Blue Seas Hotel
13 Regent Terrace, Penzance TR18 4DW England
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The Blue Seas Hotel in Penzance is a guesthouse where you will find comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation, friendly service and excellent food. An elegant grade II listed Regency house with exceptional sea views over Mount's Bay, the Blue Seas Hotel is the perfect base for a few days holiday to explore the wonders of the St Michaels Bay. Our guest house is an ecologically friendly hotel ideally situated in the heart of Penzance for discovering the history and beauty of West Cornwall. Looking for holiday hotel accommodation in Penzance? We have designed our rooms with in mind the sort of places we would love to stay in. Most of our bedrooms offer stunning sea views, a high level of comfort and high quality features. We also provide a free wireless broadband internet connection throughout the hotel with free use of laptop in our guest lounge. Our legendary breakfast has been awarded its first AA egg cup in 2002 and we have consistently improved our standards since. We are proud of our produce which are either home made (bread, jams..) or bought locally from the best Cornish producers (egg, sausages, cheeses, bacon...).
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Breakfast available
Beach
Board games / puzzles
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Private check-in / check-out
Street parking
Wifi
Breakfast buffet
Complimentary tea
Special diet menus
Outdoor furniture
Shared lounge / TV area
Room features
Coffee / tea maker
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
Room types
Ocean view
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
Green
Charming
Languages Spoken
English
Location
13 Regent Terrace, Penzance TR18 4DW England
Getting there
Great for walkers
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The Blue Seas Hotel emerges as a delightful retreat with its inviting atmosphere and tastefully decorated rooms, complete with cozy accents and homemade treats that guests find consistently charming. Nestled in an ideal location for strolling through Penzance, it also offers the convenience of on-site parking.
The hotel's service is a frequent subject of accolades, with staff delivering attentive care and a breakfast that leaves a lasting impression. Amenities, particularly the lush garden and the commendable breakfast spread, are standouts, while the spotless rooms with stunning sea views further enhance the guest experience.
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What a fantastic hotel!
I was down in Penzance for the rugby and had left it late to book a room and had found some of the recommended hotels, bigger and more expensive, were already full. It was chance that I happened to come across Blue Seas but I'm so glad I did.
It's one of a number of small hotels that would have been large family residences I guess, back in the day, but it has been lovingly turned into a very modern and well designed hotel just off the promenade.
I stayed in a ground floor room that was immaculate, with a spacious bedroom and a lovely ensuite which was well stocked with the usual lotions and potions. The shower was lovely and hot (although it had a cooler option and was digital so you could see the temperature), and a wall radiator ensured I was oblivious to the Winter cold outside.
The sink is in the main room, but that worked well, and all the furnishings are modern. Even the wall art looked local and was interesting and I'd gladly have had one of the pictures on my wall at home.
A comfy bed made for a goodnight's sleep, as did the homemade fudge and homemade cakes that were there when I arrived - nice touches that were very much appreciated.
Breakfast was impressive...although I made a faux pas. There was a lovely continental style spread which I gorged myself on, including fruit, cheeses, cereals, breads and so on, only to find there was also a cooked option.
A full English after a couple of croissants and some fruit wasn't going to do me any favours but those who did opt for both certainly enjoyed a generous plate of bacon, eggs, sausages and so on.
The couple who own the hotel were extremely welcoming and helpful and for just £63 all in (including a discount for those watching the Pirates game), it was excellent value.
I'm not one to write reviews normally, but Blues Seas Hotel deserve to be widely promoted.
The turned a good weekend into a great one.
Thank you
I was down in Penzance for the rugby and had left it late to book a room and had found some of the recommended hotels, bigger and more expensive, were already full. It was chance that I happened to come across Blue Seas but I'm so glad I did.
It's one of a number of small hotels that would have been large family residences I guess, back in the day, but it has been lovingly turned into a very modern and well designed hotel just off the promenade.
I stayed in a ground floor room that was immaculate, with a spacious bedroom and a lovely ensuite which was well stocked with the usual lotions and potions. The shower was lovely and hot (although it had a cooler option and was digital so you could see the temperature), and a wall radiator ensured I was oblivious to the Winter cold outside.
The sink is in the main room, but that worked well, and all the furnishings are modern. Even the wall art looked local and was interesting and I'd gladly have had one of the pictures on my wall at home.
A comfy bed made for a goodnight's sleep, as did the homemade fudge and homemade cakes that were there when I arrived - nice touches that were very much appreciated.
Breakfast was impressive...although I made a faux pas. There was a lovely continental style spread which I gorged myself on, including fruit, cheeses, cereals, breads and so on, only to find there was also a cooked option.
A full English after a couple of croissants and some fruit wasn't going to do me any favours but those who did opt for both certainly enjoyed a generous plate of bacon, eggs, sausages and so on.
The couple who own the hotel were extremely welcoming and helpful and for just £63 all in (including a discount for those watching the Pirates game), it was excellent value.
