Hotels near St Mary's Airport - ISC, Hugh Town

We made the trip to go on the Pelagic Cruises and some sight-seeing in the Islea of Scilly generally. Plenty of eateries in Hugh Town - but pretty slow service - gave up on one when told 25mins to wait for lunch order. Didn't look round Hugh Town particularly as not interested in shopping/beach. Tourist Info pretty good.

Pleasant small town with a good range of pubs and eating places. Reasonable but fairly limited range of shops. Easy access to quay side and boats to the other islands on the Isles of Scilly. Also terminus for the only bus service that circulates around St Marys Island.

Going off peak meant it was nice & quiet. Plenty to watch down at the quay & hotels & bars ooen wihout the queues. Very friendly community. Recommend the Mermaid Inn & Tregarthen's Hotel for food, also the Atlantic but a bit more basic. Star Castle the best though for atmosphere & food. Recommend the Island Tour from Holgate Green - amusing & interesting.

We loved the little shops and pubs, the calmness of the Scilly Isles and the honesty of everything. Being in Hugh Town felt like going back in time to when shops didn't have to lock up expensive items and alcohol. Everyone in the shops was very pleasant, knowledgeable and helpful. We would love to visit again.