Ship and Castle Hotel

Hotels
Bespoke Hotels
7.3 (1339 reviews)
The Quay , Saint Mawes , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Fax/photocopying
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Kid meals
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Limited breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
6.19
Issues with cleanliness were mentioned in multiple reviews, indicating a need for improvement.
Service
8.16
Staff were frequently described as friendly and helpful, contributing positively to guests' experiences.
Location
8.7
The location received high praise, with many guests mentioning the excellent views and central position.
Room Quality
7.15
While some rooms were satisfactory, issues like musty smells and needed updates in some areas were noted.
Amenities
6.68
Limited amenities were mentioned, with some dissatisfaction regarding the breakfast and equipment.
Value for Money
7.14
Some guests felt the breakfast was not worth the price, affecting perceived value.
Food and Beverage
6.69
Concerns about the quality and variety of food highlighted by guests.
Overall Experience
7.66
Despite some negatives, many guests had enjoyable experiences and were satisfied overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-09 03:01

Property Description

Breathtaking Views

Located on the picturesque quay in St Mawes, where the open sea meets the Fal and Percuil rivers, our hotel offers stunning views that will take your breath away.

Comfortable Rooms

Our spacious rooms are designed for your comfort and convenience, equipped with a TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and en suite bathrooms with a hairdryer for your use.

Convenient Location

Explore the rich history of St Mawes with a visit to the nearby Henry VIII's coastal artillery fortress, St Mawes Castle, just a short walk away. The village is perfect for leisurely strolls, and don't miss the chance to hop on a ferry to Falmouth for a day trip.

Ready to experience a perfect blend of comfort and beauty? Book your stay at The Ship and Castle now.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.3
Based on 1339 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.19
Service: 8.16
Location: 8.7
Room Quality: 7.15
Amenities: 6.68
Value for Money: 7.14
Food and Beverage: 6.69
Overall Experience: 7.66
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Neil couple gb
10
2025-12-21 via Nuitee
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ALEJANDRO couple es
10
2025-12-08 via Nuitee
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Greenaway couple gb
6
2025-11-28 via Nuitee
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Elena solo_traveller ro
9
Great value for money and a wonderful place to stay!
Pros:

The room was nice and the views were amazing. Overall the stay was good.

Cons:

The carpets need cleaning as it's not hygienic to walk barefoot. And the bathroom needs a bit more cleaning. Also adding proper heating to the room. I was having problems connecting to the Internet sometimes.

2025-11-13 via Nuitee
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Philippa family_with_children gb
8
2025-11-10 via Nuitee
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Nicholas family_with_children gb
1
2025-11-09 via Nuitee
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Heritage Hound couple gb
9
2025-11-08 via Nuitee
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Hunt couple gb
10
Pros:

The breakfast was an extra bonus x

2025-11-08 via Nuitee
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Parker solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Location was amazing . Staff were friendly and efficient.

Cons:

Breakfast wasn't great value I felt . Cooked breakfast was quite small for the price - would have been nice to have had seconds ! . Room was small but adequate but actually smelt musty. It was very wet the nights I stayed so may have been due to that . Heated towel rail didn't work

2025-11-01 via Nuitee
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Terri family_with_children gb
5
Cheapest for a reason
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Room with literally no view. A picture in front of the window so we couldn’t see out at all

2025-10-30 via Nuitee
couple ch
7
2025-10-28 via Nuitee
couple gb
7
We enjoyed our stay
Pros:

We liked everything although a little outdated

Cons:

The carpet needed cleaning

2025-10-27 via Nuitee
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john Pryor couple au
8
Pros:

Fantastic location

2025-10-22 via Nuitee
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Helen couple gb
5
It would have been fine without the shower room. That really needs an update
Pros:

The bed was really comfortable. The view from the room was exceptional.

Cons:

The bathroom was not good. The sink was cracked and someone had just filled it with some sort of filler. There was mold in the shower. I did feed it back at the time as I wouldn’t write anything negative without commenting to the hotel first.

2025-10-22 via Nuitee
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James solo_traveller gb
10
Good weather and thoroughly enjoyable stay.
Pros:

Breakfast was as usual ship and castle standard (very good).
Staff were very helpful and polite (as usual).
For a small place st Mawes has plenty of things going for it!
It was good to meet some of the old staff
My wife and I met when we stayed.
Keep up the good work.

Cons:

Not having Kronembourg lager on bar!
A bit fuzzy on using coffee machine!
I have one at home but struggled to use one in room!

2025-10-22 via Nuitee
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Willi Müller couple de
8
Schön am Hafen!
Pros:

Die Lage direkt im Hafengebiet, das Restaurant, auch direkt nebenan, das Altehrwürdige...

Cons:

Parksituation

2025-10-21 via Nuitee
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Jessica family_with_children gb
6
2025-10-18 via Nuitee
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Kaya solo_traveller gb
6
2025-10-18 via Nuitee
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Andy couple gb
7
2025-10-16 via Nuitee
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Lynda solo_traveller gb
8
Good bed good service
Pros:

Good bed good service

2025-10-16 via Nuitee