I'm not one to write reviews normally, but Blues Seas Hotel deserve to be widely promoted.
The turned a good weekend into a great one.
Thank you
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Where to start? Hosts…… perfect. Fiona and Arnaud’s welcome, friendliness and warmth, along with their extensive local knowledge, is hard to match. This was our second visit to Blue Seas, but our first experience of life outside the home environment since lockdown and we have no hesitation in saying we felt completely at ease and safe. The cleanliness of not just our room, but also the communal and high touch areas – all faultless. Social distancing encouraged and observed; masks worn when appropriate and hand sanitisers available in the high use areas.
The breakfasts deserve their own dedicated paragraph. Fiona’s attention to detail in customers’ preferences and needs was spot on – her energy boundless! Arnaud’s skill in the kitchen, using fresh and local ingredients with provenance, was exceptional. The breakfasts fuelled us for the day and we can also vouch for the homemade lunches available. Parfait Monsieur!
Overall, another 10/10 visit and we will return! Thank you both ..again
The breakfasts deserve their own dedicated paragraph. Fiona’s attention to detail in customers’ preferences and needs was spot on – her energy boundless! Arnaud’s skill in the kitchen, using fresh and local ingredients with provenance, was exceptional. The breakfasts fuelled us for the day and we can also vouch for the homemade lunches available. Parfait Monsieur!
Overall, another 10/10 visit and we will return! Thank you both ..again
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Date of stay: August 2020
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Just back from another lovely holiday at the superb Blue Seas. Fiona and Arnaud were as welcoming, friendly and helpful as ever and have adapted to the present Covid measures wonderfully. The bedroom was absolutely spotless and comfortable and as always,with Arnaud's home made biscuits a daily treat. The breakfasts are fantastic, although the ever energetic and suitably masked Fiona did have to do more to-ing & fro-ing as a few of the usual self-service buffet items had to be delivered from the kitchen for safety reasons. However, everything was still on the huge menu and tables were the required distance apart. Another plus, Blue Seas is very environmentally friendly in every way. You would hardly have known we were still in the middle of a pandemic and it was a great apres lockdown stay. Have no Covid fears about staying at Blue Seas, you will be in perfectly safe hands. Looking forward to next year for our 11th, or is it the 12th, stay !.
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Date of stay: August 2020
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I know this is saying a lot but it is hard to overstate just how excellent this guesthouse run by Fiona Arnaud is. We choose it because of the incredible reviews we read on Tripadvsor and it turned out they were all justifed. A warm welcome awaits in a place full of charm and distinctiveness in a location metres from the promenade and within short walking distance of a range of very good eating places. The place is spotless and there is an outstanding attention to detail. Arnaud's breakfasts in terms of choice and quality beat anything I have eaten in deluxe hotels. The best scrambled egg and smoked salmon I've ever eaten ... and I am 69! The best porridge, hot pancakes, and haddock you would die for. The quality of the traeditional English breakfast a given. Fiona made sure that our individually furnished room at the front of the house overlooking an enchanting garden was freshly made up each of the 10 days we stayed. And she has an encylopaedic knowledge of all the local attractions and made sure our arrangements to visit the Isles of Scilly were in order. We werev blessed with good weather but I have a feeling Fiona and Arnaud are excellent hostsv rain or shine. We' would love to return.,
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We wish we could have stayed longer in blue seas where the room was immaculate, the hosts were warm and friendly, and the attention to detail made our stay unforgettable. These details included: locally made complimentary toiletries, hearing the hand whisking of the Hollandaise sauce the moment you order eggs Benedict at breakfast, the recycling in the room. I was particularly grateful for the encouragement I received there for our next stage of the coastal path, the care taken to orientate us in the town, and the calm, clean, coziness of the whole hotel! 10/10
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Date of stay: June 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Arnaud and Fiona were gracious hosts who provided the most sumptuous breakfast ever during our two and a half week trip thru southern England. The Godrevy room was spacious with a sea view from the window seat. The sink with built in vanity was in a corner of the room next to the shower/toilet room. The rooms were well insulated and the downstairs breakfast room was well lit and looked out over the beautifully landscaped front garden. We highly recommend the Blue Seas Hotel in Penzance.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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My husband and I loved every minute of our four nights in the "Wolf Rock" room at The Blue Seas in Penzance. Fiona and Arnaud have thought of every details to make their guests comfortable and make them feel right at home, even including freshly baked biscuits each evening in our room (which were much appreciated after long days exploring the stunningly beautiful Penwith peninsula. Fiona and Arnaud run a very tight (and gracious) ship! Fiona was a font of advice and local knowledge about where to eat, hiking, shopping, transportation, etc. Arnauds' breakfasts were every bit as delicious as we anticipated (with homemade yogurt, granola, and pastries as well as a full range of hot breakfast options). Our room was spotlessly clean, efficiently organized, charmingly decorated, and altogether comfortable. We didn't have a sea view. But that was fine by us. Instead we had a lovely view of the small back garden. The whole inn, including the front yard with sea views, and comfortable lounge filled with maps and travel books, was perfectly designed to keep a tourist in Cornwall happily engaged. Although I believe the Blue Seas was fully booked during our stay, it was very quiet. And I had my best sleep there I had on our entire two week trip to England. The other guests added a lot to the experience and we enjoyed chatting with them at breakfast and learning their plans for the day and their tips for touring in Cornwall. The location of the Blue Seas is perfect -- right across from the promenade along the sea, steps from town, and a short walk to the train and bus stations. We can't wait to return to the Blue Seas and Cornwall.