The Shipwrights Arms welcomes travelers with a coastal location, hearty meals, and evening drinks. Enjoy the outdoor terrace, café, in-room WiFi, and self-parking for a hassle-free stay.
Helston is home to The Shipwrights Arms. Marconi Centre and Poldark Mine are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Bosahan Cove. Ready for a night out? Consider Tolmen Centre and Performance Centre. Visit our Helston travel guide
Helford, Helston, England, TR12 6JX
What's nearby
St. Michael's Mount
48 min drive - 24.2 miles
Maenporth Beach
15 min drive - 3.6 miles
Gyllyngvase Beach
21 min drive - 5.7 miles
Falmouth University
21 min drive - 6.1 miles
National Maritime Museum Cornwall
23 min drive - 6.8 miles
Getting around
Hayle Station
33 min drive
Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
95 min drive
Restaurants
The New Inn
24 min drive
The Red Lion
26 min drive
The Shipwrights Arms
1 min walk
The Ferryboat Inn
12 min walk
New Yard Restaurant
17 min drive
About this property
The Shipwrights Arms
Property highlights
At The Shipwrights Arms, you can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Free self parking
Room features
All guestrooms at The Shipwrights Arms have amenities such as free WiFi.
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
The Shipwrights Arms Hotel
The Shipwrights Arms Helston
The Shipwrights Arms Hotel Helston
Frequently asked questions
Is The Shipwrights Arms pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Shipwrights Arms?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at The Shipwrights Arms?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Shipwrights Arms located?
Situated in Helston, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Passage Cove. Bosahan Cove and Budock Vean Golf Course are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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Reviews
The Shipwrights Arms Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
8.0
Amenities
10
Staff & service
10
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Allan
Feb 1, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and the staff were very helpful. We stayed in the disabled access room which was very good. The only thing we would say is the the toilet is very low for a disabled person, even with the grab bars.