Name: The Jamaica Inn, Bodmin, Cornwall - The Coaching Inn Group
Address: Bolventor, Bolventor, Launceston, England, United Kingdom, Bolventor, Cornwall, GB
Price range: $97–$211 per night
Rating: 9.1

What guests think

The Jamaica Inn, Bodmin, Cornwall - The Coaching Inn Group draws praise for its atmospheric historic setting, friendly staff, and generally clean, comfortable rooms, with many guests enjoying hearty breakfasts, a popular on-site museum, and dog-friendly touches.

Common frustrations include slow or understaffed bar and restaurant service, occasional breakfast delays, and a dining experience that some found limited, pricey, or inconsistent in quality. A number of reviews also mention hot rooms, thin walls or other noise, and the odd maintenance lapse such as draughty or broken windows and minor bathroom issues. Expect a characterful, history-rich stay that's welcoming and convenient for touring, with some service and comfort quirks.

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Facilities

On-site museum, bar/restaurant, and gift shops are frequently praised alongside plentiful parking, with several mentions of EV chargers. Dog-friendly amenities (beds, bowls, welcome packs) and generally reliable Wi-Fi stand out, though bar queues occur when staffing is thin.

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David

Aug 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

2nd stay and was better than the first. Fantastic room with everything needed. Wi-Fi better than in previous room. Weather was great so was able to use the beer garden which was lovely. Food and drink on point again and breakfast in the morning again was fantastic.

10

Clifford

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The museum was good and so was the food.

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Terry

Jun 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Far better than expected, the little things like a qr code for facilities and things to do in area, biscuits, hot chocolate, peacefulness, a guest lounge with a view and a breakfast cooked and served to order, with fruit, cereals, toast, cheeses and pastries from the breakfast buffet. If you want guests to return, this is how to do it!

10

Rosaline

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room no20,was super warm,so clean and comfy,the dog package was very unique and welcome,and the bathroom spotless,.Parking is easy and plentiful,with E V chargers,the Bar was well stocked,and the food menu was varied and reasonably priced, .we will definitely be going back again, it is a beautiful place to stay, and the staff are very welcoming and knowledgeable of the local area.

10

Kevin

Sep 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The result of recent refurbishment is a real luxury finish. It’s a joy to stay at. And there are fast EV chargers there too.

10

Peter

Sep 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff,Farm and gift shop and the museum

10

Denise

Jan 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

What a fabulous place to stay. Every single staff member were so lovely. Superior room a little compact but clean and comfy with sky tv being a bonus. Restaurant fab. Not overpriced and best steak ive ever had. Another bonus was a secure dog walking field so cant fault this place at all.

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Katy

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed in a family room with our dog. There was a welcome pack for the dog including a toy, treats and poo bags. They also provided bowls, towel and a bed. (Saved us getting the dog bed out of the car) We still used our dogs bowl as she's a miniature. We had dinner in the bar I had mains cesear salad, which was amazing with anchovies in as well as being a really generous portions. My fella had the gammon and my daughter had the children's menu of chicken goujons. For dessert we had the children's chocolate brownie and ice cream and an Eaton mess which we shared. Was gorgeous. The breakfast we choose was the continental, they were busy so a bit of a wait for the filter coffee to be topped up but the range of food was great. Croissants, toast, fruits including prunes and grapefruit segments, yogurt selection, fresh fruit juice, cereals including a very nice muesli with seeds and nuts in. Internet was ok, bed comfortable, good black out curtains, good shower and bath. Staff were really helpful particularly in the hotel side. We also visited the museum which was included in the price of the stay.

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Michael

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Love that they have a museum parking was very easy everyone wsd so nice

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Julie

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had a fantastic one night stay at Jamaica Inn. We loved the museum, and the history of the inn, there was a nice selection of beers in the bar, our room was very comfy and immaculate, staff friendly and helpful, and in the morning we had the hugest sausage and egg sandwich we have ever had, 😋

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Cleanliness

Rooms are widely described as very clean or spotless, though a few guests noted lapses such as sticky bar tables, cobwebs, or bathroom mould.

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Helen

Nov 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Sticky wooden tables in the bar. Food very average for the price. Room ok. Bed comfortable. Bathroom redone. Looks lovely but tap is not working easily and please teach your cleaners to close the bathroom door when cleaning. It’s filthy!

