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The Ship and Castle

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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Exterior
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby
Breakfast and dinner served
Interior
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

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$125
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept

Room options

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Tonight

Sept 20 - Sept 21
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Tomorrow

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Superior Twin Room, Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 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
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
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 a 24-hour front desk
  • A front desk safe, a lift and luggage storage
  • 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

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

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

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

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 20 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ship and Castle on 28 Sept 2025 start from NZ$125.32, including 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?

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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