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Reviews of The Swordfish Inn

The Swordfish Inn, The Strand, Newlyn, Penzance, TR18 5HN, United Kingdom

#28 of 35 B&Bs and Inns in Penzance

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 355 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We were at the top of the building and it was difficult to negotiate the stairs, Also there were low beams in the ceiling which meant we had to be careful not to hit our heads.

    Breakfast was good with choices and freshly cooked.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Front door key/lock wasn't easy to use - for a few minutes we thought we couldn't get in.

    Breakfast was great

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    8.0
    Lovely place to stay.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bar/check-in closes at 10pm. Breakfast is 8.30am only, so not so great for business necessarily.

    Lovely place to stay. Room was spotless and very comfy. Staff were helpful. Parking is available to the rear in a pay car-park but it’s free from 6pm to 9am.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to not like , other than if you have a front facing room it can be a bit noisy in the morning as close to the harbour

    Nice local pub with friendly staff. Newlyn is a busy fishing port. Rooms very clean, comfortable and dog friendly. Lovely cooked breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was perfect for my needs

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mattress too soft for me personally, as have a bad back and prefer firm mattress, but all good otherwise.

    Everything nice and clean, big room and a real treat to have bath towels that were properly big too ! Also good and generous breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit outside of the main drag of Penzance but still on the way to the quant village of Mousehole.

    Just outside Penzance this great little above pub inn was perfect as a base for our Cornwall exploration. The staff was good, the breakfast was basic it with good choices. The rooms were great, each with a comfortable king bed.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    8.0
    Excellent. We were there for rugby and had a really nice stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We stayed on a Friday and Saturday night. There was a band on Friday night, which was quite loud, but with ear plugs it can be tolerated.

    Rooms were spacious and very clean. Location is great.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    8.0
    We always love Newlyn, friendly people and its own cinema showing very good films.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The Friday night band restarted at 11.15pm until 1am when perhaps it shouldn't have .

    A comfortable clean room with an excellent breakfast. Comfortable settee from which to watch an important rugby match on a big screen.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    8.0
    Very enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to report

    Central

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    8.0
    Traditional wet pub with accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Harbour View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to dislike.

    Location and value. Spacious and clean room with harbour/market views. Full review TripAdvisor Torbayaotearoa Excellent restaurants in Newlyn and short walk to Penzance, St Michael's Mount beyond by car.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable place and nice location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Harbour View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really nice position , nice view from the room and the staff kind and friendly. Room big and clean . You have all comfort the pub downstairs is perfect.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    9.0
    A real pub used by real people.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Harbour View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much. The carpets seemed new, bed linen was good quality but the bathroom would benefit from an overhaul. Our room was over the front door of the bar and so we could hear the conversation and laughter of the smokers, no problem for us but some may find the language a bit colourful. The shower cubicle might be difficult for larger guests. If I were to offer any feedback to owners it would be - replace two chairs in the bay for a window seat. - change the shower cubicle for a walk in .

    The location, the staff and the breakfast. Be aware that this is a real pub frequented by real people who make little amends for snooty tourists. It is also a bar with accommodation and not accommodation with a bar. The location offers an authentic stay and is walking distance to Penzance, Mousehole and beyond. The breakfast is served with a smile and included treats for our dog. Great ingredients make for a memorable breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    8.0
    A fun and lively pub
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Harbour View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Helpful and fun staff. A great pub to watch the rugby in and a comfortable place to sleep too.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable room with excellent value for money and friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Food not served in evenings.Shower water warm not hot.

    Great location.Lively bar.Next to fishing harbor.Excellent breakfast.Excellent towels,plenty of coffee and toiletries.Comfortable bed and pillows.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, everything was good

    We have stayed a few times, this is a proper working locals pub. Rooms are comfortable and very clean and dog friendly. Great full English breakfast

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2024

    9.0
    Good base to explore this beautiful area of Cornwall.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Harbour View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff are welcoming, very helpful and made the stay brilliant.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2024

    8.0
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Harbour View
    • Stayed 1 night

    There was noise at night from some kind of fan

    Breakfast was very good

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    8.0
    Great atmosphere in the bar , Kim the bar person was friendly, chatty and very helpful arranging our taxis for the birth
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s traditional style , located in the centre of Newlyn .

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2023

    8.0
    Would happily stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Got a bit noisy being above a pub, but didn’t bother me at all. Completely silent by closing time, slept comfortably.

    Great location, friendly staff. Lovely, clean, comfortable room & facilities.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Harbour View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lively, but what you would expect from above a pub. Not a problem for us..

    Power shower with good-sized towels. Hearty breakfast. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2023

    7.0
    The location was great and bar staff really friendly
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noise in courtyard windows didn’t close properly, blind in bathroom too narrow for the window

    Location and the bed was comfortable

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2023

    7.0
    Good accommodation, but avoid bar on folk nights if you value your hearing.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Friday night folk group in bar. May have had some talent, but ear splittingly loud. No need whatever to be amplified as small space. Impossible to chat or even to think. Management certainly breaking the law re safety at work for Staff. Hearing will surely be damaged after exposure to such dangerous level of noise. Other evenings piped music again far too loud. Far better to have folk groups who don't bring along mikes and huge speakers but play music at natural volume. Other nights turn it down, or preferably off.

    Excellent location. Room very clean and comfortable. All Staff extremely friendly and helpful

    Stayed in September 2023

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