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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My wife and I stayed at the Blue Seas Hotel in August as part of a multi-stop tour of England. Our stay at the Blue Seas was outstanding and by far the best hotel we visited on our trip. Our welcome to the hotel by Fiona and Arnaud was so warm and inviting. Everything at Blue Seas is so thoughtful and it’s clear a lot of care goes into the running of the hotel. The cleanliness of the hotel is outstanding and we felt very safe as our first trip away post COVID. We looked forward to breakfast each morning as everything was absolutely delicious and we looked forward to chatting to Fiona about our day and asking her for recommendations. Arnaud’s breakfasts are the best we have ever had in a hotel - especially the pancakes! It was my wife’s birthday during our stay and the special touches that were put in place for her were really lovely. Fiona and Arnaud arranged for her to have cream tea in the lounge which was a real treat. Fiona also recommended an amazing spa which we went to for the afternoon and dinner - St Michaels Resort. This was a perfect trip and we can’t wait to return. Thank you so much Fiona & Arnaud for such a fabulous stay.
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The standard of the Blue Seas Hotel is very high in every aspect. The owners, Arnaud and Fiona are very hospitable and happy to share their knowledge of the area with you. The hotel is in a very central position, amazing views from most rooms and an ideal place to explore Penzance and the surrounding areas, having on site parking is such a bonus. The quality and choice of breakfast is top quality, most ingredients are locally sourced and fish straight from the local catch, all absolutely delicious, such fine dining, I don't think you would get a better breakfast anywhere in Cornwall.
My visit to the hotel was the first week of the lock down restrictions being lifted, I felt safe and comfortable that all processes were in place to safeguard guests and staff.
My visit to the hotel was the first week of the lock down restrictions being lifted, I felt safe and comfortable that all processes were in place to safeguard guests and staff.
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Date of stay: July 2020
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This hotel is ideally located a leisurely 15 minutes walk from the railway station and even less from the ferry port. We were given a better room on arrival, which was a nice touch. The owners were really helpful and know absolutely everything about the area, which was very helpful when asking for places to eat, or where to visit. Breakfast was very good - particularly the cheese omelette!
The room itself was clean and large, although the sink was in the main room which was a bit strange at first. They also provided us with free chocolate and biscuits, both of which I think they make themselves. Make sure you eat them daily as it increases the chances of them being replaced!
The room itself was clean and large, although the sink was in the main room which was a bit strange at first. They also provided us with free chocolate and biscuits, both of which I think they make themselves. Make sure you eat them daily as it increases the chances of them being replaced!
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Date of stay: May 2022
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Room Tip: The front facing rooms offer the best views.
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Our room had ensuite.
I don't know about the others - probably.
Good evening,
thank you for your enquiry, unfortunately we do not accept dogs.
Kind regards.
Arnaud
Hi Liz, no we do not have any availability over the bank Holiday weekend. Maybe you could try bookpenzance website, if there is anything free in PZ you should find it there.
Kind regards.
Arnaud
Dear Tara,
Thank you for your interest in staying at the Blue Seas.
We currently have availability for 4 nights starting the 21st of June and would be pleased to accommodate you with one double room.
Our rate would be £ 110 or £ 102 per night including the full English breakfast, the continental buffet and vat.
Although we don't offer evening dinner there is no need to take the car
out again as there is a choice of good restaurants/pubs just a few minutes
walk from the house.
Should you decide to go ahead with this booking, we will need your credit card details
to secure the reservation.
If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us, we will be happy to help.
We are both looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Kind regards.
Fiona and Arnaud
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Frequently Asked Questions about Blue Seas Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Blue Seas Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Escape Rooms Cornwall - Penzance (0.3 km), Penlee House Gallery & Museum (0.4 km), and Morrab Gardens (0.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Blue Seas Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and breakfast buffet.
What food & drink options are available at Blue Seas Hotel?
Guests can enjoy breakfast and complimentary tea during their stay.
Is parking available at Blue Seas Hotel?
Yes, free parking and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Blue Seas Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Mermaid Alley, Barbican Bistro, and The Bakehouse Restaurant.
Is Blue Seas Hotel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.4 km away from the centre of Penzance.
Are there any historical sites close to Blue Seas Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Chysauster Ancient Village (5.0 km), Carn Euny Ancient Village (7.3 km), and Boscawen-un Stone Circle (6.7 km).
Does Blue Seas Hotel have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.