cornwall Tourism Awards 2025, our Two AA-Rosette restaurant champions local Cornish produce with flare and a touch of theater. Fresh scallops, seasonal tasting menus and afternoon teas full of indulgence are served with sea views, a good wine list and even our very own gin and tonic. Our 20 rooms are all delightfully unique, each with its own theme and décor, but all promise the same unforgettable place to rest your head. Swap ordinary for extraordinary this summer and discover for yourself why we were voted ‘Small Hotel of the Year’ for 2025.

- "Lovely place to stay with or without your dog. Great bed." - "Perfect!" - "Exceptional hotel" - "This has to be one of the best places in Cornwall to escape the hustle and bustle of life. We came child free, our first" - "A big thank you to all the staff." - "A very happy place" - "Super pet friendly luxury hotel" - "Beautiful hotel with inspiring decor, the food was exceptional as was the customer service. Highly recommended"

Set in 12 acres of mature cliff-top gardens, this luxury seaside hotel offers wonderful views across Mount's Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The hotel features a restaurant, spa and a cinema room. All of the stylish bedrooms feature fluffy towels and quality feather bedding. Many rooms have sea views, and each has a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV. Polurrian on the Lizard has a games room and a swimming pool, gym and spa. The Polurrian Restaurant serves fresh local produce and seasonal menus, and there is the Vista with stunning views. Polurrian on the Lizard is located next to the Cornish Coastal Path, and has direct access to a private sandy beach. There is free on-site parking, and Mullion Harbor is just a few minutes’ walk away.

- "Weekend break" - "Fantastic hotel with breathtaking views" - "Excellent staff, facilities & food" - "Our lovely break." - "Excellent" - "lovely place stunning views" - "Great stay." - "Book you will not be disappointed great value 4 stars" - "Lovely hotel in great location ideal for relaxing break." - "beautiful hotel" - "Wonderful hotel in a beautiful location!" - "Fabulous" - "Will be going back later this year"

In 43 acres of parkland, this stunning 19th-century manor house has a luxurious spa, a gym and an infinity pool. It offers a range of accommodations just a few miles from The Eden Project. Guests have free use of The Clearing Spa, with facilities including a bubble pool, a sauna and a steam room. Guests can enjoy a game of tennis on the hotel tennis courts. The Cornwall Hotel Spa and Estate provides luxurious rooms with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Self-catering Woodland lodges are also available. The Restaurant offers a relaxed dining atmosphere. It has been awarded an AA Rosette for its food, with dishes made using local produce. Guests can also enjoy a selection of sharing and locally inspired dishes in the bar, or dine al fresco on the terrace.

- "Lovely hotel with beautiful setting!" - "Wonderful, quiet hotel which is amazing value" - "Clean soacious lodge with beautiful view and great facilities" - "Great stay!" - "I would head back to stay longer and use the spa!" - "Great value but beds were disappointing" - "Relaxing spa" - "Good relaxing comfortable quiet" - "Nice hotel poor restaurant" - "Great location, lovely rooms and beautiful facilities. Could check the quality of the breakfasts."

Around 25 minutes’ drive from Truro, The Rosevine is an elegantly styled apartment hotel on the south Cornwall coast. Featuring a family restaurant and an indoor swimming pool, this accommodations on the Roseland Peninsula has free parking and WiFi. Each apartment or suite features a kitchenette with a microwave, fridge, dishwasher, kettle and toaster, as well as a dining area. All have a seating area with a flat-screen TV and DVD player. There is also a bathroom with bath and shower, hairdryer, bathrobes and complimentary toiletries. Several apartments have French doors leading out to a terrace and garden. The Rosevine features a restaurant, which serves dishes for both adults and children. The drawing room has cozy sofas and a wood burning stove, along with a playroom for children. Outside, guests are welcome to enjoy drinks on the lawn, overlooking the sea. With a climbing frame and table tennis, there is a further play area in the garden. The Rosevine is a short walk from Porthcurnick beach, and just 2 miles from the pretty coastal village of Portscatho via the coast path. Portscatho offers a pub, restaurants, shops and a post office. You can take a boat trip to Falmouth from St Mawes, just under 6 miles away, or drive to the Eden Project in around 40 minutes. Some rooms are dog friendly - please call the hotel to inquire directly.

