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Falmouth Hotel

Hotel in Falmouth

Hotel★★★3-star4.1 (1224 reviews)

Location Excellent location — 8 attractions within walking distance · near a station

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About

Set in Falmouth, Falmouth Hotel is a hotel. The hotel is close to National Maritime Museum Cornwall and Shell Grotto, about 0.3 km from Falmouth Docks. It holds an official 3-star rating and scores 4.1/5 across 1224 guest reviews. Recent guests highlight Beautifully located hotel, excellent service and friendly, helpful staff..

Notable stay

The Falmouth Hotel is a Victorian hotel located on the seafront in Falmouth, Cornwall, overlooking Castle Beach. As the first purpose-built hotel in Falmouth, it opened on 9 May 1865 to provide to tourists due to the new railway station being linked nearby. It is located next to the Royal Duchy Hotel. The foundation stone was laid on 6 August 1863, by Robert Tweedy and it cost about £9000. Additions were added in 1880, 1898 and 1972. The hotel has 71 rooms and is set in 5 acres (2.0 ha) of landscaped gardens. (via Wikipedia)

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What guests mention

Beautifully located hotel, excellent service and friendly, helpful staff.

Themes drawn from recent guest reviews.

Amenities

Free Wi-Fi

Best for

Car-free stay

station within 1 km (straight-line) · 2+ transit stops within 1 km · 3+ places to eat within 1 km

Location

What's nearby

  • National Maritime Museum Cornwall0.4 km
  • Shell Grotto0.4 km
  • Morgans0.7 km
  • Pendennis Castle Museum0.7 km
  • Cornwall Art Galleries0.8 km
  • Gyllyngvase Beach0.9 km

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Within a short walk

🍽️ 41 places to eat🚌 2 public-transport stops

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Bonnallack Airstrip 10.7 km
Nearest station
Falmouth Docks0.3 km
Nearest beach
Gyllyngvase Beach0.9 km
Sea temperature
Sea temperature about 17.8 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving
Drives on the left
Currency
GBP
Power
Type G plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water
Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to Falmouth Hotel?

From Falmouth Hotel, the nearest station, Falmouth Docks, is about 0.3 km away; Bonnallack Airstrip is around 10.7 km away (straight-line distances).

How far is Falmouth Hotel from the beach?

The nearest beach, Gyllyngvase Beach, is about 0.9 km from Falmouth Hotel in a straight line.

Does Falmouth Hotel have wifi?

Yes — Falmouth Hotel offers free wi-fi.

How is Falmouth Hotel rated?

Falmouth Hotel scores 4.1 out of 5 across 1224 guest reviews, and holds an official 3-star rating.

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