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The Ship and Castle

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
The current price is NT$1,996
NT$2,395 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13

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Standard Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
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
Hair dryer
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
Hair dryer
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
Hair dryer
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
Hair dryer
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
(14 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
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 neighborhood

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 guideOpens in a new window
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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

  • ‪Chain Locker - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪The 'Front - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪The Rising Sun - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪5 Degrees West - ‬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 front-desk safe, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 54 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 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 transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 8 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:00 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
  • Elevator
  • 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 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: 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 2025/10/6, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ship and Castle on 2025/10/12 start from NT$1,996, excluding 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?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Ship and Castle located?

Nestled on the beach, this Truro hotel is just steps 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

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 312 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 114 out of 312 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 312 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 312 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 312 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Philip

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was right by the harbour.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 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

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

Jane

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

8/10 Good

Helen

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

6/10 Okay

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Very quiet area an hotel Not alof to do
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were warm and welcoming, especially Diane. It was like greeting an old friend when ever we entered the dining room. The food was exquisite. I plan to return with my family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

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

4/10 Poor

Lee

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

6/10 Okay

Bradley

Liked: Staff & service
The hotel itself wasnt bad .. but the shower in my room 201. Is totally useless.. its like a dribble
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Phill

Disliked: Amenities
staff are brill. Sadly due to the hotel closing shortly the management seem to think it s ok not to give the customer what he expects. ie menu not as on line. restaurant not open sunday night no music or entertainment
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Martin

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
My room was well furnished and recently decorated. The rest of the hotel was distinctly shabby. There was no telephone in the bedroom and no information about hotel sevices like wifi. On one day my room was not serviced despite me being out for twelve hours and hanging the right sign on the door. Breakfasts were expensive and of very poor quality. There was no parking at the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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