The Idle Rocks

I was genuinely looking forward to a meal at the idle rocks and what a mistake it was, over priced and lack of imagination, I don’t post or write bad reviews but this was a joke I’m shocked that a beautiful place has such a lack of quality and imagination to there food if anything after being so annoyed it just turned in to disappoin**ent. I genuinely hope rather than make excuses you look at the issues and find a way to make it a better experience but I doubt they will and nothing will change.

This was a shambles, lack of staff and personality, the breakfast was awful, believe that the chefs had been sacked the previous day… will not be returning - £400 a night very disappointed. Only plus was the views are stunning and the decor is ok

Having arrived at the Idle Rocks as a bit of a surprise, after not being allowed to board our flight to Turkey to celebrate 20 yrs of marriage! (I had 5 days less than what I needed on my passport and had no idea… thought it was 3 months not 6). We were exhausted & a little bit emotional. The welcome at reception from Emma was just what I needed. Calm, cheerful and so wonderfully kind. She had booked us restaurants for supper on the evenings we were staying and sent us out onto the terrace to relax whilst they put our bags in the room. We were given a lovely glass of sparkling and quite simply… that view … looking out at the busy St Mawes harbour, all the beautiful boats going back and forth, was so mesmerising… it made everything that had happened that morning melt away. But… this is the best bit… having lost all our money on the hotel in turkey we could only afford to book the smallest room, however we went upstairs and got shown into the most STUNNING sea view room. Emma & her team had upgraded us, we were speechless. The room was heavenly, beautifully decorated, awesome bath & shower. Super comfy bed and well… the view was nothing short of magic!!! Thank you to the Idle Rocks for the best 20th wedding Anniversary ever… we hope to be back. Oh and DEFINITELY don’t miss the Cornish Cream Tea 🫖 ♥️ 🍰

From the very welcome tea and scones on arrival to the last delicious breakfast, The Idle Rocks does not dissapoint. Brilliant staff, excellent chef, informative bar staff. We had a peaceful, cozy and comfortable stay and thoroughly enjoyed every meal and drink in the hotel. Cannot wait to return.

Beyond amazing. From the reception we got on arrival to the exquisite food we enjoyed, to (sadly) checking out, everything was absolutely perfect. The room was so comfortable with every tiny detail thought about; a night light in the bathroom, real milk (not creamers!) in the mini fridge , our names on the door and the Zzzz plaque, the personal welcome card, the quality of all of the furnishings, it honestly couldn’t have been more perfect! We were celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary and it couldn’t have been better x thank you to Karen & David for creating something so comfortable and luxurious and it was so pleasing to hear the staff are happy there too! Total compliments to your chefs and catering team. We have eaten at the Ritz & Fortnum and mason before, but they have nothing on your offering! We can’t wait to come back x

Unbelievably expensive breakfast and absolutely dreadful. Shop bought avocado on toast, eggs Benedict was just one egg. Not freshly squeezed orange juice. Lunch was good and the terrace is beautiful.

We stayed here for my 60th birthday and it was superb! We were upgraded to a sea view room which was stunning and so comfortable - really good bed. The food is exceptional and it was a lovely breakfast. One of our favourite places to stay and eat.

We booked at the Idle Rocks restaurant whilst we were staying in the sister hotel across the harbour. We booked the 7/8 course signature menu and thoroughly enjoyed all dishes, especially the pork belly and onion veloute. Really enjoyed the Trevibban Mill wines on offer and we had great service. Wished we’d come for a pre dinner drink in the lounge which looked cosy.

We called in for a drink and wanted to see about staying in the future. We had visited some years ago and had a pleasant afternoon and said we would one day revisit and stay. However when we arrived and entered a lady asked what we wanted and I said we just wanted a drink. She said the restaurant was closed and she would have to ask a bar staff member if we could stay for a drink, The lounge area had plenty of free seating only two groups in the place. She then went on to serve the two groups leaving us standing in the room looking stupid. She came back and said we could stay and sit. We waited a while to be served again this time the bar tender served the others and then came to us. We ordered two hot chocolates and the bar staff member smirked as if to say we where below him. We had two small hot chocolates which seemed watery and cost £4 each. The room was more shabby than chic with the carpet needing a good clean and the window cushions frayed as well as the rug. Needless we left saying we would not be back. We felt belittled and we could see no reason for the snobbish attitude of the staff as the establisment did not live up to a high standard.