The Ship Inn
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From
US$112
/ night
About this property
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Business amenities
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Dining
At Ship Inn, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Rooms
Stay in one of 11 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
When you stay at Ship Inn in Penzance, you'll be by the ocean, just steps from Cornwall National Landscape and Mousehole Beach. This inn is 11.5 mi (18.6 km) from St Ives Harbour and 13.1 mi (21 km) from Carbis Bay Beach.
What's nearby
Cornwall National Landscape(0.1 Miles)
Mousehole Beach(0.1 Miles)
Newlyn Tolcarne Beach(1.4 Miles)
Newlyn School of Art(1.9 Miles)
Newlyn Art Gallery(2.3 Miles)
Lamorna Cove(2.4 Miles)
Wherrytown Beach(2.7 Miles)
Penzance Promenade(2.8 Miles)
Grand Casino Amusements(2.9 Miles)
Penzance Beach(3.1 Miles)
Penlee House Gallery and Museum(3 Miles)
Jubilee Pool(3.1 Miles)
Trereife House(3.1 Miles)
Penzance Ferry Terminal(3.2 Miles)
Union Hotel(3.2 Miles)
Free wi-fi
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Housekeeping
Live music
Allergy-free room available
Location
Mousehole, Mousehole, Penzance, England, United Kingdom
Cornwall National Landscape (0.1 Miles)
Mousehole Beach (0.1 Miles)
Newlyn Tolcarne Beach (1.4 Miles)
Newlyn School of Art (1.9 Miles)
Newlyn Art Gallery (2.3 Miles)
Lamorna Cove (2.4 Miles)
Guest reviews
8.9
Fabulous
Based on 421 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Couple
100%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At The Ship Inn in Mousehole, travellers highlight the waterfront setting with harbour views and a lively pub, alongside comfortable rooms and friendly staff, while noting some noise and parking difficulties plus occasional cleanliness or maintenance issues.
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At The Ship Inn in Mousehole, travellers highlight the waterfront setting with harbour views and a lively pub, alongside comfortable rooms and friendly staff, while noting some noise and parking difficulties plus occasional cleanliness or maintenance issues.
Rooms vary in size and layout, with many comfortable spaces but a few compact ones. Food and drink receive frequent praise, covering hearty breakfasts, tasty dinners, and enjoyable beer. Expect a characterful harbourside stay with charm and a few quirks.
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Facilities
Lively on site pub with good beer and popular quiz nights, with live music mentioned. Parking is off site in public pay and display lots across or near the harbour and can be limited.
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Anke
13 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Wir wurden beim Esen gut ignoriert. Haben uns dann für ein anderes Resturant entschieden. Parksituation recht schwierig. Muss hier nicht noch mal her.
Wir wurden beim Esen gut ignoriert. Haben uns dann für ein anderes Resturant entschieden. Parksituation recht schwierig. Muss hier nicht noch mal her.
10
bruce
30 Mar 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
This is the third time we've stayed here and, as always, a truly terrific holiday! Everyone is super-friendly (and super-efficient)! The Ship Inn is cosy and quirky and has almost as many (well-behaved and on leads) dogs as customers in the bar! Beer and cider top-notch and the food is great. Thanks, everyone!! Mousehole is a beautiful place and we never bother to bring the car as there's a bus to Penzance about every 20 mins and from there the world's your oyster! You really should go to The Ship Inn and Mousehole!
This is the third time we've stayed here and, as always, a truly terrific holiday! Everyone is super-friendly (and super-efficient)! The Ship Inn is cosy and quirky and has almost as many (well-behaved and on leads) dogs as customers in the bar! Beer and cider top-notch and the food is great. Thanks, everyone!! Mousehole is a beautiful place and we never bother to bring the car as there's a bus to Penzance about every 20 mins and from there the world's your oyster! You really should go to The Ship Inn and Mousehole!
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linda
15 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great view. Lovely staff. Parking difficult due to the location but public parking up the road. Not suitable for large bags. Comfortable room however very small. Beautiful view from the room (9). Bed very comfortable and clean. The only gripe I have is the shower was absolutely useless. No pressure or temperature. Couldn’t have a decent shower.
Great view. Lovely staff. Parking difficult due to the location but public parking up the road. Not suitable for large bags. Comfortable room however very small. Beautiful view from the room (9). Bed very comfortable and clean. The only gripe I have is the shower was absolutely useless. No pressure or temperature. Couldn’t have a decent shower.
10
Brian
4 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Parking was at a pay and display lot within 5 minute walk.
Parking was at a pay and display lot within 5 minute walk.
8
Margaret
5 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Breakfast excellent and cooked to order. Parking across harbour an issue. Coins only.
Breakfast excellent and cooked to order. Parking across harbour an issue. Coins only.
