Hell Bay Hotel in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

No longer my favourite hotel in the islands. Refused to refund my deposit for a cancellation due to the sudden death of my wife. Sure have a policy but sometimes good service means suspending that in difficult circumstances.

Great service, food and location as beautiful as ever. Staff very welcoming and professional, providing a personal service. However, after many years of winter storms battering the place, it now looks rather tired both inside and out and could do with an interior/exterior update and some much needed maintenance ahead of next season.

We went for a delicious lunch and sat outside admiring the view and the tame birds! My Bouillabaisse was superb and everyone raved about their Moules Mariniere. I’m afraid they were too good and had all been eaten before I thought of taking a photo. Our waitress came from New Zealand and was charming and efficient. Five stars all around (even for the wonderful Lillie’s everywhere)!

Fantastic! Absolutely delicious lunch and friendly attentive Staff. They are a little understaffed, so couldn't make us a second cocktail, however they were still pushing food out quickly and clearing tables :)