The Royal Duchy Hotel Falmouth

Wake up to the sun rising over the bay and fall asleep to the sound of the waves. Let the Royal Duchy work its magic on you. With its breathtaking position by the sea and 4 silver star facilities, you’ll soon fall in love with the Royal Duchy Hotel.

In this exquisite setting, you feel a million miles away from the hustle and bustle, yet it’s only a short stroll to Falmouth town centre and golden beaches. The Royal Duchy was one of the first hotels set up in Falmouth over a hundred years ago.

Today, it has a reputation as one of the top luxury hotels in Cornwall. In fact, in 2018 we became the only hotel in the area to be given the award of 4 silver stars.

Right by the sea, there are all the facilities you could want, including a heated indoor pool, spa treatments and a superb restaurant serving AA Rosette winning cuisine including day caught local seafood.

Discover Falmouth
The Lonely Planet has just pronounced England to be the second-best tourist destination in the entire world and (we may be biased) we believe Cornwall is the jewel in the English crown.

Falmouth is one of the most inspiring and uplifting places in Cornwall and The Royal Duchy Hotel makes the ideal base from which to explore.

As well as its chilled, cosmopolitan vibe, Falmouth has a unique maritime heritage and boasts a range of world-class watersports to enjoy on its miles of golden beaches and crystal waters.

Up for exploring? You’ll discover a wealth of stunning coastline, charming gardens and towns, and historic and cultural sites in and around Falmouth.

Whether you’re interested in National Trust destinations such as Penrose, St Michael’s Mount and Glendurgan Gardens or you’d like to have a go at surfing or visit Newquay Zoo – we are perfectly positioned for you to explore the local area.

Welcoming visitors to Cornwall for generations
The Royal Duchy was one of the very first hotels to be built in Falmouth when it was established in July 1893.

With its seafront position, it was popular with wealthy Victorian and Edwardian tourists, who travelled down from London on the new Cornwall Railway. For a while, the hotel was named the Hydro Hotel and it promoted the therapeutic health benefits of sea bathing.

During the Second World War, American soldiers were stationed at the hotel and anti-aircraft guns were set up in the grounds. You can still see the base of the guns near the sun terrace.

The Victorian grandfather clock in the cocktail bar has been ticking away at the hotel for more than a century. In fact, when Brend Hotels bought the hotel in 1977, the purchase was made only on condition that the grandfather clock stayed exactly where it was.

For well over a century, people have loved The Royal Duchy. Come and see for yourselves why…

A wonderful selection of luxury rooms
Find your perfect nest in one of our 45 distinctive rooms. Many feature stunning sea views; others offering cots or beds for children. All are en suite with Wi-Fi, LCD TV, Gilchrist & Soames products, dressing gowns, water and refreshments, a hair dryer and safety deposit facilities.

Guests with special requirements
Our staff will be more than happy to help you with any special requirements you may have. Just let our reservations team know about any special requirements when you make your booking and they will do everything possible to make sure your stay with us is as enjoyable as possible.

We want to help absolutely everyone to enjoy our luxury hotel and all its amenities. We personally tailor emergency plans for people with any special needs, which we will agree with you on arrival.

We also offer the ‘Deafgard’ wire-free alarm system for the hard of hearing. So if you have any specific needs at all, either to do with your accommodation, mobility or diet– please just ask us. We are here to help.

Armada Suite
A truly spectacular suite, with one of the best sea views in the country. The Armada Suite is the perfect choice for extra space and luxury. It’s superbly decorated to a high spec finish and features a fresh and contemporary colour scheme.

This is a wonderful base for your holiday and is located on the first floor. The suite consists of an inland facing bedroom, two bathrooms and a spacious lounge which looks down the drive and out to the sea beyond.

A sofa bed in the lounge also makes this suite ideal for families. We even provide binoculars so that you can make the most off that amazing view. The Armada Suite is so special that you may never want to leave!

Deluxe Sea Facing Rooms
Enjoy superb quality and comfort. In prime position at the front of the hotel, these elegant rooms enjoy uninterrupted views of the pristine waters of Falmouth Bay. They have the space and comfort required for thorough relaxation as well as added touches of luxury.

Families are well looked after, thanks to the option of an interconnecting standard inland room with selected deluxe rooms. Smart styling comes with complimentary extras such as chocolates and the use of binoculars. King size beds (subject to availability).

Spacious Inland Facing Rooms
A great base for your luxury holiday in Cornwall. Our spacious inland rooms are perfect for those looking for a larger room with space in which to relax and unwind. All rooms have king size beds which can be turned into twin beds on request.

