Top 10 Hotels Near Merlins Cave in Tintagel for 2026

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A rustic interior with stone walls, a wooden table, and a vintage stove.

A bed with a wooden headboard, a window with a view of a stone wall, and a door with a white frame.

A bar area with stools, a brick wall, and a wooden counter.

A white building with multiple windows and a chimney, featuring outdoor seating and a small dog visible.

1. The Olde Malthouse

0.6 km from Merlins Cave

Paul

P5,866

P7,039 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with a bed, two leather chairs, a wooden table with wine bottles and glasses, a wooden dresser, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A wooden desk with a mirror and lights, a red chair, and a wooden wardrobe.

A modern living room with a brown leather sofa, a round wooden coffee table, a fireplace, and a television mounted on the wall.

A living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, a glass-topped desk with a laptop, and a framed picture on the wall.

2. King Arthur's Arms Inn

0.7 km from Merlins Cave

Kathleen McQuaid

P6,138

P7,366 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with a view of the ocean, and a modern interior design.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, overlooking a coastal cliff and the sea.

A window with a view of the ocean and rocky coastline.

A rocky coastline with a large rock formation in the distance and a clear sky.

3. The Port William

2.6 km from Merlins Cave

john

P9,425

P11,311 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A large, historic building with a prominent entrance, situated on a lush green hillside with a view of the ocean.

A dining area with a table set for two, overlooking a scenic coastal view through large windows.

A view from a window with a metal railing, overlooking a coastal landscape with cliffs and a statue.

A person sitting by a window with a view of the sea and cliffs.

4. Camelot Castle Hotel

0.2 km from Merlins Cave

Michael

P9,621

P11,545 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A two-story building with a shop on the ground floor named 'TINTAGEL'.

A hotel room with a bed, two nightstands, a lamp, a chair, a painting, and a window with curtains.

A bathroom with a white sink, a toilet, a glass shower enclosure, and a marble-patterned wall.

A bedroom with two beds, a small bedside table with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a window with blinds.

5. Tintagel Arms Bed and Breakfast

0.8 km from Merlins Cave

Alan and Patsy

P5,586

P6,704 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A stone cottage with a small garden, a visible window, and a door labeled 'COVE COTTAGE.'

A dining area with a wooden table and four chairs, a window with a view of trees, and a door with a frosted glass panel.

A garden with a wooden table and chairs, a shed, and a stone building.

A modern living room with a beige sofa, a wooden bench, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

6. Cove Cottage

0.4 km from Merlins Cave

P33,906

P40,688 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a fireplace, and a large window offering a view of the countryside.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a vase with flowers, a painting of a landscape, and a window with curtains.

A wooden cabin with a stone wall and gravel path, surrounded by greenery and a grassy area.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a built-in oven, and a view of the outdoors.

7. Orchard View

1.5 km from Merlins Cave

P34,610

P41,532 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A deck with outdoor furniture, a potted plant, and a view of a building with a window.

A bedroom with two beds, a window, and decorative wall art.

A room with a bench, a macrame wall hanging, and a hanging plant.

A living room with two white sofas, a coffee table, a television, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

8. Badgers Sett

1.2 km from Merlins Cave

P33,906

P40,688 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A living room with a grey sofa set, a wooden staircase, a wall-mounted lamp, and a framed picture.

A stone building with a small entrance and a sign that reads "Norvys".

A stone building with a sloped roof, a wooden fence, and a paved patio area with a table and chairs.

A neatly made bed with two pillows, a blue blanket, and two rolled towels. There is a framed picture on the wall above the bed.

9. Norvys

1.3 km from Merlins Cave

P33,656

P40,387 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A coastal street lined with stone buildings, featuring a clear view of the sea and a distant island.

A living room with two pink sofas, a stone fireplace, a television, and a glass table.

A bedroom with a bed, a TV on a white cabinet, a pink sofa, and a window with curtains.

A modern living room with a glass coffee table, white chairs, a pink sofa, and a dining area with a white table and chairs.

10. Stargazy

2.6 km from Merlins Cave

P30,389

P36,467 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, a beach, and a clear blue sea.

Outdoor seating with stone tables and planters, overlooking a coastal view.