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carol and bruce

Jun 8, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The property has a lot of unique quirks, which is lovely and overall we were pleased with our time here. The dining areas/bar are reminiscent of it's history. However, when we arrived for our 3d stay we were allocated a room with no drawers in which to store items and no hair dryer. We were moved to another room on request. There was some black mould on the bathroom ceiling and tiles. A member of staff rudely instructed me that I was not allowed to take my small dog into the guest dining area (we hadn't been told this, but were happy to aquiesce). Very disappointed that we couldn't take our dog into the main garden (so she had to stay in the room), especially since we saw 2 other guest parties who were allowed to do this (even tho' we pointed one incident out to the waiter. Lovely full breakfast. Waited 45 mins for breakfast on Saturday am, person organising all initially ignored us. Threw the whole day out of kilter. The coffee is awful.

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Caron

Aug 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great food! Lovely place to visit but disappointed with deluxe double room, small and needed re decoration and not very clean. Restaurant food very good! Area around beautiful

10

Frederick

Jun 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Brilliant place, clean, comfortable and very interesting with the history and the museum.

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Susan

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room clean , staff very helpful.

10

Yvonne

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Food excellant, good service by all staff, lovely room very clean, wifi was available and good speed. Would recommend for an overnight stay.

10

Karen

Oct 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect get-away. The staff were really friendly, attentive without being over-bearing. Food was fresh and delicious. The room was clean fresh and as with all areas smelt lovely. Comfy bed, smallish room but that was my choice. Would definitely stay here again.

10

Lynn

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great welcome. Staff very helpful and friendly throughout every aspect of the hotel, museum, shops, bar and restaurant. Room (21) extremely clean, comfortable and nicely decorated.

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John

Jan 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Although there had been really bad snow we found it very easily. The room was excellent. Very clean. The breakfast was excellent. Fresh cooked. Absolutely stunning inside with so much history

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Dai

Dec 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was absolutely gorgeous, clean and well maintained would stay again

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Rooms

Many rooms are comfortable and characterful, and some suites are spacious with moor views and four-poster beds. Recurring drawbacks include rooms that run hot, thin walls or external noise, small spaces or draughty windows, and occasional missing conveniences.

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don

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely, but thin room walls

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David

Aug 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

2nd stay and was better than the first. Fantastic room with everything needed. Wi-Fi better than in previous room. Weather was great so was able to use the beer garden which was lovely. Food and drink on point again and breakfast in the morning again was fantastic.

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derrick

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms were a bit hot

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Chris

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Got woken up at about 6 by the extractor from the kitchen.

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Pauline

Feb 23, 2023

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The room we had was outstanding. Huge bed, very comfortable. Recently refurbed and they have done an amazing job. The freestanding bath was the highlight in this room. Stunning views across the moor. Exceptional breakfast. Excellent value for money. I would definitely stay again.

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Stephen

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location as a base for touring. Friendly and accommodating staff. Large car park. Menu disappointing though and different to that published online. The menu choices have been cut back since our stay this time last year. On our second evening we were told that they had run out of a particular wine that we liked! It's a pub! The only window in our room that is supposed to open was broken. It was still broken from our stay last year. As a result, the room got extremely hot very quickly in the morning. Unfortunately, no ghosts this time either ;-) We will return as it is a unique place to stay and the staff are lovely.

10

Iain

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Character Inn made famous in a book by Daphne DuMaurier. Lots of atmosphere and history of the times. Splendid room in the newish annex, comfortable bed, great food and a perfect spot to break our journey.

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Jacqueline

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was nice but only one chair for two people also it would have been a good idea to make using the hair dryer easier by being able to plug it in by a mirror.

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Kim

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We really enjoyed our stay. Staff were all amazing and really friendly. Suite was very lavish and we will definitely be booking again.

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Julian

Mar 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great setting, usually just drive past, but needed a night in this vicinity. Window (room 27) very draughty though. Food excellent, but pricey.

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Service

Staff are consistently described as friendly, welcoming and helpful, with several mentions of going above and beyond. However, recurring understaffing leads to slow bar/restaurant service, booking or communication glitches, and occasional lack of acknowledgment during issues.

