The "very friendly" (The AA) Royal Duchy Hotel has panoramic views of Falmouth Bay and 16th-century Pendennis Castle. Built in 1893 on a tranquil stretch of seafront, the property is a 15-minute walk from the town centre, which is known for its bustling harbour, National Maritime Museum and waterside pubs.
Condé Nast Johansens loves the "friendly staff and very personal service as well as the excellent location for discovering scenic Falmouth". Many of Cornwall's most picturesque sights, including St Ives, home to the Tate art gallery, Truro with its grand cathedral, and Lizard Point, the southernmost tip of the UK mainland, are within an hour's drive of the hotel.
Inside, the hotel has a refined feel. There's an elegant, 2-AA-Rosette restaurant serving British cuisine with Mediterranean and Asian influences, a cosy lounge bar with a sea-view terrace offering light meals and cream teas, and a smart, granite-topped cocktail bar.
The hotel's palm-fringed lawn is dotted with sunloungers, and there is also an indoor pool, a spa area with a sauna, and a snooker room. Kids can head for the playroom and the outdoor games area.
Rooms are decorated with soft neutral tones and plush fabrics, and have free Wi-Fi. Some rooms have sea views and a sitting area.
Amenities
General
Bar
Newspaper / magazines
Games room
Indoor pool
Restaurant
Sauna / Steam Room
No pets allowed
Spa
100% smoke-free
Services
24-hour front desk
24-hour room service
Beauty treatments / massages (fees apply)
Express check-in / checkout
Laundry / dry cleaning
Pillow menu
Safe in reception
Baby-sitting service (fees apply)
Room amenities
Central heating
Coffee / tea-making facilities
Iron and ironing board
Flatscreen TV
Internet
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
Bathroom
Bathrobes and slippers
Hair-dryer
Luxury toiletries
Bathtub or shower
Parking
Complimentary parking
Accessibility
Accessible bathroom in some rooms
Accessible meeting room
Accessible parking
Accessible path of travel
Accessible pool area
Accessible restaurant
Accessible spa
Wheelchair accessible
Policies
Check-in:
Standard Time is 3pm. Minimum age required to check in: 18.
Checkout:
Standard Time is 11am.
Children and additional guests:
Extra beds are not available. Cot not available.
Pets:
No pets allowed.
Cancellation:
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Enjoyed This
(32 Member Ratings)
Ratings & reviews reflect verified member feedback for Percy R. Brend & Sons (Hoteliers) Limited (t/a The Royal Duchy Hotel) over the past 15 months.
Very relaxing but our room was a little on the small side
Other Comments
A side of vegetables with the main meals used to be served here but this time there was a distinct lack of accompanying Vegetables,
The mirror on the wall next to the dresser was offset from the sitting position making it impossible to apply makeup etc whilst sitting at the dresser?
stephen02. Dec 2019MarnhullMarnhull, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Lovely traditional hotel with well appointed rooms and very good food - 3 courses turned out to be too much for us. Small swimming pool a bonus - warm and felt quite private.
Other Comments
Christmas piped music at breakfast a bit unneccessary (Nov 30th!)
Alison02. Dec 2019Bristol, United Kingdom
Other Comments
Duvet very heavy , a lighter one would have been sufficient
Graham01. Dec 2019Exmouth, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Warm welcome. Pleasant and professional staff.
Other Comments
Menu was very ‘cheffy’. Quality ingredients no doubt on that, We are ‘foodies’ and enjoy sophisticated menus but little option left for those who don’t. The quality is there though and an opportunity to try something different. Beautiful dining room with exquisite sea views.
Sylvia30. Nov 2019Barnstaple, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
restful, excellent food
Other Comments
great location for strolls along coast path
pamela j29. Nov 2019Sidmouth, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
We thourouly enjoyed our stay and would certainly recommend this Hotel.
Rex29. Nov 2019Bristol, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
First class
Other Comments
We would have preferred the bedroom to have been larger.
Adrian27. Nov 2019torquay, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Lovely relaxing stay in a beautiful hotel
Other Comments
Enjoyed the service and swimming pool and sauna
Neale26. Nov 2019Ilfracombe, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Excellent facilities, great food and loved the touches like binoculars in the sea view rooms and hot milk served with breakfast coffee. Staff very polite and friendly. Only niggle was the siting of a bathroom cabinet over the small wash basin in the ensuite. Couldn't get my head over the sink to clean my teeth! But that's a personal practical comment on what's an otherwise super hotel. We will return.
John26. Nov 2019Honiton, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The room and the view were lovely. The food was excellent.
Valda25. Nov 2019Truro, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
perfect in every way
Other Comments
Best in the west
Janet24. Nov 2019Saint Ives, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
AN EXCELLENT NIGHT AWAY WITH GOOD FOOD AND SERVICE IN AN EXCELLENT LARGE BEDROOM
Christopher22. Nov 2019LOSTWITHIEL, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Excellent location, very helpful and friendly staff. Would definitely stay again.
jon22. Nov 2019Saltash, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Welcoming, friendly staff. Well maintained rooms, if not particularly spacious in our case. Good food served in the elegant restaurant by attentive staff. Superb location.
Derek21. Nov 2019SomertonSomerton, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Very friendly professional service
Other Comments
It was a shame to see there were not many people staying there. I think it would be useful to have a mini fridge in the room
Mary18. Nov 2019Bideford, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Excellent Hotel and we could find no fault. Our room was upgraded without request from us - food was fantastic - never eaten dinners quite like it.
Other Comments
without exception the staff were wonderful and the quality of everything very good.
Brilliant. Very attentive staff. Stylish surroundings.
Ryszard09. Nov 2019Camborne, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Wonderful stay. Welcoming staff who all go above and beyond their duties. Beautiful views, location and hotel. Brend have done themselves proud! Special mention to Mickel (restaurant) witty, charming and made you feel like the only ones in the restaurant all whilst remaining professional.
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