StayScore
83/100
Looe
The Portbyhan Hotel
StayScore
86
/100
Confidence: High
Quay Road, Looe, PL13 2BU, United Kingdom
View on Google Maps →★★★3-star hotel
The Portbyhan Hotel sits on the harbourfront in West Looe, occupying a central position with views across Looe Harbour. The hotel offers bedrooms with harbour or sea views, an on-site brasserie and bar, and an upper lounge with a sun terrace (the Crows Nest) overlooking the water. Breakfast, lunch and evening meals are served in the restaurant and room service is available. The property is a short walk from Looe town centre and local beaches.
StayScore Analysis
Why this hotel scores 86/100
The Portbyhan Hotel in West Looe is best suited to travellers who want a harbourfront seaside base with immediate access to Looe’s waterfront, beaches and compact town centre. Its appeal is strongest for guests who prioritise coastal views, easy walking access to local eateries and a sociable evening atmosphere over remote tranquillity. The hotel works well as a base for coastal walks, short boat trips and relaxed seaside breaks, offering a characterful alternative to larger, more anonymous coastal chains.
Amenities
What this hotel offers
Free WiFiRestaurantFamily roomsFacilities for disabled guestsNon-smoking roomsRoom serviceTea/coffee maker in all roomsBarVery good breakfast
Highlights
- ✓ Harbourfront position with views across Looe Harbour
- ✓ Short walk to Looe town centre and nearby beaches
- ✓ Sociable brasserie, bar and sun terrace ideal for waterside evenings
Things to know
- • Harbourfront and town-centre location can feel lively, especially in summer evenings
- • Less secluded than rural Cornish hotels — better for active seaside breaks than quiet retreats
Hotel surroundings
What's nearby
Nearby
- 1.The Downs 250 yd
- 2.Old Guild Hall 300 yd
- 3.Wooldown 450 yd
- 4.The Monks' House 0.7 mi
- 5.Lammana Chapel 0.8 mi
Top attractions
- 1.The Monkey Sanctuary 2 mi
- 2.Polperro Heritage Museum of Smuggling & Fishing 3.1 mi
- 3.Duloe stone circle 3.3 mi
- 4.Polperro Model Village & Land of Legend 3.3 mi
- 5.Herodsfoot MIne 4.9 mi
Transport
- 1.Bus · Fire Station 150 yd
- 2.Train · Looe Station 650 yd
- 3.Bus · Looe Railway Station 650 yd
- 4.Train · Sandplace Station 2.3 mi
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