Hotel Tresanton
St Mawes, Roseland Peninsula · Hotel
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A cluster of whitewashed buildings above the water in St Mawes, once a yacht club, now a 30-room hotel with sea views from every room.
What's nearby
- St Mawes' Church 200m away
- St Mawes Hotel & Restaurant 350m away
- St Mawes Castle 350m away
- St Mawes Post Office 350m away
- St Mawes Pier & Harbour Co 400m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible entrance
Details via Google — worth confirming with the hotel before you travel, especially for access needs.
About Hotel Tresanton
Hotel Tresanton occupies a run of whitewashed houses stepped into the hillside above St Mawes harbour, on the sheltered eastern side of the Roseland Peninsula. The buildings started life as a yacht club in the 1940s and were bought and reworked by Olga Polizzi, who still oversees the look of the place. The result is a hotel that feels more like a private house that has grown sideways: terraces, courtyards and short flights of steps link the different sections, and every one of the 30 bedrooms looks out over the Percuil River and the water towards St Anthony's Lighthouse.
Rooms are all different. Some are large enough for a sitting area and a private terrace, others are simpler doubles under the eaves, but the same approach runs through them all: painted furniture, antique pieces mixed with contemporary ones, and paintings by Cornish artists rather than hotel-issue prints. Bathrooms are generously sized and several rooms open directly onto their own patch of outside space. Family rooms and adjoining arrangements are available, and dogs are accepted in some categories.
The restaurant sits behind a mosaic floor and full-height windows, with a terrace that gets used for lunch whenever the weather allows. Cooking leans Mediterranean and seasonal, with local seafood central to the menu. Beyond the dining room there is a beach club open through the warmer months and Pinuccia, a 1930s Italian racing yacht the hotel sails out of the harbour for guests between May and October. A small cinema room and a snug with an open fire cover the wetter days.
Tresanton suits couples and small groups after a comfortable, unshowy base for exploring the Roseland, the Fal estuary and the coast path. It is not a spa hotel and does not pretend to be; the appeal is the setting, the food and the sense of being somewhere well looked after.
Reception hours
- Monday
- 7:00 AM – 9:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 7:00 AM – 9:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 7:00 AM – 9:30 PM
- Thursday
- 7:00 AM – 9:30 PM
- Friday
- 7:00 AM – 9:30 PM
- Saturday
- 7:00 AM – 9:30 PM
- Sunday
- 7:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What guests say
My husband and I spent a magical 3 nights at your hotel in May. The hotel exceeded all our expectations and the staff were delightful and friendly. The food was exceptional and the rooms were exquisitely decorated. The view from our room was absolutely stunning! Absolutely 5 Star and more! Thank you! Iain and Janine
2 months ago · via Google
Only stopped in for a drink whilst visiting from Falmouth side, but a lovely spot - great seating outside to take in the views over the water, plus a healthy selection of drinks on offer. Food looked good, but didn’t have the budget or time to try #broke
a month ago · via Google
Waiters were walking around like headless chickens. We waited for fifteen minutes to get the menu. After that none was longer interested in us, so after 30 minutes we walked away. Such a pity as the terrace is a beautiful spot.
a month ago · via Google
Had a couple of nights stay for our wedding anniversary just a week ago. We had the most enjoyable time despite the grim weather. Our room was fantastic, beautifully decorated and furnished and really spacious . Service throughout was outstanding and food was really good. Would recommend and hope to visit again!
5 months ago · via Google
Guests mention this hotel offers beautifully decorated and spacious rooms, exceptional food, and stunning views from the rooms and terrace. They also highlight the truly old-school, attentive service and the warm, relaxing atmosphere. Others also say the staff are delightful, friendly, and professional, providing excellent guidance and thoughtful touches.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- 27 Lower Castle Road, St Mawes, Truro, TR2 5DR Get directions
- Property type
- Hotel
- Location
- St Mawes, Roseland Peninsula
- Star rating
- 5 star
- Guest score
- 9.1 / 10 (640 reviews)
- Prices from
- £320 per night
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Cornwall