8
Sharon
7 Apr 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff, bedroom and location spot on. Team were warm and welcoming and room and en-suite clean and spacious, we had a harbour view and was lovely to wake up and see the sea! The bar was great and full of locals and fab to have a live band too! The only negative for us was the dining area needed a refurb
Staff, bedroom and location spot on. Team were warm and welcoming and room and en-suite clean and spacious, we had a harbour view and was lovely to wake up and see the sea! The bar was great and full of locals and fab to have a live band too! The only negative for us was the dining area needed a refurb
10
Sara
10 Nov 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The pub was nice and had live music some nights. Breakfast and dinner were amazing! We were out for Lunch. I cant wait to visit again!!
The pub was nice and had live music some nights. Breakfast and dinner were amazing! We were out for Lunch. I cant wait to visit again!!
10
david
6 Jan 2023
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Stayed 19,361 nights
great room with a lovely direct view of the harbour and sea, friendly staff, great breakfast and good value for money - downside - remember the neighbouring roads are small and tight for cars and parking is not easy
great room with a lovely direct view of the harbour and sea, friendly staff, great breakfast and good value for money - downside - remember the neighbouring roads are small and tight for cars and parking is not easy
10
Sarah
30 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Right on the harbor in charming Mousehole, we had a front row seat on Cornish life--people swimming, kids jumping off the harbor wall, and walking on the SW Coastal Path. Cooked breakfast was excellent and hearty, and there were a variety of god restaurants in Mousehole and nearby Newlyn. Our room was quiet and well appointed with a spacious bathroom. The room could get warm so the fan was appreciated. One night we parked in the car park closest (about 200 meters, 5BP for 24 hours) and one night found free parking just outside town on the street. Delightful!
Right on the harbor in charming Mousehole, we had a front row seat on Cornish life--people swimming, kids jumping off the harbor wall, and walking on the SW Coastal Path. Cooked breakfast was excellent and hearty, and there were a variety of god restaurants in Mousehole and nearby Newlyn. Our room was quiet and well appointed with a spacious bathroom. The room could get warm so the fan was appreciated. One night we parked in the car park closest (about 200 meters, 5BP for 24 hours) and one night found free parking just outside town on the street. Delightful!
10
Rachel
14 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The food is excellent! Had the brie tart for Sunday roast and ice cream for dessert. Beer from the brewery was really good too.
The food is excellent! Had the brie tart for Sunday roast and ice cream for dessert. Beer from the brewery was really good too.
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Cleanliness
Many rooms are described as clean or immaculate. Several reviews cite lapses such as unclean rooms, stained carpets, hair on bedding, and maintenance issues like poor or flooding showers.
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Shadaine
25 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The accommodation was amazing and the room was immaculate, the Staff were friendly and helpful. It’s in a very good location right next to the harbour. We woke up to beautiful sunrise , the food at the pub downstairs was also amazing.
The accommodation was amazing and the room was immaculate, the Staff were friendly and helpful. It’s in a very good location right next to the harbour. We woke up to beautiful sunrise , the food at the pub downstairs was also amazing.
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Gabriele
11 Aug 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Posizione perfetta, qualche problema con il check in ma permanenza ottima e ottima colazione. La camera nuova, il bagno bello ma la pulizia non eccelsa. Capelli sulle lenzuola e uvette sotto il letto. Non credo che la moquette venga pulita spesso..... Nell'insieme però lo consiglio
Posizione perfetta, qualche problema con il check in ma permanenza ottima e ottima colazione. La camera nuova, il bagno bello ma la pulizia non eccelsa. Capelli sulle lenzuola e uvette sotto il letto. Non credo che la moquette venga pulita spesso..... Nell'insieme però lo consiglio
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linda
15 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great view. Lovely staff. Parking difficult due to the location but public parking up the road. Not suitable for large bags. Comfortable room however very small. Beautiful view from the room (9). Bed very comfortable and clean. The only gripe I have is the shower was absolutely useless. No pressure or temperature. Couldn’t have a decent shower.
Great view. Lovely staff. Parking difficult due to the location but public parking up the road. Not suitable for large bags. Comfortable room however very small. Beautiful view from the room (9). Bed very comfortable and clean. The only gripe I have is the shower was absolutely useless. No pressure or temperature. Couldn’t have a decent shower.
10
RIA
28 Aug 2022
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Stayed 3 nights
Had a lovely stay at the ship inn. Room was spotless and overlooking the harbour, staff were friendly and helpful. There was also a lot of choice for breakfast and would highly recommend to anyone staying.
Had a lovely stay at the ship inn. Room was spotless and overlooking the harbour, staff were friendly and helpful. There was also a lot of choice for breakfast and would highly recommend to anyone staying.
