Camelot Castle Hotel, Tintagel, England
Hotel Information
Hotel Description:
Camelot Castle Hotel occupies a magnificent position overlooking the atlantic ocean and the ancient Tintagel castle with fine and uninterrupted views of the coastline from Hartland Point to Trevose Head overlooking the amazing Tintagel ruins, said to be, the mythological birth place of King Arthur. "Merlins Caves" and the beautiful sandy Tintagel beach join the Hotel grounds.Nearby Hotels Viewed by Other Travellers
Camelot Castle Hotel Reviews
" Weird beyond belief! "
Submitted By: Dissapointed from DevonA knock came at the door where we were given a welcome letter and a inhouse newspaper. This really freaked me out the newspaper was so full of egotistical self promotion with a small measure of propagander (Psychiatry an industry of death). It was so bizzare it was quite unbelievable. It was also filled with celebrity pictures (as was the hotel itself) many of which are clearly not taken in the hotel and have nothing to do with it.
We decided that afternoon to cut our stay to one night only and were not asked why, which leads me to believe many other people do the same.
We ate in the resturant that night and found it to be bland and uninspiring, nothing short of mediocre pub food.
This hotel is really OVERPRICED and the website does not show a true picture of the place at all, it felt like we were trying to be sucked into a srange cult, it is that strange. The owners seem to be so preoccupied with themselves, money, celebrity connections and the shocking artwork to really care about offering a luxury stay. Its a real shame as the views are amazing and in the right hands would be a truly remakable hotel.
I would not recomend this hotel at all.
" Very poor and overpriced - DON'T BOOK WARNING "
Submitted By: pagambarThe excitement as we drove through Tintagel and towards the hotel was soon removed when we were given the key to room 208. I'ts all to easy to see this as a budget room and say you have to expect a 'less than advertised' quality. But when they offer this room at double the price of the Premier Inns rooms, our expectations were left deflated.... Read more
The Room door didn't fit, with a 2 inch gap above the door that would alow light to pass into the room from the corridor. This was not a problem as the light was let in by the glass panels above the door!
The room is advertised and charged as an on-suite! this is a Plastic 3ft x 4ft cabin in the corner of the room that contains shower (2ft x 3ft), toilet, which had to be used with the door open, and a sink which overhung the toilet. There was a TV, quite a modern 13 inc LCD with some digital channels. This was high up on that wall, and could only be watched if standing!
THe bed, this was a cheap Argos 4ft bed (http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/6650502/c_1/1|category_root|Home+and+furniture|14417894/c_2/2|cat_14417894|Beds|14418191/c_3/3|cat_14418191|Bed+frames|15350032.htm) with a cheap £29 mattress. Bolts were lose, bed springs poking through the mattress, and two very flat pillows!.
Take my and others advice, avoid this Hotel if you don't want you holiday ruined - or take a portaloo, hosepipe and blow up mattress.... Read more
AND NO INTERNET!!!! or Three/O2 signal
Advice: Very tourist orientated.
Activities: Tintagel Castle
Good for: Beach
" Wonderful, relaxing stay (right attitude is required!) "
Submitted By: vb2868On our check out we asked if we could see their refurbished bedrooms on the 3rd floor. We were handed keys from three rooms including junior suite. These all were done to a highest standard with modern bathrooms, lovely decor, comfortable beds etc. If you stay in one of those rooms you need to be really sad to be disappointed!
And the last but not least: If we had read the reviews below before we went to Camelot, we would have cancelled our booking and looked for something else. And we would have missed on such a wonderful experience, such a treat for a soul, a holiday that shall never be forgotten!..
Advice: Such a lovely peaceful place surrounded by brief taking views and full of helpful people
Activities: We enjoyed our walk to St Nectan's Glen and costal walk from Boscastle to Tintagel.
" Simply Horrendous "
Submitted By: Disappointed of DubaiAdvice: Great for pubs, tea shops and tourist shopping.
Activities: Millhouse pub and resturant a Trebarwith Strand and Fort William pub at Trebarwith Strand.
Good for: Beach
" Highly entertaining "
Submitted By: Liz WilliamsI'd recommend a little patience with the renovations as this hotel has a great deal going for it, although it does help if you yourself have an appreciation of eccentric locations.
Good for: Beach
" camelot castle "
Submitted By: tdr1973The staff were friendly, food nice. The room had a 4 poster bed, though not particularly comfortable. It also had the oldest colour TV ever, eith the remote akin to a house brick mobile phone.
I believe the hotel was being renovated, it should be more comfortable when done.
All in all, nice stay.
Advice: worth a visit
Activities:
" Nightmare at camelot castle hotel "
Submitted By: todd.sweeney@btinternet.com" Avoid this hotel!!! "
Submitted By: RoadtripThe room was absolutely disgusting. The floor was more black than tan, the head board to the bed was cloth and stained with dirt, the furniture and television was old looking like they were picked up in a rubbish pile, and here is the topper - THE BEDSPREAD HAD BLOOD STAINS ON IT - on the underneath that was against my sheets - and the blanket was so old it should have been thrown away. Afraid to catch a disease or worse, bed bugs, I told them I could not stay and left. Oh...they did offer to provide me with a new bedspread when they saw the blood I spoke of...no thank you. Being so tired I was upset, but it turned out better since I found the most wonderful place to stay right in the center of town; The Cottage Tea Shop...now that is where you should stay. Wonderful owners, Vic and Sandy, very clean, very cozy, and wonderful breakfast included (Camelot Castle was going to charge extra for breakfast. The health inspectors should be taking a close look at this place.
