About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: The Stanley in Penzance offers a 3-star guest house experience with free WiFi, water sports facilities, and a terrace. Each room includes a private bathroom, tea and coffee maker, hairdryer, work desk, shower, and TV. Convenient Facilities: Guests benefit from free on-site parking, housekeeping service, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include sea views, a terrace, and a work desk, ensuring a pleasant stay. Local Attractions: Penzance Promenade Beach is just a few steps away, while St Michael's Mount lies 7 km from the property. Other nearby attractions include Minack Theatre (15 km) and Tate St Ives (14 km). Land's End Airport is 13 km distant. Activities and Services: The Stanley provides fishing, pub crawls, windsurfing, canoeing, hiking, cycling, diving, and snorkelling. Guests appreciate the breakfast provided by the property, the convenient location, and the scenic views.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • Free parking available on-site


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1 double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
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1 single bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Wendy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location for catching the Scillonian. Room was fairly small but fine for our needs; clean, and had a lovely sea view. The property doesn’t provide breakfast but has tea / coffee making facilities, and there are cafes/ pubs nearby.
  • Freya
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really superbly located little hotel - About a 12 min walk from the train station with a heavy case, and about a 10 min walk from the centre of the town. We were right on the front of the promenade, less than a minute from the Jubilee pool (and...
  • Katie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location and light airy rooms. Staff were lovely.
  • Chloe
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was cute and comfortable perfect for my short stay. Lovely hotel and and great destination. I definitely would book again when I come again.
  • Christine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Always a joy to stay here before we travel to Scilly . All recently refurbished and looking very clean and tidy . Roy was so kind and helpful
  • Justin
    Ireland Ireland
    Excellent location, sea view from the room. Spotlessly clean and very comfortable bed. Very friendly host.
  • Penny
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location for the town centre and the Scillonian.
  • Anna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely staff, very accommodating and recommended places to eat nearby that were lovely (as no food available on site).
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A nice clean room, good decor, and everything we needed for our one night stay. Extremely good location for the ferry the next day, and not too far to town or the railway station
  • Denise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Had a great stay in Stanley we had room 3 great views of the sea very clean such a great location for everything you need brilliant service felt very welcome would definitely recommend and go back Thank you

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Company review score: 8.8Based on 555 reviews from 1 property
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Property information

The Stanley Guest house on the promenade in Penzance is owned and run by Kate Johnson and offers high standards of guest accommodation and a very friendly, relaxed service. The Isles of Scilly ferry, central Penzance and the fishing port of Newlyn are all within walking distance. The Stanley has been recently refurbished inside and out and offers ample free car parking directly outside. For those guests holidaying on the Isles of Scilly, long term parking is available in dedicated IoS car parks in Penzance. Wireless internet connectivity is available throughout the premises. Here at The Stanley, all rooms are en-suite and most have spectacular, uninterrupted sea views. The outdoor Jubilee Pool is on the opposite side of the road and the train and bus stations are a ten minute walk away offering easy access to St.Michael's Mount, the stunning Minnack Theatre at Porthcurno, Lands End, Cape Cornwall, Sennen Cove, St.Ives and the picturesque fishing village of Mouseholke. We are perfectly located for an overnight stay for those guests walking the coastal path. We are just a few minutes walk from Penzance town centre with all its' shops, pubs and eateries to suit all tastes and pockets. Penzances' famous Chapel Street, nearby, is renowned for its' many antique and curio shops. This is your perfect base for exploring Cornwall and The Isles of Scilly and we will make every effort to ensure you have a pleasant and relaxing stay. The south-facing sun terrace offers our guests the perfect opportunity to relax and enjoy the spectaular views across the Victorian promenade and the bay. The Stanley Guest House offers accommodation only.

Neighbourhood information

The is a quiet haven for exploring Cornwall on foot, by road, rail or sea being situated on the sea front opposite Jubilee Pool. It is a three minute walk to the ferry port to the Isles of Scilly. It is also on the route of the South-West coastal paths. All of the attractions of South West Cornwall are easily reachable by car and public transport.

Languages spoken

English,French

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.