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The Ship and Castle

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel with restaurant

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Breakfast and dinner served
Front of property
Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Bar

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THE WATERFRONT, SAINT MAWES, Truro, England, TR2 5DG
  • Place, St. Mawes Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Roseland Visitor Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Mawes Castle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Sea View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Twin Room, Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

St. Mawes

On the beach.At this hotel, you'll be steps from St. Mawes Beach and Roseland Visitor Centre. Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and St. Mawes Castle are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • St. Mawes Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Roseland Visitor Centre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St. Mawes Castle - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Discovery Quay - 28 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Falriver Visitor Information Centre - 28 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • St Austell Station - 28 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chain Locker - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪The 'Front - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪The Rising Sun - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Stable - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Plume of Feathers - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Ship and Castle

3-star beachfront hotel with restaurant
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Ship and Castle also features laundry facilities, a front-desk safe, and an elevator. Parking is available for a fee.
  • 54 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Elevator
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Ship and Castle offers 54 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 8 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 10.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from October 13 2025 to April 30 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 10.95 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 8 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Ship Castle Hotel St Mawes
Ship Castle St Mawes
The Ship Castle
The Ship Castle Hotel
The Ship and Castle Hotel
The Ship and Castle Truro
The Ship and Castle Hotel Truro

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Ship and Castle to the airport?

The Ship and Castle is 29.3 mi (61-min drive) away from the Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Ship and Castle have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Ship and Castle.

How close is The Ship and Castle to the beach?

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

Does The Ship and Castle offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Ship and Castle, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 10.95 per person. It's available every day from 8:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at The Ship and Castle?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Ship and Castle?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Ship and Castle?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 8 per night.

Does The Ship and Castle have a pool?

The Ship and Castle does not have a pool.

Does The Ship and Castle have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Ship and Castle have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Ship and Castle to downtown Truro?

The Ship and Castle is 0.1 mi away from St. Mawes.

The Ship and Castle Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 319 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 319 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 319 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 319 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 319 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service was friendly enough but what ever you do don't ask for an early breakfast. I was booked on a fishing trip at 8am so I asked both the night before and the next morning if I could maybe get a sausage bap or something to take away. The answer I kept getting back was, No, breakfast isn't served until 8am. I waited until 8am and the breakfast still wasn't out. The lack of even any effort to at least get me something was remarkable even though I'd paid £8 for breakfast. They really let themselves down on that front.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Phill

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
staff are brill. Sadly due to the hotel closing shortly the management seem to think it s ok not to give the customer what he expects. ie menu not as on line. restaurant not open sunday night no music or entertainment
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Bradley

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
The hotel itself wasnt bad .. but the shower in my room 201. Is totally useless.. its like a dribble
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

Quaint and charming

Location was perfect, right in the center of the small town and close to the bus stop. Staff was professional and kind. Our room was in a bad spot overlooking the trash cans and very close to a pub but overall the location was wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Val

Reasonably priced but it was only a small single room but clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

NEIL

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

8/10 Good

RICHARD

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great stay, close to pub and shops. Balcony room with harbour views. Hotel is a bit tied in places but didn't ruin our stay. Victory inn next door is a good place to get a drink and food is good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Alison

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Didnt like the walk from the town car park to the hotel, with heavy bags this was a struggle, staff friendly and helpful, toilet struggled to flush, fantastic views from the room, nice breakfast, lovely eateries new by
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Martin

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
My room was well furnished and recently decorated. The rest of the hotel was distinctly shabby. There was no telephone in the bedroom and no information about hotel sevices like wifi. On one day my room was not serviced despite me being out for twelve hours and hanging the right sign on the door. Breakfasts were expensive and of very poor quality. There was no parking at the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had 2 extra days in St Mawes after time spent with our family in self catering accommodation. We paid for a superior room with sea view and were expecting a room with balcony. We were disappointed to be told they were all taken. The room did have a sea view and was alright. Nothing superior about it. The hotel was not serving dinner while we were there and we chose not to have breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Philip

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was right by the harbour.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and clean hotel ,really enjoyed the stay.staff friendly food good .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little place in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

debra

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service

Not what we booked

I booked this place with balcony and when we arrived was told first in best dressed! appaling really considering this was what the booking stated , women at desk was not helpfull when I questioned this we forfeited the room and was not even offered a refund for the false advertising and booking discription
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were extremely helpful the view was great really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The staff were welcoming and allowed us to check-in early. Unfortunately, the bar and restaurant were closed and only breakfast available, which was very disappointing. The rooms were decorated and cleaned to a good standard, although we both found the mattress too firm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Emmie

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is the best spot view of the sea front. Hotel staffs are professionally friendly, has a very good & healthy environment, well kept, clean & tidy room & dog friendly. Our puppy ‘ a long coat Chihuahua, has great fun during our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely nights stay. Enjoyed sitting on balcony watching the world go by. Only draw back was not being able to get food after 8.45pm anywhere in st mawes
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

Thank you for making it happen

Amazing staff , so helpful and accommodating to my request to make my dad’s 80th birthday trip a success . Waking up with a sea view was a lovely . Amazing village and friendly locals .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Hop Sang

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Brilliant location but the bed was so uncomfortable, you could feel every spring in the bed . Appreciate the location means some noise , but there was a coach parked outside from just gone 6am that had its engine running for the majority of the first hour it was there picking up guests and yet didn’t depart til gone 7.30 by which time we were too awake to stay in bed any longer .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Teresa

Disliked: Cleanliness

Tragic

We ordered a superior sea facing room. It was definitely sea facing, but no way was it superior. Small bed, filthy window sills and someone's dirty pants on the floor. Breakfast was plentiful but like school dinners. I suppose if you get a cheal hotel in St Mawes you get what you pay for!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Eleftheria

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

To be avoided!

80£ for a night; terribly dirty carpet, room felt like a storage room, almost no shower running water, spider net hanging down the roof, dirty kettle. Paid 26£ extra for breakfast for two - medium variety with no cheese and ham. Staff distant and moody. Worst stay ever!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025