Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 2 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Lugger Hotel is made for travellers who want Cornwall at its most intimate. The 17th-century inn sits at the water's edge in Portloe, a tiny fishing village on the Roseland Peninsula, and its rooms are spread across three buildings around the harbour, which keeps the place calm even in high summer. Guests return again and again to the setting, the staff and the food, with breakfast and dinner both served looking out over the boats and the sea. The small scale also brings the main trade-offs. Some rooms are compact, a few are close to public areas or below another room, and the car park struggles with larger cars when the hotel is full. Over a longer stay the dinner menu can feel limited, and some guests find the evening prices high. Couples and coast-path walkers will find a peaceful, personal base; anyone who needs space to spread out should look for a larger house.
Guests score it 9.0 out of 10 — the average across the 9 hotels we list in Cornwall is 9.0.
What Guests Loved
- The hotel sits at the water's edge in a tiny fishing village, with working boats in the harbour below and views from almost every window. Guests describe the setting as unique, and some head straight into the sea for a swim after checking in.
- The staff are praised in review after review for a warm welcome and for making guests feel looked after; several say that nothing was too much trouble, and the breakfast team are remembered for their good cheer.
Things to Consider
- Several guests found their room small, with little space around the bed for luggage, and a few found theirs a little tired, though still comfortable. Some rooms are close to public areas or have a room above, which can bring some noise.
- The car park is small for larger modern cars, and guests say parking becomes difficult when the hotel is full.
Should you book it?
Lugger Hotel is worth booking for couples looking for a quiet, intimate hideaway by the sea — but pick somewhere else if you want a spacious room with plenty of space to unpack.
Book it if you want
- Couples looking for a quiet, intimate hideaway by the sea
- Walkers on the South West Coast Path who want a comfortable stop with good food
Pick somewhere else if
- You want a spacious room with plenty of space to unpack
- You drive a large car and need easy parking
Frequently asked questions
How far is Lugger Hotel from the centre of Cornwall?
Lugger Hotel is 9.9 km from the centre of Cornwall.
How do guests rate Lugger Hotel?
On Booking.com it scores 9.0/10 from 1,046 guest reviews.
How many stars does Lugger Hotel have?
Lugger Hotel is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Lugger Hotel offer?
Lugger Hotel offers beachfront, restaurant, bar, free Wifi, free Parking and Pet-Friendly.
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Right now: 15° air · 18° sea
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Portloe, Portloe, TR2 5RD, United Kingdom