Star Castle Hotel in Hugh Town, England

Star Castle Hotel offers a heated indoor swimming pool with a sun deck area, complimentary golf and tennis for guests, and a hotel boat service on the Calypso II for private island-hopping trips. The indoor pool is housed in a conservatory-style structure and provides warm water year-round. Guests also have access to the hotel's own fishing boat, which supplies freshly caught seafood to the restaurants.

The hotel has 38 unique rooms, including castle rooms with original features, garden rooms with sea views and private terraces, and guard rooms set into the battlements. All rooms were refurbished in 2015 and feature king-size beds, en-suite bathrooms with free toiletries, and a seating area. Garden rooms offer outdoor seating areas, while castle rooms provide direct access to the historic building.

Guests can choose between two restaurants: the formal Castle Dining Room with daily changing 2 to 5-course menus and The Vine, a conservatory restaurant adorned by a 50-year-old vine. Both emphasize fresh, locally caught seafood from the hotel's own fishing boat and produce from the on-site vegetable garden. The Dungeon Bar serves Scillonian real ale and a wide selection of wines and spirits.

The hotel provides a children's playground, babysitting services, and a kids' menu with freshly prepared meals, including pureed options for infants. Family rooms are available, and the heated indoor pool is suitable for children. Dog-friendly amenities include pet bowls, blankets, and treats, and dogs are permitted in garden rooms with prior arrangement.

Situated on the Garrison in Hugh Town, the hotel is a 3-minute drive from St Mary's Airport and the Isles of Scilly Ferry Terminal. The Isles of Scilly Golf Club is less than a mile away, and Porth Helick with its granite rocks and ancient burial sites is within walking distance. Guests can access scenic beaches and harbour walks directly from the hotel grounds.

Location: On the Garrison, 3 min from airport and ferry

Rooms: 38 rooms in castle, garden, and guard styles

Dining: Two restaurants with daily changing seafood menus

Activities: Heated indoor pool, complimentary golf and tennis

Family: Children's playground and babysitting services

Pets: Dog-friendly rooms with blankets and treats