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Ship Inn

4.0 star property
Travelers find ocean-side relaxation at this retreat where attentive staff serve favorite drinks at the bar and prepare delicious meals at the restaurant

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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.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Signature Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Signature Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Penzance, Ship Inn is on the beach. Penlee House Gallery and Museum and Trereife House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Trengwainton Garden and National Dahlia Collection. Paradise Park and JungleBarn and St Ives Society of Artists are also worth visiting. Visit our Penzance travel guide
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South Cliff, Mousehole, Penzance, England, TR19 6QX

What's nearby

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    Mousehole Beach
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Minack Theatre which includes views and general coastal views as well as a large group of people
    Minack Theatre
    17 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Newlyn Tolcarne Beach
    5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Chapel St
    8 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Polgoon
    8 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Penzance (PZC-Penzance Train Station)
    19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lovetts
    5 min drive
  • The Dock Inn
    8 min drive
  • Jubilee Pool Café
    7 min drive
  • Taj Mahal
    7 min drive
  • The Dolphin Tavern
    8 min drive

About this property

Ship Inn

Upscale inn by the ocean
Take advantage of a terrace, a bar, and a restaurant at Ship Inn. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Ship Inn include amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 5 per day)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Christmas Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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 elevators

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Ship Inn Penzance
Ship Penzance
Ship Inn Inn
Ship Inn Penzance
Ship Inn Inn Penzance

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 Mar 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ship Inn on Mar 8, 2026 start from $124, 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?

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?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Ship Inn located?

Nestled on the beach, this Penzance inn is just steps from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Mousehole Beach. Newlyn Tolcarne Beach and Chapel St are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Ship Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 164 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 164 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 164 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 164 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location with pub on the Mousehole harbor.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent spot and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great time - wonderful location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service , food was delicious , staff friendly and helpful and a bonus it was quiz night too , which was good fun!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a lovely nights stay at the Ship Inn, beautiful harbour view from our room which was comfortable and roomy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

All great!

Bed so so comfy, great view, nice food, great stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

linda

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cosy hotel

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Carey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Harbour view from bedroom was gorgeous. Good value for money with delicious breakfast and great coffee.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

comfy base to explore Cornwall

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room and staff was very helpful. It would have been nice if there was a place to sit the suitcase on tho.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the coffee is awful everything else = perfect! View from my room fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon

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
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spring has arrived

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.
Cajun chicken burger
Salmon and scrambled eggs
Smashed avocado and poached eggs
Mussels in creamy lobster sauce
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully preserved, wonderfully updated. Mousehole quaint and comfortable. Staff quiet accommodating when we needed to make changes. Food brilliant.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The ONLY place to stay in this part of Cornwall!

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Location

Room clean. Staff friendly. Breakfast ok but various options on menu were not available for our entire 5 night stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast excellent and cooked to order. Parking across harbour an issue. Coins only.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Ira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
all just good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024