Thanks to their high-standard finish these rooms are perfect for a luxury break. Children’s beds are available in some of these rooms too. Walk-in shower (subject to availability).

Standard Sea Facing Rooms
Cosy, stylish rooms with pretty sea views. The delightful benefit of these rooms is that each has its own distinct character which is enhanced by high-quality decoration and comfortable luxury touches. Enjoy views of Falmouth Bay, a walk-in shower and king size bed (subject to availability).

Dining
At The Royal Duchy Hotel we have a fabulous range of dining experiences to tempt you. Head Chef John Mijatovic has taken The Restaurant from strength to strength over almost a decade of service, flying the flag for fine dining in Falmouth.

The Restaurant has won AA Rosettes for its creative menu which combines classic British cuisine with Mediterranean and Asian flavours. Taking inspiration from the fresh Cornish produce in and around Falmouth and Cornwall and making the most of the abundance of amazing local produce on the doorstep!

Please note: We can cater for vegan, gluten-free & vegetarian diets. We can also cater for most dietary requirements but we request that you give us 24 hours notice to allow us to prepare something suitable.

The Restaurant
Exceptional fine dining is a memorable highlight of a break at the Royal Duchy Hotel in Falmouth. Our Restaurant has been awarded AA Rosettes for its innovative menu – traditional British cuisine with a contemporary twist, often drawing on influences from Asia and the Mediterranean.

Created with flair and imagination, every dish is a masterpiece, made freshly to order, using only the finest local ingredients. The Restaurant is spacious and airy, opening up on to the Sun Terrace with views over Falmouth Bay.

With its chandeliers and rich soft furnishings, the ambiance is elegant and refined and this is complemented by great service from our experienced team, perfectly placed whatever the occasion, from a big celebration to a Cornish Breakfast by the coast or simply a Sunday Lunch with the family overlooking the bay.

Terrace Lounge
At the Royal Duchy, you can choose between fine dining in the Restaurant, informal dining in the Terrace Lounge Bar or ‘al fresco’ on the beautiful Sun Terrace.

Enjoy great food in the relaxed surroundings of the Terrace Lounge, the ideal choice for those evenings when you would prefer a light meal or informal dining.

Comfortable and relaxed, the menu is extensive and includes popular Cornish seafood dishes such as local crab possibly caught just a stone’s throw from the hotel in Falmouth Bay. The Terrace Lounge menu is available right through the day.

Terrace Bar
The perfect way to unwind after a day exploring on the coast. Whether it’s a thirst-quenching Cornish pint, a cosmopolitan cocktail or Seedlip mocktail, the Terrace bar is well stocked to suit your needs.

Perfect for a pre-dinner aperitif and an after-dinner nightcap, relax in our Terrace Lounge overlooking the bay or drink al fresco on our Sun Terrace.

Champagne Afternoon Tea
Treat yourself or a friend to a luxurious Afternoon Tea. Served in the elegant surroundings of the Terrace Lounge or outside on the Terrace, our afternoon teas are the perfect treat.

From lavish afternoon teas with bubbly to traditional cream tea, any visit to the Royal Duchy wouldn’t be complete without freshly baked scones, lashings of Cornish clotted cream and jam.

Sunday Lunch
The Sunday roast option is served in conjunction with our Terrace Lounge menu, which includes all starters and desserts. Beautifully prepared local ingredients roasted to perfection in a family-friendly venue overlooking Falmouth Bay. Perfectly placed for a family get together or special occasion.

Special Occasions
Choose this special event venue for a spectacular celebration. If you are planning a special celebration, such as a birthday, anniversary or family party, then you could not choose a better special event venue than The Royal Duchy Hotel.

Not only can we provide the beautiful and elegant surroundings that create wonderful memories, we also have a team with the experience and the talent to design exactly the type of special event you are looking for.

We are renowned throughout Falmouth for hosting events that all your guests will love, and that will be talked about for years.

Weddings in Cornwall
Plan your perfect wedding at The Royal Duchy Hotel. If you’re looking for an extra special wedding venue, then The Royal Duchy Hotel may be the perfect choice.

The luxurious hotel on the Cornish coast with stunning views across Falmouth Bay will provide a breathtakingly romantic location for your wedding whatever the season.

Our hotel can offer a small private reception, or if you are dreaming of a beautifully extravagant celebration, we can arrange it all. Our chefs provide wonderful menus for you to choose from.