8
Catherine
3 Sept 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Amazing location. Super room BUT the shower flooded and we had to clean up to prevent a disaster! Flustered member of staff made us wait to check in but otherwise faultless. Really enjoyed quiz night.
Amazing location. Super room BUT the shower flooded and we had to clean up to prevent a disaster! Flustered member of staff made us wait to check in but otherwise faultless. Really enjoyed quiz night.
8
Sharon
7 Apr 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff, bedroom and location spot on. Team were warm and welcoming and room and en-suite clean and spacious, we had a harbour view and was lovely to wake up and see the sea! The bar was great and full of locals and fab to have a live band too! The only negative for us was the dining area needed a refurb
Staff, bedroom and location spot on. Team were warm and welcoming and room and en-suite clean and spacious, we had a harbour view and was lovely to wake up and see the sea! The bar was great and full of locals and fab to have a live band too! The only negative for us was the dining area needed a refurb
8
michael
31 Oct 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
We had a very pleasant and quiet room with comfortable bed and view of harbour. Good cooked breakfast plus cereal toast etc. Staff were helpful and there was bike parking possible in small garden behind the house now part of the inn.
We had a very pleasant and quiet room with comfortable bed and view of harbour. Good cooked breakfast plus cereal toast etc. Staff were helpful and there was bike parking possible in small garden behind the house now part of the inn.
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Jeremy
27 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff were lovely, especially the delightful lady at breakfast. Situated right in front of the harbour and an easy walk around the town. We were able to park easily. Unfortunately, our room was not clean, the main light was not working and the shower was also not functioning properly.
Staff were lovely, especially the delightful lady at breakfast. Situated right in front of the harbour and an easy walk around the town. We were able to park easily. Unfortunately, our room was not clean, the main light was not working and the shower was also not functioning properly.
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Neil
13 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The room was not the “upscale” room as presented and illustrated on the website. The room had old stained carpets, walls and cupboards. The manager helped deal with the situation by giving us a bottle of wine, but the room was so filthy we couldn’t stay there and asked for a refund. It was explained that this room had not yet been refurbished. This experience was in stark contrast to the wonderful sister St Austell Brewery pub we stayed in at Sennen Cove a few days earlier, where the room was as illustrated on the websites. Sadly we just cancelled the end of our precious holiday and came home. Noah was superb in trying to help manage a very difficult situation.
The room was not the “upscale” room as presented and illustrated on the website. The room had old stained carpets, walls and cupboards. The manager helped deal with the situation by giving us a bottle of wine, but the room was so filthy we couldn’t stay there and asked for a refund. It was explained that this room had not yet been refurbished. This experience was in stark contrast to the wonderful sister St Austell Brewery pub we stayed in at Sennen Cove a few days earlier, where the room was as illustrated on the websites. Sadly we just cancelled the end of our precious holiday and came home. Noah was superb in trying to help manage a very difficult situation.
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robert
16 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Had a very enjoyable overnight stay at The Ship to view the harbour lights of Mousehole. Excellent accommodation, spacious and clean, good size bathroom. Friendly welcome from the whole team, great evening meal and breakfast in the morning,, a warm welcome and would highly recommend
Had a very enjoyable overnight stay at The Ship to view the harbour lights of Mousehole. Excellent accommodation, spacious and clean, good size bathroom. Friendly welcome from the whole team, great evening meal and breakfast in the morning,, a warm welcome and would highly recommend
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Rooms
Generally comfortable rooms, some spacious, many with harbour views. Downsides include a few very small rooms and limited soundproofing with noise from the pub or corridors.
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linda
15 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great view. Lovely staff. Parking difficult due to the location but public parking up the road. Not suitable for large bags. Comfortable room however very small. Beautiful view from the room (9). Bed very comfortable and clean. The only gripe I have is the shower was absolutely useless. No pressure or temperature. Couldn’t have a decent shower.
Great view. Lovely staff. Parking difficult due to the location but public parking up the road. Not suitable for large bags. Comfortable room however very small. Beautiful view from the room (9). Bed very comfortable and clean. The only gripe I have is the shower was absolutely useless. No pressure or temperature. Couldn’t have a decent shower.
10
Melville
31 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Old, quaint and charming. We six- footers must beware of the low ceilings. Good food, nice bar, quiet and comfortable rooms.
Old, quaint and charming. We six- footers must beware of the low ceilings. Good food, nice bar, quiet and comfortable rooms.
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Helen
19 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Had a lovely nights stay at the Ship Inn, beautiful harbour view from our room which was comfortable and roomy.
Had a lovely nights stay at the Ship Inn, beautiful harbour view from our room which was comfortable and roomy.
