Nestled in an upscale setting, The Royal Duchy Hotel offers a warm welcome with full breakfast and a tranquil garden. Guests can unwind at the sauna, indulge in dinner at The Pendennis Restaurant, or enjoy the indoor pool.
Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
Connecting rooms available
24/7 front desk
Electric vehicle charging point
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
On the beach
Restaurant and 3 bars/lounges
Indoor pool
Sauna
24-hour room service
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Garden
Front-desk safe
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Feel at home (6)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Television
Garden
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
The current price is $232
$232
includes taxes & fees
$193 per night
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Room options
Available filters for rooms
Showing 6 of 6 rooms
Superior Double or Twin Room
Highlights
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Sea View (Sleeps 2 Guest)
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Sea View (Sleeps 2 Guest)
Highlights
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
194 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
View all photos for Double or Twin Room, Sea View (Sleeps 2 Guest)
National Maritime Museum Cornwall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Gyllyngvase Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Pendennis Castle - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Swanpool Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 58 min drive
Falmouth Docks Station - 6 min walk
Falmouth Town Station - 7 min walk
Penmere Station - 25 min walk
Restaurants
Gylly Beach Cafe - 8 min walk
The Verdant Seafood Bar - 12 min walk
The Front - 11 min walk
Princess Pavilion - 6 min walk
Oggy Oggy Pasty Co. - 11 min walk
About this property
The Royal Duchy Hotel
The Royal Duchy Hotel is a great choice for your beach stay in Falmouth. The indoor pool provides a splash of fun, and guests can also take advantage of a sauna. The Pendennis Restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Other highlights include 3 bars/lounges, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and overall property condition.
Languages
Czech, English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
45 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
3 bars/lounges
Restaurant
24-hour room service
What to do
On the beach
Working away
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
An indoor pool
Sauna
Reception hall
Traditional architecture
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Children's dinnerware
Highchair
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
The Pendennis Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
Fees & policies
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 31 to December 31:
One of the dining venues
Bar/Lounge
The property will be renovating from January 8 2025 to April 28 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
Exterior
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Royal Duchy Hotel Falmouth
Royal Duchy Hotel
Royal Duchy Falmouth
Royal Duchy
The Royal Duchy Hotel Falmouth, Cornwall
The Royal Duchy Hotel Hotel
The Royal Duchy Hotel Falmouth
The Royal Duchy Hotel Hotel Falmouth
Frequently asked questions
Does The Royal Duchy Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Royal Duchy Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Royal Duchy Hotel?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at The Royal Duchy Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Royal Duchy Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Royal Duchy Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Royal Duchy Hotel and nearby?
The Royal Duchy Hotel has 3 bars and an indoor pool, as well as a sauna and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Royal Duchy Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, The Pendennis Restaurant.
What's the area around The Royal Duchy Hotel like?
The Royal Duchy Hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Falmouth Docks Station and 8 minutes' walk from Falmouth University. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.
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The Royal Duchy Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Service staff
Room
Location
Breakfast
View
Food
Towns
Ocean view
Value
Sea
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, delicious, and outstanding by multiple guests. (22 reviews)
The pool area was excellent, with warm water and great facilities. (8 reviews)
The dining experience was excellent with a lovely dinner and breakfast served in a well-maintained facility. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 4, 2025
Great stay amazing hotel with a lovely location and great facilities
steve
steve, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 9, 2025
Great hotel , really comfortable and superb staff
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 24, 2025
Lovely hotel with good location overlooking Falmouth Bay. Great staff, who go above and beyond to ensure your stay is memorable. Breakfast and Finner service excellent ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Dorothy
Dorothy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 8, 2025
Excellent stay, facilities perfect. Staff very friendly..
Will definitely be staying again..
Evad
Evad, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 22, 2024
Lovely relaxed hotel, with great breakfast. The pool/spa are a real bonus, which we enjoyed enormously.
Andy
Andy, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 19, 2024
Greta hotel in Falmouth
Excellent hotel, very professional, fantastic location and very good value for money. Breakfast was also excellent.
Daniele
Daniele, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 21, 2024
A wonderful hotel, we really enjoyed our stay.
elizabeth
elizabeth, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 8, 2024
Good welcome cheerful staff and marvellous food
keith
keith, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 27, 2024
Great weekend break.
Hotel in great position to enjoy the beautiful weather.
Great weekend break.
Ian
Ian, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 29, 2024
Excellent location and service.
Philip
Philip, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 18, 2024
Good visit
Nancy
Nancy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 29, 2024
Was a very comfortable and extremely well kept and maintained property. Dining facility was excellent and despite the food restrictions we had the kitchen served a lovely dinner and an excellent choice for breakfast. A short trip in the midst of Storm Bert. Will return during summer
Shahid
Shahid, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 12, 2024
We had a very relaxing time and the staff were very friendly and helpful
Colin
Colin, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 26, 2024
A great hotel with many wonderful staff. Fine services and great food.
Ian
Ian, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 9, 2024
Excellent stay
Fifth stay at the duchy, as always first class, as always lovely welcomefrom James on the door, hotel I excellent shape, and location is fabulous.
Gary
Gary, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 6, 2024
Good service
A comfortable hotel
Man Bui
Man Bui, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 30, 2024
Great hotel and ideal location
Staff excellent
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 1, 2024
it is right on the sea front ,looking out over Falmouth Bay.
Janet
Janet, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 21, 2024
Quiet, comfortable, great swimming pool and sauna. Also a lovely breakfast with excellent service.
Neil
Neil, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 11, 2024
The staff were very helpful and friendly
Angela
Angela, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 21, 2024
Lovely hotel with friendly staff, bedroom was clean and looked after every day of our stay... Beds were very comfortable and communal areas nicely decorated. We also pool during our stay which was great fun for our son...we would definitely visit again if we will stay in the area.
Katarina
Katarina, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 5, 2024
Staff were all very friendly and courteous. Special call out to Ian, the night manager, who was particularly engaging.
Colin
Colin, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 16, 2024
Excellent Service
Great service from all the staff. Friendly and efficiently run hotel. Travel a lot for business and this was top notch.
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 8, 2023
Lovely hotel amazing food, very clean & very attentive staff.
Linda
Linda, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 11, 2024
Excellent Hotel
Excellent hotel, amazing staff, would highly recommend