Premier Inn Hayle

Yes, Hayle is absolutely worth visiting. It’s a laid-back coastal town with three miles of golden sandy beaches, a rich industrial history and a estuary that’s a haven for wildlife. Whether you’re into birdwatching, watersports, scenic walks or just want to unwind by the sea, Hayle has plenty to enjoy. It’s also a great base for exploring West Cornwall.

Hayle is known for its beautiful beaches, especially Hayle Towans, Gwithian and Godrevy, which stretch along St Ives Bay. It’s also recognised for its industrial heritage, having been a major port and centre for copper and tin smelting during the 18th and 19th centuries. The town played a key role in the development of steam engines and mining equipment and remnants of this history can still be seen around the harbour and at the Hayle Heritage Centre.

Hayle is a small town, compact enough to explore on foot but has a wide range of amenities, from shops and cafes to parks and beaches. The town is made up of three historic areas: Foundry, Copperhouse and The Towans, which have gradually merged over time.

Hayle is famous for its three-mile beach, which is one of the finest stretches of coastline in Cornwall. It’s also known for the Godrevy Lighthouse, said to have inspired Virginia Woolf’s novel To the Lighthouse. Historically, Hayle was a major mining port and a centre for manufacturing steam engines, with companies like Harvey & Co exporting machinery worldwide. The town is part of the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Yes, you can walk from Hayle to St Ives, and it’s a stunning coastal route. The walk is about 6 miles and follows the South West Coast Path, passing through Lelant, Carbis Bay and ending at Porthminster Beach in St Ives. Along the way, you’ll enjoy views of the estuary, beaches and wildlife. It’s a moderate walk with gentle climbs and plenty of places to stop for refreshments. If you prefer, you can also take the scenic train route between the two towns.

Yes, Hayle has a historic harbour that was once one of the busiest industrial ports in Cornwall. It played a key role in the mining and engineering industries during the 18th and 19th centuries. You can explore the area on foot, enjoy kayaking tours or learn more about its history at the Hayle Heritage Centre.

Hayle has lots to offer visitors:

• Paradise Park, a wildlife sanctuary with exotic birds, red pandas and a play area.

• Hayle Towans Beach, perfect for swimming, surfing and sunbathing.

• Gwithian and Godrevy Beaches, ideal for watersports and seal spotting. 

• Hayle Heritage Centre, showcasing the town’s industrial past.

• King George V Memorial Walk, a scenic route with subtropical plants.

• Coast 2 Coast Karting, a fun indoor track for adults and kids.

• Local shops and galleries, including Emily Nixon’s jewellery studio and Stargazey Crafts. 

• Watersports, like surfing, paddleboarding and kayaking.

Yes, Hayle has a train station on the Cornish Main Line. It connects to Penzance, Truro, Plymouth and even London Paddington. The station has step-free access, ticket machines and is located close to the town centre. It’s a convenient way to travel around Cornwall or head to nearby towns like St Ives.

Flex – Pay now or on arrival, fully refundable with free cancellation up to 1pm on the day of arrival. Our most flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to 1pm on the day of arrival. You can also amend your booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Semi-Flex – Pay now, fully refundable with free cancellation up to three full days before arrival. Fairly flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to three full days before arrival. No refunds after that date. You can also amend your booking date at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Advance – Pay now, fully refundable with free cancellation up to 28 full days before arrival, free to amend thereafter until the day of arrival. Fairly flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to 28 full days before arrival. No refunds after that date. You can also amend your booking date at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Standard – Pay now, non-refundable. Free to amend booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival. Slightly flexible rate – you won’t be able to cancel and get a full refund, but you can amend your booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Non-Flex – Pay now. No amends or refunds. Our least flexible rate – you won’t be able to cancel or amend your stay after booking.

Our standard check-in time is 3pm. For an additional fee*, you can start your stay sooner with early check-in from 11am. Add early check-in to your stay while making your booking, or afterwards by managing your stay in your Premier Inn account. Early check-in is subject to availability and not available at all Premier Inn hotels. 

Checkout is by 12 noon on your departure date. If luggage storage is available, our teams will be happy to store any bags for you if you’d like to check out before 12pm.

*Prices and times will vary depending on date and location. 

For an additional fee*, you can start your stay sooner with early check-in from 11am. Add early check-in to your stay while making your booking, or afterwards by managing your stay in your Premier Inn account. Early check-in is subject to availability and not available at all Premier Inn hotels. 

*Prices and times will vary depending on date and location. 

In 2020 we launched Premier Inn CleanProtect™, our rigorous, daily cleaning method that’s used throughout our UK & Ireland hotels. Developed in partnership with Diversey, a global leader in cleaning and hygiene products for the healthcare and hospitality industries, our promise seeks to give you extra peace of mind so you can always book and stay with confidence.

Check-in - minimising contact at reception and providing hand sanitiser in most public areas for peace of mind. 

Bed linen and towels - laundering all our linen and towels at over 60°C to thermally disinfect them, so you can enjoy a great night’s sleep. We’ve also placed spare pillows in a zip-up bag, for extra peace of mind.

Equipping our teams - providing our team members with all the equipment and sanitisers they need, as well as always operating in the safest way possible for our teams and guests.

A generous serving of safety - you can relax knowing that enhanced cleaning measures are in place throughout our restaurants. Tables are cleaned between visits and contactless payment is in place too, so you can dine safely and comfortably with us every time.

Clean on request - if you'd like your room cleaned during your stay with us, just let us know at reception and use the handy door hanger on the back of your door by 12pm each day.

Most Premier Inns have specially-adapted rooms allowing easier access for customers with disabilities. If there is no specially-adapted room available at the hotel of your choice, we will be happy to offer you alternative accommodation at a nearby Premier Inn. If you have difficulty walking, but do not need a specially-adapted room, please feel free to request a room near reception on the ground floor for easy access. 

If you'd like get in touch, you can reach out to our specialist team via email at pi.accessible@whitbread.com or call us on 0333 0919 817 between 9am and 5pm Monday-Friday (calls charged at local rate).

Unfortunately, with the exception of trained assistance dogs, we don't allow pets to stay at our hotels.