TREGARTHEN'S HOTEL, Hugh Town

Tregarthen'S Hotel sits directly above St Mary's harbour, a 5-minute walk from the quay where the Scillonian III ferry docks. The hotel engages in sustainable practices, including waste reduction and efficient use of resources throughout the property. Guests can buy inter-island boat tickets at reception, avoiding queues on the quay.

The hotel's restaurant is known for its modern dining techniques and a menu that highlights local selections, such as mussels from St Agnes and fresh fish like brill and sea bream. Breakfast offers a varied buffet with cooked options, pastries, cereals, yoghurts, and a range of cold meats and cheeses, with staff accommodating gluten-free and other dietary needs. Packed lunches can be ordered from reception for day trips, though guests also have the option to buy a meal deal at the nearby Co-op.

Accommodations include standard sea-view rooms, superior doubles, and four new Lodges on the seafront with private terraces and views over the harbour. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, radio, en-suite bathroom, bathrobes, and a mini-fridge restocked daily with fresh milk and spring water. The Lodges are compact, with a mezzanine bedroom, small lounge, and modern shower room, noted for their proximity to the sea.

The hotel accepts dogs in certain rooms and the Lodges, with arrangements made directly with the hotel before booking. Dogs are permitted in the restaurant and bar areas, and some guests used dog beds provided in the room or via the local pet shop Creature Comforts. The hotel operates a luggage transfer service from the ferry to the room, useful for pet owners travelling with bags.

The hotel offers a daily luggage collection from the Scillonian ferry and delivers bags directly to rooms, with the reverse service on departure. Accessible features include ground-floor rooms and a slope at the main entrance, though the building has no lift and many rooms are reached by stairs of up to 39 steps. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available in public areas, and guests can store luggage at reception before check-in or after checkout.

Location: 2 min from St Mary's quay, close to Town Beach & Porthcressa Beach

Rooms: 12 room types including sea-view doubles and seafront Lodges

Dining: Restaurant with local seafood and modern cooking techniques

Sustainability: Waste reduction and efficient resource use across the property

Pet policy: Dogs allowed in rooms and dining areas with advance arrangement

Service: Luggage transfer from ferry to room on arrival and departure