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The Ship and Castle

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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Exterior
Breakfast and dinner served
Family Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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The Ship and Castle, by the sea, offers ocean views, an on-site restaurant for breakfast and dinner, a café with free WiFi, helpful staff, convenient luggage storage, and an elevator for a smooth stay.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is £62
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept

Room options

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Superior Twin Room, Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Sea View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Sea View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

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THE WATERFRONT, SAINT MAWES, Truro, England, TR2 5DG

What's nearby

  • Falmouth University - 27 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • National Maritime Museum Cornwall - 28 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Gyllyngvase Beach - 29 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Pendennis Castle - 29 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Swanpool Beach - 30 min drive - 3.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The 'Front - ‬27 min drive
  • Verdant Seafood Bar
  • ‪The Stable - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Plume of Feathers - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Oggy Oggy Pasty Co - ‬28 min drive

About this property

The Ship and Castle

Hotel by the sea
Take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities and a bar at The Ship and Castle. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and luggage storage
  • A front desk safe, a lift and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 54 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 8 per night)

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • View Cafe

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On the beach

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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Is The Ship and Castle pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ship and Castle?

As of 29 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ship and Castle on 28 Sept 2025 start from £62.01, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Ship and Castle?

Self-parking is available for GBP 8 per night.

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

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

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

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is The Ship and Castle located?

Nestled on the beach, this Truro hotel is just steps away from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and St. Mawes Beach. Roseland Visitor Centre and St. Mawes Castle are also within 10 minutes.

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The Ship and Castle Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 291 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 291 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 291 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 291 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 291 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

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would def stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super fun place to stay! Easy check in and out! Adding on breakfast was well worth it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Amenities
Value 4 money, clean, friendly staff and a good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Beautiful location and great walking around hotel. Ferry is located just outside hotel and gives easy access to Falmouth.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were made to feel welcome by the receptionist, barman and dinning staff. Their friendly and helpful manner added to the enjoyment of our stay. We would highly recommend people to stay at the Ship and Castle.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Amazing room overlooking the sea..
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Very quiet area an hotel Not alof to do
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Wonderful stay stunning sceanery would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place,lovely breakfast, close to sea
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were warm and welcoming, especially Diane. It was like greeting an old friend when ever we entered the dining room. The food was exquisite. I plan to return with my family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location on seafront updated clean room. The only downside was no parking within the hotel but a carpark just up the road .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very nice and convenient hotel right on the water by the pier with easy access to the Falmouth ferry and very central to all the surroundings area. We had breakfast in another location as we explored this lovely sea port area overlooking the Falmouth Bay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Lee

Disliked: Amenities
good price, good brekfast buffet, freindly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location, beautiful views from the restaurant. We were room 204, comfortable beds, clean, overlooks the Victory Inn & side street, window frames could do with some tlc (it's an old building mind). Small bathroom, water pressure low but perfectly fine. Constant buzz/hum noise noticeable through the night, directly below on the ground floor is a unit that makes this noise (saw while walking by & door was open). Breakfast was buffet & excellent, bar reasonably priced & great staff. Would we stay here again? Yes 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alessia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I chose a room with two single beds, but unfortunately the beds aren't very comfortable. You can feel the springs inside the mattress...so zero comfort. It's a shame, because the hotel is truly beautiful, the location perfect, and the guy at the check-in desk was really nice and kind. In short, everything was perfect except the comfort of the beds
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were fantastic, so helpful and friendly. They were great with my husband's gluten free diet. They are making the best of a lovely, old premises
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Harvey

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Moth infested and filthy room Night staff member was wonderful Beautiful setting Hotel has massive potential, just in desperate need of renovation
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Darran

Liked: Staff & service
We stayed for our Wedding Anniversary, and the hotel was nice, it is very dated but the atmosphere and people there where lovely. The room was nice and comfortable and the the view from our balcony was nice. We only stayed for one night and it was a nice experience. We had the breakfast the next day and that was worth the money and very filling.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Vicki and John

Liked: Staff & service
Needed space for luggage.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

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

Welcoming and central location

Lovely location. Very comfortable. Receptionist very friendly and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I thought the room was a little tired, but that is hyper critical. The room was small but perfectly serviceable and the bathroom was fine. The staff were extremely pleasant and helpful. The buffet breakfast was ok. I had a 2 night stay, and it was great value, and a great position. Should be aware that there is no hotel parking and there is a choice of 2 car parks, mine (over the road) cost me £18 for my 2 night stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was ok. Nothing special. Good breakfast even though the staff in the restaurant didn’t know we were there?
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great with a fantastic sea view, staff were friendly and helpful. I read the description of the hotel which said parking available (for a fee) but on arrival found it was a nearby council carpark. I took my old soft top car and was disappointed to leave it overnight outside and vulnerable. It would have been helpful if the car park arrangement was clearer
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

caron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Would have liked to sit at breakfast table a while before ordering breakfast little bit rushed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025