The Ship and Castle

Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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Dates

December 2025

9

January 2026

Breakfast and dinner served - The Ship and Castle (Truro)

Family Room - The Ship and Castle (Truro)

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - The Ship and Castle (Truro)

Front of property - The Ship and Castle (Truro)

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.

Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Dec 9 - Dec 10

Tomorrow

Dec 10 - Dec 11

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 8 of 8 rooms

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating

TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

Desk

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

Excellent

Highlights

Heating

TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

Desk

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Standard Single Room

Very good

Highlights

Heating

TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

Desk

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room, Sea View

Good

Highlights

Heating

TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

Desk

Sea view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Heating

TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

Desk

Sea view
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Superior Twin Room, Sea View

Excellent

Highlights

Heating

TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

Desk

Sea view
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room, Sea View

Very good

Highlights

Heating

TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

Desk

Sea view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Heating

TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

Desk

Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

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

What's nearby

St. Mawes Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Roseland Visitor Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
St. Mawes Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Discovery Quay - 28 min drive - 4.8 km
Falriver Visitor Information Centre - 28 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Chain Locker - ‬28 min drive
‪The 'Front - ‬27 min drive
‪The Rising Sun - ‬3 min walk
‪The Stable - ‬28 min drive
‪Plume of Feathers - ‬8 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 lift, 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

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Hot tub
Breakfast included
Parking included
Free WiFi

includes taxes & fees

16 Dec - 17 Dec

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 13 October 2025 to 30 April 2026 (dates subject to change).

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 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

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?

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.