The Longboat Inn

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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.5

Property highlights

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About this property

WE ARE NOT A DOG/PET FRIENDLY INN. In the market town of Penzance, The Longboat Inn is right opposite Penzance Train Station and a 5-minute walk from the beach. This family-run has a restaurant, a Mediterranean-style beer garden, a traditional bar with outdoor seating and rooms with free Wi-Fi. Rooms at the Longboat Inn have private bathrooms, LCD TVs with Sky channels, and tea/coffee facilities. Telephones, radios and hairdryers are provided, ironing facilities are available on request. The restaurant serves traditional homemade food using local ingredients where possible. A variety of breakfasts are served daily. The traditional bar stocks a wide range of award-winning beers and ales, along with specialty coffees and teas. Live sport is shown on the bar’s HD/3D screens. Luggage storage is available (Guest only) , and Penzance Harbor is within a 5-minute walk from the hotel and has regular boat trips to the Isles of Scilly. The town center has a good selection of shops, cafes and restaurants. 'No pets allowed in rooms'.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

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Guests who stayed here loved

Jim
Croatia Croatia
“Location near the train station as we had traveled from Montana, USA and then directly from Heathrow Airport via train to Penzance. The staff was welcoming to us and the pub had a fantastic Sunday roast that evening.”
James
Canada Canada
“Location was excellent, right behind the train station (3 min walk to train), and bus station (for all local areas including Mousehole and Landsend). Ate at the restaurant all 3 nights. Room was large, warm, and quiet.”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Superb central location close to harbour and station. Fine old building. Very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent breakfast and evening meal. Pleasant room and comfortable bed. Very suitable for solo travellers.”
Jason
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We stayed for one night before our trip to the Scillies. Close to the train station and the harbour, the Longboat is ideally suited for anyone staying in town before or after a trip to the Scillies. Our room was very clean and comfortable, the...”
James
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Easy check in and check out with very friendly staff”
Tanya
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location, right by the train and bus station. The staff were delightful, so accommodating, they kept my luggage before check in and after checking out, I ordered food to take to my room. The food is good and plentiful, I had a cheeseboard that...”
Nicole
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“great location and the pub itself is delightful. food is lush!”
Timothy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was excellent, very tasty and the staff were very attentive.”
Mark
Australia Australia
“Great location. Friendly staff. Comfy bed. Great food.”
Whitehead
United States United States
“That staff were friendly and helpful (fitting us in for dinner service, etc) and the location was superb for exploring the area. Our twin room was spacious and great for us to spread out, and beds were comfortable.”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1

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House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that this is a second-floor listed building with no elevator access.

There is paid private parking available a 2-minute walk from the property.

Please inform The Longboat Inn of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.