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The Ship and Castle

3.0 star property
Truro beachfront hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Experience the charm of a seaside town from the historic Ship & Castle Hotel, situated along the waterfront with stunning views of the marina.
Enjoy meals with a view of the coastal water body from this dining area, featuring large windows and comfortable seating.
Situated along a sandy beach, this coastal hotel offers stunning ocean views.
Relax in a serene space with a large bed, bedside table, and desk, perfect for work or rest.
Enjoy breathtaking views of the coastline from this hotel's balcony, featuring a comfortable seating area and a potted plant.
Perched by the sea, The Ship and Castle offers a warm welcome with its on-site restaurant serving breakfast and dinner. Take in the ocean views or relax over a coffee at the cafe while staying connected with free WiFi. Helpful staff, luggage storage, and an elevator make your stay seamless.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Pets allowed
$88 nightly
The total price is $105
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Superior Twin Room, Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Relax in a serene space with a large bed, bedside table, and desk, perfect for work or rest.

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Relax in comfort with a neatly made bed and a dedicated workspace.

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Relax in comfort with a large bed, bedside table, and chair overlooking the water.

Standard Double Room, Sea View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Relax in comfort with a large bed, bedside table, and framed coastal view.

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

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Two single beds with matching headboards and a nightstand, a desk, chair, flat-screen TV, and a small table with a teapot and cups.

Standard Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Two single beds with pillows and bedside tables, a desk with chair, lamp, and telephone, and a large window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Sea View

Relax in this inviting room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and comfortable seating area overlooking the sea.

Superior Double Room, Sea View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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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

  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 61 min drive
  • St Austell Station - 28 min drive
  • St Austell (USX-St Austell Train Station) - 29 min drive
  • Camborne Station - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rising Sun - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Front - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Oggy Oggy Pasty Co - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪PizzaExpress - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Quayside Inn - ‬28 min drive

About this property

The Ship and Castle

Enjoy your visit to Truro with a stay at The Ship and Castle. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 54 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (GBP 8 per night)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:30 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • On the beach

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Assistive listening devices available

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
View Cafe - This café serves light fare only. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 10.95 per person

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Self parking costs GBP 8 per night

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.

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

Does The Ship and Castle offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Ship and Castle does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Ship and Castle?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Ship and Castle?

Yes. Self parking costs GBP 8 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Ship and Castle?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are there restaurants at or near The Ship and Castle?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Ship and Castle like?

The Ship and Castle is a short 1-minute walk from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and 9 minutes' walk from St. Mawes Castle. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.

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The Ship and Castle Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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Room
Breakfast
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Bed
Food
Port
Shower
Restaurant

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great place,lovely breakfast, close to sea
Paula, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Nice room, beautiful view, food poor, mass catering for coaches, pre prepared by brakes food supplies, website needs updating.
pamela, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Hamilton, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
1-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Dan, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Very poorly furnished room. Not for me again
Simon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Welcoming and central location

Lovely location. Very comfortable. Receptionist very friendly and efficient.
Brenda, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Long, confusing walk to & from my room. Average meal, mainly catering for older customers (smaller portions). Noisy ferry (honking horns every 5 minutes or so until around 9pm, asked at reception what the noise was)
Phil, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Disappointment

I was not aware that this was a coach trip destination. My room (122) was more than a trek from reception, the odd layout of stairwells and doors to traverse, got me lost a couple of times. The landings smelt damp. The bathroom really was not pleasant, needed replacing. The lady running breakfast was verging on rude, instead of policing the door to the restaurant, not allowing anyone in until 8am sharp, she could have let myself and the coachload of people stood behind me, blocking the corridor, at least get seated. I missed to get the name of the nice chap running the bar on Monday evening, but I would like to pass on that he was welcoming, friendly and inclusive.
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful views from.hotel Comfy beds
Andrew, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

a pleasant 2 day stay with our dog

Enjoyed our stay here in dog friendly room at the Ship and Castle. Friendly staff and good choice of food. Good location right on the harbour
D J, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location, nice staff
Kelly, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Me and my son had a lovely time and was very happy with our accommodation
Kelly, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very friendly staff.
Rebecca, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice place grear veiws comfortable bed
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff, great location and good value for money
Alistair, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were lovely and the views from our room across the estuary were beautiful.
Stephen, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great place some parts dated but overall very good place to stay right in the middle of the harbour
David, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful views and area
Jacqueline, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely relax stay. staff were lovely
Anita, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Saint Mawes Stay

Lovely location and nice Lounge, Bar & Breakfast areas - very comfortable.
James, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Friendly Staff and lovely views
Anne Marie, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The property could do with a lick of paint, staff very helpful and pleasant, food was good.
Michelle, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location & good value for the money.

Location is perfect and breakfast was served in the restaurant over looking the sea and harbour. The hotel is an older building but when price is taken into account it's good value for the location.
Brian Lionel, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Liked the position of the property, by the waterfront.
Glyn, 1-night trip