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, private 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
7.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Keith
    Australia Australia
    Excellent food, good service, change of menu every day.
  • Judith
    United States of America United States of America
    We loved everything! From the staff to the incredible location and views to the exceptional dinners!! What a chef!! Definitely one of the best hotels we stayed in! We will be back!!
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We were delighted to stay at the Star Castle Hotel - this was a real treat for us and really lived up to (and exceeeded) expectations! The staff couldn't have been more friendly and helpful. The food was excellent - hadn't expected such high...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

Amenities of Star Castle Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tennis equipment
  • Hiking
  • Playground
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Tennis court
Media & Technology
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Star Castle Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night
Crib upon request
£20 per child, per night
3 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Star Castle Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

FAQs about Star Castle Hotel

  • Room options at Star Castle Hotel include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Suite

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Star Castle Hotel on this page.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Yes, Star Castle Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The nearest beach is 2,150 feet from Star Castle Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Star Castle Hotel is 1,150 feet from the center of Hugh Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Star Castle Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Check-in at Star Castle Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Star Castle Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Tennis court
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Tennis equipment
    • Swimming pool
    • Bicycle rental

  • The prices at Star Castle Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.