The Old Custom House

Property class: 4
Padstow inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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The Old Custom House is a great choice for a stay in Padstow. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out The Old Custom House, which serves seafood and is open for lunch and dinner. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Hair salon
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
The current price is $109
$131 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside lamp, a chair, and a striped headboard.

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A room with a window overlooking a harbor, a cushion on the windowsill, and a curtain partially drawn.

Signature Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A neatly made bed with two pillows, a striped headboard, a bedside lamp, and a small wooden cabinet.

Signature Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A neatly made bed with white linens and a textured headboard, a bedside lamp, and a small bedside table with a drawer.

Standard Twin Room

  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and a view of the sea.

Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables with lamps, a wardrobe, and framed pictures on the wall.

Double Room (Cosy)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a brown leather sofa, a small bench, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
South Quay, Padstow, England, PL28 8BL

What's nearby

  • Padstow Harbour - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Padstow Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cornwall National Landscape - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Prideaux Place - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • St. Enodoc Golf Club - 9 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 21 min drive
  • St Columb Road Station - 17 min drive
  • Quintrell Downs Station - 22 min drive
  • Roche Station - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Seafood Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Mariners - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Old Custom House - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Stein's Fish & Chips - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Mowhay Restaurant - ‬23 min drive

About this property

The Old Custom House

  • The Old Custom House is a great choice for a stay in Padstow. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out The Old Custom House, which serves seafood and is open for lunch and dinner. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 22 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Offsite parking within 499 ft (GBP 8.80 per night)

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Hair salon

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

The Old Custom House - This restaurant specializes in seafood and serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from October 31 2026 to April 25 2027 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Bar/lounge
  • Exterior
  • Front desk
  • Guestrooms
  • Hallway
  • Lobby
The following facilities are closed on Christmas Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
During renovations, the inn will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 8.80 per night (499 ft away)

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Also known as

Old Custom House Inn Padstow
Old Custom House Inn
Old Custom House Padstow
Old Custom House
The Old Custom House Inn
The Old Custom House Padstow
The Old Custom House Inn Padstow

Frequently asked questions

Does The Old Custom House offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Old Custom House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Old Custom House?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Old Custom House?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are there restaurants at or near The Old Custom House?

Yes, The Old Custom House offers seafood.

What's the area around The Old Custom House like?

The Old Custom House is a short 1-minute walk from Padstow Harbour and 3 minutes' walk from Cornwall National Landscape. Travelers love the inn's prime location.

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Reviews

The Old Custom House Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, good, and fantastic by multiple guests. (34 reviews)
  • The restaurant served great food, had a good menu, and provided excellent service. (14 reviews)
  • Parking was conveniently located and affordably priced, with options available nearby. (6 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic location, brilliant room and wonderful staff. Couldn't have asked for more
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10/10 Exceptional

Great room and location. Superb breakfast too and friendly staff.
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8/10 Very good

Great location, nice breakfast, attentive staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Location perfect, staff very friendly and efficient, breakfast excellent
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10/10 Exceptional

So much character! Clean room, very friendly staff, great bar lucky to catch live music sea shanties no less. Breakfast was excellent and fresh, location exceptional.
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is in the perfect spot, right in the harbour. The room was massive and well equipped with a lovely view. The building is obviously extremely old which has its limitations on decor etc but we had an amazing time there. Would recommend.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice stay

Very good - comfortable room and excellent breakfast
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice and comfortable room, easy check-in, breakfast was very nice and the restaurant served great food.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel with a welcoming atmosphere in a fabulous location. The staff are exemplary 10/10+
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8/10 Very good

Lovely for a night away, all you need in one place, room, food, bar!
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8/10 Very good

Lovely place to be based to explore padstow from and the breakfast was very good
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was lovely with great views of the harbour. Great breakfast and friendly staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great room overlooking the harbour. The breakfast was freshly cooked and delicious. All staff were friendly and helpful.
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6/10 Good

Great location
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were so kind and helpful, nothing was too much trouble. The room was comfy with a lovely view of the harbour
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10/10 Exceptional

Execellent location and room (with a fantastic view of the harbour), and the staff is really friendly.
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10/10 Exceptional

Old, quaint and charming. Good food, nice rooms, quiet and clean. Highly recommend this place.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful view from our window onto the harbour Room was big and tastefully decorated and furnished Friendly staff at check in Very tasty breakfast
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8/10 Very good

Great breakfast. Comfortable rooms. Very helpful and friendly staff. Lots to see in Padstow. Some noise from the pub in the building at night and carpets could use a refresh, especially in common areas.
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10/10 Exceptional

We arrived really early but were allowed to check in hours before Everything about the customer service was excellent
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and functional room. Lovely pub atmosphere downstairs with a good food menu and lots of local and mainline beers to choose from. Full breakfast was very good too! Recommend!
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10/10 Exceptional

Had an amazing stay, for one night, had a steak in the restaurant cooked to perfection the staff were amazing breakfast was amazing, from my phone call in the morning to check out the following morning absolutely five star.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place!

Fabulous location right on the seafront in Padstow. Very comfortable room and staff were lovely. Breakfast was very good.
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10/10 Exceptional

A Cornish gem

Brilliant location, welcoming and friendly staff, delicious food, lovely room.
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10/10 Exceptional

Charming people and atmosphere and lovely service