PlacesToStayHugh Town and quay
A town room makes boat departures, food and Porthcressa practical.
Good for: Quay access and Hugh Town food
Before you choose: The airport is elsewhere on the island and weather can change onward boats.
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Places to stay in St Mary's, Isles of Scilly
A town room makes boat departures, food and Porthcressa practical. Choose the elevated historic setting for a slower island stay.
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St Mary’s is the arrival island for many Scilly trips, but Hugh Town, the Garrison and the quieter shore create different stays. A town room makes boat departures, food and Porthcressa practical. Choose the elevated historic setting for a slower island stay.
FIND YOUR BASE
Hugh Town and quay or The Garrison and quieter island sites
The Garrison and quieter island sites
Choose the elevated historic setting for a slower island stay.
Good for: Garrison history and a quieter pace
Before you choose: The quay is downhill from the Garrison; the return to your room is uphill. Arrange luggage transfers if that route is unsuitable.
EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS
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ROOM FOR YOUR NEXT TRIP
Our researched picks in St Mary's, Isles of Scilly
Two researched accommodation formats or locations illustrate the base decision; compare current rooms directly with operators and use the map for other options.
Star Castle Hotel
For a Garrison hotel above Hugh Town, with a separate route down to the quay.
- Castle rooms, garden rooms and garden suites are distinct categories.
- Garden suites have a separate lounge.
- An indoor heated swimming pool is advertised.
Before you book: Discuss the hilly approach and exact room route before booking. Confirm transfers, room outlook and seasonal opening; a garden-room booking is not a bedroom inside the castle.
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The Garrison, St Mary’s, Isles of Scilly, TR21 0JA
A St Mary’s hotel on the Garrison above Hugh Town, offering historic castle rooms and separate garden accommodation.
Sources checked 2026-09-17
St Mary’s Hall Hotel
For a Hugh Town base rather than the higher Garrison setting.
- Hugh Town hotel near Porthcressa and the quay side.
Before you book: Check luggage transfer from the quay or airport and request the exact room type; transport can change with island weather.
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Church Street, Hugh Town, St Mary’s TR21 0JR
Hugh Town hotel near Porthcressa and the quay side.
Sources checked 2026-09-23
TAKE A CLOSER LOOK
Compare nearby and wider-area stays
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Make it your kind of break
FAMILY BREAKS
Keep departure day on St Mary’s
Weather can change island boats and flights. A final Hugh Town or Garrison morning avoids a tight off-island connection.
QUIET BREAKS
Choose the Garrison for slower evenings
The elevated historic setting differs from the quay and Porthcressa, but allow for the route down with luggage.
A LITTLE ROOM TO EXPLORE
Two nights in St Mary's, Isles of Scilly
Begin in Hugh Town, save the full day for the Garrison or an island outing, and stay on St Mary’s before departure.
Arrival: Hugh Town and quay
Walk Hugh Town, Porthcressa and the quay after arrival.
Full day: Garrison and island
Explore the Garrison on foot, then take a booked island boat or a St Mary’s coastal circuit according to weather.
Departure: last local stop
Use the final morning near your departure point rather than planning a tight off-island trip.
Less time? For one night, stay on St Mary’s, see Hugh Town and the Garrison, and leave inter-island boats for a longer visit.
BEFORE YOU CHOOSE
A few useful details
Which part of St Mary's, Isles of Scilly should I choose for a first stay?
A town room makes boat departures, food and Porthcressa practical. The airport is elsewhere on the island and weather can change onward boats.
When does The Garrison and quieter island sites make more sense?
Choose the elevated historic setting for a slower island stay. The quay is downhill from the Garrison; the return to your room is uphill. Arrange luggage transfers if that route is unsuitable.
What is a realistic full day here?
Explore the Garrison on foot, then take a booked island boat or a St Mary’s coastal circuit according to weather.
What if I have only one night?
For one night, stay on St Mary’s, see Hugh Town and the Garrison, and leave inter-island boats for a longer visit.
Are the airport, quay and Garrison together?
No. They are separate points on St Mary’s. Arrange luggage and arrival travel around the exact accommodation.
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How we put this guide together
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Sources checked 2026-09-23. Check current arrangements before travelling.