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Reviews of Porth Avallen Hotel 3 stars

Sea Road, St Austell, PL25 3SG, United Kingdom

#12 of 15 hotels in St Austell

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 760 hotel reviews

7.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 3 September 2025

    9.0
    Perfect location in residential area (limited traffic), walking distance to Charlestown,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Shower flow was pathetic and shower drain was almost blocked.

    good choice of cooked breakfasts, in room overlooking bay. Bar and gardens overlooking sea with afternoon sun. Short walk or drive from many restaurants and supermarkets

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2025

    7.0
    Decent price for a short stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Asked for poached eggs on toast with bacon, only got one egg and a piece of bacon that never saw the grill ( raw). No food availability in the evening only pizzas. Chef off sick and no back up.

    Lady member of staff very good

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to complain about. The bedrooms could maybe do with an update sometime, but I'm also aware that keeping the rooms comfy and as they are maybe helps keep the costs down.

    The staff were great, the public restaurant and bar areas were lovely and that really helped for a great stay. The location and view were great too. All in all, it was a great stay and so handy for our trip to a concert at The Eden project.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2025

    7.0
    Handy place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much water pressure in the shower. Decor was a bit tired in places, but you could see where improvements have been made.

    Had a nice friendly welcome. Great location, plenty of parking. Sea view from the room which was nice. Breakfast was decent and kept me going until dinner. Good road links to much of Cornwall.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed is not very comfortable . We couldn't have a shower because of very low water pressure . I'm a bit disappointed .

    Good location Breakfast excellent

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    8.0
    Beautiful seaview.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pillows were so flat, bed a bit hard for me. Some mould in bathroom especially between tiles. Room was bit of a mismatch of colours, fine with light out though.

    The staff were lovely and very helpful. The food was delicious. Loved the sea view from bar and restaurant. Nice quiet bedroom.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit dated, complained about dust on fan, was never sorted

    The views were gorgeous, breakfast was nice. Staff very helpful

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    9.0
    Weekend break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room we stayed in could have been a bit more updated with furnishings and some of the areas in our room could have been a bit better with cleanliness over the weekend. Plus the pillows could have been a bit softer to sleep on. Otherwise the room wasn't too bad.

    It was situated in a lovely area. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. Plenty of parking outside for your car. The hotel was easy to find on our arrival. Lovely views from the front of the building and in the restaurant.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    7.0
    Location was great, room very comfortable. We were only there for one night.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quicker service but not the staffs fault.

    Breakfast was good, but I think they were short staffed.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom fittings looked a bit dated but everything worked and was clean.

    Lovely wide range of comfortable seating in the lounge. You could eat out on the patio and enjoy the view or at the bar, they were happy to service your choice. Nice staff who gave me local knowledge as to what/where I could go to visit.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was too hard for me so didn’t have a brilliant sleep but still ok, on the other hand my partner liked it and had a really good sleep Could possibly do with a newer hairdryer as it took a while to dry my hair but apart from that my stay was really nice, staff were wonderful and helpful. It was nice to be able to see the sea from our room which was a nice bonus

    Lovely breakfast in the morning, great location for all things I had planned for my stay

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    7.0
    Perfectly adequate for what we wanted.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The evening meal menu was disappointing- very little choice. We had thought of eating there on the night of our arrival but were put off by it.

    Location was spectacular. Breakfast was good. Staff were very helpful.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2025

    8.0
    Excellent!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No fridge in room

    Great location. Lovely old hotel very nicely decorated. The view from our room and dining room were to die for .

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    9.0
    Nice but smelly room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tired in places and our room (20) had a distinct old people ,fousty smell despite being fairly newly decorated and having window open. . Would benefit from a plug in or room fresher in there, I almost didn't want to go back to the room.

    Friendly helpful staff. Great view. Lovely seating areas indoors and outside.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    9.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    7.0
    Breakaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The smell in the corridor leading to the room. No fan in the room, and none available

    The staff

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Staff friendly and helpful. Superb location with fabulous views.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nil

    Staff were fantastic , views were amazing.nice breakfast and food

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is only 1 negative which was there wasnt a mattress protector on my bed otherwise I would of rated you a 10 for everything

    Breakfast was excellent. Fabulous location. Staff very helpful and friendly would definitely stay again.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights

    AC was broken

    The view , extreamly friendly staff, love it !!!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2025

    8.0
    Excellent , quiet and convenient location,
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There was a distinct musty smell in the whole area where my bedroom was. No signs of dampness but better ventilation would greatly improve the situation.

    Excellent breakfast though didn't have glutton free bread the first morning. Limited Sunday evening menu due to Chefs day off. Choice limited with a good selection but not keen on pizzas or salads. Staff excellent friendly and helpful. Lovely building and gardens to use if weather had been kinder!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2025

    7.0
    We were unfortunate with the weather so the view disappeared in the fog and rain.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The view was good from our window

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had a lovely stay. Staff were lovely and it was very close to where we wanted to go.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2025

    7.0
    Great location, good value for money and great staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great location on the seafront and very friendly helpful staff

    Stayed in July 2025

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