The Rising Sun
WHY WE PICKED THIS HOTEL
It has the charm of a traditional seaside inn, but with polished boutique rooms upstairs and a lively pub downstairs, making it feel relaxed rather than overly styled
HOTEL DESCRIPTION
The Rising Sun sits at the heart of St Mawes, looking straight over the harbour and the Roseland Peninsula. It has the easy rhythm of a Cornish pub with rooms, where mornings start with breakfast by the water and days drift between coastal walks, ferry rides, beach swims, and drinks on the terrace. Inside, the mood is warm and unfussy, with comfortable en-suite rooms, some with sea views, and a restaurant serving pub classics with seasonal touches. It works well for travellers who want a relaxed harbourfront base rather than a polished hotel stay.
Our take on the stay
Bob
The Rising Sun feels woven into St Mawes, with the harbour just outside and the pub acting as a natural meeting point for the village
HOTEL LOCATION
THIS IS GREAT
A harbourfront position in the heart of St Mawes, where the water, boats and village life stay close throughout the day
A traditional pub-with-rooms setup, giving the stay a warmer and more local feeling than a standard coastal hotel
A terrace overlooking the harbour, making lunch, drinks or breakfast feel closely tied to the sea and the movement of the village
A contemporary seasonal menu served in the pub and restaurant, with breakfast included for overnight guests
Dog-friendly rooms and family options, which make the inn work well for relaxed Cornwall trips rather than formal hotel stays
Easy access to ferries, coastal walks, beaches and St Mawes Castle, giving the location a useful base beyond just the harbour view
GOOD TO KNOW
11 rooms in total
Check-in from 15:00
Check-out until 11:00
Room size: approximately 15 m² to 40 m²
Pub, restaurant and bar on site
Harbour terrace
No private parking
Pets are allowed
Located on St Mawes harbour, on Cornwall’s Roseland Peninsula
Around 50 minutes by car from Newquay Airport
AMENITIES
Pet friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Breakfast included
Free cots available for children
At the beach
St Mawes
St Mawes sits on Cornwall’s Roseland Peninsula, a small harbour village shaped by sailing boats, coastal paths, and quiet estuary views. Life here moves around the water, with ferries crossing to Falmouth and narrow lanes leading down to small beaches and seafood spots along the shore. The Rising Sun is set right on the harbour front, placing you close to the village’s relaxed maritime rhythm and the water just outside the door.
