StayScore
84/100
Saint Austell
Porth Avallen Hotel and Reflections Restaurant
StayScore
74
/100
Confidence: Medium
Sea Road, Saint Austell, PL25 3SG, United Kingdom
View on Google Maps →★★★3-star hotel
The Porth Avallen Hotel sits on a cliff-top in Carlyon Bay, overlooking St Austell Bay and close to Charlestown’s Georgian harbour. The family-owned hotel offers standard, sea‑facing and superior rooms — including a suite with a private balcony — all with en‑suite facilities and basic in‑room amenities. Dining is provided by the Reflections Restaurant, an American Bar and a sea‑facing terrace serving seasonal menus. The property has on‑site parking and is about two miles from St Austell railway station.
StayScore Analysis
Why this hotel scores 74/100
The Porth Avallen Hotel is best suited to travellers after a classic Cornish coastal stay in Saint Austell, with strong appeal for couples, walkers and families who prioritise sea views and an easy base for exploring Carlyon Bay and nearby Charlestown. Its family-owned, cliff-top character and restaurant terrace make it a relaxed choice for those who want straightforward coastal charm rather than slick, urban boutique style. The hotel works well as a gateway for beach days, harbour visits and short drives around the St Austell area.
Amenities
What this hotel offers
Free parkingFree WiFiRestaurantFacilities for disabled guestsFamily roomsNon-smoking roomsRoom serviceBar
Highlights
- ✓ Cliff-top location with sweeping views over St Austell Bay
- ✓ Family-run feel with a sea-facing terrace and on-site restaurant
- ✓ Handy base for exploring Carlyon Bay, Charlestown and nearby beaches
Things to know
- • Cliff-top setting can feel exposed and breezy outside summer months
- • About two miles from St Austell railway and town centre, so expect a short drive or taxi for wider transport links
Hotel surroundings
What's nearby
Nearby
- 1.Old Mine 800 yd
- 2.Waterwheel 0.7 mi
- 3.Kidzworld 0.9 mi
- 4.Sandy Hill Park 1.2 mi
- 5.Linear Park 1.3 mi
Top attractions
- 1.Castle Gotha 1.7 mi
- 2.Poltair Park 1.7 mi
- 3.The Core 1.9 mi
- 4.Prideaux Castle 2.6 mi
- 5.Mevagissey Museum 4.7 mi
Transport
- 1.Train · St Austell Station 1.9 mi
- 2.Bus · St Austell Bus Station (Stand A) 1.9 mi
- 3.Bus · St Austell Bus Station (Stand B) 1.9 mi
- 4.Train · Par Station 2.5 mi
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