StayScore
84/100
Penzance
The Longboat Inn
StayScore
82
/100
Confidence: High
Market Jew Street, Penzance, TR18 2HZ, United Kingdom
View on Google Maps →★★★★4-star hotel
The Longboat Inn is a family-run pub and small hotel in Penzance town centre, located opposite the railway and bus stations and a short walk from the harbour, promenade and beach. The property offers 17 en-suite rooms (including four family rooms), a ground-floor bar, two restaurants and a courtyard beer garden. Rooms feature free Wi‑Fi, tea and coffee facilities and Freeview/Sky televisions; a first-floor guest lounge has views towards the harbour and sea.
StayScore Analysis
Why this hotel scores 82/100
The Longboat Inn in Penzance suits travellers who want an informal, town-centre base with excellent transport links and immediate access to the harbour, promenade and local eateries. Its family-run pub character makes it a good pick for people who enjoy a social, down-to-earth stay rather than boutique luxury—particularly families and day-trippers heading to west Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. It works well for short coastal breaks, train-based travel or anyone prioritising convenience and local flavour over a secluded seaside retreat.
Amenities
What this hotel offers
Free WiFiFamily roomsRestaurantNon-smoking roomsTea/coffee maker in all roomsBarSuperb breakfast
Highlights
- ✓ Central Penzance location opposite the railway and bus stations
- ✓ Short walk to the harbour, promenade and beach
- ✓ Family-run pub atmosphere with restaurants and a courtyard beer garden
Things to know
- • Lively pub environment can mean evening noise
- • Town-centre convenience comes at the expense of a secluded seaside feel
Hotel surroundings
What's nearby
Nearby
- 1.Egyptian House 550 yd
- 2.St Anthony's Gardens 750 yd
- 3.Morrab Gardens 750 yd
- 4.Penlee House, Gallery & Museum 850 yd
- 5.Penlee House Gallery 850 yd
Top attractions
- 1.Penlee Park 900 yd
- 2.St Michael's Mount Castle 2.5 mi
- 3.Marizion Museum 2.7 mi
- 4.Bird watching house 2.8 mi
- 5.Chûn Castle 4.8 mi
Transport
- 1.Train · Penzance Station 150 yd
- 2.Bus · Town Centre 150 yd
- 3.Bus · Petrol Station 1,050 yd
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