Advice: Tintagel has wonderful people and wonderful sights with a small town calm.
Activities:
Good for: Beach City Breaks
" The worst hotel I have ever stayed in "
Submitted By: watermelonI think the title of my review says it all. I have stayed in hotels all over the world and this had to be THE worst!
What a wasted opportunity. The Hotel is in a stunning location with stunning views but the hotel interior is just awful. The Hotel Inspector would have a field day!
The entrance hall is semi-grand with a revolving door, impressive stair case and antique furniture (despite the pictures of various celebrities in Hard Rock Cafe Stylie Photos) but as soon as you go up the stairs the nightmare begins!
Our room was horrendous. We were there for a wedding and it felt like I was getting ready in my Grandma's spare bedroom.
The furniture looked as if it had been found in a skip, the carpet was threadbare and the blue swirls gave me a migraine, the curtains were flimsy, the bathroom was a joke, a plastic pod that you couldn't turn round in and the TV I swear was from the 1950s!!
There was no duvet, just a croched blanket and I woke in the night shivering.
And despite the proximity to the sea, the large sash windows were painted shut so we couldnt even hear the sound of the sea.
The staff were rude and the bar was very expensive!
Over all I couldn't wait to leave, which was a real shame as I was so looking forward to going.
I wouldn't recommend any one to stay there. I can't understand why they don't revamp the rooms - it could be so beautiful.
I feel so angry just thinking about it - I wish now I had asked for my money back!
" not happy with accomerdation "
Submitted By: allen_b3the accodation on the second floor is not fit to be let as holiday accomdation the rooms are very disscussting and the toilets are as likewise
spoilt our hoilday and we walked out and came back home all 286 miles.
Advice: tintagel great hotel compleat rubbish
Activities: great scenery
" Worse bedroom I have ever seen "
Submitted By: SamyWe found accommodation at the Wotton House Hotel which was like a Palace in comparison. That evening sitting in a Pub in Tintagel we got talking to another couple who had also booked into the Camelot Castle Hotel and were complaining bitterly about their room, they decided to do the same as us and leave as soon as possible.
The Hotel website gives a false impression and they should certainly not be charging £49.00 per person per night for rooms of such a poor standard. I feel sorry for people who have travelled a long way for such poor accommodation.
" booked one night at the castle for... "
Submitted By: Mrs H LigginsWe were in bed and heard a knock at the door, my husband shouted 'hello', another knock, then another, then we heard keys in the door and in walked a young lady! She did look embarrassed that we were there - she handed us a "private letter". It thanked us for our valued stay etc then offered us another night at 40% discount. But I can quite honestly say this was the worst accommodation I have ever stayed in so obviously didn't take up the offer. The breakfast served quickly and of a high standard but definitely not worth the money! It is such a shame as the hotel is in a prime location with stunning, breathtaking views. If only the right person could go in and do a major refurbishment!!!!
" Phew...luckily we didnt book to stay... "
Submitted By: Mr U.N ImpressedI have loved reading all the reviews and have provided me with a great night in's entertainment ..lol
We popped in to have a cup of tea/coffee and immediately got a creepy feeling as we entered the 'Hotel' It wasnt long before we got the giggles as we looked at all the celeb pics 'Friends of Camelot'.. more like 'the totally unconnected with Camelot !'
After waiting an age to be served over priced drinks we couldnt help wondering what 'The lightbox ' was as it looked so facinating from the description, i wasnt sure what to read first as it all looked so unbelievable (urr hum ..lol) After we inquired to see if we could look at the lighbox we were told that Mr Stouton was too busy to chat to us and he had just arrived from a trip away (with the fairies?) Mr Stourton appeared with a wide grin to inform us that he would be happy to show us the 'Lightbox'.. what joy !
My wife and 6 month old child were led down through a sinister set of tunnels to a room adorned with Mr Stourtons fantasy... paintings- He went on to sing us a song which was all very nice, but i wasnt sure where to look to be honest, it was all a bit Cheesy but horses for courses i guess..
We were then taken to the Lightbox, expecting something not dissimilar to Disney Pixar effects... but no, it was as described.. a box with lights built to contain his Paintings (basically to make them look better than they are ) After i burbled my way through an uneducated art critique my wife and i were hoodwinked into purchasing a painting .. hurrah ! mind you it was a bargain at £100 ... ;0(
To cut a long story slightly short ... it was an experience we will never forget... a strangly hideous looking Hotel, an alcohol/garlic breathed deranged owner who tries to barinwash people with false newspaper articles of stories of one of his painting selling for 1 million pounds ..
A great laugh, in fact im thinking of booking a night there just for a laugh, perhaps the 1970's TV's show 1970's shows .. i like those !
Hope this doesnt put you off... if you have a good sense of humour you should go because we have dined out on this story for over a year now.
By the way i sold my Investement for £76 on Ebay after listing it 6 times with no interest... so you may want to think twice before 'investing' .. your probably better off investing in the other Camelot as you might just win !
Cheers all !
" This hotel was chosen for a three... "
Submitted By: Mr Mike Faulkner








Good for: City Breaks