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Jane
27 Feb 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Absolutely loved our stay at the ship. Room was beautiful with stunning views, pub food was perfect and the breakfast was on point. Staff were lovely, especially the lady who waitresses on the breakfasts Can’t wait to come back
Absolutely loved our stay at the ship. Room was beautiful with stunning views, pub food was perfect and the breakfast was on point. Staff were lovely, especially the lady who waitresses on the breakfasts Can’t wait to come back
10
Martin
2 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent room overlooking the harbour.
Excellent room overlooking the harbour.
8
Francesca
24 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Tiny town with even tinier roads. We initially missed the car park closest to the inn and had to drive out and around to come back down into town. However once we parked we were directly across the Harbour from the inn. Everyone was friendly. Our room had a great view of the Harbour right out the window. The room was clean and comfortable, however the room was definitely not well sound proofed. I think it was the saloon door to the kitchen that could be heard from our room every time someone went in and out of it. Other than that, it was a great stay. Food was good, we enjoyed the breakfast options and the surrounding areas was very cute. We would stay again, but maybe bring our ear plugs ;)
Tiny town with even tinier roads. We initially missed the car park closest to the inn and had to drive out and around to come back down into town. However once we parked we were directly across the Harbour from the inn. Everyone was friendly. Our room had a great view of the Harbour right out the window. The room was clean and comfortable, however the room was definitely not well sound proofed. I think it was the saloon door to the kitchen that could be heard from our room every time someone went in and out of it. Other than that, it was a great stay. Food was good, we enjoyed the breakfast options and the surrounding areas was very cute. We would stay again, but maybe bring our ear plugs ;)
8
michael
31 Oct 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
We had a very pleasant and quiet room with comfortable bed and view of harbour. Good cooked breakfast plus cereal toast etc. Staff were helpful and there was bike parking possible in small garden behind the house now part of the inn.
We had a very pleasant and quiet room with comfortable bed and view of harbour. Good cooked breakfast plus cereal toast etc. Staff were helpful and there was bike parking possible in small garden behind the house now part of the inn.
10
Sarah
30 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Right on the harbor in charming Mousehole, we had a front row seat on Cornish life--people swimming, kids jumping off the harbor wall, and walking on the SW Coastal Path. Cooked breakfast was excellent and hearty, and there were a variety of god restaurants in Mousehole and nearby Newlyn. Our room was quiet and well appointed with a spacious bathroom. The room could get warm so the fan was appreciated. One night we parked in the car park closest (about 200 meters, 5BP for 24 hours) and one night found free parking just outside town on the street. Delightful!
Right on the harbor in charming Mousehole, we had a front row seat on Cornish life--people swimming, kids jumping off the harbor wall, and walking on the SW Coastal Path. Cooked breakfast was excellent and hearty, and there were a variety of god restaurants in Mousehole and nearby Newlyn. Our room was quiet and well appointed with a spacious bathroom. The room could get warm so the fan was appreciated. One night we parked in the car park closest (about 200 meters, 5BP for 24 hours) and one night found free parking just outside town on the street. Delightful!
10
robert
16 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Had a very enjoyable overnight stay at The Ship to view the harbour lights of Mousehole. Excellent accommodation, spacious and clean, good size bathroom. Friendly welcome from the whole team, great evening meal and breakfast in the morning,, a warm welcome and would highly recommend
Had a very enjoyable overnight stay at The Ship to view the harbour lights of Mousehole. Excellent accommodation, spacious and clean, good size bathroom. Friendly welcome from the whole team, great evening meal and breakfast in the morning,, a warm welcome and would highly recommend
8
Catherine
2 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful spot with room overlooking boats in harbor. Above the pub, so can be a bit noisy until pub closes if windows are open. Very friendly staff. Wonderful place.
Wonderful spot with room overlooking boats in harbor. Above the pub, so can be a bit noisy until pub closes if windows are open. Very friendly staff. Wonderful place.
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Service
Staff are widely praised as friendly, welcoming and helpful. A minority report understaffing, slow or unavailable breakfast service, and occasional check in or billing hiccups.
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Anke
13 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Wir wurden beim Esen gut ignoriert. Haben uns dann für ein anderes Resturant entschieden. Parksituation recht schwierig. Muss hier nicht noch mal her.
Wir wurden beim Esen gut ignoriert. Haben uns dann für ein anderes Resturant entschieden. Parksituation recht schwierig. Muss hier nicht noch mal her.
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Andy
2 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Warm reception and kind attentive staff throughout our stay. Dinner and breakfast both high quality cooking. Room had considerate touches like a coffee pod machine and a nightlight in the en-suite so you didn’t have the fan turn on in the night if you spent a penny. Lovely view out over harbour to sea.
Warm reception and kind attentive staff throughout our stay. Dinner and breakfast both high quality cooking. Room had considerate touches like a coffee pod machine and a nightlight in the en-suite so you didn’t have the fan turn on in the night if you spent a penny. Lovely view out over harbour to sea.