A living room with a sofa, a TV, a fireplace, and a kitchen in the background.

A building named 'SMUGGLERS COTTAGE' with a light blue door, green shutters, and a signboard.

11. Smugglers Cottage

2.6 km from Merlins Cave

P37,424

P44,909 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A hot tub, a barbecue grill, and a wooden bench on a patio with a white wall and a hedge in the background.

A house with a gravel driveway, a blue gate, and a white fence.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside tables, a dresser, a mirror, and a wardrobe.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a large window with a sailboat model, and a white wall with a fire extinguisher and a framed picture.

12. Trevena Lodge

0.4 km from Merlins Cave

P128,099

P153,719 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, a grassy cliff, and a rock formation in the sea.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a grey sofa, and a wicker basket.

A staircase with white balusters, a wooden handrail, and a cushioned bench with pillows.

A dining area with a table set for six, surrounded by white chairs, a bay window with a view, and a white wall with a picture.

13. 1 Jubilee Cottage

2.2 km from Merlins Cave

P46,991

P56,389 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A view through open glass doors into a garden with a stone wall, a wooden pergola, and a variety of plants and flowers.

A spacious living room with a white sofa, a glass coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A stone house with a tiled roof, surrounded by a garden with various flowers and a stone wall.

A stone building with a paved pathway leading to a picnic table.

14. Atlantic View

2.1 km from Merlins Cave

P59,850

P59,850 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A stone building with a wooden deck and a bench.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a dining table, and a large mirror.

A spacious living room with a brown leather sofa, two white armchairs, and a white ottoman. A white rug is on the wooden floor, and there is a wall art piece above the sofa.

A room with a large window offering a view of a coastal landscape, including hills and a body of water.

15. Cliffside

2.6 km from Merlins Cave

P53,463

P64,155 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A gated entrance to a cottage named 'Gull Cottage' with a paved pathway leading to a grassy area and a small garden.

A kitchen with a dining table and chairs, a clock, and a painting on the wall.

A kitchen with a window, a sink, a dishwasher, a stove, and a toaster.

A modern living room with a teal sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

16. Gull Cottage

0.4 km from Merlins Cave

P40,027

P48,032 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A balcony with a view of a rocky coastline and the sea.

A coastal town with boats docked near a rocky shore, houses on a hillside, and a clear blue sky.

A restaurant interior with a tufted bench seating, wooden tables, and chairs.

17. Port Gaverne Hotel

9.5 km from Merlins Cave

Randy

P6,896

P8,276 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, hanging rope decorations, and a green wall with framed pictures.

A person walking with a suitcase in a courtyard with stone walls, wooden furniture, and outdoor seating.

A stone building with a tower labeled "The Wellington Hotel," featuring multiple windows and a parking area with cars.

A kitchen with wooden beams, a stove, a microwave, and a vase with flowers on the counter.

18. Wellington Hotel

5.1 km from Merlins Cave

Grant

P6,973

P8,368 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a coastal area with a rocky landscape and the sea.

A rocky beach with a clear sky and calm sea.

A room with a large window overlooking a beach and buildings.

A narrow street lined with traditional white buildings, a white picket fence, and a sign for a local cafe.

19. The Slipway

9.9 km from Merlins Cave

bernard

P9,310

P11,173 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles. There are plants and a chalkboard menu on the wall.

A bar area with shelves of bottles, a coffee machine, and a large drink dispenser.

A hotel entrance with a covered patio, outdoor seating, and hanging flower baskets.

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a large mixing bowl, and a wooden countertop with a cutting board and lemons.

20. Molesworth Arms

17.8 km from Merlins Cave

Leanne

P5,710

P6,852 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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Compare popular hotels close to Merlins Cave

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Olde Malthouse	9.8 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
King Arthur's Arms Inn	9.2 Wonderful 242 reviews	View
The Port William	9.4 Exceptional 184 reviews	View
Camelot Castle Hotel	8.4 Very good 600 reviews	View
Tintagel Arms Bed and Breakfast	8.0 Very good 24 reviews	View

Top Merlins Cave Hotel Reviews

The Port William

8/10 Good

"No AC on this very warm summer stay, but otherwise wonderful. Great beach but not a long beach for walking. Great access to coastal path. Having pub right there was lovely."