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Nathalie

Dec 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I had booked a room for the wrong night but reception staff were very efficient and sorted this out very promptly. Our room was so cosy with chalet style decor, refreshments and good quality bathroom products. The bed was King size and really comfortable. The room was warm and quiet. We had dinner there but were disappointed. Service at the bar was slow, menu offerings standard, and the food was served lukewarm. Such a shame! Will definitely come back for the accommodation!

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David and Sarah

Jan 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

All staff were very helpful and foot was fantastic will definitely go back

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Pippa

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing service from Gen and most of the team

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mark

Feb 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Long wait for breakfast, long queues at bar despite being off season, this is solely down to lack of staff. Staff are excellent and hard working but there aren't enough of them. Standard of food has declined since my last stay, despite prices increasing dramatically.

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Stephen

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Booked a table at the restaurant during booking in, when we went to the restaurant was told booking hadn’t gone through you need to get the food through the bar. This happens quite a lot when the paranormal nights are on as it’s happened last year to us and also another guest I spoke to on the night but he and his wife hadn’t eaten. Everything else regarding room good, clean 👍

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TK

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

So. My husband was so excited to stay here. It was a lovely clean room. Hot meal cooked in the resturant. Dog friendly - not something we look for because of allergies but i know that will be a plus. Museum great, staff know thwir history. We gonto bed. Fall asleep. Then are abruptly woken at 02:30 am by the fire alarm. We grab our jumpers and go stand in the rain on bodmin moore. No guidance from the hotel. We go back in. Staff say nothing. Find it very hard to settle down. We get up and go 5o breakfast. No staff mention it. We check out. No mention or apology from the staff. Perhaps this is a regular occurance.

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Joanna

Mar 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Bar staff not acknowledging waiting customers while standing about chatting

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James

Aug 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our booking disnt come through from Expedia to the hotel. So there was not the family room available that we had booked. However Becki on the front desk. Sorted us into the 2 remaining rooms they had left, giving us a complimentary round of drinks whilst she sorted everything. She was brilliant! Beautiful hotel, lovely bedrooms and a fantastic meal. Would recommend this hotel

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Geoffrey

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent place to stay, staff very friendly and polit. Not enough staff, quint at the bar was constant and the restaurant was slow service. It was immediately evident that the staff were over worked. Outside tables were always full of glasses and plates, witnessed once the resident cat eating left over food off the tables.

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Edward

Sep 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Becki gave us wonderful service at checkin and the dining wait staff were super helpful in choosing a dinner selection.

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Location

Scenic, moorland setting just off the A30 makes it a convenient base for touring Cornwall and nearby walks. It feels remote and quiet, which some love, though it isn't near shops or restaurants.

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Edward

Jun 20, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We celebrated my Wife's 60th and had a great time. Great location which made an ideal base to retreat to after spending days out visiting the local area. Our room was absolutely spotless and was serviced every day which was great to come back to after a tiring day out. The restaurant was great for breakfast and nice evening meal. We will return for another visit hopefully in the near future

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Teg

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Proximity to the moors

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Stephen

Jul 20, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff are very kind, and the hotel is quiet, though it's not very convenient for local dhops and restaurants. We expected that anyway. We were very lucky to have nice weather while staying, and we thoroughly enjoyed the stay.

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Marlies

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful setting with plenty of character

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SEAN

Sep 22, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is in a grate place for exploring all of Cornwall and offers plenty of free parking. Not only that it is an absolutely amazing place to stay with top quality rooms and service and great tasting food with massive portions. It really is well worth the money and we are definitely planning to visit again!

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Victoria

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Another super visit, staff, food and accommodation excellent. Would like some thicker pillows in the room but that’s a personal thing. Also, It’s in a great location for travelling around Cornwall.

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Mrs Dorothy

Apr 23, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Good location Staff friendly and helpful Food good

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Steve

Aug 6, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

It is quite a remote place in the middle of Bodmin Moor but is to find and access. My only issue and it’s a personal one is that the beds could be softer as I suffer with back and hip issues and could not get comfortable but as I say that is a personal problem otherwise it is a very nice place

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Angela

Feb 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really nice, comfortable room, and good food in the pub. Very convenient location for the A30 and lovely views.