10
Jane
27 Feb 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Absolutely loved our stay at the ship. Room was beautiful with stunning views, pub food was perfect and the breakfast was on point. Staff were lovely, especially the lady who waitresses on the breakfasts Can’t wait to come back
Absolutely loved our stay at the ship. Room was beautiful with stunning views, pub food was perfect and the breakfast was on point. Staff were lovely, especially the lady who waitresses on the breakfasts Can’t wait to come back
8
Per Anders
6 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Trevligt rum med utsikt över hamnen. Lite ljudligt från gatan. Frukosten var sådär. Stressad och sur personal. Det tog lång tid att få frukost som beställdes vid bordet.
Trevligt rum med utsikt över hamnen. Lite ljudligt från gatan. Frukosten var sådär. Stressad och sur personal. Det tog lång tid att få frukost som beställdes vid bordet.
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Sharon
7 Apr 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff, bedroom and location spot on. Team were warm and welcoming and room and en-suite clean and spacious, we had a harbour view and was lovely to wake up and see the sea! The bar was great and full of locals and fab to have a live band too! The only negative for us was the dining area needed a refurb
Staff, bedroom and location spot on. Team were warm and welcoming and room and en-suite clean and spacious, we had a harbour view and was lovely to wake up and see the sea! The bar was great and full of locals and fab to have a live band too! The only negative for us was the dining area needed a refurb
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Glenn
23 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice room but incredible noisy until 11pm (Like having DJ decks in the room) Hotel brilliantly located and historic but seems very understaffed. Had to find someone to pour drinks in the bar and was advised the following morning that breakfast was not available because the chef was ill. If we wanted a croissant and a coffee we'd have bought it next door. On check out we were asked to pay again as St Austell have changed their systems and were unable to take payment due to 'GDPR'. (Not really our problem) After we explained that we had already paid Expedia the payment was miraculously located. If we had paid again we would have been the ones wasting our time trying to reclaim the double payment. Staff in fairness were all polite and lovely - just undertrained and understaffed.
Nice room but incredible noisy until 11pm (Like having DJ decks in the room) Hotel brilliantly located and historic but seems very understaffed. Had to find someone to pour drinks in the bar and was advised the following morning that breakfast was not available because the chef was ill. If we wanted a croissant and a coffee we'd have bought it next door. On check out we were asked to pay again as St Austell have changed their systems and were unable to take payment due to 'GDPR'. (Not really our problem) After we explained that we had already paid Expedia the payment was miraculously located. If we had paid again we would have been the ones wasting our time trying to reclaim the double payment. Staff in fairness were all polite and lovely - just undertrained and understaffed.
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Susan
20 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I was very pleased with the accommodation and politeness of staff. Had an issue with payment because the card I booked with was out of date, so manager had to contact Expedia to clear payment with the new replacement card. I was out of internet contact, so the mix-up was a bit daunting. Entirely my fault though, and staff were very kind.
I was very pleased with the accommodation and politeness of staff. Had an issue with payment because the card I booked with was out of date, so manager had to contact Expedia to clear payment with the new replacement card. I was out of internet contact, so the mix-up was a bit daunting. Entirely my fault though, and staff were very kind.
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Valliann
25 Nov 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
My wife and I loved staying here. The best people. Bar, breakfast and dinner. We can’t wait to come back.
My wife and I loved staying here. The best people. Bar, breakfast and dinner. We can’t wait to come back.
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Jeremy
27 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff were lovely, especially the delightful lady at breakfast. Situated right in front of the harbour and an easy walk around the town. We were able to park easily. Unfortunately, our room was not clean, the main light was not working and the shower was also not functioning properly.
Staff were lovely, especially the delightful lady at breakfast. Situated right in front of the harbour and an easy walk around the town. We were able to park easily. Unfortunately, our room was not clean, the main light was not working and the shower was also not functioning properly.
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robert
16 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Had a very enjoyable overnight stay at The Ship to view the harbour lights of Mousehole. Excellent accommodation, spacious and clean, good size bathroom. Friendly welcome from the whole team, great evening meal and breakfast in the morning,, a warm welcome and would highly recommend
Had a very enjoyable overnight stay at The Ship to view the harbour lights of Mousehole. Excellent accommodation, spacious and clean, good size bathroom. Friendly welcome from the whole team, great evening meal and breakfast in the morning,, a warm welcome and would highly recommend
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Location
Waterfront position right on Mousehole harbour with scenic views and access to the South West Coast Path. Narrow roads and off site parking across the harbour can be tricky.
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Shadaine
25 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The accommodation was amazing and the room was immaculate, the Staff were friendly and helpful. It’s in a very good location right next to the harbour. We woke up to beautiful sunrise , the food at the pub downstairs was also amazing.