We will make sure that everything is perfect on your big day, right down to the smallest detail. Our friendly wedding coordinator will help you with the planning of your wedding and will be on hand at all times to ensure everything runs smoothly on the day.

When you book your wedding at The Royal Duchy Hotel, you can expect the following features as standard:

• A beautiful coastal backdrop which is perfect for photographs;
• Your own wedding planner who will guide you through every detail of the big day;
• Red carpet arrival, to provide a memorable entrance for the Bride and Groom, with our doorman dressed for the occasion;
• Our calligrapher will create special name cards on your behalf;
• Our own florist will provide fresh flowers and a special arrangement for the top table, with further floral decorations available on request;
• A free night’s stay for the Bride and Groom is included;
• We can provide a Master of Ceremonies and a wedding stationery service;
• We can also offer discounted accommodation rates for your guests.

Spaces for all occasions
Whether you are planning a small business meeting, a team-building event or a large conference, The Royal Duchy Hotel has the space and experience to ensure that your event will be a success.

Location
Falmouth is one of the most inspiring and uplifting places in Cornwall and The Royal Duchy Hotel makes the ideal base from which to explore.

As well as its chilled, cosmopolitan vibe, Falmouth has a unique maritime heritage and boasts a range of world-class watersports to enjoy on its miles of golden beaches and crystal waters. Explore possibilities, influence creativity and reboot your imagination with an ocean view.

Our Team
The hotel is owned by the Brend Group whose core objectives are to ensure our team create a warm atmosphere and welcome our guests as part of our family.

We are powered by our exceptional people and are very proud to have brought this talented and experienced team together. With our experienced team on hand to help organise your simple requests to complex needs, nothing is too much trouble at The Royal Duchy Hotel.

Team Building
Ideally located for team building events, on land or water, with activities to challenge and unite your colleagues. From full-day activities to quick tasks designed specifically for your organisation. We’ll be more than happy to put you in touch with some of the local attractions if you’re looking for some inspiration.

Create your own Cornish experience
With its glorious gastronomy and dazzling display of nature, a retreat to the South Cornwall coast is difficult to beat. Find the perfect balance between relaxation and exploration, with or without the kids, when you stay at our idyllic, luxury hotel in Cornwall.

In our busy modern lives, it can be hard to find time to relax, revive and reconnect, but that’s exactly what we offer – time with your partner, friends or family, where the attention is firmly on having fun together.

Whatever it is that you want to experience, the memories you make at The Royal Duchy Hotel will stay with you forever. We look forward to welcoming you for a smart modern British experience which is steeped in authenticity, revels in classical service and wears its traditional elegance with contemporary aplomb.

Escape to the Cornish Coast
With luxury rooms, superb cuisine, outstanding service and so many fascinating places to explore, you will find that a short break at The Royal Duchy Hotel in Cornwall ticks all the boxes.

Whether it’s for a special occasion or you just fancy treating yourself for the weekend, nothing is more exciting than checking yourself into somewhere fabulous and discovering somewhere new. Your perfect break isn’t just about where you go, it’s about all the extra special touches that make it just right.

Enjoy a delicious dinner in our AA rosette winning restaurant, add on Afternoon Tea or even indulge yourself with a spa treatment. Whatever your idea of relaxation, our luxury hotel in Falmouth has so much to offer.

Are you looking to recharge your batteries and enjoy a bit of luxury on a relaxing getaway? Or, perhaps you’re in the mood for something a bit different, and actively seeking a new, exciting location with plenty of things to explore. If this sounds like you, then look no further than The Royal Duchy Hotel.

For luxury weekend breaks, long stays, pamper breaks and leisurely holidays, we have the best facilities that’ll give you everything you need. Home and work life can get hectic, so sometimes, immersing yourself in a new surrounding is the only solution.

Your luxury hotel break is just a click away, find the best break for you right now!

Golfers paradise
Cornwall is a paradise for golf lovers. Our glorious countryside is home to some of the best golf courses in England.

Carlyon Bay Championship Golf Course

One of the finest is Brend Hotels’ very own 18 hole championship golf course at Carlyon Bay, where all of our guests can enjoy a complimentary round of golf.

Located at our sister hotel near St Austell, this course has a stunning clifftop setting overlooking the Atlantic and amazing facilities that will impress even the most seasoned golfer.

Falmouth Golf Club

As a guest of The Royal Duchy Hotel, you can also receive a discount on Green Fees at Falmouth Golf Club, where the clifftop course offers breathtaking views and the club always extends a very warm welcome to visitors.

