We recently stayed at Mordros for a week as a family of four and, overall, had an enjoyable stay, particularly because of its fantastic location. The property is ideally situated, just a short walk from the town and shops, with gorgeous views across the bay and harbour. Having the added bonus of access to the swimming pool at the Harbour Hotel next door was also a real plus. There was a good amount of space for our family, and the property has plenty of potential.
There are just a few areas where we felt some attention could make a real difference to the overall experience and help bring the property up to the standard expected.
The exterior is looking a little tired in places, with a broken drainpipe and some deterioration around the windows. It would also have been lovely to have had the windows cleaned before our arrival, as this would have made the most of those beautiful views.
Inside, we noticed a few maintenance and comfort issues. The mezzanine door in the living room was kept shut and locked throughout our stay, but the seal didn’t seem particularly effective and, with the strong winds during the week, the door repeatedly rattled and banged. The bath taps were also quite loose, so we decided not to risk using the bath.
We found the mattresses very firm and not particularly comfortable. We also noticed there were no mattress protectors on the beds, which we felt was a little disappointing from a hygiene perspective, particularly when considering how many different guests will have used them. The beds were made up with flat sheets rather than fitted sheets, and these didn’t quite fit the double mattresses properly.
The downstairs shower room is a good idea as a wet room, but the extractor fan could perhaps be more powerful. With no window, the room became very steamy and took quite a while to clear. The water also seemed to get everywhere, including the toilet and surrounding areas, making it difficult to use the facilities comfortably until everything had dried.
A few smaller additions would also be useful, such as some larger drinking glasses or pint glasses (there were plenty of wine glasses!), a few more champagne flutes and an oven glove.
As the property is situated alongside the road, there was also some traffic noise at times, although we appreciate this is something that comes with its location.
We hope this feedback is taken in the positive spirit intended. Mordros has a wonderful position and some real selling points, but we did feel that a little investment in maintenance and some attention to the smaller details would really enhance the experience.
Ultimately, for the price we paid, we were expecting something that felt a little more luxurious. Having stayed in other properties in St Ives for less, we felt there was a bit of a gap between the price and the standard of accommodation. With a few improvements, Mordros could be a really lovely place to stay.