The accommodation was amazing and the room was immaculate, the Staff were friendly and helpful. It’s in a very good location right next to the harbour. We woke up to beautiful sunrise , the food at the pub downstairs was also amazing.
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Carey
15 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Harbour view from bedroom was gorgeous. Good value for money with delicious breakfast and great coffee.
Harbour view from bedroom was gorgeous. Good value for money with delicious breakfast and great coffee.
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Catherine
25 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Wonderful location with pub on the Mousehole harbor.
Wonderful location with pub on the Mousehole harbor.
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Brian
4 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Parking was at a pay and display lot within 5 minute walk.
Parking was at a pay and display lot within 5 minute walk.
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Maureen
23 Nov 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great time - wonderful location
Great time - wonderful location
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Francesca
24 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Tiny town with even tinier roads. We initially missed the car park closest to the inn and had to drive out and around to come back down into town. However once we parked we were directly across the Harbour from the inn. Everyone was friendly. Our room had a great view of the Harbour right out the window. The room was clean and comfortable, however the room was definitely not well sound proofed. I think it was the saloon door to the kitchen that could be heard from our room every time someone went in and out of it. Other than that, it was a great stay. Food was good, we enjoyed the breakfast options and the surrounding areas was very cute. We would stay again, but maybe bring our ear plugs ;)
Tiny town with even tinier roads. We initially missed the car park closest to the inn and had to drive out and around to come back down into town. However once we parked we were directly across the Harbour from the inn. Everyone was friendly. Our room had a great view of the Harbour right out the window. The room was clean and comfortable, however the room was definitely not well sound proofed. I think it was the saloon door to the kitchen that could be heard from our room every time someone went in and out of it. Other than that, it was a great stay. Food was good, we enjoyed the breakfast options and the surrounding areas was very cute. We would stay again, but maybe bring our ear plugs ;)
10
david
6 Jan 2023
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Stayed 19,361 nights
great room with a lovely direct view of the harbour and sea, friendly staff, great breakfast and good value for money - downside - remember the neighbouring roads are small and tight for cars and parking is not easy
great room with a lovely direct view of the harbour and sea, friendly staff, great breakfast and good value for money - downside - remember the neighbouring roads are small and tight for cars and parking is not easy
10
Sara
11 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The location was perfect, i was doing tje SWCP and couldnt stay in a better place. The staff were friendly, the room was of a good size with amenities and tea/coffe, the food at the restaurant was also very good.
The location was perfect, i was doing tje SWCP and couldnt stay in a better place. The staff were friendly, the room was of a good size with amenities and tea/coffe, the food at the restaurant was also very good.
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Sarah
30 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Right on the harbor in charming Mousehole, we had a front row seat on Cornish life--people swimming, kids jumping off the harbor wall, and walking on the SW Coastal Path. Cooked breakfast was excellent and hearty, and there were a variety of god restaurants in Mousehole and nearby Newlyn. Our room was quiet and well appointed with a spacious bathroom. The room could get warm so the fan was appreciated. One night we parked in the car park closest (about 200 meters, 5BP for 24 hours) and one night found free parking just outside town on the street. Delightful!
Right on the harbor in charming Mousehole, we had a front row seat on Cornish life--people swimming, kids jumping off the harbor wall, and walking on the SW Coastal Path. Cooked breakfast was excellent and hearty, and there were a variety of god restaurants in Mousehole and nearby Newlyn. Our room was quiet and well appointed with a spacious bathroom. The room could get warm so the fan was appreciated. One night we parked in the car park closest (about 200 meters, 5BP for 24 hours) and one night found free parking just outside town on the street. Delightful!
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Catherine
2 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful spot with room overlooking boats in harbor. Above the pub, so can be a bit noisy until pub closes if windows are open. Very friendly staff. Wonderful place.
Wonderful spot with room overlooking boats in harbor. Above the pub, so can be a bit noisy until pub closes if windows are open. Very friendly staff. Wonderful place.
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Dining
Breakfast and dinners receive frequent praise for quality and taste, and beer is well liked. Negatives include some unavailable items or cancelled breakfast, slower morning service, and one report of being ignored for dinner.
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Shadaine
25 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The accommodation was amazing and the room was immaculate, the Staff were friendly and helpful. It’s in a very good location right next to the harbour. We woke up to beautiful sunrise , the food at the pub downstairs was also amazing.
The accommodation was amazing and the room was immaculate, the Staff were friendly and helpful. It’s in a very good location right next to the harbour. We woke up to beautiful sunrise , the food at the pub downstairs was also amazing.
