Star Castle
Cornwall, England
Key facts
- Operator
- Star Castle Hotel
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Hotel guests only
- Nearest station
- Penzance, 37.8 miles (straight-line)
- Stays
- Overnight accommodation available
Pinpoint
Isles of Scilly TR21 0JA
Telephone 01720 422317
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
A 16th-century star-shaped fort on the Isles of Scilly, converted into a hotel and now the accommodation of choice for visitors island-hopping around Scilly. Reviewers consistently praise the staff and the setting; the odd complaint is about restaurant service rather than the castle itself.
Worth the trip
The star-fort layout itself - six-pointed ramparts built to Tudor defensive design, now wrapped around hotel gardens rather than gun emplacements.
Before you go
It's hotel guests only, so day visits aren't an option - reviewers recommend booking the boat trips run through the hotel if you're staying, and note restaurant service can be inconsistent even when the rooms aren't.
Most reviewers had an excellent stay at Star Castle Hotel, repeatedly praising the attentive, helpful staff, especially for arranging boat trips, and the historic setting and views. One reviewer had a disappointing dinner experience, citing inattentive service and a mix-up over food availability, but this appears to be an outlier against an otherwise consistently positive picture.
16thC star fort hotel, Isles of Scilly
“Great hotel historic great views very helpful staff and friendly food exquisite boat trips with rafe brilliant worth another visit thanksĺ”- Andrew Alexander, visitor review
Common questions about Star Castle
Where is Star Castle?
Star Castle is in Cornwall, England, at Isles of Scilly TR21 0JA.
Can you visit Star Castle?
Star Castle operates as a hotel, so access is normally for staying guests rather than day visitors. Contact the hotel directly about staying or visiting.
Can you stay overnight at Star Castle?
Yes - Star Castle offers bookable accommodation, so you can spend the night in the castle itself or within its grounds. See the Castles You Can Sleep In guide for the full list and how each stay works.
What is the highlight of visiting Star Castle?
The star-fort layout itself - six-pointed ramparts built to Tudor defensive design, now wrapped around hotel gardens rather than gun emplacements.
Is Star Castle a ruin or still intact?
Star Castle is largely intact - 16thC star fort hotel, Isles of Scilly.
