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Star Castle

Hotel in Hugh Town

Hotel★★★★4-star4.5 (233 reviews)

Location Great location — 6 attractions within walking distance

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About

Star Castle is a hotel to stay in Hugh Town. It sits close to Arlo Porth and Little Porth, around 2.1 km from St Mary's Airport. It holds an official 4-star rating and scores 4.5/5 across 233 guest reviews. Recent guests highlight Top spot for a stay on the Isles of Scilly, with superb food and service..

Notable stay

Star Castle is a fortress on St Mary's, Isles of Scilly, built in 1593 by Robert Adams, Surveyor of the Royal Works (d.1595) and Francis Godolphin, Captain of the Scilly Isles, during the "Spanish invasion scare." (via Wikipedia)

scheduled monumentWikipedia →

What guests mention

Top spot for a stay on the Isles of Scilly, with superb food and service.

Themes drawn from recent guest reviews.

Amenities

BarKitchen / kitchenetteSwimming poolRestaurant

Location

What's nearby

  • Arlo Porth0.3 km
  • Little Porth0.4 km
  • Town Beach0.4 km
  • Porthcressa Beach0.5 km
  • Isles of Scilly Museum0.6 km
  • Porth Mellon0.9 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 9 places to eat🛒 2 supermarkets💊 2 pharmacies & clinics

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
St Mary's Airport (ISC) 2.1 km → all hotels near ISC
Nearest beach
Arlo Porth0.3 km
Sea temperature
Sea temperature about 18 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving
Drives on the left
Currency
GBP
Power
Type G plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water
Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to Star Castle?

From Star Castle, St Mary's Airport (ISC) is around 2.1 km away (straight-line distances).

How far is Star Castle from the beach?

The nearest beach, Arlo Porth, is about 0.3 km from Star Castle in a straight line.

Does Star Castle have a pool?

Yes — Star Castle offers bar, kitchen / kitchenette, swimming pool, restaurant.

How is Star Castle rated?

Star Castle scores 4.5 out of 5 across 233 guest reviews, and holds an official 4-star rating.

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