Tintagel Arms Bed and Breakfast

10/10 Excellent

"We booked in for 1 night to extend our stay in Tintagel. Lovely B&B . Great night sleep and lovely breakfast. The owners was very accommodating. Would recommend"

King Arthur's Arms Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We had a brilliant time, a spacious clean room, and the entire staff were so friendly and kind. We enjoyed the convenience of having dinner there every night. The included breakfast was perfect. Very convenient to everything in town."

The Olde Malthouse

10/10 Excellent

"What a lovely inn. We had a 9 month old baby and we felt incredibly well looked after. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again if I'm ever in Tintagel. If you're visiting the castle the path leading to it is right outside to the right and is etremely convenient. Thank you so much."

The Mill House Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Really nice place."

Other attractions near Merlins Cave

Tintagel Beach

9.0/10 (14 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Tintagel Beach during your trip to Tintagel? Discover the bars and its art scene while you're in the area.

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A coastal cliff with a wooden walkway and a rocky shoreline.

Tintagel Castle

8.8/10 (259 reviews)

Find out about the history of Tintagel with a stop at Tintagel Castle. Stroll along the waterfront in this quaint area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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A stone building with a thatched roof, a sign reading "Old Post Office," and a purple flag.

Tintagel Old Post Office

9.0/10 (47 reviews)

Leave the modern high street of Tintagel behind to explore an atmospheric medieval cottage with beautifully preserved rooms and a peaceful, family-friendly garden.

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South West Coast Path Section 12 Trailhead

You can take time to visit South West Coast Path Section 12 Trailhead during your travels to Tintagel. Discover the bars and its art scene while you're in the area.

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Pengenna Pasties

9.6/10 (13 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Pengenna Pasties during your stay in Tintagel. Amble around this relaxing area's waterfront and enjoy its lively bars.

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Tintagel Toy Museum

8.8/10 (5 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Tintagel Toy Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Tintagel. Amble around this relaxing area's waterfront and enjoy its lively bars.

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St. Materiana's Church, Tintagel

9.8/10 (10 reviews)

After visiting St. Materiana's Church, Tintagel, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Tintagel. Amble around this relaxing area's waterfront and enjoy its lively bars.

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King Arthur's Great Halls

9.0/10 (16 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Tintagel when you stop by King Arthur's Great Halls. Amble around this relaxing area's waterfront and enjoy its lively bars.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Merlins Cave?

Merlins Cave is located in a historic area of Tintagel known for its array of dining options and bar scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 111 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Merlins Cave?

Adjacent to Merlins Cave, Camelot Castle Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. Other good choices within a short distance include The Olde Malthouse and King Arthur's Arms Inn.

How many hotels will I find close to Merlins Cave?

Expedia has 111 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Merlins Cave.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Merlins Cave, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Merlins Cave.

What can I see and do near Merlins Cave?

Museum of Witchcraft, Tintagel Toy Museum, and North Cornwall Museum feature captivating exhibits. Tintagel Castle, Tintagel Old Post Office, and King Arthur's Great Halls are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Rocky Valley and St Nectan's Glen.

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Our top choices for Merlins Cave hotels

1. The Olde Malthouse

2. King Arthur's Arms Inn

3. The Port William

4. Camelot Castle Hotel

5. Tintagel Arms Bed and Breakfast

6. Cove Cottage

7. Orchard View

8. Badgers Sett

9. Norvys

10. Stargazy

11. Smugglers Cottage

12. Trevena Lodge

13. 1 Jubilee Cottage

14. Atlantic View

15. Cliffside

16. Gull Cottage

17. Port Gaverne Hotel

18. Wellington Hotel

19. The Slipway

20. Molesworth Arms

Compare popular hotels close to Merlins Cave

Top Merlins Cave Hotel Reviews

The Port William

Tintagel Arms Bed and Breakfast

King Arthur's Arms Inn

The Olde Malthouse

The Mill House Inn

Other attractions near Merlins Cave

Tintagel Beach

Tintagel Castle

Tintagel Old Post Office

South West Coast Path Section 12 Trailhead

Pengenna Pasties

Tintagel Toy Museum

St. Materiana's Church, Tintagel

King Arthur's Great Halls

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