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The Ship and Castle

3.0 star property

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A coastal hotel with multiple stories, a prominent sign, and a beach in the foreground.
A coastal town with a prominent white building labeled 'Ship & Castle Hotel'.
Bar (on property)
Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi, bed sheets
A restaurant with a long bench seating area, tables, chairs, and a view of the water.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room, Sea View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Ship and Castle

This hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, self parking and laundry facilities.
The Ship and Castle offers 54 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Truro hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Ship and Castle's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Cornwall National Landscape. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, laundry facilities and a lift
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Cornwall National Landscape and St. Mawes Beach
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
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 a lift. Parking is available for a fee.
For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and at the weekend from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
On-site venue – This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Open daily.
View Cafe – This café only serves light fare. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 1,609 metres
  • Parking on site (GBP 10 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 16 for adults and GBP 8 for children
  • 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)

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
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 12 June 2026 to 30 September 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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: from approximately GBP 16.00 for adults and from GBP 8 for children
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 10 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

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, 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

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

Reviews

Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Lovely and well priced hotel in an expensive part of the world
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jane

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

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Lee

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

8/10 Good

Val

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

8/10 Good

Kelly

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

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible room, incredible view. Lovely breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mark

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

Nice stay

Nice clean and comfortable accommodation, great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

RICHARD

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel a bit 'tired', but good news is that it closed today for complete refurbishment.
The view from the window.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Saint Mawes Stay

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anne Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly Staff and lovely views
Stayed 1 night in May 2024