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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
Front of property
Family Room
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is AU$117
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June

Room options

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Superior Twin Room, Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
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
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Superior Double Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
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 - 4.8 km
  • National Maritime Museum Cornwall - 28 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Gyllyngvase Beach - 29 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Pendennis Castle - 29 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Swanpool Beach - 30 min drive - 6.2 km

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 a lift
  • 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 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

Languages

English

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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

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

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 does it cost to stay at The Ship and Castle?

As of 20 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ship and Castle on 29 June 2025 start from AU$116.68, 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

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 255 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 255 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 255 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 255 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 255 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10

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

10/10

Easy check-in.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10

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

10/10

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

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

8/10

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

Would have liked to sit at breakfast table a while before ordering breakfast little bit rushed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

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

10/10

Beautiful views from.hotel Comfy beds
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10

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

8/10

Great location, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10

Me and my son had a lovely time and was very happy with our accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10

Nice place grear veiws comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10

Very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10

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

10/10

The staff were lovely and the views from our room across the estuary were beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Lovely staff, great location and good value for money
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10

Beautiful views and area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Lovely relax stay. staff were lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10

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

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

8/10

Location is perfect and breakfast was served in the restaurant over looking the sea and harbour. The hotel is an older building but when price is taken into account it's good value for the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10

Friendly Staff and lovely views
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10

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

8/10

Liked the position of the property, by the waterfront.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024