The Ship

4.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Neston inn

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lunch and dinner served, British cuisine
Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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The Parade, Neston, England, CH64 6SA
  • Place, The Wirral Country Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Parkgate Seafront
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Anfield Stadium
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 142 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 142 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 142 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Parkgate

Neston retreat .Within a 10-minute walk of the inn, you'll find Parkgate Seafront and The Wirral Country Park. Also, Ness Botanic Gardens is within 3 miles (5 km) and Burton Mere Wetlands is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • The Wirral Country Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Parkgate Seafront - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Chester Zoo - 17 min drive - 12.5 miles
  • Royal Albert Dock - 26 min drive - 11.3 miles
  • Anfield Stadium - 33 min drive - 13.7 miles

Getting around

  • Neston Station - 3 min drive
  • Chester (CEG-Hawarden) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Malt Shovel - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Elephant Coffee Lounge & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Red Fox - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Goose Parkgate - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Ship - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Ship

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Neston inn
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Neston inn is smoke free.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Ship offers 25 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers. This Neston inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Ship Inn Neston
Ship Neston
The Ship Inn
The Ship Neston
The Ship Inn Neston

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Ship to the airport?

The Ship is 14 mi (42-min drive) away from the Chester (CEG-Hawarden) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Ship have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Ship.

How close is The Ship to the beach?

This inn is 7.1 mi (13-min drive) from Thurstaston Beach and 9.2 mi (30-min drive) from West Kirby Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Ship offer free breakfast?

Yes, The Ship offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Ship?

No, there is no casino at this inn, but Grosvenor Casino Liverpool (25-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Ship?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

Is there free parking at The Ship?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does The Ship have a pool?

The Ship does not have a pool.

Does The Ship have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Ship have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Ship to downtown Neston?

The Ship is 0.2 mi away from Parkgate.

The Ship Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 256 out of 350 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 350 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 350 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 350 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 350 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wel situated.

The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. There are toiletries provided which is always a help. My only complaint is that the room we had was by the kitchen extraction unit. If we stayed again, I would book a room at the front. We were late booking this time. We have stayed twice before and loved it. Just unlucky this time. I woild still recommend, just check out the room beforehand. The hotel is really wel situated and the food is very good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful location right on the Dee Estuary. Although there’s no flowing water we sat on the terrace and enjoyed a glass of wine in the evening sun and watched the world and wildlife go by. Our evening meal was great as was breakfast. A lovely big room, very clean and comfortable. All in all a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

DEREK

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice fresh home- made food,good menu and excellent selection of real ales!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

CHRISTOPHER

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great parking. Nice clean room. Great dining options close by aswell as good food in the Ship.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

carolyn

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

martin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
We stayed at The Ship for a special wedding anniversary. It’s an exceptional hotel in a wonderful area which has a unique atmosphere. The hotel food is good with a menu that changes over the seasons. The breakfast is very good and there is plenty of choice from pastries and cereals to full English. The rooms are well furnished and comfy and the tea, coffee and biscuits topped up daily. For bird watchers the estuary is worth a visit and in the room we chose the hotel thoughtfully provided binoculars. We also visited Birkenhead Park that inspired New York Central Park. The highlight had to be our visit to Port Sunlight and the Lady Lever art gallery. A brilliant exhibition of Jim Moir's art which was much more skilled than we’d realised from the Sky Arts tv series.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

gareth

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
I have stayed at this property before and the rooms and location are good. However on this occasion the dinner service was awful. It took more than an hour between my starter and main course, during this time the waitress passed me multiple times and never once asked if i needed a drink (glass was empty) or if everything was ok. I felt like i was a hindrance rather than a customer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel with amazing, beautiful views

Lovely hotel, clean, spacious, nice decor & beautiful views. The location was excellent and we particularly enjoyed the dining terrace overlooking the Welsh Hills. Staff were very attentive, friendly and helpful. The room was big as was the bathroom with a bath. It had a big, comfortable bed. The only negative was the TV. It was very small for the room and had a very basic freeview, with most channels having no signal. A bigger TV with Netflix, so we could watch a film or something would make the stay spectacular. We enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hot drinks on the upper deck
Delicious breakfast
Breakfast view
Pretty flower boxes outside the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brian

Disliked: Staff & service

Not so attentive!

We cancelled by telephone because of a serious illness, and did not stay here. However due to the way the hotel is run and via automated system we keep receiving the messages. I can only assume the staff have an ignorant attitude as they appear not to of cancelled my stay. For this reason alone I would not be able to recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Darren

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shaun

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful stay! Very comfy family room with a king bed and a single, fan provided as it was HOT! Very small bathroom but very clean with lots of towels. Gorgeous terrace for drinks and beautiful breakfast the next morning. The only suggestion would be the terrace is maybe reserved for residents as we wanted to go in for another drink and it was full which was a shame. But cant blame them, it was gorgeous there! Thank you for a lovely stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very enjoyable stay at the Ship. Friendly and helpful staff, lovely food at dinner and breakfast. Quiet room which was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025