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The Ship and Castle

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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Exterior
Family Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Bar (on property)
Breakfast and dinner served
Lobby

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Superior Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

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

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

Family Room

Highlights

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

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

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

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

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

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Superior Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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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 Rising Sun - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Front - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Oggy Oggy Pasty Co. - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪PizzaExpress - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Quayside Inn - ‬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 an elevator
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 54 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

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)

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

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
  • Elevator
  • 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 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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

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

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 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?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Ship and Castle located?

Nestled on the beach, this Truro hotel is just steps 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

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 253 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 253 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 253 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 253 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 253 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Lee

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

10/10 Excellent

Bartlomiej

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was happy from the service and people which are very nice and helpful. Building old but nice and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Unique views from the bar and dining room Lovely location, clean and great staff, good breakfast. Room and corridors tired, someone had put a fist through bathroom door with a poor repare. We also looked out onto a window in an adjacent building. Room nothing like the standard double picture advertised. Also did not appreciate housekeeping shouting down the corridor at 7.30am.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

D J

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

a pleasant 2 day stay with our dog

Enjoyed our stay here in dog friendly room at the Ship and Castle. Friendly staff and good choice of food. Good location right on the harbour
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Julie

In ideal position to everything but dissatisfaction with the size of the bedroom and bathroom and that on a Saturday night the bar was closed at 21:30pm so was only allowed 1 drink after returning from our dinner .Also no water to drink in our room and considering the bar was shut early we were quite disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views from.hotel Comfy beds
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place grear veiws comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and my son had a lovely time and was very happy with our accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Low cost room right on the sea front in St Mawes.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place some parts dated but overall very good place to stay right in the middle of the harbour
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely and the views from our room across the estuary were beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property could do with a lick of paint, staff very helpful and pleasant, food was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, great location and good value for money
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely relax stay. staff were lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views and area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Saint Mawes Stay

Lovely location and nice Lounge, Bar & Breakfast areas - very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024