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Toby

Oct 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Gem of a traditional pub/hotel in incredible location. Tidy, clean and fascinating accommodation with the added bonus of an historic pub serving very good food & drink. Room well appointed - comfortable with all the necessary facilities and some nice touches - Bathroom a little tired and in need of some TLC

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Dining

Breakfast is often praised for quality and variety, and many enjoyed tasty dinners. Yet reviews also report slow service, queues, limited or changed menus, occasional cold or poor dishes, and prices some felt were high; vegan choices are limited.

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Annita

Aug 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely love the property, Very quaint, full off history, our room was immaculate absolutely loved that the furnishings were modern but fitted in with the building, amazing outside space both out the front and back

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Mrs Belinda

Oct 11, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I had the most amazing 3-night stay at Jamaica Inn for my Birthday. The trip could not have been better and the accommodation was really lovely in rooms 27 & 28 on the first floor. The rooms were clean, warm and beautifully presented with nice toiletries provided. Full English breakfasts and evening meals in the Restaurant were a treat and a good selection on offer catering for all dietary requirements. Plenty of cosy snugs and bar areas to sit, eat and drink. The staff were exemplary, very kind, friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Would thoroughly recommend Jamaica Inn for all the reasons above.

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Kate

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Unfortunately on the Sunday morning breakfast, there was no fresh fruit grapefruit or otherwise. We asked a waitress for some fruit and she said that she would sort out but this didn’t happen. I would have liked some black pudding and slightly larger cups for coffee, tea cup size cups meant several trips to buffet - a mug would have been more suitable. The radiator beside Room 33 (the room we stayed in) was on full and the hall was boiling- this should be fixed to prevent unnecessary expenditure and really was very cosy already. Room very clean and comfortable and enjoyed the ambiance and excellent location for our trip. Can recommend the walk to Brown Willie and to the lake.

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Martin

May 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I have stayed at the Jamaica Inn before but many years ago. Was a good nights sleep followed by a superb breakfast in the morning. Only have the full breakfast if you have a big appetite as its huge. Dinner the night of my stay was home made steak and ale pie and I can recommend it . Overall would definitely stay again.

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Dawn

Dec 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our check in was seamless. The receptionist was welcoming and nothing is too much trouble Our room was absolutely beautiful and the doggie welcome pack and bed was lovely touch We ate in the restaurant last night. All staff were attentive and friendly The food was superb. Well done Everyone. Brilliant stay ,will definitely book again

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Amy

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Another wonderful stay here! Room was clean and tidy, couldn't fault it at all. Products available also amazing. Shampoo, conditioner and body wash all top notch! Service a little slow at breakfast and dinner but food was yummy. Overall an amazing stay!

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timothy

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel has an amazing history. Rooms of good size, quiet and comfortable. Checkin friendly and quick. Slept well and room was ok. Only thing that let it down was the food which was not good value and service was poor. I'd like to think this was just an isolated occasion when it was very busy.

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MICHAEL

Jun 10, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

We cannot fault this place. Beautiful location, amazing friendly staff. Great food, great service. !!

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David

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We loved the hotel but the food was not good. Curry was inedible. Restaurant staff were abrupt and not very friendly but I appreciate it was busy. Reception staff were lovely

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Mark

May 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Really lovely clean modern room. Staff friendly. Dinner options as a vegan were very expensive and tiny portions. Not enough option. But breakfast was very very good.

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Month	Average price
January	$81
February	$93
March	$102
April	$115
May	$130
June	$143
July	$140
August	$144
September	$130
October	$112
November	$95
December	$90

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7 $141	8 $203	9 $143	10 $190	11 $210	12 $211
13 $165	14 $153	15 $153	16 $155	17 $159	18	19
20 $190	21 $167	22 $144	23 $159	24 $136	25 $173	26 $188
27 $109	28 $97	29 $153	30 $152

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $159	2 $108	3 $153
4 $131	5 $144	6 $130	7 $131	8 $136	9 $172	10 $133
11 $158	12 $123	13 $133	14 $135	15 $116	16 $171	17
18 $103	19 $130	20 $112	21 $112	22 $102	23 $121	24 $156
25 $125	26 $125	27 $148	28 $185	29 $119	30 $153	31

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