We booked the hotel for a short break in May 2012. From the minute we arrived to the moment we left, we had a wonderful time. The hotel has a lovely timeless feel, the rooms are fine, the views are stunning. My husband and I were accompanied by my elderly parents and the staff did everything possible to make their... More

We stayed here for 3 nights recently. The staff were very kind, helpful and cheerful. The whole atmosphere is positive and welcoming. The hotel is clearly a building of various parts, each having been added at some time in the past. The core of the building is a lovely wood panelled area, but the more modern parts, whilst functional are... More

We booked this place last minute for a weekend trip with my three kids. They have a room that will accommodate two adults and three children. The children's room is a separate room with three bunk beds and it's own TV. The only problem we had was that my three boys all fought over who got to be on the... More

We booked this hotel via the very helpful tourist information near St Austell.The hotel was very quiet , not many residents in the beginning of February and we were pleased with the fabulous views. It is along a private road so attracts no passing trade. The welcome was good and we were directed to our room which looked out on... More

We went to Porth Avallen Hotel on July 2011. The interior is decorated in an English country house style. We booked the Bay facing room and got an excellent view of the Bay from the room window. The bathrooms were clean and tidy. The staff were friendly. The Dinner served at the hotel was delicious starting from the appetizer to... More

We have just attended a carvery at the hotel for my mums birthday & might I say what a fantastic meal we had. The food was some of the best I've had on a carvery style & the desserts were of an excellent standard to. £9.25 for the carvery &£5.00 for each dessert is good value to. Altogether there were... More

My wife and I visited the restaurant of the Porth Avallen hotel in mid December on a cold dark night. We were greeted upon arrival and shown to a lovely lounge area where we sat fireside and enjoyed a pre dinner drink. The views from this hotel are fantastic overlooking St Austell Bay,unfortunately this being evening time in December we... More

Yesterday,18 December 2011,my wife and I, her sister and a friend went for Sunday lunch at this hotel. The meal was superb, a good selection finely cooked vegetables and a choice of 3 roasts. The carvery was presided over by a very personable young chef Michael Liddicoat who spent some time with us describing the hotels practice of slow roasting... More

Stayed Friday to Sunday at the Port Avellen Hotel. Great views from the room over St Austell Bay, great breakfast and room. Very clean and staff really helpful. Ate in the hotel restaurant and food really good (even locals choose to eat here). Great advice on local places to visit. Plenty of room in the car park. No negative things... More