Name: The Swordfish Inn
Address: The Swordfish Inn, The Strand, Newlyn, Penzance, GB

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Guest scores & sentiment

From 80 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-22

Guests praise the harbor location, friendly staff, and hearty breakfast. Rooms are spacious and clean. Main complaints involve noise from the pub below, outdated furniture like sagging mattresses, broken beds, poor ventilation, and difficult parking.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Wi-Fi9.7

Service9.3

Location8.9

Rooms8.8

Value8.8

Cleanliness8.8

Facilities8.5

Surroundings8.0

＋ PraisedExcellent location · Friendly and helpful staff · Clean and comfortable rooms · Good quality breakfast

－ ComplaintsNoise from pub music · Difficult parking · Other noise sources · Maintenance issues

KEYSuitable for those valuing location and breakfast. Noise-sensitive guests should avoid weekends; verify breakfast times and room condition beforehand.

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Room types · 4

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RoomDouble Room

Double Room

1 × Double bed7 ㎡up to 2

The double room features a private entrance, a seating area, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room provides a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a TV. The unit has 1 bed.

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harbor_viewDouble Room with Harbor View

Double Room with Harbor View

1 × Double bed7 ㎡up to 2

Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room has carpeted floors, a seating area with a TV, a private entrance, a wardrobe, as well as an electric kettle. The unit has 1 bed.

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RoomDouble Room

Double Room

1 × Double bed6 ㎡up to 2

The double room offers a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The double room is furnished with a desk and a seating area and provides a wardrobe and a carpeted floor. The unit has 1 bed.

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RoomDouble Room

Double Room

2 × Twin bedup to 2

The double room provides a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. The double room features a wardrobe, a carpeted floor, heating and a TV. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Facilities · 15

All facilities & services listed by the hotel (aggregated across sources).

Pets allowedOutdoor furnitureFire extinguishersSmoke alarmsKey accessCCTV outside propertyBroadcast Live sport eventsInternet accessJapanese gardenConcerts/live showsTelevision in common areasFree wired internetHousekeeping on requestNon-smoking roomsNon-smoking throughout

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Nearby & map

DiningSights

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argoe

Seafood · Bib

££

Part-owned by a local fishmonger and named after an old fishing boat, this modern, wood-clad 'shack' overlooks Newlyn Harbour, where much of its produce lands. The concise menu offers great value seafood dishes designed for sharing, varying daily depending on the catch. Whether it's sardines or black bream, the grill-centric cooking remains pleasingly simple and wholly enjoyable, allowing the quality fresh produce to do the work. On-tap natural wines are served by the glass and carafe. Be sure to book a table on the covered waterside terrace when the sun's out.

251m

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Tolcarne Inn

Seafood

£££

18th century beams and a wood-burning stove contribute towards the cosy atmosphere at this unassuming pub set beside the sea wall in the heart of Newlyn. As its location would suggest, the menu is centred around fresh fish and shellfish, much of which is landed at the adjacent harbour. The appealing menu uses lots of tried-and-tested combinations and includes dishes like hake with tartare crushed ‘Cornish earlies’ potatoes.

137m

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The Shore

seafood

£££

The gregarious and welcoming Bruce Rennie is something of a one-man band here at this intimate restaurant with room for just 10 diners. He works alone in the kitchen and presents dishes to all his guests at the same time, in a warm, engaging manner. The tasting menu incorporates international influences ranging from Japanese to French, but each course is united by the quality of its produce, much of it the finest seafood from Cornish waters.

1.5km

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The Old Coastguard

Mediterranean Cuisine

££

In a small fishing village, you'll find this old coastguard's cottage with a laid-back, open-plan interior, a sub-tropical garden and views towards St Clement’s Isle. The well-presented brasserie dishes display a Mediterranean edge, such as charred leeks with almond cream or beef ragu with pappardelle and pangrattato. The 'Lunch for Less' menu offers great value for money and it's worth taking time to browse the excellent wine list. If you want to stay the night, some of the individually styled bedrooms come with balconies, and most have sea views.

2.5km

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