The Swordfish Inn, The Strand, Newlyn, Penzance, TR18 5HN, United Kingdom
#27 of 32 B&Bs and Inns in Penzance
Guests' ChoiceBased on 354 hotel reviews
8.3Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Location
8.8
Facilities
8.4
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.4
Free WiFi
8.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 10 November 2024
Martin
United KingdomClean friendly and lovely breakfast
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 10 November 2024
Bee
United KingdomMy room overlooked a courtyard that was very noisy.
Great service. Awesome breakfast.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 28 October 2024
Richard
United KingdomThe room was located at the top of the pub meaning we had 2 flights of stairs to go up with our luggage and being pensioners was a bit hard. The room had a couple of low beams and being over 6ft tall I did hit my head a few times.
The breakfast was very good, no complaints.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 23 October 2024
Andrew
United KingdomClean room, good breakfast.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 19 October 2024
Annette
United Kingdoma bit of noise outside at night but to be expected being in a pub
lovely room, excellent breakfast
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 17 October 2024
Deborah
United KingdomStaff were great. Room clean. Lovely hot water and room nice and warm.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 16 October 2024
Tracy
United KingdomThe only downside was the noise of the band very loud, felt like my bed was vibrating. And noisy patrons outside pub. Saying this it is a pub at the end of the day and was aware there would be music. It soon quietened down at closing time.
Friendly helpful staff. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 15 October 2024
Peter
United KingdomGreat little pub, nicely decorated and good bedrooms
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 12 October 2024
Ivo
Czech RepublicThere was a concert in the pub downstairs the night of our stay. We didn't really mind, but it was really loud and might have been bothering to some guests. Moreover - we were not told in advance. Also it is very hard to find a parking spot nearby.
An average hotel in the city center with an amazing pub with great selection of beer. The breakfast was good.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 10 October 2024
Gillian
United KingdomNoisy outside until late hours Parking was a mission
Ambience - authentic olde worlde Cornish pub Staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 29 September 2024
Karolina
United KingdomSmall car park.
The hotel is part of an old British pub with soul. Very nice and helpful staff. Friendly atmosphere. Clean rooms. Very good location. Delicious breakfast. Definitely recommend that place :)
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 29 September 2024
Jayne
United KingdomThe live band playing till 11 was loud and I wasn’t aware before booking. I wish I had known. On an ordinary night I think it would have been great, but it did keep me awake …
The Swordfish is a busy pub in the centre of Newlyn and was easy to find. The bed was super comfy and large, and the breakfast was freshly cooked served by a lovely lady.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 28 September 2024
Caroline
United KingdomThe quality of the mattress let the whole experience down. A basic double too small . Very noisy at night . Firstly drunks very loud then wind blowing canvas barriers noisy all night long . Parking was a nightmare.
Staff, breakfast , shower, towels.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 26 September 2024
James
United KingdomThe bathroom was a little tight.
Staff excellent breakfast excellent. We would recommend the Swordfish.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 24 September 2024
Maureen
United KingdomThe noise from the beer garden
No time for breakfast
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 23 September 2024
Mark
United KingdomDifficult to get an Uber/Taxi from here; we had to make alternative arrangements. The Mousehole bus runs relatively frequently if you don't mind that.
I find Newlyn a very convenient place to stay when visiting Penzance. It is not too far, and has inexpensive parking. There are a surprising number of really good restaurants including two IIRC with Michelin stars! The inn provides all one needs for a cosy night (as long as one doesn't want to sleep really early (due to the pub garden being adjacent). Breakfast is exceptionally good. The showers are extremely powerful!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 22 September 2024
Edna
New ZealandLow beams which we are not used to but loved the character Hit head a few times 🤦♀️
Great breakfast made to order !!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 21 September 2024
Colin
United KingdomI rarely write disparaging reviews but I was disappointed that breakfast could not have been organised for me in the morning. I had to leave by 7.20am, hardly an early departure time. I also found that the kitchens were open and breakfast could have been provided. £100 for the double room + breakfast - fine. Without breakfast I wouldn't consider returning unless a refund could be made. Sorry for the comments but you need to know!
I was pleased with the comfortable, well appointed accommodation. The pub was ideally situated and I found it quiet with a pleasant atmosphere.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 17 September 2024
Sandra
United KingdomThere was a loud fan going off and on all night that kept us awake, might have been from the Chinese next door.
The room was lovely, cosy and clean. It was a good size with a lovely window to sit in front of and chill. The bed was super comfortable. The cooked breakfast was tasty and good quality ingredients.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 15 September 2024
Mary
United KingdomNothing - for what we wanted it was perfect
Very friendly welcome, lovely big bedroom - spotless
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 14 September 2024
Claudine
United KingdomQuite noisy outside until late, could be worse at the weekends. Had to keep curtains closed as people sitting outside could see straight in the low windows. Strange gurgling water coming up through shower drain regularly, got used to it being a quirk of an old building.
Very comfortable bed with nice fluffy pillows, very good breakfast. Good location. About 1.5 miles from the train and coach station. Good size clean and comfortable room with tea and coffee making facilities.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 8 September 2024
Andrew
GermanyThe window in our bathroom was sealed shut which meant there was no air. Therefore didn't smell good and was difficult for anything to dry out.
We only stayed one night as part of our coastal path walk and had a very entertaining Saturday evening in this very lively pub. We were allowed to bring dinner in from the Chinese takeaway next door which was excellent since we were too late for all the restaurants nearby. Don't come here expecting a peaceful stay. It is loud and a lot of fun. Breakfast was good and the staff were all very friendly.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 8 September 2024
Peter
AustraliaVery noisy Friday night until after midnight
Old English pub
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 5 September 2024
David
United Kingdomwe got up early to catch the Scillonian and 7 was too early for breakfast. (fair enough, that is early!!)
friendly staff, great location
Stayed in June 2024
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