Our team are very knowledgeable about the golf courses in our local area and would love to help arrange your golfing break. We are also very experienced at organising group golf trips. So come to Falmouth and look forward to some truly exhilarating and enjoyable golf.

Relax, Unwind & Indulge
Luxury 4 star hotel hosting excellent leisure facilities including a indoor swimming pool in Falmouth, Cornwall. We invite you to leave the stress behind and take some time to relax in our luxury retreat in Falmouth.

With tranquil leisure facilities to enjoy within our hotel, panoramic views over Falmouth Bay, 4 beaches on our doorstep and a maritime town just a short walk away, you may not feel the need to venture very far during your break. Our leisure facilities include:

• Indoor heated residents swimming pool
• Heated ceramic beds
• Cedar sauna
• Comfortable loungers around the pool with magazines available for you to enjoy
• Keep little ones occupied within our Playroom (during school holidays) and let their imagination go wild on the Pirate Ship on the lawn whilst you sit back and relax

Family Time
Time away together is when you forge memories to last a lifetime. Whichever time of year you visit – and whatever the age of your brood – there’s a huge variety of activities for the whole family to get stuck in to at the hotel, in Falmouth and nearby.

Indulge in the nostalgia of your own childhood with fish and chips on the beach (or sit in at Rick Stein’s casual but smart fish and chip restaurant at Discovery Quay) and hikes along the headland, or create new family traditions such as pebble-skimming competitions or sailing trips in the harbour.

Little ones will love embarking on seafaring adventures at the National Maritime Museum where they can run wild in the Treasure Island Playzone, before spying real-life pirates from The Lookout Tower overlooking Falmouth Harbour.

Older kids itching to explore can set sail for themselves with a kayaking or paddle boarding expedition in the shallow waters of Gyllyngvase Beach. The town also offers a great variety of cool surf and skate shops which will delight teenagers.

However you choose to spend your days during your stay with us, you’ll find that we’ve tailored our breaks so that your precious family time will be stress-free and fun.

An indoor pool, outdoor play area, family room stocked with board games and jam-packed activity programme during the school holidays means there’s plenty to keep kids entertained. Spacious bedrooms ensure a good night’s sleep for all the family, too.

And because we know that grown-ups need a little ‘me time’, we also provide spa facilities and a sauna, plus babysitting and baby-listening services so that you can relax over a late supper, safe in the knowledge that the kids are fine.

Things to do in Falmouth
Get the most from your stay near the Cornish coast at The Royal Duchy and explore Falmouth and the rest of Cornwall. Enjoy a break filled with adventure, outstanding attractions and beautiful beaches.

To give you a helping hand, we’ve pulled together a list of some of the things to do in Falmouth and the surrounding area.

Barbara Hepworth Museum
Visiting the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden offers a remarkable insight into the work and outlook of one of Britain’s most important twentieth-century artists.

Adventure Sports
With stunning views over the estuary, BF Adventure occupies a 60-acre site that hosts a massive range of adventure sports, including zip wire, rock climbing, abseiling, kayaking, archery and coasteering.

Bonython Estate Gardens
Situated on England’s southernmost Lizard Peninsula, Bonython Estate offers excitement and surprises, with colour and interest in all seasons. Magnificent shrubs, a walled garden, lakes and a woodland walk, enjoy the atmosphere of peace and calm.

Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre
Visit us at the aviation centre, taking a stroll through the Hardened Aircraft Shelter. Sit inside the Hawker Harrier jet, along with several other classics. Chat to the experienced team – who will only be too happy to tell you about the history and previous roles of our fleet of aircraft.

East Pool Mine
East Pool Mine is one of the most important mines in the area. On your visit, explore the inner workings of this monument to the industrial revolution and experience the lives of Cornish miners from days gone by.

Falmouth Motorboat Charters
Enjoy a skippered half day or day charter of the luxury cruiser Windana with Falmouth Motorboat Charters. You can cruise along the coast or even out to the Isles of Scilly!

Flambards
Flambards is Cornwall’s leading theme park. In Helston, Flambards offers rides, activities, entertainment, an indoor play area, an undercover museum and more.

Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm
We are a family-run farm located deep in the heart of Cornwall, near Newquay. We’ve been making the most of our apples for over 30 years, and are now proud makers of an array of award-winning ciders, wines, spirits and preserves.

Kernow Adventure Park
Kernow Adventure Park is Cornwall’s hidden outdoor activity centre, for family days out and thrill-seekers, with an Aquapark, open water swimming, wakeboarding and paddleboarding all set on a secret, tranquil, crystal-clear lake sunk into the earth. With a glass-fronted clubhouse, and its own beaches, this idyllic quarry is a little oasis, a safe playground and a social sanctuary cocooned within nature.

