St. Mary's Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels
St. Mary's Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels
St Mary's is the largest of the Isles of Scilly and the only one with an airport, about ten minutes from Hugh Town by the minibus that meets every flight. The island is small: whether you stay in town or on the Garrison, the fortified headland a few minutes' walk from the harbour, you still reach the terminal quickly. Here the choice isn't between airport and town as elsewhere, but between the centre of Hugh Town, facing the harbour and the beaches, and the quiet of the Garrison or the higher lanes of the village, away from the bustle of the quay.
Hugh Town, the harbour
City centre · Minibus meeting every flight in about 10 minutes; on foot it's fifteen minutes over hilly ground.
Best for: For those who want to get off the boat or the minibus and have the harbour, beaches and restaurants right at hand.
Pros
- Harbour, beaches and restaurants just steps from the lodgings.
- Direct arrival point of the minibus that meets the flights.
Cons
- Small island, few alternatives if the rooms are full.
- Some places close early outside the high season.
Recommended hotels in this area
- The Atlantic: On Hugh Street beach, just steps from the harbour and the village beaches.
- St Marys Hall Hotel: A nineteenth-century residence a few minutes from the harbour, with an in-house restaurant.
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The Garrison
Neighbourhood · Minibus from the airport to Hugh Town in about 10 minutes, then a 5-minute uphill walk to the Garrison.
Best for: For those seeking quiet and views over the neighbouring islands, a few minutes' walk from the harbour.
Pros
- Gardens and the island fort's walls, away from the harbour traffic.
- Views over the neighbouring islands from the fortified headland.
Cons
- A short uphill walk is needed to reach the harbour.
- Fewer evening venues than the centre of Hugh Town.
Recommended hotels in this area
- Star Castle Hotel: Sixteenth-century castle within the Garrison's walls, with an indoor pool and gardens.
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Hugh Town, the upper lanes
Neighbourhood · Minibus from the airport to Hugh Town in about 10 minutes, then a short uphill walk.
Best for: For those who want a quiet place to stay a few minutes from the harbour, away from the bustle of the quay.
Pros
- Quiet residential area with sea views.
- A few minutes' walk from the harbour and the Garrison.
Cons
- Bed & breakfast only, no in-house restaurant.
- Limited rooms, worth booking well in advance.
Recommended hotels in this area
- Appletree: Adults-only bed & breakfast with sea views, on a quiet lane above the harbour.
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