Fowey

The Ship Inn

Name: The Ship Inn
Address: Trafalgar Square, Fowey, PL23 1AZ, United Kingdom

StayScore

/100

Confidence: High

Trafalgar Square, Fowey, PL23 1AZ, United Kingdom

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★★★3-star hotel

The Ship Inn is a town-centre pub and small hotel in Fowey, offering pub dining and a small number of letting rooms. The wood‑panelled main bar affords river views and is complemented by separate dining areas and a cosy open fire. The property operates as a public house and restaurant and includes guest accommodation and accessible facilities, suitable for visitors to the harbour town of Fowey.

Score breakdown

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StayScore

84/100

8.5/10

4.3/5

4/5

Scores last verified: 13 Aug 2026

StayScore Analysis

Why this hotel scores 84/100

The Ship Inn in Fowey is best for travellers who want a sociable, town‑centre bolthole that doubles as a working pub with easy access to the harbour, waterfront walks and local boat trips. It suits guests who prioritise atmosphere, timber‑panelled character and pub dining over the polished anonymity of larger hotels. With a small number of letting rooms, the inn works well for short stays focused on exploring Fowey’s eateries, riverside life and coastal activities rather than a quiet long‑stay retreat.

Amenities

What this hotel offers

Free WiFiFamily roomsRestaurantNon-smoking roomsBarSuperb breakfast

Highlights

✓ Town‑centre waterfront spot with easy access to the harbour
✓ Traditional wood‑panelled bar, cosy open fire and pub dining for sociable evenings
✓ Small, informal hotel placing you in the heart of Fowey’s eateries and coastal activities

Things to know

• As a working pub the bar can be lively into the evening, which may affect noise levels
• Limited number of rooms and a more informal setup than a full‑service hotel

Hotel surroundings