Perched on the coast, Old Success Inn offers a warm welcome with its charming garden and inviting bar. Unwind in the sun on the terrace or enjoy delicious meals at the restaurant while staying connected with WiFi.
Old Success Inn, Sennen Cove, Penzance, England, TR19 7DG
What's nearby
Sennen Cove Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Land's End - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
Porthcurno Beach - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
Minack Theatre - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
Pedn Vounder Beach - 15 min drive - 9.0 km
Getting around
Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 83 min drive
St Erth Station - 20 min drive
Lelant Saltings Station - 21 min drive
Hayle Station - 22 min drive
Restaurants
The Fountain Inn - 11 min drive
Star Inn - 8 min drive
Jeremy's Fish and Chip Shop - 8 min drive
The First and Last Refreshment House - 5 min drive
Cafe Dog and Rabbit - 8 min drive
About this property
Old Success Inn
At Old Success Inn, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Minack Theatre. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
15 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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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
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service
What to do
On the beach
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - This gastropub specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Fees & policies
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed on Christmas Day:
Bar/lounge
Dining venue(s)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 15.0 per day
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.
Also known as
Old Success Inn Penzance
Old Success Penzance
Old Success Inn Inn
Old Success Inn Penzance
Old Success Inn Inn Penzance
Frequently asked questions
Does Old Success Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Old Success Inn 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.
Are pets allowed at Old Success Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Old Success Inn?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Old Success Inn.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Old Success Inn?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Old Success Inn?
No, this inn doesn't have a casino, but Grand Casino Amusements (12-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Old Success Inn and nearby?
Old Success Inn has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Old Success Inn?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers British cuisine.
What's the area around Old Success Inn like?
Old Success Inn is on Sennen Cove Beach, a short 1-minute walk from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and 19 minutes' walk from Gwynver Beach. Travelers give top marks for the inn's prime location.
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Old Success Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Service staff
Location
Food
View
Breakfast
Bar
Restaurant
Bed
Ocean view
What guests liked
Breakfast was excellent, with a huge choice and good quality. (9 reviews)
The property offers stunning views of the beach and great access to the coastal path. (4 reviews)
Breakfast, lunch, and evening meals were wonderful and the restaurant offered a nice selection of meals at a reasonable price. (4 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2025
I went for my birthday & chose the hotel for the location, stunning views & closeness to the Minack theatre. Stunning location, right on the beach, the staff were very attentive and couldn't have done more and all in all made it a very special stay for my birthday.
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 3, 2025
Room with a view
Fantastic location and view from our room, really comfortable and welcoming. Great breakfast and added bonus of yoga class if we wanted to greet the day. Love to go back!
Karen
Karen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 10, 2025
Loved our stay here. Pub staff was very kind, food was great. Our room was right over the pub and it wasn’t loud
Nicole
Nicole, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 29, 2025
Friendly staff. Nice ambience.
Gregory
Gregory, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 21, 2025
Had a lovely stay at The Old Success Inn. We booked a room with sea view and were not disappointed. The breakfast was really good and kept us going well into the day. We ate in the restaurant one evening and the food was really good. Only issue was the bathroom fan was really loud, however forgot to tell them this when checking out, so hopefully they will read this review. Overall thought the stay was great.
Toby
Toby, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 30, 2024
Great pub & restaurant at the hotel.
Verified traveler
4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 12, 2025
A*
Incredible place with amazing views will be going back for sure
Ben
Ben, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 8, 2024
Great place to stay and the staff were really really polite and provided an incredible service.
Darren
Darren, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 13, 2024
Amazing place to stay
Great place to stay, Amazing views. Room was perfect, staff are friendly, so close to the beach
Tony
Tony, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 27, 2024
Lovely relaxing stay. Room exceeded expectations and the having the pub downstairs was so nice for a drink in the evening after being out walking all day.
Kelly
Kelly, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 13, 2025
Fantastic view, lovely food
We were able to check in early which was a nice touch, as were the complementary drinks and snacks. We ate outside in the afternoon and the burger was delicious. The bed was a bit on the soft side for my liking but I had a wonderful night’s sleep. Breakfast was lovely, but it is cooked to order so factor that into your timing. All in all a wonderful stay, will definitely be back
Nikki
Nikki, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 1, 2024
Old Success Inn
Great room, great view, food was excellent and clear water at the beach
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 10, 2025
Room was clean and comfortable, well equipped and supplied.
Location is amazing, right next to the beach. Perfect views
Breakfast excellent, good quality and a huge choice.
Best of all were the staff - all very welcoming and helpful, in a natural, non-corporate. Congrats to them all.
Only downside was the room - number 15 - which has poor sound isolation from reception and bar. It has windows that are overlooked by the terrace so you have the noise and the lack of privacy following from that.
I’ve given five stars because of the outstanding staff but I would only stay here again if I was sure to avoid that room.
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 21, 2024
Lovely spot
Lovely spot. Our room had all the amenities needed to support less able people.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 1, 2024
Lovely hotel with a fantastic location , rooms very comfortable and clean . Excellent value for money . One side note is please allow an extra £9 per day parking fee as hotel does not have parking and you have to use beach car park opposite.
Brian
Brian, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2024
I loved my stay here. It was one of my favourite stays on my trip.
Tom was brilliant at check in amd was available to help when i needed.
My room No1 was stunning, beautiful decor, and views of the bay.
Sennen Cove is dreamy and i highly recommended it
jayne
jayne, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 25, 2023
Lovely hotel facing the sea
The hotel was in a lovely spot and the room was comfortable. The breakfast and evening meals were very good and the staff very attentive and friendly
Karen
Karen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 19, 2024
We absolutely loved our stay at the Old Success Inn. The location was fantastic, the room was beautifully designed, the quality was brilliant and I adored the small touches like the complimentary Korev and the Robert’s radio gently playing as we arrived. The staff were friendly and professional and made our short stay thoroughly enjoyable.
Kristina
Kristina, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 26, 2024
Room was lovely overlooking the beach , shower was very weak , very busy inn and food was good , even staying you were not guaranteed a table to eat or drink except for breakfast
Marie
Marie, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 17, 2024
Great view
We both found the bed uncomfortable (a personal thing), windows need attention (room 12)
Loverly view, excellent bathroom
beverly
beverly, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 9, 2024
Excellent
Very impressive on our stay
SIU WAI JANE
SIU WAI JANE, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 8, 2023
Perfect Location
First time staying at the Old Success Inn but will return. Loved the location and rooms and the staff were all very helpful and friendly
Tracey
Tracey, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2023
Fantastic Stay
Stunning views. Friendly and accommodating staff. Superb breakfast.
Helen
Helen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 16, 2022
Success Inn
We loved every minute.
Superb location,good staff and good food
Katheryn
Katheryn, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 2, 2022
A perfect venue
Excellent hotel in a fantastic position. Staff and facilities where brilliant. Highly recommended whether for couples or families