Marazion Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Marazion featuring a beach, general coastal views and a house
Marazion featuring signage
Marazion which includes tranquil scenes
Marazion featuring heritage architecture
Marazion

This town is a great starting point for excursions to St. Michael’s Mount, a 14th-century castle overlooking Mount's Bay.

Although it seems the city is dominated by St. Michael’s Mount, Marazion is also home to an interesting old town and sandy beaches. Enjoy windsurfing, sailing and other watersports off the coast or explore the quaint craft shops and galleries along the town’s main street.

No visit to Marazion is complete without a trip to the famous island and castle ofSt. Michael's Mount. Rising 230 feet (70 metres) above sea level, this 14th-century castle was built on the site of an earlier Benedictine chapel. Enjoy stunning views from the castle battlements. See the castle’s extensive gardens as well as the buildings around the base of the rock. Many date from between the medieval and Victoria eras.

Mount's Bayis an excellent spot for swimming, kitesurfing and other water activities. Admire the views of Lizard Peninsula and Mousehole from sandy Marazion Beach. The shimmering waters off the coast are home to dolphins, basking sharks and seals.

Walk in peaceful Marazion Marsh. A popular spot for bird-watching, the marsh is home to sparrowhawks, starlings, buzzards and over 200 other species. The area is also Cornwall’s largest reed bed, a habitat for more than 500 different types of plants.

Discover Marazion’s history at the MarazionTown Museum, which houses a fine collection of documents, manuscripts and other local artefacts. The back section of the complex once served as the town’s jail. Investigate a reconstruction of a typical cell. View the exhibit of the HMS Warspite, a battleship that served in both world wars and earned the most battle honours ever awarded to an individual ship in the Royal Navy.

Walk through Marazion’s town, where the main street is lined with gift shops, cafés, pubs and art galleries. Notice the balls on the roofs of some houses, placed here to deter witches from landing.

Marazion is located in western Cornwall. Drive or ride the train to nearby Penzance station to get here. The closest airport in Newquay serves London Gatwick, Manchester and, during the summer, other European airports.

The Godolphin

The Godolphin

4.5 out of 5
West End, Marazion, England
The price is AU$243 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$243
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury guesthouse in Marazion. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (176 reviews)
"Very friendly and helpful staff. Very nice breakfast and lovely view from our bedroom looking at St Michael’s Mount"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

The Godolphin
Marazion Hotel

Marazion Hotel

4 out of 5
The Square, Cornwall, Marazion, England
The price is AU$296 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$296
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star inn in Marazion. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (206 reviews)
"What a lovely boutique hotel. You feel like you’re staying in someone’s home."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Marazion Hotel
Greenbank Hotel

Greenbank Hotel

4 out of 5
Harbour side, Falmouth, England
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Falmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"Excellent all around experience"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Greenbank Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
One bedroom 1st floor apartment with balcony and close to the beach and town

One bedroom 1st floor apartment with balcony and close to the beach and town

Marazion
Stay at this apartment in Marazion. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and balconies. Popular attractions St. Michael's Mount and Carbis Bay Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (56 reviews)
"Nice flat, very clean and lovely lady to greet us with the keys. Would highly recommend"

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2025

One bedroom 1st floor apartment with balcony and close to the beach and town
Beach Cottage with amazing beach and sea views

Beach Cottage with amazing beach and sea views

Porthtowan
Stay at this cottage in Truro. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Porthtowan Beach and Chapel Porth Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (143 reviews)
"In need of a refresh."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Beach Cottage with amazing beach and sea views
Cosy Character Cottage With Sea View In Mousehole

Cosy Character Cottage With Sea View In Mousehole

Mousehole, Penzance
Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in Penzance. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions St. Michael's Mount ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (80 reviews)
"We had a lovely stay in Mousehole. The cottage was perfect in every way, very clean on arrival, well equipped and close to all the local amenities. All the rooms were beautifully decorated with a coastal theme throughout which gave it a lovely holiday feel. Another great bonus was the two upstairs ..."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Cosy Character Cottage With Sea View In Mousehole
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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