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The Longboat Inn in Penzance, Cornwall

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From$74 /night
Check-in
16Sept
Check-out
17Sept
Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room
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About the Hotel

Market Jew Street, Penzance
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Close to Penzance Promenade Beach
Great
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Family-run inn opposite Penzance Train Station with award-winning bar and courtyard beer garden

Location & Access

The Longboat Inn is situated directly opposite Penzance Train Station, a 5-minute walk from the beach and Penzance Harbour. Penzance Harbour offers regular boat trips to the Isles of Scilly. The bus station is also within a 100-yard walk, making it a hub for exploring West Cornwall.

Dining

The on-site restaurant serves traditional homemade food using local ingredients, with a menu that includes a full Cornish breakfast daily. Proactive support for dietary needs covers gluten-free and vegetarian options. Guests also have access to a coffee house on site and a snack bar.

Bar & Entertainment

The award-winning bar stocks a wide range of local ales and hosts live sports on HD/3D screens in the bar. Movie nights and live sport events are offered regularly. The Mediterranean-style courtyard beer garden provides an outdoor dining and drinking space.

Rooms

The hotel offers 17 en-suite rooms with Freeview flat-screen TVs, telephones, radios, and hairdryers. Daily housekeeping is provided, and ironing facilities are available on request. Rooms are named after local places such as Cape Cornwall and Land's End.

Family-Friendly Accommodations

The Longboat Inn received the National Family Friendly Pub 2013 award and offers kids' meals and board games/puzzles. Family rooms are available, and the hotel has a designated smoking area and a shared lounge/TV area. Luggage storage is provided for guests before check-in and after checkout.

Highlights

Location: Opposite Penzance Train Station and 5 min from beach

Dining: Traditional homemade food with gluten-free and vegetarian options

Bar: Award-winning bar with live sports and courtyard beer garden

Rooms: 17 en-suite rooms with Freeview TVs

Family: National Family Friendly Pub 2013 award winner

Access: Regular boat trips to Isles of Scilly from nearby harbour

Must-do experiences

  • Stroll along the historic Penzance Promenade at sunset.
  • Taste the Cornish pasties at Warrens Bakery for breakfast.
  • Visit the Penlee House Gallery for local art and history.
  • Take a ferry to St. Michael's Mount for stunning views.
  • Explore the vibrant Penzance Market on Saturdays for local goods.

Select your room type

The Longboat Inn offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
  • Double Room
    2 persons
    8 m²
    1 Double bed
    Bathtub
    Heating
  • Single Room
    2 persons
    6 m²
    1 Single bed
    Heating
    Shower
  • Twin Room
    2 persons
    10 m²
    2 Single beds
    Bathtub
    Heating
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Facilities

The Longboat Inn offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Very good
7.9/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • No pets allowed
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Coffee shop
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Golf course

Guest Parking

  • No parking available.

Services

  • Pet amenities available
  • Housekeeping
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Board games
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Heating
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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The Longboat Inn Location

Market Jew Street, Penzance
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Jubilee Pool
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Penlee House Gallery and Museum
11 minutes' walk
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Penlee Park Open Air Theatre
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30 minutes' walk
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Surfing at Gwenver Beach
30 minutes' drive
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Yoga Classes
10 minutes' walk
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The Crown
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The Exchange
6 minutes' walk
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Penlee Park Open Air Theatre
10 minutes' walk
Outdoor performances featuring drama, music, and dance in a scenic park setting, ideal for families.
Getting around
  • City Centre
    Penzance 6 min  ·  500 m
  • Airports
    Penzance (PZE) 17 min  ·  1.4 km
    Land's End (LEQ) 23 min  ·  14.8 km
  • Train
    Penzance Train Station 2 min  ·  100 m
    Penzance Railway Station 2 min  ·  100 m
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-22:00
Check-out
from 07:00-10:00
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs GBP 9.95 per person.
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
24

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about The Longboat Inn from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 910 verified reviews
8.2 /10
Great
88 %
Recommend
Breakfast
8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.5/10
Comfort
8.4/10
Facilities
7.9/10
Free Wi-Fi
9.4/10
Location
9.4/10
Paid Wi-Fi
9.0/10
Staff
9.2/10
Value for money
8.3/10
Pros
Staff hospitality
Quality of meals
Location convenience
Cons
Traffic noise
Guest reviews
based on 1992 reviews
8.1/10
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