The Old Post Office

2.0 star property
Beachfront hotel in Helston with free breakfast

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Double Room, Sea View
On the beach, windsurfing
Parking
Living area
Front of property

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$297
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov

Explore the area

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The Cove, Coverack,, Helston, England, TR12 6SX
  • Place, Coverack Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lizard Point
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Kynance Cove
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Heating
Private bathroom
Free WiFi
  • 12 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
2 bathrooms
Heating
Free WiFi
  • 10 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
2 bathrooms
Heating
Free WiFi
  • 12 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Triple Room, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
2 bathrooms
Heating
Free WiFi
  • 12 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the area

Helston

At The Old Post Office you'll be within steps of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Coverack Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include free self-service breakfast. .Spend the day at the beach where you'll find windsurfing. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. .With a stay at this Helston hotel, you'll be 1 km (0.6 mi) from Porthbeer Cove and 4.8 km (3 mi) from Lankidden Cove Beach.

What's nearby

  • Coverack Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lizard Point - 17 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Mullion Cove Harbour - 20 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Kynance Cove - 30 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Maenporth Beach - 31 min drive - 30.8 km

Getting around

  • Camborne Station - 28 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Top House - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Shipwrights Arms - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Paris Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪New Yard Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Smugglers - ‬14 min drive

About this property

The Old Post Office

Beachfront hotel in Helston with free breakfast
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Old Post Office also features laundry facilities, a television in common area, and a microwave in a common area.

This Helston hotel is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
The Old Post Office offers 4 accommodations. This Helston hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Things to do

  • Paddleboard
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

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 and lockbox information; your host will greet you

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or 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 accepts cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts cash.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Old Post Office?

Yep, The Old Post Office is a short 1-minute walk from Coverack Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and windsurfing. You can also find water sports equipment.

How much does it cost to stay at The Old Post Office?

As of 10 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Post Office on 11 Nov 2025 start from NZ$296.70, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Old Post Office serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary self-service breakfast is served daily between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Old Post Office?

No, The Old Post Office does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Old Post Office?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Old Post Office?

No, pets are not allowed.