- "Lovely hotel in an excellent location. Perfect for the coastal path & relaxing after." - "One of our favourite places" - "Beautiful retreat for a getaway." - "perfect family hotel" - "Utterly memorable, refreshing stay in a most beautiful part of Cornwall." - "Perfect hotel for us: relaxed, friendly staff, delicious food and spacious cosy room" - "The excellent quiet location and beautiful gardens close to the sea plus our own apartment made for a marvellous break."

Set in tropical gardens, this elegant hotel offers wonderful sea views, an award-winning restaurant and direct access to Carbis Bay Beach, which is a member of The Most Beautiful Bays In The World organization. Picturesque St Ives is just 1.5 miles away. Guests can relax in the outdoor swimming pool, or on the spacious sea-view terrace. Carbis Bay and Spa Hotel also has a grand lounge, and live entertainment is often available in the traditional bar. Sands Restaurants serves a creative menu, including freshly caught Cornish seafood and local produce. The conservatory offers cocktails and tapas, and indulgent afternoon teas are also available. The bright and airy bedrooms each have a cozy seating area and tea/coffee facilities. All rooms have free WiFi access and a private modern bathroom, and many rooms have views of the bay. Just 984 feet from Carbis Bay Railway Station, Carbis Bay and Spa Hotel is surrounded by scenic coastal walks. West Cornwall Golf Club is within a 5-minute drive, and Tate St Ives is just 2 miles away. The Garden Cabin is located in Carbis Bay village, just a short distance from the facilities at Carbis Bay Estate and Carbis bay beach

- "The most refreshing end to January." - "Superb!" - "Excellent" - "Total relaxational bliss." - "Amazing hotel" - "Absolute gem" - "Exceptional" - "Fab" - "We travel the world, the venue matched our many other 1st class experiences" - "Absolute bliss!" - "Relaxing and private with excellent service form Carbis Bay Staff" - "Nice place but overpriced for what it offers" - "Good but not excellent"

Overlooking the Celtic Sea and St Ives Bay, Pedn-Olva offers elegant rooms with magnificent views. With a near beach and spacious terrace, there is also a popular restaurant. Sitting on a rugged rock formation, the compact rooms at Pedn-Olva offer private modern bathrooms. All rooms are stylishly decorated and have impressive sea views. Rooms also feature a TV and hairdryer. The restaurant serves a seasonal menu, using local produce and fresh fish, and a full English breakfast is served daily. The bar features a large terrace and modern art, and offers a selection of local ales and fair-trade coffee. With a peaceful, romantic location on the shores of Porthminster Beach, The Pedn-Olva is just a 15-minute walk from Tate St Ives.

- "Excellent and I also loved the many different shops in the town." - "An amazing place to stay if visiting St Ives" - "A lovely little hotel with superb views and a convenient location" - "A perfect winter break." - "Fantastic stay" - "overall, our stay has been excellent. locationwise, facilities, and staffs were all really lovely! the breakfast buffet" - "Stunning sea view" - "A stunning location, view and hotel"

Chainlocker has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Falmouth. The property is around a 16-minute walk from Falmouth - Gyllyngvase, 21 miles from Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre and 23 miles from St Michael's Mount. Free WiFi and room service are offered. Carbis Bay is 24 miles from the inn, while Newquay Train Station is 24 miles from the property. Newquay Cornwall Airport is 28 miles away.

- "Great location with stunning views!" - "Enjoyed every minute from the room to breakfast with a view" - "We really enjoyed Falmouth and the location and quality of our hotel enhanced the experience." - "Can’t wait to go again" - "A great venue" - "Relaxing!" - "Will return" - "great, and friendly people working at the hotel." - "Lovely spot for a short break" - "Fantastic location, really good food, including GF fish and chips and breakfast"

Located in Bodmin, 19 miles from Newquay Train Station, Bodmin Jail Hotel has accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Guests can use a bar. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a closet, an electric tea pot, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast is available at the property. Guests at Bodmin Jail Hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Bodmin, like hiking and cycling. Restormel Castle is 7.7 miles from the accommodation, while Eden Project is 11 miles from the property. Newquay Cornwall Airport is 16 miles away.

- "Lovely stay in beautiful hotel, food was amazing and staff very helpful." - "Great experience stay, will definitely return" - "Amazing luxury hotel" - "A great relaxing experience" - "An amazing stay" - "Expensive but worth it as an experience." - "Lovley hotel fantastic breakfast amazing staff" - "Amazing stay" - "Stay over with friends" - "Birthday stay for my mum." - "Absolutely loved it - minus the mattress."

