Offering a tennis court and sea view, The Stanley is set in Penzance, 100 metres from Penzance Promenade Beach and 6.5 km from St Michael's Mount. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the guest house free of charge. Tate St Ives is 14 km from the guest house and The Lizard and Kynance Cove is 39 km away. At the guest house, the units come with bed linen and towels. Guests at The Stanley will be able to enjoy activities in and around Penzance, like fishing. Snorkelling, windsurfing and diving are possible within the area, and the accommodation offers water sports facilities. Minack Theatre is 15 km from The Stanley, while Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre is 40 km away. The nearest airport is Land's End Airport, 13 km from the guest house.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
7.6
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  • Jennifer
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location, near the Ferry terminal. The early breakfast. Comfortable room.
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean and tidy. Good view from room 3. Good breakfast
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very close to ferry to Isle of Scilly. Shower very good.

Host Information

8.8
8.8
Host review score
Host review score

The Stanley Guest house on the promenade in Penzance is owned and run by Kate Johnson and offers high standards of guest accommodation and a very friendly, relaxed service. The Isles of Scilly ferry, central Penzance and the fishing port of Newlyn are all within walking distance. The Stanley has been recently refurbished inside and out and offers ample free car parking directly outside. For those guests holidaying on the Isles of Scilly, long term parking is available in dedicated IoS car parks in Penzance. Wireless internet connectivity is available throughout the premises. Here at The Stanley, all rooms are en-suite and most have spectacular, uninterrupted sea views. The outdoor Jubilee Pool is on the opposite side of the road and the train and bus stations are a ten minute walk away offering easy access to St.Michael's Mount, the stunning Minnack Theatre at Porthcurno, Lands End, Cape Cornwall, Sennen Cove, St.Ives and the picturesque fishing village of Mouseholke. We are perfectly located for an overnight stay for those guests walking the coastal path. We are just a few minutes walk from Penzance town centre with all its' shops, pubs and eateries to suit all tastes and poc...
The is a quiet haven for exploring Cornwall on foot, by road, rail or sea being situated on the sea front opposite Jubilee Pool. It is a three minute walk to the ferry port to the Isles of Scilly. It is also on the route of the South-West coastal paths. All of the attractions of South West Cornwall are easily reachable by car and public transport.
Languages spoken: English,French

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Stanley
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
Bedroom
  • Linen
Activities
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Snorkelling
  • Diving
  • Windsurfing
  • Karaoke
  • Fishing
  • Tennis court
Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Luggage storage
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • French

    House rules

    The Stanley takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 16:00 to 21:00

    Check-out

    Until 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay you can pay for any extras using Mastercard and Visa .


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about The Stanley

    • Check-in at The Stanley is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • The Stanley offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Snorkelling
      • Diving
      • Tennis court
      • Fishing
      • Karaoke
      • Windsurfing
      • Water sport facilities on site

    • The Stanley is 700 yards from the centre of Penzance. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at The Stanley may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Room options at The Stanley include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Triple
      • Single