Lamorran Gardens
Lamorran is a subtropical, Italianate inspired garden on Cornwall’s beautiful Roseland peninsula.

A garden of many levels, it is situated on a south facing slope, and is surrounded on three sides by the benign influence of the warming sea. St Anthony’s headland sits across the water, creating a protected inlet to St Mawes and the river beyond.

Minack Theatre
Cornwall’s world famous open-air theatre! The Minack is a unique theatre perched on the cliffs high above the Atlantic ocean. Drama, musicals and opera every summer, together with music, comedy and story-telling events.

National Maritime Museum
An award-winning museum with 15 galleries spread over five floors. These excellent exhibits bring to life the maritime history of or island nation, right up to the present day. There are lots of hands-on activities to try.

Newlyn Art Gallery
Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange offers a wide and varied exhibition programme across our two sites, presenting contemporary work in all media by regional, national and international artists, with a supporting programme of events.

Newquay Zoo
Just a short distance from the famous town centre and beaches of Newquay is their wonderful zoo. Animals include Lions and other big cats, Lemurs and Meerkats, lots of Monkeys, Red Pandas, Penguins and Zebra. A packed day of talks and feedings mean there’s always something to see. Take the family to “run wild, explore and release your inner animal”.

Pendennis Castle
A mighty fortress built by Henry VIII to defend Britain against invasion. The castle boasts an interactive exhibition and fantastic 360 degree views of the estuary.

Polgoon Vineyard Tours
Our vineyard tour and tasting takes approximately 90 minutes and includes a stroll around the vineyard and orchard with a peak behind-the-scenes at production processes. It concludes with a guided tasting of 5 award-winning wines.

Princess Pavilion
The Princess Pavilion is a year-round live music venue and theatre complex offering a wide programme of excellent entertainment, including music, drama, comedy, arts and crafts.

Ships & Castles Leisure Centre in Falmouth
Housed in a spectacular glass-roofed building on Pendennis Headland, there is a fully equipped fitness suite and fitness studio, and a spectacular leisure pool, which boasts a wave machine and 70 meter flume, with a shallow beach area for younger children.

Skinners Brewery Tour
In 1997, armed only with his own surname, a chap called Steve Skinner dreamed of setting up a community brewery in Cornwall. On the banks of the Truro River, he and his family brewed a ground-breaking golden ale and named it after the tin-mining faeries of local myth.

St Mawes Castle
Spend the day exploring St Mawes Castle, one of the best-preserved of Henry VIII’s coastal artillery fortresses, and the most elaborately decorated.

Part of a chain of forts built between 1539 and 1545 to counter an invasion threat from Catholic France and Spain, St Mawes would have guarded the important anchorage of Carrick Roads alongside Pendennis Castle.

St Michael’s Mount
Stoop through ancient doorways and glimpse the castle’s changing faces – from priory to fort, iconic castle to family home. Wander century-old corridors and unravel the history of the St Aubyn family, who have lived here since the 17th century. Discover treasures from the Mount’s past, from religious roots to times of siege and conflict.

The Eden Project
Housing the largest rainforest in captivity and stunning plants the biomes at Eden are spectacular.

The Lost Gardens of Heligan
Discovered under a tangle of weeds this 200 acre garden is bursting with history, mystery and romance.

Trebah Gardens
Located near Mawnan Smith, this Cornish valley garden has over 4 miles of footpaths, full of exotic plants.

Trelissick Gardens
With over 300 acres, a shop, cafe and second-hand bookshop, there’s plenty to keep you busy on a day out.

Trewithen Gardens
Trewithen means ‘house of the trees’ and with 30 acres of surrounding woodland gardens and more than two hundred acres of parkland, the name couldn’t be more appropriate.

Offering a rich history and huge variety of beautiful specimens – if you are looking for gardens to visit in Cornwall, a trip to Trewithen is a must.

Water Sports
Praa Sands, between Helston and Penzance, and Kennack Sands on the Lizard peninsula both offer some good beach breakers for surfers, while the challenging conditions at Porthleven, near Penzance, put it on every experienced surfer’s must-see list.

The Falmouth area has great conditions for water sports, including sailings, kayaking and surfing. Big Blue Watersports on the Lizard offer lessons in windsurfing and kayaking for all age groups and abilities.

Website: www.royalduchy.co.uk

Rooms: 45

Price: from 154 EUR per night