Set in beautifully landscaped gardens, right by the water's edge, the award-winning Harbor Hotel Fowey has a scenic and peaceful location. It offers free WiFi, an award-winning restaurant, and a 24-hour front desk. Many of the individually decorated, rooms with attached bathroom offer panoramic views of the harbor, as do all of the public rooms. Each also has a TV and facilities for making tea and coffee. The pretty town of Fowey is a joy to wander around, with its charming shops and galleries. The town center can be reached in around 5 minutes’ walk from the hotel building. The Fowey's restaurant has held an AA Rosette for the outstanding preparation of its food and the quality of its local, seasonal ingredients.

- "Outstanding service, beautiful hotel in an amazing location" - "Beautiful hotel with waterfront views" - "Excellent hotel - great stay" - "Fantastic hotel" - "For a fabulous visit to Fowey, the Harbour Hotel is the most stunning experience." - "Perfect for a few days away - glorious views, excellent food and wine and very comfortable" - "Great." - "Amazing. This was our second visit and I’m sure we will be back. Well worth having a bay window room overlooking the har"

Located on Padstow’s busy harbor front, the 4-star Padstow Harbor Hotel features views of the town and Camel Estuary. There is a popular restaurant as well as bright, individually styled rooms. With a TV, work area and a private bathroom, many of the rooms also enjoy views across the water. Free tea and coffee, a hairdryer and ironing facilities are also included. The Harbor Kitchen: Bar + Terrace looks over the harbor and uses Cornish produce to create a daily menu. Guests can enjoy afternoon cream teas. The restaurants of Padstow harbor, including those of famous chef Rick Stein, are within just a few minutes’ walk.

- "such good value compared with awful Hannafore Hotel in Looe" - "Beautiful hotel in a great location, with a wonderful view from the dining room." - "We had a most enjoyable week staying in Harbour Hotel, , and look forward to our next visit." - "Excellent" - "Everything I wanted for a restful break and more." - "Superb hotel" - "Very good stay. Food in restaurant excellent!" - "Too short a visit! Would have been happy to stay a week rather than a day"

Overlooking Fistral Beach, this stylish Victorian hotel features a Five Bubble rated spa, surf school, approach golf course and a wonderful sea-view terrace. Awarded a 5-stay AA rating, the Headland Hotel is a 10-minute walk from Newquay center. The impressive leisure facilities include a brand new Aqua Club which includes 6 outdoor and indoor pools (open all year round). The spa includes a Cornish salt steam room, a Swedish sauna, a hot tub, and experience showers. Treatments by Elemis, Voya and OPI can be booked in the state-of-the-art ash wood paneled rooms or work out in the fully equipped Life Fitness gym. There are three restaurants, and the hotel has been awarded an AA rosette. Guests can enjoy the best of Cornish coastal produce in the restaurant RenMor. The Deck as part of the Aqua Club offers poolside drinks, and Mediterranean dining. Afternoon teas and Cornish breakfasts are available, and the bar offers cocktails and fine wines. The spacious 5-star bedrooms at The Headland have free Wi-Fi access and satellite TV. All rooms feature a cozy seating area, a work desk and a modern bathroom with fluffy robes. The hotel has a communal laundry room, where guests can access a washing machine and a tumble dryer, as well as ironing facilities. Perched on a rugged headland, this hotel is just a 20-minute walk from Newquay Railway Station. Free on-site parking is available, and Newquay Golf Club is a 5-minute walk away. The surf school also offers coasteering, standup paddleboarding and private surfing lessons. The Headland is dog-friendly and up to two dogs can stay in each bedroom per nights. Regrettably, we are not able to accommodate any other pets. Our bedroom capacities are limited to maximum of 2 people. 1 adult and 1 child (12 and under) can travel together. Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling is also available as a dining option but is operated separately from the Headland.

- "Amazing" - "Amazing" - "Perfect spa weekend" - "A truly beautiful hotel with stunning views of Fistral beach" - "Excellent" - "A 5 Star stay at a really nice hotel, with very well trained Staff" - "The most amazing experience of my life." - "Was anazing" - "Stay and experience the atmosphere" - "Myself and my friend came home extremely relaxed and we both said that we had amazing time" - "celebrating our anniversary in a beautiful gem!"