Escape to Housel Bay Hotel, where lush gardens and a sun-kissed terrace await. Indulge in kids' meals at the on-site restaurant, unwind with a drink at the bar, or simply stay connected with free WiFi. Previous guests rave about their experience.
South West Coast Path Section 27 Trailhead - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
Polpeor Beach - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
Pentreath Beach - 7 min drive - 1.8 km
Getting around
Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 86 min drive
Penryn Station - 27 min drive
Camborne Station - 29 min drive
Penmere Station - 30 min drive
Restaurants
Smugglers - 12 min walk
The Top House - 10 min walk
Chimichangas - 10 min walk
The Witchball - 10 min walk
Coast Coffee Bar and Bistro - 10 min walk
About this property
Housel Bay Hotel
When visiting Helston, Housel Bay Hotel is a great choice to consider. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other features include a terrace and a garden.
At a glance
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Hotel size
24 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Free offsite parking nearby
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Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
What to do
On a private beach
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Sailing nearby
Fishing nearby
Services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Food and drink
Highchair
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25.00 per pet, per night
Policies
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is parking offered on site at Housel Bay Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Housel Bay Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Housel Bay Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, fishing, and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching. Enjoy amenities like a private beach and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Housel Bay Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Housel Bay Hotel like?
Housel Bay Hotel is a short 16-minute walk from Lizard Point and 4 minutes' walk from Housel Bay Beach.
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Reviews
Housel Bay Hotel Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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8.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Location
9.2
Staff & service
8.2
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was described as delicious and lovely with a fabulous view. (3 reviews)
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Popular mentions
Room
Location
View
Service staff
Food
Breakfast
Bed
Bathroom
Sea
Lighthouses
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 28, 2026
Great hotel in a great location looking out to see.
David
David, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 4, 2026
Very friendly and helpful hotel enjoyed our stay very much food excellent.
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 11, 2026
Fabulous staff, food and views. Our favourite getaway.
Anna
Anna, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 22, 2025
Really lovely hotel. Very helpful staff and comfortable stay. Would definitely recommend. The views are stunning with access to the coastal path.
Lara
Lara, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 1, 2025
Superb location! We love to visit again.
Sayli
Sayli, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 27, 2025
Beautiful building with breath taking views and on top of that all the staff were friendly approachable and very polite. Thank you for an amazing time.
Lee
Lee, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 11, 2024
Glorious views, plus such a peaceful stay. With the added bonus of being next to the coast footpath.
Joanna
Joanna, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 25, 2025
Perfect & relaxing
Beautiful views, delicious food and great staff. Amazing as always, see you next year!
Donna
Donna, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 14, 2024
Clean and staff is polite
I
I, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 4, 2023
Perfect short break
The Hotel stay was really good.
Location is breathtaking.
Food amazing.Already looking forward to our next visit.
william
william, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 24, 2025
What can I say apart from magic I loved it here the staff where amazing Molly I think her name was who manager was incredible from start to finish we just had amazing time if u want somewhere chilled with amazing views great food this is for u, also if u love hiking it’s amazing you can work for miles we saw a few seal just below which was great to see. If we come over to lizard again ild 100% stay here..
wade
wade, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 4, 2024
Such a beautiful, comfortable hotel near the ocean. The views and vistas don’t disappoint. The staff and service was very nice and helpful. Our room very cozy.
Carolyn
Carolyn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 14, 2024
Another lovely stay at Housel
Stunning views, fantastic staff and amazing food. We had the full tasting menu once again and it was superb. One of our favourite places for a night away. Love the refurbed cloakroom!
Anna
Anna, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 9, 2024
the hotel has a fantastic location - is secluded and quiet.
The location on the coastal hiking trail is just great.
The rooms with a view of the bay are highly recommended - here you can also bridge a day with bad weather.
The food is good and the portions adequate...
We would love to come back...
Daniel
Daniel, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 24, 2025
Amazing stay
Stayed here at the end of an explore of Cornwall and it was the best place to stay! Tucked away in a very pretty corner of the world. All the stay were amazing super helpful and polite. Our room was spacious and comfortable with a view of the ocean and lighthouse. When we arrived we were told about a small private cove you could walk down to for a swim in the sea which was a great experience and the hotel even supplied beach towels ! The hotel has two restaurants one for fine dining and a normal one. We tried the normal restaurant and the food was really really good too! All in all amazing would stay again it’s in a lovely place
Josh
Josh, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Feb 27, 2024
It was my first time here, I didn’t like my room as there was very little light in there and just seemed very dark, I didn’t pay for a view but was disappointed as there was no view at all which made the room dark and depressing. I also think that the breakfast should be included in the price. The food was very good and the breakfast was lovely. The staff were very friendly.
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Sep 27, 2023
Great for healthy living people
This hotel does not have a pool, although it says it does on Hotels.com website
Room pleasant and well equiped with fantastic views, bed comfortable but found pillows so hard I went and bought one!
Staff were very friendly on the whole, except breakfast waiting staff, who were not very approachable. Breakfast choice was OK, although no cereals or white toast available (only muesli, fruit or yoghurt and brown granary toast)- again I went and bought my own. Fried breakfast was nice though.
Not much room for parking, so to avoid a long walk up to the village for parking, (my partner is awaiting a knee replacement so I would have had to drop him off and walk back to hotel on my own - not good at night with uneven surface to lane and little lighting) did not take car out for fear of losing parking space. Although we love the area for the quiet, we don't think we'll stay at this hotel again - mainly because of the lack of a pool, the parking and the breakfast.
Helen
Helen, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 16, 2026
Extremely helpful staff who assisted me when I booked for the wrong the date and even put up with the awful AI voice agent that Hotels.com use.
Hotel was lovely. The bed was a little short for my 6’3 frame - that’s the only minor gripe. Breakfast was fabulous looking out to sea.
ian
ian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 9, 2026
Our room had a stunning sea view if Housel Bay which is itself utterly breathtaking. The reception staff were incredibly welcoming, authentically friendly, and beyond helpful. The cleaning staff did a superb job efficiently and unobtrusively. And the bar and restaurant staff were friendly and efficient and added to the entire dining experience in the beautiful terrace restaurant with it's wonderful food and incredible view!
Catherine
Catherine, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 15, 2025
Another wonderful stay at Housel Bay.
Another wonderful stay at Housel Bay. Stunning views, sublime food and amazing staff.
Anna
Anna, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 18, 2025
Wonderful Weekend Break
Gorgeous Hotel on the Cornwall Coast, lovely, friendly staff, good food, great view!
Sonja
Sonja, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 3, 2022
Lovely hotel, amazing view, great people, delicious food
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 13, 2025
Loved the surrounding area. Location is amazing! Friendly staff. Just didn’t like the shower didn’t have a full door made it awkward showering daily. I would recommend this hotel though
Rachel
Rachel, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2025
Lovely little break 😀
We had a small room but we didn’t mind because we were out most of the day. We found the menu limiting but ate out. The service very good. The views from the garden were excellent and staff were very friendly. We had a wonderful stay.
Sarah
Sarah, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 5, 2022
Beautiful location and wonderful coastal sea views. Friendly and very helpful staff. Delicious food fir breakfast lunch and dinner, Easy parking in the car park. Will definitely return.