Hotels in Padstow

BritStays lists 18 hotels in the Padstow area of Cornwall. Most of them, 11, are in Padstow itself. The rest are in Port Isaac (3), Wadebridge (3) and Trevone (1). Every stay on this page is a hotel or inn, so you won't find self-catering cottages here. What you will find is a mix of budget chains, inns with a bar and a few more distinctive places, which makes it easier to match a stay to the kind of trip you have in mind.

Which area suits your trip

With 11 of the 18 hotels, Padstow gives you the widest choice. It suits you if you want options at different price points or are booking at short notice, because there is simply more to choose from. Couples after somewhere with a view will want to look at Padstow Harbour Hotel, which lists sea views alongside its bar and restaurant.

Port Isaac has three hotels, including Port Gaverne Hotel and The Old School. It is a smaller pool, so it suits you if you have already settled on that area and are happy to book early.

Wadebridge also has three. It includes The Swan Hotel, which has a bar, and a Premier Inn with WiFi. That makes it a practical base if you want something straightforward and familiar.

Trevone has a single listing, The Well Parc. It is the clear pick in the examples if you are travelling with a dog, as it is marked pet friendly and also has a bar and evening entertainment.

What the example stays tell you

The facility data is patchy, so treat it as a starting point rather than the full picture. Across all 18 hotels, the most commonly listed features are:

• Bar: 4
• Restaurant: 3
• WiFi: 3
• Parking: 3
• Pet friendly: 2
• Evening entertainment: 2
• Takeaway food: 1
• Disabled access: 1

These numbers are low partly because many listings don't record their facilities at all. A hotel with nothing listed may still have parking or WiFi. Check the individual listing or ask the hotel directly before you rule it out.

A few stays stand out:

• The Poldark Inn, listed under Padstow, has a bar, a restaurant and evening entertainment. That suits you if you'd rather not head out after dinner.
• The Travelodge in Padstow is the only example that lists disabled access. It also has a restaurant and takeaway food.
• The Well Parc in Trevone is one of only two pet-friendly hotels in the whole set.

Other names you'll come across include Tintagel Arms Hotel, The Wootons Inn, Camelot Castle Hotel, The Bay Hotel, The Pig at Harlyn Bay and St Petroc's Bistro & Hotel, all listed under Padstow. None of these has facilities recorded on BritStays, so contact them if something specific matters to you.

Families, couples and dog owners

Families: Room sizes and sleeping arrangements aren't listed for any of these hotels. Before booking, ask about family rooms or interconnecting rooms. If someone in your group needs step-free access, the Travelodge is the only example confirming disabled access, so check with any other hotel first.

Couples: Padstow Harbour Hotel, with its sea views, bar and restaurant, is the obvious example to start with.

Dog owners: Only two of the 18 hotels are marked pet friendly. The Well Parc is the one named among the examples. Because the choice is so limited, book these early.

What to do once you're there

Two landmarks are linked to this area:

• Tintagel Castle, a heritage site, if you enjoy history.
• Camel Creek Adventure Park, a theme park, which is worth considering for a family day out.

Further afield in Cornwall, you could try:

• Screech Owl Sanctuary, for wildlife.
• Spingfields Fun Park and Pony Centre, for younger children.
• Tate St Ives, if you enjoy galleries (listed under Penzance).
• Kernow Adventure Park, a water park (listed under Falmouth).
• Mevagissey Museum and the Shipwreck Treasure Museum, both listed under St Austell.

Check travel times before you plan a day around any of these, as some may be a fair drive from your hotel.

When to book

Some features are scarce across the 18 hotels: just two pet-friendly stays, one with confirmed disabled access and three listing parking. If you need any of these, book as early as you can, and especially early for school holidays.

If you're flexible, Padstow's 11 hotels give you the best chance of finding something late. Port Isaac, Wadebridge and Trevone have fewer rooms to go around, so they can fill up sooner.

Whatever you book, confirm parking, WiFi and room layout directly with the hotel, as the listing data is often incomplete.