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Ship Inn

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront inn with restaurant

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Signature Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Signature Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Signature Double Room | Beach/ocean view
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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South Cliff, Mousehole, Penzance, England, TR19 6QX
  • Place, Mousehole Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Newlyn Tolcarne Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Chapel St
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Penzance (PZE-Penzance Heliport)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Signature Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Double Room

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

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Signature Single Room

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Penzance

On the beach.With a stay at this Penzance inn, you'll be steps from Mousehole Beach and a 5-minute walk from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Chapel St and Newlyn Tolcarne Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mousehole Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Newlyn Tolcarne Beach - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Chapel St - 8 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Polgoon - 8 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Minack Theatre - 17 min drive - 9.9 miles

Getting around

  • Penzance (PZC-Penzance Train Station) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jubilee Pool Café - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lovetts - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Roos On The Prom - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tolcarne Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Swordfish Inn - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Ship Inn

4-star beachfront inn with restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Parking is available for a fee.
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Ship Inn offers 8 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. 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

  • Self parking on site (GBP 5 per day)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Christmas Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: GBP 5 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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 Penzance
Ship Penzance
Ship Inn Inn
Ship Inn Penzance
Ship Inn Inn Penzance

Frequently asked questions

Does Ship Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Ship Inn.

How close is Ship Inn to the beach?

This inn is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Ship Inn offer free breakfast?

Ship Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Ship Inn?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at Ship Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at Ship Inn?

Free parking is not available at this inn. Self parking is available for GBP 5 per day.

Does Ship Inn have a pool?

Ship Inn does not have a pool.

Does Ship Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site. The dining venue(s) are closed on Christmas Day.

Does Ship Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is Ship Inn to downtown Penzance?

Ship Inn is 0.1 mi away from Mousehole.

Ship Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 158 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 158 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 158 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 158 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 158 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shadaine

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

Perfect Stay and location

The accommodation was amazing and the room was immaculate, the Staff were friendly and helpful. It’s in a very good location right next to the harbour. We woke up to beautiful sunrise , the food at the pub downstairs was also amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Trevor

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

8/10 Good

Anthony

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

very lovely small hotel

All good here. it is what it says.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

comfy base to explore Cornwall

Right on the harbor in charming Mousehole, we had a front row seat on Cornish life--people swimming, kids jumping off the harbor wall, and walking on the SW Coastal Path. Cooked breakfast was excellent and hearty, and there were a variety of god restaurants in Mousehole and nearby Newlyn. Our room was quiet and well appointed with a spacious bathroom. The room could get warm so the fan was appreciated. One night we parked in the car park closest (about 200 meters, 5BP for 24 hours) and one night found free parking just outside town on the street. Delightful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful spot with room overlooking boats in harbor. Above the pub, so can be a bit noisy until pub closes if windows are open. Very friendly staff. Wonderful place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melville

Traveled with family
Old, quaint and charming. We six- footers must beware of the low ceilings. Good food, nice bar, quiet and comfortable rooms.
Ship Inn on right.
Bar.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service , food was delicious , staff friendly and helpful and a bonus it was quiz night too , which was good fun!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was at a pay and display lot within 5 minute walk.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very pleased with the accommodation and politeness of staff. Had an issue with payment because the card I booked with was out of date, so manager had to contact Expedia to clear payment with the new replacement card. I was out of internet contact, so the mix-up was a bit daunting. Entirely my fault though, and staff were very kind.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

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

Cosy hotel

The location was perfect, i was doing tje SWCP and couldnt stay in a better place. The staff were friendly, the room was of a good size with amenities and tea/coffe, the food at the restaurant was also very good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

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

Spring has arrived

Warm reception and kind attentive staff throughout our stay. Dinner and breakfast both high quality cooking. Room had considerate touches like a coffee pod machine and a nightlight in the en-suite so you didn’t have the fan turn on in the night if you spent a penny. Lovely view out over harbour to sea.
Cajun chicken burger
Salmon and scrambled eggs
Smashed avocado and poached eggs
Mussels in creamy lobster sauce
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room overlooking the harbour.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, pub and room was more than we had expected.. 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a lovely nights stay at the Ship Inn, beautiful harbour view from our room which was comfortable and roomy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent spot and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

marcjanna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

All great!

Bed so so comfy, great view, nice food, great stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Maureen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great time - wonderful location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pub was nice and had live music some nights. Breakfast and dinner were amazing! We were out for Lunch. I cant wait to visit again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024