Bodmin Jail Hotel

4.0 star property
Suburban hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk

Photo gallery for Bodmin Jail Hotel

Interior
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Front of property
Beach
Building design

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$476
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr

Explore the area

Map
Scarlett’s Well Road, Bodmin, England, PL31 2PL
  • Bodmin Jail
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Lanhydrock
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Camel Valley Vineyard
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

Family Double Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2021
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Classic Double or Twin Room, Accessible

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Bodmin

At Bodmin Jail Hotel, you'll be 0.7 km (0.5 mi) from Bodmin Jail and 6.6 km (4.1 mi) from Lanhydrock. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The fine-dining restaurant, The Chapel Restaurant, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Champagne Bar is the hotel's own Champagne bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a coffee shop/cafe. English breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Bodmin hotel include Pencarrow House and Garden and Jamaica Inn.

What's nearby

  • Bodmin Jail - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lanhydrock Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Lanhydrock - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Camel Valley Vineyard - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Eden Project - 19 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

  • Bugle Station - 11 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Malcolm Barnecutt Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Masons Arms - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bodmin Jail Attraction - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Viraj - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪KFC Bodmin - Launceston Road - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Bodmin Jail Hotel

Suburban hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Bodmin Jail Hotel also features a fitness centre, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Bodmin Jail Hotel was completed in March 2021.

This 4-star Bodmin hotel is smoke free.

  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1779
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Bodmin Jail Hotel offers 70 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead, and bathrobes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and blackout curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 20 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Champagne Bar
  • The Chapel Restaurant
  • The Jolly Hangman Tavern

Things to do

  • Gym

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lb per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 75.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 20.00 for adults and from GBP 10.00 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 75.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Property Registration Number 09861358

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Bodmin Jail Hotel Hotel
Bodmin Jail Hotel Bodmin
Bodmin Jail Hotel Hotel Bodmin

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Bodmin Jail Hotel?

Bodmin Jail Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Bodmin Jail Hotel?

As of 28 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bodmin Jail Hotel on 5 Apr 2025 start from NZ$476.48, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Bodmin Jail Hotel?

Yep, Bodmin Jail Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Bodmin Jail Hotel?

The closest beach to Bodmin Jail Hotel is Par Sands Beach (14.5 km).

Is there a spa on site at Bodmin Jail Hotel?

No, there is no spa at this property. Cornish Health is a short 18-minute walk away.

What makes Bodmin Jail Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A champagne service and a lounge bar, as well as deep-soaking baths and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Bodmin Jail Hotel.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Bodmin Jail Hotel?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Bodmin Jail Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, English breakfast is offered daily from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bodmin Jail Hotel?

No, Bodmin Jail Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Bodmin Jail Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Bodmin Jail Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Bodmin Jail Hotel?

Dogs are welcome at Bodmin Jail Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets, with a maximum weight of up to 34 kg per pet.

Bodmin Jail Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 216 out of 261 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 261 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 261 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 261 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 261 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wow, what a stunning place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unique Experience
Very unique, impeccable service from the team.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
A great hotel with huge amounts of history , the service was excellent and the rooms were extremely clean and well equipped , the overall experience was also excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pippa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel and entertainment xx
Beautiful hotel, great food, good service and very immaculately clean. Comfy beds, lovely complimentary drinks in fridge, accessible for disabled and one of the nicest hotels I’ve ever stayed in. The Bodmin jail experience is fabulous to xx
Breakfast pancakes, yummy! X
Gorgeous walk in shower and bath with lots of huge towels, flannels and complimentary toiletries …. You just need toothbrush and toothpaste! xx
Chapel restaurant and great service, couldn’t be more friendly and helpful x
Bring your bubbles x
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay here, it’s fabulously fantastic.
An absolutely stunning hotel, such a brilliant conversion (it’s so clearly still the prison that it originally was, in a really very good way!), beautifully fitted out (what a great bath) and with such great and friendly service. Definitely in my Top 10 of all hotels I’ve stayed in (and I do stay at rather a lot), I will be back - hopefully with my wife some time (this was a business trip). If you can, stay here, you won’t regret it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect …almost
Unique and very nice building. High end look and feel. Shame about the dining experience. Any regular restaurant it would have been great. For a high end spot, it just wasn’t quite there. The servers seemed to care yet they knew nothing of the food or drink choices. Breakfast was good. The building missed the mark in having information about the hotel’s construction and even signage.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience but watch for stealth charges
Unique experience staying in a jail. Room was great and comfortable. Food was good, not great and expensive. Was a fine dining menu but only side was greens and chips, which didn’t really go with the menu. Potato option would have been better. Made to go through champagne bar and felt needed to order drinks before being allowed to go through to the restaurant. I’m guessing in an attempt to try and upsell drinks. Although to do this would need actually offer a menu! At check out tried to put an optional reception and house keeping service charge to bill with no previous mention of this. Felt very awkward when we didn’t want to pay…£200 a night room should cover any service charges!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon-Paul

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dog friendly, wonderful staff and food was superb
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

L

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A loud machine (generator?) ran outside our room for 1/2 hour early on Saturday morning which gave us an unwelcome and unwanted alarm call. While the hotel facilities and rooms were very good the food was not up to the same standard. Breakfast in particular was poor with cheap sliced bread and orange squash rather than fresh orange juice served. Not acceptable in any hotel never mind one in this price bracket.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is amazing!!! We have stayed in many five star hotels and this should be a five star hotel!!! It is extremely clean. The rooms are excellent, very good bathrooms. All furnished to a high standard. Would definitely recommend to friends and would definitely stay again. The history to this place is an added extra and the tours are a must
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hotel, very welcoming and professional staff. Will definitely be returning. The food was beyond expectations. Couldn’t recommend this hotel any higher.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Caroline

A lovely stay but disappointed that they had no lager in the bar or slimline tonic?! My partner only drinks lager and would think a place like this would be fully stocked?!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience to stay in very luxurious hotel.We can only highly recommend to stay here.Staff very helpful and friendly.Food was amazing .The museum was exceptional and told tales of people who had lived and died in bodmin jail.You must visit so worth it
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

HELEN

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The building itself was lovely, a very unique property with high end finishing touches. But the service let it down. 45 minute wait for 2 cocktails, over an hour wait for 3 main course with a young child who was too tired to eat by the time dinner arrived. Staff seemed very stressed and overrun even though the bar and restuarant were not even half full. Very disorganised which was a real shame as it definitely took away from the uniqueness of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed one night in a family room, the rooms were very tastefully designed and accommodated the 3 of us comfortably. The entire hotel is immaculate and has been transformed from former prison to hotel perfectly. We dined at The Chapel restaurant for both dinner and breakfast and the food was amazing. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I am waiting for a reply from the hotel regarding a particular member of staff and poor service but apart from that I would highly recommend the hotel and its uniqueness. A fantastic building with so much history. Rooms are wonderfully done.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024