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
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
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 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?
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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Ship Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 142 reviews
10 - Excellent
89
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 142 reviews
8 - Good
40
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 142 reviews
6 - Okay
7
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 142 reviews
4 - Poor
3
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 142 reviews
2 - Terrible
3
9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10
Old, quaint and charming. We six- footers must beware of the low ceilings. Good food, nice bar, quiet and comfortable rooms.
Melville
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10
Excellent room overlooking the harbour.
Martin
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10
Excellent spot and friendly staff
Christian
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10
Had a lovely nights stay at the Ship Inn, beautiful harbour view from our room which was comfortable and roomy.
Helen
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10
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.
Sara
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
8/10
Great time - wonderful location
Maureen
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10
Bed so so comfy, great view, nice food, great stay
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10
Parking was at a pay and display lot within 5 minute walk.
Brian
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10
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.
Andy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10
Staff, pub and room was more than we had expected.. 10/10
John
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10
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!!
Sara
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10
The food is excellent! Had the brie tart for Sunday roast and ice cream for dessert. Beer from the brewery was really good too.
Rachel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
8/10
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.
Susan
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10
Absolutely wonderful stay!
Thomas
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
8/10
Harbour view from bedroom was gorgeous. Good value for money with delicious breakfast and great coffee.
Carey
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
10/10
I really enjoyed the place was there years ago and enjoyed it again
Peter Charl
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
10/10
My wife and I loved staying here. The best people. Bar, breakfast and dinner. We can’t wait to come back.
Valliann
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10
Had a lovely stay at the ship inn. Room was spotless and overlooking the harbour, staff were friendly and helpful. There was also a lot of choice for breakfast and would highly recommend to anyone staying.
RIA
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
8/10
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
Sharon
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10
the coffee is awful everything else = perfect!
View from my room fantastic
Bridget
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10
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
10/10
Beautifully preserved, wonderfully updated. Mousehole quaint and comfortable. Staff quiet accommodating when we needed to make changes. Food brilliant.
James
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
8/10
Great location, good food and nice staff. Just very noisy due to the thin walls
Steve
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10
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.
Rebecca
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
8/10
Breakfast excellent and cooked to order.
Parking across harbour an issue. Coins only.