When visiting Penzance, The Engine Inn is a great choice to consider. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit 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.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
2 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals welcome
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Barbecue grills
Travelling with children
Playground
What to do
Pool table
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Cycling nearby
Horse riding nearby
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Engine Inn?
Yes, pets are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Engine Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Engine Inn?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Engine Inn and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling, hiking and horse riding. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching. Enjoy amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Engine Inn?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around The Engine Inn like?
The Engine Inn is located a short 1-minute walk from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The Engine Inn Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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7.6/10
Cleanliness
7.6/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
7.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
22 August 2024
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
3 July 2024
Jackie
Jackie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 March 2024
kevin
kevin, 5-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 December 2023
Greg
Greg, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 November 2023
roger
roger, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
12 August 2023
Has potential
The food and the service was very good. The place itself could be amazing. The thing that let it down for us was the cleanliness. It felt like the whole place could do with a deep clean.
Lynda
Lynda, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
4 July 2023
Jayne
Jayne, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 April 2023
Gill
Gill, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
19 April 2023
Don't choose this hotel
It is totally unacceptable, We pay £89 for one night, we are late check in about 10p.m. We found that there are many spider nets on the top of the room, white and big, just like a abandoned house just leave there for decades. We request change room, but there are only two and fully booked. Couldn't imagine who would like to sleep over night facing the spider net. And we ask the lady could we refund or refund half to us because we are decide to book another room cause my little daughter is scared to cry. She said we could apply online through hotels.com but she turn around refused to refund us by replying hotels.com, I don't know why the hotels.com only protecting their own interests. It is unreasonable and unacceptable paying £89 for living a room, like this one, it is my first time in my life go to a hotel room like this. Nerver book this hotel.
Kwok
Kwok, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 March 2023
Sally
Sally, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
9 August 2022
Prabhjot
Prabhjot, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
5 March 2022
A pub stay as it should be.
Lovely proper pub stop. Large room. Food was good and well stocked bar.
The staff and customers very pleasant which as a lone traveller is always nice.
Recommended.
rob
rob, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
23 February 2022
Staff were very friendly and accommodating and the Inn is in a great location, with generous, spacious rooms. The breakfast was delicious.
Our stay would have been perfect if any care had been given to the standards of hygiene. Our room was covered in cobwebs, the shower drain covered in hairs, and the same with the bedsheets.
It's a shame that it is not seen as important to not use pillow cases with mascara stains, or to carry out the basic task of vacuuming a rug, which was pretty disgusting.
When I mentioned this to the staff, I was told that this was due to the hotel being 'dog friendly'. A very poor excuse for not maintaining basic standards of hygiene.
Overall, a few basic steps would have really elevated our stay.
A
A, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
12 October 2021
Alison
Alison, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 May 2021
Love place to stay, beautiful views, super friendly staff and really cosy room
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
2 February 2021
Tom
Tom, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 September 2020
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Great old building turned into a wonderful bedroom very quirky
Hill
Hill, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 September 2020
i enjoyed my stay. because it was peaceful. close to the places to visit. the staff were very friendly,the food was excellent.
Ken
Ken, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
6 September 2020
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
18 August 2020
Tibor
Tibor, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 August 2020
Would definitely stay again
Big room and in a great location. The pub is really nice and breakfast was lovely. The host was very friendly and helpful.
Ross
Ross, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
12 August 2020
Look beautiful but poor up close.
The Engine Inn was brilliantly located between Penzance and St Ives and had fantastic local views. The room was spacious and had the potential to be amazing. Unfortunately it was not. The bed stunk although the linen was freshly washed. Bathroom was an excellent size, really useful if you require a wet room but covered in mould and people’s hair who had used it before us. No toilet roll and now shower gel etc to use. The room looks beautiful but it’s really let down. Be warned, if you are downstairs the take ear plugs because the noise from upstairs is so loud - not much management can do about that, it’s an old building with old floorboards but just a helpful tip.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
10 August 2020
I’ll detail my very poor experience on trip advisor
Ian
Ian, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
23 July 2020
Silvia
Silvia, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 July 2020
Look no further for the quaint country experience
We had such a lovely stay at the Engine Inn! The countryside views from the garden are absolutely stunning, the perfect place to enjoy a cocktail and chat with the locals. Owner Bianca was so friendly, and she offers an amazing full breakfast for a great value. The rooms are very cozy, with the exposed beams and rustic decor reminiscent of a simpler time. We would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a nice country escape!