Marazion

Travel Guide

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Marazion

This town is a great starting point for excursions to St. Michael’s Mount, a 14th-century castle overlooking Mount's Bay.

Although it seems the city is dominated by St. Michael’s Mount, Marazion is also home to an interesting old town and sandy beaches. Enjoy windsurfing, sailing and other watersports off the coast or explore the quaint craft shops and galleries along the town’s main street.

No visit to Marazion is complete without a trip to the famous island and castle of St. Michael's Mount. Rising 230 feet (70 metres) above sea level, this 14th-century castle was built on the site of an earlier Benedictine chapel. Enjoy stunning views from the castle battlements. See the castle’s extensive gardens as well as the buildings around the base of the rock. Many date from between the medieval and Victoria eras.

Mount's Bay is an excellent spot for swimming, kitesurfing and other water activities. Admire the views of Lizard Peninsula and Mousehole from sandy Marazion Beach. The shimmering waters off the coast are home to dolphins, basking sharks and seals.

Walk in peaceful Marazion Marsh. A popular spot for bird-watching, the marsh is home to sparrowhawks, starlings, buzzards and over 200 other species. The area is also Cornwall’s largest reed bed, a habitat for more than 500 different types of plants.

Discover Marazion’s history at the Marazion Town Museum, which houses a fine collection of documents, manuscripts and other local artifacts. The back section of the complex once served as the town’s jail. Investigate a reconstruction of a typical cell. View the exhibit of the HMS Warspite, a battleship that served in both world wars and earned the most battle honours ever awarded to an individual ship in the Royal Navy.

Walk through Marazion’s town, where the main street is lined with gift shops, cafés, pubs and art galleries. Notice the balls on the roofs of some houses, placed here to deter witches from landing. 

Marazion is located in western Cornwall. Drive or ride the train to nearby Penzance station to get here. The closest airport in Newquay serves London Gatwick, Manchester and, during the summer, other European airports. 

The Godolphin
The Godolphin
4.5 out of 5
West End, Marazion, England
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury guesthouse in Marazion. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (164 reviews)
"Incredibly convenient to St. Michael’s Mount. Nice Continental breakfast with views over the bay to the Mount."

Reviewed on 30 Jun, 2025

The Godolphin
Tregenna Castle Resort
Tregenna Castle Resort
3 out of 5
Tregenna Castle Estate, Treloyon Avenue, St Ives, England
The price is S$238 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
S$238
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in St Ives. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Love all the staffs except housekeeping
"The front desk staffs are super friendly and helpful. Helping change room for me because the room was too warm in the summer (no air condition). The lodge I stayed is lovely, the sea view is stunning. The dinner is super nice, banana pudding is the best, steak is really good, staffs are lovely. Unfortunately ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jul, 2025

Tregenna Castle Resort
The Queens Hotel
The Queens Hotel
3 out of 5
The Promenade, Penzance, England
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Penzance. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (607 reviews)
"The hotel itself is good especially the breakfast and dinner menu. The area outside doesn't have much but sea."

Reviewed on 6 Jul, 2025

The Queens Hotel
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The Saddle and Stable Rooms
The Saddle and Stable Rooms
4 out of 5
Sennen, Penzance, England
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Penzance. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Minack Theatre and Porthcurno Beach are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (56 reviews)
"Brilliant stay, clean and quite - recommended for anyone planning to stay near Land's End"

Reviewed on 17 Jun, 2025

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Beautiful and Cosy Pod Saintives
Beautiful and Cosy Pod Saintives
3 out of 5
St Ives
Stay at this 3-star cabin in St Ives. Enjoy free WiFi and a garden. Popular attractions Carbis Bay Beach and St Ives Harbour are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"The property was very well maintained clean and comfortable. Parking was just up the road where there was plenty of room at the side of the road. The owners were very friendly and welcoming. The POD was great for a couple of nights but wouldn't have been suitable for a longer stay due to its size. ..."

Reviewed on 27 May, 2025

Beautiful and Cosy Pod Saintives
Sennen Cove Cottages
Sennen Cove Cottages
4 out of 5
Cove Road, Sennen Cove, Penzance, England
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Penzance. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Porthcurno Beach and Minack Theatre are located ...
"This was our first experience staying in a self catering accommodation and it won’t be the last. We had everything needed to live comfortably. The view was amazing too. Jan came in to welcome us so gracefully on our first night and made us feel really welcome. The house was beautifully decorated ..."

Reviewed on 31 Oct, 2024

Sennen Cove Cottages
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

The Godolphin restaurant has excellent sticky toffee pudding! Went back twice!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

A picturesque village set in West Cornwall that we frequently visit due to its range of towns and villages nearby with great galleries, restaurants, beaches and harbours.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Chapel Rock cafe very good for coffee, cream tea or lunch. Friendly staff and good food.

5/5 - Excellent

ExpediaReviewer

Beautiful location, tranquil and so scenic..a must see! :) Can’t wait to come back already. 