The Observatory Tower
Location Excellent location — 16 attractions within walking distance
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About
Set in Falmouth, The Observatory Tower is a hotel. It sits close to Beside the Wave and Cornwall Art Galleries, about 0.5 km from Falmouth Town. It holds an official 3-star rating and scores 4.7/5 across 12 guest reviews. Recent guests highlight Everything was perfect, we will stay again..
What guests mention
Themes drawn from recent guest reviews.
Amenities
Best for
station within 1 km (straight-line) · 2+ transit stops within 1 km · 3+ places to eat within 1 km
Location
What's nearby
- Beside the Wave0.2 km
- Cornwall Art Galleries0.3 km
- Morgans0.3 km
- The Oyster Catcher0.4 km
- Falmouth Art Gallery0.5 km
- Otte0.6 km
Straight-line distances.
Within a short walk
Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.
Getting there & essentials
- Nearest airport
- Bonnallack Airstrip — 10.2 km
- Nearest station
- Falmouth Town — 0.5 km
- Nearest beach
- Gyllyngvase Beach — 0.8 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
Frequently asked questions
How do you get to The Observatory Tower?
From The Observatory Tower, the nearest station, Falmouth Town, is about 0.5 km away; Bonnallack Airstrip is around 10.2 km away (straight-line distances).
How far is The Observatory Tower from the beach?
The nearest beach, Gyllyngvase Beach, is about 0.8 km from The Observatory Tower in a straight line.
Does The Observatory Tower have wifi?
Yes — The Observatory Tower offers bar, kitchen / kitchenette, free wi-fi.
How is The Observatory Tower rated?
The Observatory Tower scores 4.7 out of 5 across 12 guest reviews, and holds an official 3-star rating.
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