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Jane
27 Feb 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Absolutely loved our stay at the ship. Room was beautiful with stunning views, pub food was perfect and the breakfast was on point. Staff were lovely, especially the lady who waitresses on the breakfasts Can’t wait to come back
Absolutely loved our stay at the ship. Room was beautiful with stunning views, pub food was perfect and the breakfast was on point. Staff were lovely, especially the lady who waitresses on the breakfasts Can’t wait to come back
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Per Anders
6 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Trevligt rum med utsikt över hamnen. Lite ljudligt från gatan. Frukosten var sådär. Stressad och sur personal. Det tog lång tid att få frukost som beställdes vid bordet.
Trevligt rum med utsikt över hamnen. Lite ljudligt från gatan. Frukosten var sådär. Stressad och sur personal. Det tog lång tid att få frukost som beställdes vid bordet.
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Susan
11 Jan 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful room lovely staff great views gorgeous food and a very nice breakfast worth every penny
Beautiful room lovely staff great views gorgeous food and a very nice breakfast worth every penny
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Sara
10 Nov 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The pub was nice and had live music some nights. Breakfast and dinner were amazing! We were out for Lunch. I cant wait to visit again!!
The pub was nice and had live music some nights. Breakfast and dinner were amazing! We were out for Lunch. I cant wait to visit again!!
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Glenn
23 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice room but incredible noisy until 11pm (Like having DJ decks in the room) Hotel brilliantly located and historic but seems very understaffed. Had to find someone to pour drinks in the bar and was advised the following morning that breakfast was not available because the chef was ill. If we wanted a croissant and a coffee we'd have bought it next door. On check out we were asked to pay again as St Austell have changed their systems and were unable to take payment due to 'GDPR'. (Not really our problem) After we explained that we had already paid Expedia the payment was miraculously located. If we had paid again we would have been the ones wasting our time trying to reclaim the double payment. Staff in fairness were all polite and lovely - just undertrained and understaffed.
Nice room but incredible noisy until 11pm (Like having DJ decks in the room) Hotel brilliantly located and historic but seems very understaffed. Had to find someone to pour drinks in the bar and was advised the following morning that breakfast was not available because the chef was ill. If we wanted a croissant and a coffee we'd have bought it next door. On check out we were asked to pay again as St Austell have changed their systems and were unable to take payment due to 'GDPR'. (Not really our problem) After we explained that we had already paid Expedia the payment was miraculously located. If we had paid again we would have been the ones wasting our time trying to reclaim the double payment. Staff in fairness were all polite and lovely - just undertrained and understaffed.
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Sarah
30 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Right on the harbor in charming Mousehole, we had a front row seat on Cornish life--people swimming, kids jumping off the harbor wall, and walking on the SW Coastal Path. Cooked breakfast was excellent and hearty, and there were a variety of god restaurants in Mousehole and nearby Newlyn. Our room was quiet and well appointed with a spacious bathroom. The room could get warm so the fan was appreciated. One night we parked in the car park closest (about 200 meters, 5BP for 24 hours) and one night found free parking just outside town on the street. Delightful!
Right on the harbor in charming Mousehole, we had a front row seat on Cornish life--people swimming, kids jumping off the harbor wall, and walking on the SW Coastal Path. Cooked breakfast was excellent and hearty, and there were a variety of god restaurants in Mousehole and nearby Newlyn. Our room was quiet and well appointed with a spacious bathroom. The room could get warm so the fan was appreciated. One night we parked in the car park closest (about 200 meters, 5BP for 24 hours) and one night found free parking just outside town on the street. Delightful!
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Mary
17 Sept 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
Room clean. Staff friendly. Breakfast ok but various options on menu were not available for our entire 5 night stay!
Room clean. Staff friendly. Breakfast ok but various options on menu were not available for our entire 5 night stay!
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Rachel
14 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The food is excellent! Had the brie tart for Sunday roast and ice cream for dessert. Beer from the brewery was really good too.
The food is excellent! Had the brie tart for Sunday roast and ice cream for dessert. Beer from the brewery was really good too.
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robert
16 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Had a very enjoyable overnight stay at The Ship to view the harbour lights of Mousehole. Excellent accommodation, spacious and clean, good size bathroom. Friendly welcome from the whole team, great evening meal and breakfast in the morning,, a warm welcome and would highly recommend
Had a very enjoyable overnight stay at The Ship to view the harbour lights of Mousehole. Excellent accommodation, spacious and clean, good size bathroom. Friendly welcome from the whole team, great evening meal and breakfast in the morning,, a warm welcome and would highly recommend
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Therese
13 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The Ship Inn inn Mousehole is just like a postcard! The location is perfect right at the beach in the harbour. We had a family rom for one night, and ate the most delicious fish&chips for dinner. Staff was amazing, so friendly! I would defenitly recomend going to Mousehole 👌
The Ship Inn inn Mousehole is just like a postcard! The location is perfect right at the beach in the harbour. We had a family rom for one night, and ate the most delicious fish&chips for dinner. Staff was amazing, so friendly! I would defenitly recomend going to Mousehole 👌
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Suvi
8 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
No aircon and the windows are screwed shut so that you can open them only 10cm and in our room that only led to the flower bench outside.
