I have never written a negative review before and I feel bad doing this so I will start by listing the positives. 1) The owner was very friendly and helpful. 2) The breakfast was plentiful. 3) The sheets looked washed. 4) The toilet was clean. The negatives. 1) The whole place was so cluttered it had to be seen to... More

We stayed a couple of nights at the Backpackers and were greeted by the friendly Steve and Jane. We stayed in the double room which was a bit like staying at your Nan's but it was cozy and had an en suite bathroom. Continental breakfast is included and it is quite an amusing experience to eat it in the middle... More

I really liked it here, really liked it. The owner Steve is so accommodating, particularly when I got my dates wrong and turned up 2 days early. The dorm rooms are very comfortable with bathrooms inside each dorm. The mattress was the most comfortable I have slept on in a long time. There is a common lounge room with a... More

The hostel owner, Steve, makes this place. One of the nicest people you'll ever meet. It's definitely a traditional hostel over the hotel type place. Everything is individual, there's interesting stuff EVERYWHERE. The kitchen joins on to his wife's flower shop, so there's loads of plants everywhere. We had a BBQ on the balcony and he Steve came out and... More

Stayed here on a surf trip a few months ago and this place was great just a short walk to the beach and clean and warm, hot showers and friendley staff. Will stay there next time I'm on a surf trip to the north coast

The atmosphere was very relaxed and fitting for Porthtowan, and the owner Steve was extremely helpful in advising us on local activities and amenities, and kindly let us borrow an OS map for some hikes along the coast. The breakfasts were good and generous, the kitchen (stocked with tea and coffee) was convenient and the hostel ran smoothly without a... More

Warmest people that I have come across in the UK in the 9 months that I have been here.....wonderful hosts. The place feels so homely. Its clean, cozy and the caring hosts give you just the feel you want on a hassle free holiday away from home. Arranging food for us in the most odd hours is something we people... More

Met up with a group of friends for a lads weekend. My brother and i stayed at the backpackers and were made very welcome. The owners are very friendly and the room was just the ticket - just what i night imagine of a surfers b&b Really appreciated the whole laid back atmosphere of the place. We got a wee... More

Despite the the rather typical mid autumn weather we got a warm welcome at Porthtowan Backpackers and some helpful advice on local eateries. For those that aren't already in the know, the accommodation is good quality and family friendly at the heart of a great beach location, and there is un-tapped resource of surfing expertise right on site. Local amenities... More