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The Ship and Castle

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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Exterior
Front of property
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Breakfast and dinner served
Family Room

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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THE WATERFRONT, SAINT MAWES, Truro, England, TR2 5DG
  • Place, Falmouth University
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Gyllyngvase Beach
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Pendennis Castle
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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 Twin 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 Twin 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 Twin 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 Twin Bed

About the area

St. Mawes

At The Ship and Castle you'll be within steps of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and St. Mawes Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Full breakfast is available daily between 8:30 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Truro hotel include Roseland Visitor Centre and St. Mawes Castle.

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 'Front - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Chain Locker - ‬28 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

Beachfront hotel for sun and fun
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.
  • 54 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Lift
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Ship and Castle offers 54 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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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

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: 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

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 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Ship and Castle?

The Ship and Castle offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Ship and Castle?

Yep, The Ship and Castle has a self car park for GBP 8 per night.

Are there any beaches close to The Ship and Castle?

Yep, The Ship and Castle is a short 2-minute walk from St. Mawes Beach.

Does The Ship and Castle serve breakfast?

You bet, full breakfast is available daily between 8:30 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Ship and Castle?

No, The Ship and Castle does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Ship and Castle?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Ship and Castle?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Reviews

The Ship and Castle Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 317 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 317 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 317 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 317 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 317 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Geraldine

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Where to start, Given room 203, there were 4 rooms in this area/corridor which smelt thought we were in a care home. Room was bland though it did look as if it was trying to be upgraded, very small window which we had to leave open as it was so hot. In the bathroom a new heated towel rail had been installed, I would have recalled who ever installed it and told them what bad workmanship had been performed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

pamela

Nice room, beautiful view, food poor, mass catering for coaches, pre prepared by brakes food supplies, website needs updating.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Simon

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very poorly furnished room. Not for me again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Hamilton

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Perfect location view from our room

Perfect location. Good customer service, but needs improvement on the AC or having a fan in the room as it was really hot. Overall decent hotel and would give it a 4 star. There were room with a perfect many stairs to find our room bit of a maze but good fun getting lost lol.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Martyn

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great with a fantastic sea view, staff were friendly and helpful. I read the description of the hotel which said parking available (for a fee) but on arrival found it was a nearby council carpark. I took my old soft top car and was disappointed to leave it overnight outside and vulnerable. It would have been helpful if the car park arrangement was clearer
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The staff were very helpful when it transpired I'd booked for the wrong night! They found me another room with no trouble at all, still with a sea view and I had a very comfortable and easy stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Dan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location, dated hotel

Great location, close to car park, beautiful area. Room was slightly dirty, hotel was dated, very noisy until 11:30pm due to pub being close to window,paper thin walls, Very small room. Wouldn't return.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Chris, Beaufort

Travelled with family
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

Sonni

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Wonderful stay stunning sceanery would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Harvey

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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

6/10 Okay

Papri

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ship & Castle have a very welcoming team who looked after us very well. It’s right opposite the quayside, with temporary parking opposite the entrance Laos for unloading your luggage and then just a few minutes walk from the main car park. Lovely restaurant & bar views over the waterside! Our room had a spacious fitted bathroom and it was very well decorated and clean. The room itself a twin was a little snug, but had all we required. We would have preferred a better view as we were facing over the back of the hotel, but given all the amenities are so close by and the lift right next door to our room which we required we were satisfied enough. You can request a sea view and even a terrace off your room. The local area is truly unspoilt and great for a daily or evening stroll. The local presidents were all friendly and there is a fish and chip bar for takeaway which is extremely good only a few yards away. We enjoyed relaxing both inside and outside on the terrace at the pub around the corner, called The Rising Sun. Great place if you have a dog also! If you wanted a quiet place for a family picnic, there are steps beside the tourist information located in the main car park. Above the steps is a green area with picnic table and waste bin and a great view of the sea and bay beyond. At the top end of the car park is an excellent play park for children. There is an arcade of shops/art Glry You can take the St Mawes Ferry down the picturesque Fal river to Falmouth.
The Ship & Castle on the quayside
Close up of The Ship & Castle
The Rising Sun pub
Another restaurant along the seafront walk
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

michael

Hotels.com are not to be used

Neither Hotel.com or experien bothered to respond to my emails telling you I had cancer and couldn’t travel. I will never use your company again and will never recommend them to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with partner
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

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

6/10 Okay

Vicki and John

Liked: Staff & service
Needed space for luggage.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bartlomiej, London

Travelled with group
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