Curated luxury hotels near Royal Cornwall Museum

Right on the water’s edge, St Mawes Hotel is located on the south coast of Cornwall, offering fresh and modern rooms with soft duvets. Fresh, local seafood specials are served each day, and guests can enjoy sailing on the nearby waters.

Light and airy, each individually designed room features crisp, white bedding, comfortable mattresses, and quality pillows. Guests can also relax with free tea and coffee, free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV. Rooms also include a private bathroom with hairdryer.

The Lower Deck at St Mawes Hotel, offers an informal bar serving a wide selection of drinks, teas and coffees.

Parking is available nearby, and Falmouth is only a mile away by ferry, with the ferry terminal just a minute’s walk from St Mawes Hotel. There are a number of sailing schools within St Mawes, and the hotel can advise guests on boat hire and fishing trips.

When you stay at The Royal Duchy Hotel in Falmouth, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Ocean Bowl and Falmouth University. This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Castle Beach and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Discovery Quay.

When you stay at The Esplanade Hotel in Newquay, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Fistral Beach and Watergate Bay Beach. This beach hotel is 16.2 mi (26.1 km) from Padstow Harbour and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Indoor Bowling Newquay.

Boasting spacious grounds, an indoor swimming pool and a 25-metre outdoor swimming pool, gym and fitness studios, Atlantic Reach Resort is located in the countryside on the outskirts of Newquay.

At the resort there is a variety of self-catering holiday cottages. Some properties include a hot tub, others are dog friendly, and each property comes with it's own bathroom, kitchen and living area.

You can enjoy plenty of resort activities while being close to the county’s most popular attractions, beautiful beaches and famous surf spots.

St Ives is 43 km from the resort, while Newquay is 8 km away. Newquay Cornwall Airport is 5 km from the property. The perfect base to explore everything Cornwall has to offer.

On the quayside in the traditional fishing village of St Mawes, the The Idle Rocks boasts excellent sea views and fresh seafood. It offers modern rooms and free Wi-Fi.

All individually decorated rooms at Idle Rocks feature a flat-screen TV, vintage radio, Cornish tea, a Nespresso coffee maker and a bathroom with a bath or shower, and some with a rain-effect shower.

Some rooms have views of the harbour and St Anthony’s Head. Some TVs also double as mirrors.

Food is sourced locally and the head chef is also a keen forager. Breakfast includes unique twists, such as Birch Tree syrup, and there is also a range of brunch dishes on offer. You can enjoy a cocktail in the bar, or on the terrace which offers lovely sea views.

The village is home to St Mawes Castle, coastal and inland walks and watersports. Falmouth is a mile away by ferry, which operates year-round. Trelissick Gardens, St Austell and Truro town centres are 30 minutes’ drive away.

When you stay at Lewinnick Lodge in Newquay, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Fistral Beach and Watergate Bay Beach. This upscale hotel is 16.7 mi (26.9 km) from Padstow Harbour and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Crantock Beach.

Located in Falmouth, Anacapri is a 4-minute walk from Gyllyngvase Beach and 6 minutes by foot from Falmouth University. This luxury hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from National Maritime Museum Cornwall and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Pendennis Castle.

Set in Constantine, Silverspring Hideaways offers accommodation with heated pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. The property has garden views and is 25 km from St Michael's Mount and 26 km from Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre. The chalet has private entrance.

The accommodation comes with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer, while the kitchenette features an oven, a microwave and a toaster. Some units feature a seating area and/or a terrace with an outdoor dining area. At the chalet complex, the units are equipped with bed linen and towels.

Guests can also relax in the garden.

Newquay Train Station is 40 km from the chalet, while Minack Theatre is 45 km away. Land's End Airport is 43 km from the property.

With a stay at Degembris Cottages in Newquay, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Watergate Bay Beach and Dairyland Farm World. This farm stay is 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Fistral Beach and 17.3 mi (27.8 km) from Eden Project.

With a stay at SeaSpace in Newquay, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Watergate Bay Beach and Whipsiderry Beach. This family-friendly aparthotel is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Fistral Beach and 11.8 mi (18.9 km) from Padstow Harbour.