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The Ship and Castle

3.0 star property
Guests wake up to ocean views before enjoying breakfast by the sea, then later unwind with coffee while taking in panoramic vistas from this coastal getaway

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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.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Bar

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Sea View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

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

Superior Twin Room, Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Located in Truro, The Ship and Castle is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and St. Mawes Beach, while Royal Cornwall Museum and Hall for Cornwall are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Aberfal Outdoor Pursuits, or consider a night out at Gwennap Pit. Visit our St. Mawes travel guide
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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
  • Falmouth Art Gallery
    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
  • #45 Coffee Falmouth
    28 min drive
  • The Stable
    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 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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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)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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.

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Reviews

The Ship and Castle Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.0

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Val

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

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

8/10 Good

Jane

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

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

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

8/10 Good

sidney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Barman was very good, but shut to early,lovely views from bedroom balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

Quaint and charming

Location was perfect, right in the center of the small town and close to the bus stop. Staff was professional and kind. Our room was in a bad spot overlooking the trash cans and very close to a pub but overall the location was wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Didnt like the walk from the town car park to the hotel, with heavy bags this was a struggle, staff friendly and helpful, toilet struggled to flush, fantastic views from the room, nice breakfast, lovely eateries new by
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Lee

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

8/10 Good

Emmie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is the best spot view of the sea front. Hotel staffs are professionally friendly, has a very good & healthy environment, well kept, clean & tidy room & dog friendly. Our puppy ‘ a long coat Chihuahua, has great fun during our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

8/10 Good

Helen

Amazing room overlooking the sea..
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

Thank you for making it happen

Amazing staff , so helpful and accommodating to my request to make my dad’s 80th birthday trip a success . Waking up with a sea view was a lovely . Amazing village and friendly locals .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely nights stay. Enjoyed sitting on balcony watching the world go by. Only draw back was not being able to get food after 8.45pm anywhere in st mawes
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location on seafront updated clean room. The only downside was no parking within the hotel but a carpark just up the road .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The staff were welcoming and allowed us to check-in early. Unfortunately, the bar and restaurant were closed and only breakfast available, which was very disappointing. The rooms were decorated and cleaned to a good standard, although we both found the mattress too firm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

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

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

Andrew

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