About this property
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 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Airport shuttle (free)
- Family rooms
- Bar
Availability
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Room type | Number of guests | |
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1 single bed | ||
1 single bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
Bedroom 1 extra-large double bed Living room 1 sofa bed |
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Jenni
United Kingdom“Beautiful location in superb settings. The staff were so very helpful & cheerful. Food excellent with choice of dining venue. The room was very comfortable & we were able to take our dog. Lovely stay albeit too short.” - wendy United Kingdom“Fabulous location .Lovely room with sea views.Very helpful friendly staff. The breakfast was excellent 👌 It was a bonus to have the indoor heated swimming pool. We would definitely return and highly recommend.. .”
- Emma United Kingdom“The location was amazing, providing wonderful views over the bay. My room was spotlessly clean & has all the facilities you might need. Being in the ramparts of the castle, it was extremely private and quiet - perfect for a great nights sleep!”
- Lucy United Kingdom“There was always a member of staff to contact. Food was out of this world and made my 5 year old daughter - who recently has been diagnosed with Coeliac disease feel like she could eat what she wanted. Very accommodating. Thank you.”
- Robert United Kingdom“Excellent views to other islands from our private decked area; large room; amazing 4 course evening meal (cost just an extra £30 per person on our bed and breakfast rate); very welcoming, professional, friendly and keen to help.”
- Dorota United Kingdom“We were a family of five staying at this lovely and beautifully set hotel, and from the moment we arrived, everything exceeded our expectations. The setting was charming, but what truly made our stay unforgettable was the staff — every single...”
- Pauline United Kingdom“Everyone was very helpful. Raffe the boatman the lady in the office in fact all the staff could not do enough for you. . Would definitely recommend to anyone thinking of going to St. Mary's to stay here.”
- Jeremy United Kingdom“The setting is magnificent. Fabulous main building and beautiful garden.”
- Christine United Kingdom“Beautiful gardens and excellent food. Also liked that each morning we were asked what our plans for the day were and boat times to the islands available in the hotel. Also great location seeing all the other islands from their grounds and able to...”
- Tatyana United Kingdom“One of the best stays a we’ve ever had. Absolutely brilliant!”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
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.
The fine print
Please note that there is no travel (both flights or the ferry) to and from the Isles of Scilly on Sundays in April, May, June, September and October. In July and August the ferry does operate on Sundays. However, flights still do not operate on Sundays. Please take this into account when booking your trip to the Isles of Scilly.
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.
