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Harbour Inn
4 stars

Harbour Inn

Commercial Road, Helston, TR13 9JB, United Kingdom
Helston, United Kingdom
See location+44 132 657 3876
From
£125
Cheapest

rate per night

9.0
Excellent
based on 532 reviews
532 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Standard Room

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About Harbour Inn

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Overlooking Portleven Harbour, The Harbour Inn offers spacious rooms with en suite facilities. With free parking and free Wi-Fi, there is also a traditional restaurant, a cosy bar and sea views. The large rooms at Harbour Inn are bright and airy, and many offer views across Portleven Bay. All rooms feature tea and coffee facilities, a TV and hairdryer, and some have a comfortable seating area. The bar is popular with local fishermen, and offers a selection of locally brewed ales including the award-winning St Austell. The restaurant serves a seasonal menu, which regularly features freshly caught fish. There is entertainment in the bar on Friday and Saturday evenings until 23:00 and a quiz night on Thursday evenings. Situated on the water’s edge, The Harbour Inn Hotel is just steps from Portleven Coastal Path. Flambards Theme Park is just a 10-minute drive away, and The Goonhilly Earth Station can be reached in 20 minutes. Penzance is also 20 minutes away.

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Amenities at Harbour Inn

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace/Patio
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Internet
  • Parking
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Walk-in shower

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Kettle
  • Coffee machine

General

  • Family rooms
  • Sea view
  • Seating area
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Sofa
  • Carpeted

Accessibility and suitability

  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs

Things to do

  • Hiking
  • Beach access
  • Bicycle hire
  • Fishing

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV

Services and conveniences

  • Room service
  • Key access
  • Bottle of water

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed

Parking and transportation

  • Parking

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio

Workspace

  • Desk

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping

Reviews of Harbour Inn

9.0
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What are the nearby attractions?

The hotel is conveniently located near Porthleven Beach, Loe Bar Beach, The Flambards Experience, and other attractions, offering easy access to various activities and sights.

How is the quality of the beds?

Guests have praised the comfortable and clean beds, ensuring a good night's sleep and a relaxing stay.

Is parking available at the hotel?

Yes, the hotel offers free parking, although some guests have mentioned that the car park surface needs improvement.

What can I expect from the breakfast?

The hotel provides an excellent breakfast with a good choice of cooked options, and guests have particularly enjoyed the eggs benedict, pancake bacon stack, and traditional full English breakfast.

How is the cleanliness of the hotel?

The hotel is known for its cleanliness, with guests consistently mentioning the spotless rooms and the use of high-quality toiletries, ensuring a pleasant and hygienic environment.

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Book a Room with a View

Several guests mentioned that the views from the rooms were spectacular. Opting for a room with a balcony facing the harbour comes highly recommended.

Consider Noise Levels

Some guests reported that rooms overlooking the harbour can be noisy until late at night due to the lively atmosphere below. If you're sensitive to noise, it might be best to request a room away from the harbour view.

Check Room Size

A few guests found the harbour-facing rooms to be uncomfortably small. If space is a priority, consider opting for a larger room without a harbour view.

Explore Nearby Beaches

The hotel is conveniently located near several beaches, including Porthleven Beach and Loe Bar Beach, making it an ideal choice for beach enthusiasts.

Parking Considerations

While the hotel offers free parking, a few guests mentioned that the car park surface is in poor condition. It's advisable to drive cautiously in the parking area.

Dining Experience

Guests appreciated the excellent breakfast included in their stay. Additionally, the bar and restaurant were described as lively and friendly, offering a good range of food and drink options.

Room Amenities

The hotel provides Elemis toiletries and a Nespresso coffee machine in the rooms, adding a touch of luxury to the stay. Guests also appreciated the availability of fresh milk in the rooms.

Consider Room Renovations

Although some guests found their rooms to be recently renovated to a high standard, a few mentioned that certain rooms still needed finishing touches. It may be worth inquiring about the status of room renovations when booking.

Accessibility Note

The hotel does not have a lift, and upper floors are accessible by stairs. Guests with mobility concerns should consider requesting a room on lower floors.

Nearby Attractions

The hotel's proximity to various attractions such as The Flambards Experience, Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape, and Gweek Seal Sanctuary makes it a convenient choice for sightseeing and exploration.

Location

Commercial Road, Helston, TR13 9JB

What's nearby

  • Porthleven Beach340 yd
  • Loe Bar Beach1.4 mi
  • The Flambards Experience2.5 mi
  • Tregonning Hill2.9 mi
  • Poldhu Cove4.3 mi
  • Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape4.6 mi
  • Polurrian Beach5 mi
  • Gweek Seal Sanctuary5 mi
  • Mullion Cove Harbour5.4 mi
  • Goonhilly Downs7.2 mi
  • Kynance Cove8.4 mi
  • Lizard Point9.9 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 11:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Harbour Inn

Low season

October

High season

December

Average price (weeknight)

£166

Average price (weekend night)

£156
Cheapest month to stay with an average 44% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 34% rise in price.
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Top tips for your stay at Harbour Inn

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Harbour Inn, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in October and November.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Harbour Inn, plan to stay on a Wednesday or Friday. The most expensive day is usually Saturday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Harbour Inn was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £195, while the most expensive was £195.
  • How long should you stay at Harbour Inn? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.

FAQs when booking at Harbour Inn

  • Where is Harbour Inn located?

    Harbour Inn is located at Commercial Road, 2.4 miles from the centre of Helston. Porthleven Beach is the closest landmark to Harbour Inn.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Harbour Inn?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at Harbour Inn.

  • Does Harbour Inn offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Harbour Inn offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Harbour Inn from the airport?

    Harbour Inn is 9.9 miles from Penzance. Harbour Inn is 15.8 miles from Lands End.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Harbour Inn hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Harbour Inn in Helston and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Harbour Inn and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Harbour Inn.

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Good to know

Value for money

8.5

Distance to city centre

2.4 mi

Nearest airport

Penzance

Distance to airport

9.9 mi