No aircon and the windows are screwed shut so that you can open them only 10cm and in our room that only led to the flower bench outside.
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roman
8 May 2026
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Stayed 1 night
great breakfast and dinner there s no allocated parking and this could be a problem at peak times
great breakfast and dinner there s no allocated parking and this could be a problem at peak times
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ian
26 Apr 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
This is a pub with rooms, so not a hotel. But, wow it is absolutely at the top of the scale for pubs. Room was perfectly clean and had as good a view as you could find anywhere in the world. Location, perfect, parked at the nearby harbour carpark, not overly expensive. Bar staff were great, evening food was great, four real ales on tap, all delicious. Great choice at breakfast and again lovely staff. I would seriously give this accommodation 11 out of 10. 100% recommended.
This is a pub with rooms, so not a hotel. But, wow it is absolutely at the top of the scale for pubs. Room was perfectly clean and had as good a view as you could find anywhere in the world. Location, perfect, parked at the nearby harbour carpark, not overly expensive. Bar staff were great, evening food was great, four real ales on tap, all delicious. Great choice at breakfast and again lovely staff. I would seriously give this accommodation 11 out of 10. 100% recommended.
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Simon
29 Mar 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Great staff, fantastic atmosphere to eat or just have a drink. Really lovely room and a view to die for
Great staff, fantastic atmosphere to eat or just have a drink. Really lovely room and a view to die for
FAQs about The Ship Inn
Is parking available at the property?
Self parking is available on-site for a fee of GBP 5 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00 to 22:00, and check-out is by 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.
What is the location of the hotel in relation to nearby attractions?
The property is located on the beach, just steps from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Mousehole Beach. It is approximately 11.5 miles from St Ives Harbour and 13.1 miles from Carbis Bay Beach.
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- 2026-09-06: 179.64723970031739USD
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- 2026-09-11: 315.5688752258301USD
- 2026-09-12: 305.4564936889648USD
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- 2026-09-14: 214.98485850219726USD
- 2026-09-15: 316.08662825317384USD
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- 2026-09-19: 282.2472785400391USD
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- 2026-09-21: 268.72567691345216USD
- 2026-09-22: 212.18765240478515USD
- 2026-09-23: 287.2368894165039USD
- 2026-09-24: 245.90527273864745USD
- 2026-09-25: 266.17687388916016USD
- 2026-09-26: 274.4492969848633USD
- 2026-09-27: 223.35485649414062USD
- 2026-09-28: 278.0676846191406USD
- 2026-09-29: 254.38326590270995USD
- 2026-09-30: 221.95086609191895USD
- 2026-10-01: 244.53365962219237USD
- 2026-10-02: 228.0312565612793USD
- 2026-10-03: 224.2080608856201USD
- 2026-10-04: 163.12325178222656USD
- 2026-10-05: 182.75763888549804USD
- 2026-10-06: 185.46845238952636USD
- 2026-10-07: 175.75925401000976USD
- 2026-10-08: 172.8216577331543USD
- 2026-10-09: 221.65927558288573USD
- 2026-10-10: 255.91687177734374USD
- 2026-10-11: 190.6200383026123USD
- 2026-10-12: 162.34562983398436USD
- 2026-10-13: 144.7848421875USD
- 2026-10-14: 256.7000582946777USD
- 2026-10-15: 141.9768348007202USD
- 2026-10-16: 171.77422507019043USD
- 2026-10-17: 177.04445681152345USD
- 2026-10-18: 165.41284158325195USD
- 2026-10-19: 183.8484539215088USD
- 2026-10-20: 182.58485369873046USD
- 2026-10-21: 187.8863817108154USD
- 2026-10-22: 171.65492354431152USD
- 2026-10-23: 153.20883776550292USD
- 2026-10-24: 153.20883776550292USD
- 2026-10-25: 150.50883441162108USD
- 2026-10-26: 186.37565436706544USD
- 2026-10-27: 151.80484736328125USD
- 2026-10-28: 177.33604732055664USD
- 2026-10-29: 182.58485369873046USD
- 2026-10-30: 176.0400520904541USD
- 2026-10-31: 170.26124708862304USD
- 2026-11-01: 117.22010235443115USD
- 2026-11-02: 116.14323418426514USD
- 2026-11-03: 104.18762457885742USD
- 2026-11-04: 104.1120244140625USD
- 2026-11-05: 102.71882644042968USD
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Self parking fee: GBP 5 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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