Star Castle
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)
What guests mention
Themes drawn from recent guest reviews.
Amenities
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
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 Porth — 0.3 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
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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