Excellent location. Hotel was gorgeous and staff amazingly friendly! Excellent value for money. Wld…read morerecommend always xx

Not particularly impressed by this place as a pub, it seems to be more about the hotel and the bar…read moreis a bit of an afterthought, devoid of atmosphere (like most hotel bars) and only serving Tribute (and not the best tasting Tribute either). You can always rely on a bottle of Clouded Yellow for a good drink. Would prefer to have drunk it elsewhere though!

Impeccable service, excellent food. Views to compliment it all. Wonderful experience. George is…read morethe one to make it all click. An absolute must if in Cornwall.

Following on from a few days in Devon at Soar Mill Cove (q.v. review) we came here to Carlyon Bay…read morejust outside St. Austell. Now I confess I first came to this hotel in 1977, and stayed quite regularly on business (with China Clay industry), but I had not been here since about 1992 ! I have also stayed at a number of other hotels in the area and this is my preference. It hadnt changed a lot though I believe ownership has changed at least twice. Currently privately owned by George Abraham. Magnificent view over the bay from the front of the hotel (a sea view room is preferable, but'extra'). Our room was well decorated, and provided for, and comfortable. Staff always polite and helpful. Dinner provided a choice of 3 or 4 choice at each course, and was generally well executed, fish seemed to be particularly well done (eg Lemon Sole straight from the Looe day boat). Reasonable wine prices also. Breakfast also served individually from the kitchen (none of those everfailing attempts to do a hot buffet that doesnt keep things hot) - the only horror was my pet aversion to butter wrapped in mini parcels, so you always get some on your fingers. They should at least manage to do 'pull off' ones ! I regard this hotel as better value than the Carlyon Bay Hotel (200yds away), though a good alternative would be the Cliff Head (200 yds away). I have stayed at these also but not recently. This location is particularly good for anyone wishing to visit the Eden Project or equally enjoyable Lost Gardens of Heligan'

Ok, so I'm the first review of this place but I have to do it... it was a great hotel experience…read more First, it's set on a lovely location on a bluff overlooking the sea in St. Austell, just perfect for a cool crisp walk on the beach over the rocks with fresh sea air making you feel alive. Second, the staff is wonderful and super friendly at the desk and everyone you run into is unbelievably pleasant. Third, it has a spa and a golf course so while I was getting a surprise facial and massage, my guy played a round of golf (that's a win-win in my book). Lastly, the best cream tea I've ever had. Literally. The scones were soooo fresh and the clotted cream and jam were of the highest quality and you can sit in this stodgy room overlooking the sea feeling very posh. Just a great way to spend the morning after a great stay. First class all the way, Carlyon.

This hotel was extremely disappointing beginning with our arrival. The rooms are small even with…read morethe sea view. Bathrooms are substandard. Most important, however, was the complete lack of hospitality at this hotel and the poor quality of dining. The staff appear to have been trained to provide the service of a senior living property where mediocore meals are served as rapidly as possible. No one goes out of their way to provide assistance nor are they friendly. We were supposed to stay five nights after two nights of the rude service at this hotel and the rushed meals, we left. The sea location is lovely and the golf was free but that is the only positive statement I can make about this hotel. Based on the reviews I am seeing from years prior, it appears that this hotel has really gone down hill over the years.

We stayed for a long weekend in the Spa Building in a Jr. Suite. We really enjoyed the restaurants,…read morepool, beach area and the great location that is walkable to great Key West shops, restaurants and bars. My husband and I both had 80 minute massages and were so impressed and relaxed. Little tip- you can hear the music from a local bar in the spa building so if you want more quiet check out other rooms. We didn't mind! We met some nice couples that frequent the resort and we plan to go back as well!

I put a search for a restaurant in St. Austell in my Blaupunkt NAVI, and this bring us to…read moreCharlestown Harbour. The parkingplace was free by an offer of a parking ticket by friendly people. Inside the Pier House all places filled with hungry people, outside we find a place, but a little bit cold in the evening. I order at the bar our drinks and foods with the number of our table. Yes, it needs time, but the late arrived food was good, the drinks too, and I like the view over the harbour and the activities of some divers there. Was a good recommendation of our german Blaupunkt NAVI, to have dinner at this place.

Fantastic Sunday roast with all the trimmings. Tasty tender lamb and properly cooked veg...Great…read moreservice helpfullbstaff and...plenty of toilets..highly recommended....thank you to.lovely polite helpful staff.. made my Mothers day present 10 out of 10.

OK food, expensive for what it was.read more

It's a travelodge, that pretty much sums it up…read more Basic but clean rooms, though the walls were thin. Continental breakfast is free and didn't taste great, English breakfast is possible for an additional fee (but I didn't try).

A very nice, comfortable and update pub. The interior is contemporary and super clean and…read moreunpretentious. There are also a variety of inn rooms to let. The service was very friendly and cheerful. Everything seemed very orderly and organized. We came specifically for fish and chips and were not disappointed. The menu for both drinks and food is varied. As for a beer I chose a pint of draught, the Proper. A light beer with a nice light mellow taste it uses American hops, oddly enough. The fish and chips were excellent. As for the fish itself it was flakey, fresh and the breading perfect. It never got soggy. The quality could hit be beat. Also the chips were plump and well prepared and delicious. The meal came with a small side of mushy peas, warm and quite good as well as a tartar sauce and a brown sauce with a curry flavor. All very good. It was a filling meal and most enjoyable. If you want a nice contemporary pub or a very good fish and chips, this is a great place to have a meal.

My clear favourite pub in St Austell & its environs. And in this case we are in the environs, in…read moreCharleston. This is the first pub you encounter on the way down the hill and if drink is all you are interested in then you can probably just stop here. I love St Austell Brewery, but not many of their pubs have a guest (first time I have seen it). This pub had an almost full selection of their beers (even the Black Prince was holding court) and local wench Betty Stogs was available too. Had to go for Proper Job, what with it being one of my five favourite beers ever, but if I'd been able to stay longer I would not have been bored! Lovely feel to the place with a nice garden for the warmer weather. Perfect? Maybe if they get in an exterminator in to fumigate the Stella infestation :)