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The Dunedin

4.0 star property
Coastal retreat offers warm English breakfasts with ocean views, convenient bicycle parking, and expert assistance for exploring nearby attractions

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The Dunedin guesthouse offers a seaside escape with hearty morning meals and water views. Enjoy in-room WiFi and staff-guided tours to explore the area. Guests can store bicycles before riding along the coast.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Traditional Double Room, Ensuite (Shower)

Traditional Double Room, Ensuite (Shower)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Traditional Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite (Shower, 2nd floor)

Traditional Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite (Shower, 2nd floor)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 Double Bed

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Traditional Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (Shower)

Traditional Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (Shower)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, Ensuite (Shower, 2nd floor)

Single Room, Ensuite (Shower, 2nd floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Penzance, The Dunedin is in the historical district and near the beach. St. Michael's Mount and Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Trengwainton Garden and National Dahlia Collection. Paradise Park and JungleBarn and St Ives Society of Artists are also worth visiting. Visit our Penzance travel guide
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Alexandra Rd, Penzance, England, TR18 4LZ

What's nearby

  • Penlee House Gallery and Museum featuring interior views
    Penlee House Gallery and Museum
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Penzance Beach
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Union Hotel
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Jubilee Pool
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Penzance Ferry Terminal
    14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Penzance (PZC-Penzance Train Station)
    17 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    65 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wren And Raven
    10 min walk
  • Copper Fox Bar
    12 min walk
  • Taj Mahal
    9 min walk
  • The Globe
    10 min walk
  • The Orangery
    6 min walk

About this property

The Dunedin

Upscale guest house near St. Michael's Mount
The Dunedin provides free English breakfast and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike parking, smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, LED light bulbs and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On the bay

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 steps to reach entrance
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1886
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • LED lighting
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children 15 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 15 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 40.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 40.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property only accepts cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children 15 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Dunedin House Penzance
Dunedin Penzance
The Dunedin
Dunedin Guesthouse Penzance
The Dunedin Penzance
The Dunedin Guesthouse
The Dunedin Guesthouse Penzance

Frequently asked questions

Is The Dunedin pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Dunedin?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Dunedin?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Dunedin?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Dunedin located?

Situated by the sea, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Penlee House Gallery and Museum, Newlyn Art Gallery and Acorn Theatre. Penzance Beach and Egyptian House are also within 15 minutes. Penzance (PZC-Penzance Train Station) is 17 minutes by foot and Penzance Station is 17 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Dunedin Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay so welcoming and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fern

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Guesthouse in a good location, nice breakfast and an accommodating owner.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

George Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large, clean room, very comfortable. Host was lovely, very helpful, good directions, too. Breakfast had lots of options as well. Good location, too.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice B&B. Hosts were great. Clean and quiet. Great modern bathroom in our room.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Roger

Property was well situated for touring west Cornwall. Clean room with large on suite.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great B&B in Penzance

Lovey B&B in Penzance in walking distance to town centre along the promenade. Great breakfast and the hosts cannot do anymore. Super friendly with lots of local knowledge of how to get about. We will be going back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property! Very clean and a great value and wonderful hosts !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The reception was welcoming and friendly, lovely couple and lovely plce to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Prinjassari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The guest house is super clean and is located in a quite but convenient location. Host was super nice and cater to our needs. Bed is super comfy and TV is equipped with netflix! Had a wonderful stay here and would love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A lovely friendly place to stay in Penzance

A lovely break staying at the Dunedin for a week. Lovely helpful hosts, filling breakfasts and a cosy room made the stay perfect. What’s not to like?
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I can thoroughly recommend this guest house The location is excellent and Duncan and Shaline are very welcoming Service cleanliness and comfort excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well run small guest house and I had a clean and comfortable room with excellent facilities. Proprietors were very friendly and informative about the area. A well prepared breakfast was offered with a good choice of options. Property is wishing walking distance of the sea and town with easy parking on the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dunedin 20th September 2022

I spent a very nice 4 days in the Dunedin, warm friendly atmosphere. Room was spotless and just what I wanted. I hope to stay again before Christmas
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

DEREK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

So glad we chose the Dunedin

The owners made our stay like a home from home. Nothing was too much trouble from booking a taxi to helping understand the vagaries of the Canadian mobile phone that resisted my efforts. Really clean, comfortable and welcoming. We stayed two weeks and felt sad upon leaving. Many thanks are due.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Sze Wan

Liked: Staff & service
A bit too old
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Veltillavet morgenmad - usædvanligt sødt “værtspar” - man føler sig bare SÅ velkommen
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Chambre d’hôte confortable et pleine de charme

Des hôtes charmants, une belle maison victorienne dans une rue calme. Chambre confortable et propre, bon petit-déjeuner
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Horst

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sehr empfehlenswert

Zentral gelegenes Guesthouse mit sehr freundlichen und hilfsbereiten Eignern
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Bra

Bra läge, utmärkt service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a lovely stay, nice room, lovely cooked breakfast, friendly staff, would highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mr C S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sunny Cornwall

A great welcome and plenty of help and useful information and made to feel welcome and part of the family and a great selection for breakfast
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place with marvelous owners, what more needs to be said.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

V

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable.

Comfortable. Landlord helpful. No problems.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Penzance for a week

We had a very nice stay. John is very friendly and helpful. The house is 10 mn walk from the center in a lovely room.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless, excellent value and close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021