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Star Castle Hotel
St Marys, Isles Of Scilly , Hugh Town, TR21 0JA, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.8/10! (score from 130 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
beautiful location and fascinating history and architecture.
United KingdomThe Star Castle is unique! a one off & a gem of St Mary’s
United KingdomGreat location, amazing food, first class service and friendly atmosphere
United KingdomStaff were lovely. great location. comfortable beds and great food in the restaurant
United KingdomBeautiful location with stunning views and an abundance of walks to explore.
United KingdomGreat location Choice of two restaurants both serving excellent food helpful staff
United KingdomLovely staff, all very helpful. Great old building with plenty of history, room was clean, bed was comfy and well equiped tea tray. Food (Breakfast and Dinner) in Castle restuarant was excellent, location perfect for the boat trips - could have done without the hill to walk up, but not much they can do about that! :)
United KingdomAll meals very excellent, the residents evening meal offers superb value.
United KingdomThe food at the hotel was fantastic and the staff were friendly and helpful at all times. Fantastic hotel, we will be booking again.
United Kingdomexcellent dinner menu with lots of locally caught fish
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Located on St Mary's, the largest island in the Isles of Scilly archipelago, Star Castle Hotel is just a short 5-minute walk from Hugh Town. Nestled on the Garrison, it offers breathtaking views of the surrounding islands.
The hotel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests, a heated indoor swimming pool, complimentary golf and tennis.
Refurbished in 2015 but still maintaining much of their character, the rooms at Star Castle Hotel include king-size beds, en-suite bathrooms with free toiletries, a hairdryer and seating area.
In the mornings a breakfast buffet is available in the restaurant, as well as an a la carte cooked breakfast. Delicately decorated, it also has a large fireplace. Evening meals are also available with an emphasis on fresh, locally caught seafood from 2 to 5-course menu options each evening which change on a daily basis.
Guests can retreat to the dungeon bar before or after dinner for a Scillonian real ale and a wide variety of wines and spirits.
The property is 3-minute drive from St Mary’s Airport and also St Mary’s Isles of Scilly Ferry Terminal. The Isles of Scilly Golf Club is also less than a mile away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.
Most popular facilities
Town Beach
8.3 Very good beach250 yards from propertyLittle Porth Beach
8.5 Very good beach400 yards from propertyPorthcressa Beach
9.0 Superb beach450 yards from propertyPorth Mellon Beach
9.0 Superb beach850 yards from propertyShark's Pit Beach
8.8 Fabulous beach1,100 yards from propertyPorthloo Beach
9.2 Superb beach1,100 yards from propertyOld Town Bay Beach
9.8 Exceptional beach1,500 yards from propertyToll's Porth Beach
8.9 Fabulous beach1.1 miles from propertyPorth Minick Beach
7.8 Good beach1.1 miles from propertyHalangy Porth Beach
1.2 miles from propertyPorth Hellick Beach
1.5 miles from property
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See what guests loved the most:
Jill
United Kingdom“beautiful location and fascinating history and architecture.”
HelenUnited Kingdom“The Star Castle is unique! a one off & a gem of St Mary’s”- DarrenUnited Kingdom“Great location, amazing food, first class service and friendly atmosphere”
DeniseUnited Kingdom“Staff were lovely. great location. comfortable beds and great food in the restaurant”
TamsinUnited Kingdom“Beautiful location with stunning views and an abundance of walks to explore.”
MortyUnited Kingdom“Great location Choice of two restaurants both serving excellent food helpful staff”- MarkUnited Kingdom“Lovely staff, all very helpful. Great old building with plenty of history, room was clean, bed was comfy and well equiped tea tray. Food (Breakfast and Dinner) in Castle restuarant was excellent, location perfect for the boat trips - could have...”
- StephenUnited Kingdom“All meals very excellent, the residents evening meal offers superb value.”
LewisUnited Kingdom“The food at the hotel was fantastic and the staff were friendly and helpful at all times. Fantastic hotel, we will be booking again.”
AndrewUnited Kingdom“excellent dinner menu with lots of locally caught fish”
- Could you please let me know if you have a twin bedded room available for 24 to 31 July 2020Yes we have a twin standard garden room available.Answered on 19 February 2020
- What does half board include please? ThanksThank you for your enquiry. Half board includes Dinner and breakfast.Answered on 10 January 2022
- What transport is best to get there?The most popular mode of transport is flying on the fixed winged aircraft from Land's End airport.Answered on 13 September 2021
- Would you allow 2 poodles and 1 small dog I. Your double room with garden many thanks Elaine MillnerYes we would.Answered on 19 February 2020
- Hi, do you have any family rooms, or rooms/suites suitable for a family of four (children age 12 and 9)? Many thanksWe do indeed yes have both suites and garden rooms with gardens suitable for a family of 4.Answered on 16 February 2021
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Star Castle Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please inform Star Castle Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Restaurant is closed from Fri 01 Nov 2019 until Sun 09 Feb 2020
FAQs about Star Castle Hotel
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Star Castle Hotel is 400 yards from the centre of Hugh Town.
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The nearest beach is just 700 yards from Star Castle Hotel.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Check-in at Star Castle Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:30.
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Room options at Star Castle Hotel include:
- Single
- Double
- Suite
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Guests staying at Star Castle Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.6).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Gluten-free
- Buffet
- À la carte
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The prices at Star Castle Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Star Castle Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Children's playground
- Tennis court
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Swimming Pool
- Tennis equipment
- Bicycle rental
