Travelers find ocean-side relaxation at this retreat where attentive staff serve favorite drinks at the bar and prepare delicious meals at the restaurant
Ship Inn sits right by the ocean, offering a peaceful getaway complete with a terrace for enjoying the sea air. Guests connect easily with in-room WiFi while the helpful staff ensures a comfortable stay at this property with its own bar and restaurant.
Located in Penzance, Ship Inn is on the beach. St. Michael's Mount is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Porthcurno Beach and Carbis Bay Beach. Penzance Leisure Centre and National Dahlia Collection are also worth visiting. Visit our Penzance travel guide
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed for Christmas Day:
Bar/lounge
Dining venue
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
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.
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ship Inn pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Ship Inn?
As of 11 Jun, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ship Inn on 13 Jun, 2026 start from S$325, 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 Ship Inn?
Self-parking is available for GBP 5 per day.
What time is check-in at Ship Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM.
What time is check-out at Ship Inn?
Checkout is at 10 AM.
Where is Ship Inn located?
Nestled on the beach, this Penzance inn is just steps away from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Mousehole Beach. Polgoon and Chapel St are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Ship Inn Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Rooms were absolutely dreadful. Dirty marks and scrapes all over the place. Nothing like the rooms you see online. They clearly havent been renovated in decades!
Staff and pub were great
steven
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jane
27 Feb, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Really lovely big room with the most fantastic views. Amazing live music on a Friday night.
Holly
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Susan
11 Jan, 2026
Beautiful room lovely staff great views gorgeous food and a very nice breakfast worth every penny
Susan
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
robert
16 Dec, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Comfortable room and staff was very helpful. It would have been nice if there was a place to sit the suitcase on tho.
Judy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
linda
15 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
the coffee is awful everything else = perfect!
View from my room fantastic
Bridget
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Sharon
7 Apr, 2024
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
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
Beautifully preserved, wonderfully updated. Mousehole quaint and comfortable. Staff quiet accommodating when we needed to make changes. Food brilliant.
The ONLY place to stay in this part of Cornwall! On the waterfront, literally, sunset and sunrise from your bed - both incredible in mid October. Wonderful, warm, fun and kind staff. Superb pub quiz. Delicious breakfast and supper. Super dog friendly. Heavenly comfy bed.
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.