Harbour Hotel Padstow

Hotel Description

I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up to the Harbour Hotel Padstow on Station Road, I wasn’t expecting much from the exterior. It’s sort of tucked away from the main harbor action, but that actually turned out to be one of its best features. You get all the charm of being in Padstow without the chaos of tourists constantly streaming past your window.

The thing about this place is that it really gets the balance right between being polished and still feeling like you’re in a proper Cornish fishing town. The rooms have this contemporary coastal vibe – you know, clean lines and neutral colors – but they’ve avoided that sterile hotel chain feeling. My room overlooked the Camel Estuary, and honestly, watching the tide come and go while having morning coffee became my daily ritual. The staff seemed to actually know the area too, which sounds basic but you’d be surprised how rare that is. When I asked about the best time to walk the Camel Trail (it’s literally right there), the guy at reception didn’t just hand me a brochure – he told me about the quieter section toward Wadebridge and mentioned which café does the best cream tea along the route.

What really sold me on the place was how it handles the whole Padstow experience. Rick Stein’s empire is obviously the big draw here, but the hotel doesn’t try to compete or cash in on that connection in some cheesy way. Instead, they’ve got their own restaurant that focuses on local seafood without the celebrity chef markup, and the breakfast – well, it’s proper good. Real Cornwall sausages, eggs that actually taste like something, and they don’t rush you out even during busy summer mornings. Speaking of busy times, I was there in July and while the town was absolutely heaving during the day, the hotel felt like a calm retreat. You can walk down to the harbor in about three minutes when you want the action, then escape back when you’ve had enough of the crowds queuing for fish and chips. Parking can be a bit tricky in Padstow generally, but they’ve got their own spaces which honestly might save you a small fortune and a lot of stress. The only minor gripe I’d have is that the walls aren’t the thickest – I could occasionally hear my neighbors, though it wasn’t anything terrible. For a four-star place with an 8.6 rating, it delivers exactly what you’d hope for without any nasty surprises on checkout.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $203. Standard Double Room with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $233. Double Room with Estuary View with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $233. Double Room with Garden View with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $325. Superior Double Room with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $338. Superior Double Room with Estuary View with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $411. Deluxe Double Room with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $425. Deluxe Double Room with Estuary View with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $465. Junior Suite with Garden View with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $188. Single Room with 1 single bed for Max persons: 1

Reviews

• Richard from United Kingdom – 22 June 2025 (9/10)

  Great location, close to Rick Stein's seafood restaurant and cookery school. Room was quiet and had a nice sea view. Easy on-site parking. YouTube on tv. Friendly staff.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing of any significance.

• Sharon from United Kingdom – 21 June 2025 (9/10)

  Staff were really friendly and helpful, Room was very clean and comfortable. Good selection of food for the included continental breakfast.
  
  What could be improved: The only downside was that our room was next door to the lift and therefore there was a little bit of mechanical noise and noise from other guests using the lift.

• Brian from United States – 20 June 2025 (8/10)

  Staff very friendly and the early morning breakfast crew were particularly good and effective and efficient all delivered the service with a lot of charm and efficiency

• Martin from United Kingdom – 17 June 2025 (8/10)

  Location and our room was nice
  
  What could be improved: No swimming pool or jacuzzi / spa plus the staff were a bit non-personal

• Steven from United Kingdom – 16 June 2025 (9/10)

  Great location, All staff were excellent .
  
  What could be improved: We had restaurant meal in the evening had to send my stake back ( medium rare) could not cut or chow very tough.
  Breakfast was I’d as inclusive,We had to pay £10 each uplift for cook

• Malcolm from Australia – 16 June 2025 (8/10)

  Elegant and wonderfully positioned overlooking the estuary.
  
  What could be improved: The seagulls which soiled most cars parked on site; the fact it took two full days for the complimentary Gin to be delivered in spite of several requests.

• Hazel from United Kingdom – 15 June 2025 (9/10)

  The location, the room and the staff.
  
  What could be improved: The lift was a bit rickety and temperamental.

• Cathy from New Zealand – 14 June 2025 (9/10)

  Fantastic location, great friendly staff, and facilities. Clean & comfortable. Awesome views of the Harbour, especially at breakfast – I couldn't ask for more!
  
  What could be improved: Was happy with everything.

• Alistair from United Kingdom – 14 June 2025 (9/10)

  Staff very friendly and helpful
  
  What could be improved: I couldn’t get the plant I wanted that surround with the hotel.
  
  Nothing to do with the hotel or staff lol

• Wayne from Australia – 14 June 2025 (9/10)

  Food, service, and location were excellent
  
  What could be improved: Nothing was negative

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