Welcome Information Currently Updating as of 23/05/2026

Parking

A few options nearby – we’d recommend dropping bags first, then finding a spot. Please double check signage on arrival, we try our best to keep this page up to date as possible.

On-street parking: White bays opposite the guest house and along the play park next door (Our side of the street is residents only and you may be fined).

• Cost: ~£16.50 per 24hrs
• Pay: RingGo app (location code: 16995) or coins at the machine (notes NOT accepted at machine)
• Hours: 1 hour – £2.40. A maximum of £16.50.

Grand Parade Car Park (PL1 3BX) – under 200m / 3 min walk

• Cost: £8 per 24hrs, or £4 overnight (17:00 – 10:00)
• Pay: RingGo app (location code: 16098) or coins (notes NOT accepted at machine)

Parking Vouchers: Subject to availability – we do also offer parking vouchers but at a limited supply we cannot guarantee that we have enough, please contact us prior to arrival if needed. 

• Cost: £8 per 24hrs, 10am to 10am. 

Disabled parking: Blue badge holders have free parking, across the road and along the play-park. Please check parking meter and signs in case this information is no longer valid.

Major events: Plymouth hosts several big weekends (Half Marathon in May, Fireworks Championships in August, Plymouth Summer Sessions etc.) when parking can be slightly restricted or busy.

Any questions: Call us on 01752 261778 or send us an email at enquiries@marinersguesthouse.co.uk.

We want everyone to enjoy their stay, so please take a moment to read through our house rules. They’re here to keep the guest house safe, peaceful, and welcoming for all our guests.

No smoking – The Mariners Guest House is strictly non-smoking throughout, including all bedrooms, communal areas, and doorways. This includes vaping and e-cigarettes. If you wish to smoke, please do so directly outside the front door, ensuring the door is closed behind you to prevent smoke entering the building. Guests who smoke inside will be charged a £100 cleaning fee to cover deep cleaning and re-airing.

Quiet hours – Please keep noise to a minimum between 10:00pm and 8:00am out of consideration for other guests. The building carries sound, so even normal conversation can travel.

Visitors – You’re very welcome to invite a visitor in for a chat or a drink — just let us know in advance so we’re aware they’re in the building.

Adults only – The Mariners Guest House is an adults-only establishment. We do not accept guests under the age of 18.

Pets – Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate pets, with the exception of registered assistance dogs.

Keys – Please carry your front door key with you at all times when leaving the building, including for short trips to the car. The front door locks automatically on closure, and we may not be available to let you back in outside office hours. Replacement key fobs are charged at £30.

Damages – Accidents happen – please let us know straight away if anything gets broken or damaged so we can sort it out together.

Towels & linen – Please use the bath mat after showering, and try to be mindful with makeup, fake tan, and hair dye around our white towels and linens. Small marks are no problem – but if any heavier staining does happen, please let us know so we can set those towels aside for special treatment in the wash. Thanks for helping us keep them lovely!

Fire safety – Please familiarise yourself with the fire safety information in your guest book and by the front door. If the fire alarm sounds, leave the building immediately via the nearest exit and assemble at the agreed assembly point.

In the unlikely event of a problem – Please come to us first. We’d rather know about an issue while you’re here so we can put it right, than read about it in a review afterwards.

Thank you for helping us keep The Mariners a lovely place to stay!

Breakfast Information

Breakfast is self-service, served daily in our breakfast room – and the room is never closed, so you’re welcome to help yourself to continental items at a time that suits you, even if you need an early start.

Cooked breakfast service times:

• Weekdays (Mon–Fri): 7:30am – 9:00am
• Weekends (Sat & Sun): 7:45am – 9:00am

Continental — included with your stay:
Please help yourself to:

• A range of breads, crumpets, and pastries
• Cereals and mini muffins
• Fresh fruit and jams, marmalades, and spreads
• Tea, coffee, and hot drinksYou’ll find milk, orange juice, butter, and yoghurt in the white fridge next to the hot water machine.

Cooked breakfast – £8 supplement:
If you’d like a cooked option, our Full English is £8, with eggs cooked to your preference (fried, scrambled, or poached). Please note we don’t serve black pudding.
We have a few other cooked options available too – please ask and we’ll talk you through what we can offer.

Please note:
cooked breakfast is only available during the service times above. If you would like an early cooked breakfast, please let us know well in advance – subject to availability.

To order:
please let us know either the evening before or as soon as you come down so we can have it ready for you.

Dietary requirements:
We’re happy to cater for most dietary needs – vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and milk alternatives are all available. Please let us know in advance (at the time of booking, or the evening before at the latest) so we can have everything ready.

Allergies:
If you have any food allergies or intolerances, please tell us when you check in so we can advise on suitable options and avoid cross-contamination.

Facilities & In-Room Amenities

We want your stay to feel as comfortable as possible. Here’s what you’ll find during your time with us.

In your room:

• Smart TV
• Tea and coffee making facilities, with a selection of teas, coffee, sugar, and biscuits
• Hairdryer
• Fresh towels and bedding
• Hand soap and shower gel
• Walk-in shower
• USB adapter cubes next to the bed
• Free WiFi (password located in your room or contact us to it prior to arrival)
• Privacy Windows: All our windows have a privacy film 

Around the guest house:

• Iron and ironing board – located just outside Room 4, to the left of the cleaning cupboard
• Breakfast room – boiling water on demand with a large selection of herbal teas and coffees of all types. 
• Free WiFi throughout the building
• Paper maps and local leaflets available in the dining room – please help yourself

Bike storage:
We have secure bike storage at the rear of the property, with space for up to 4 bikes. If you need to store more than 4, please get in touch in advance and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Luggage storage:
You’re welcome to leave your luggage with us before check-in or after check-out – just let us know and we’ll keep it safely until you’re ready. Subject to availability.  

Available on request:
We’re happy to provide the following – please just ask:

• Spare blankets
• Small heaters
• Pedestal fans
• EU / US to UK plug adapters

Plymouth has loads to offer, and you’re in the perfect spot to explore. Here are some of our personal favourites – places we genuinely recommend to friends and family.

Right on our doorstep:

• Plymouth Hoe – 5-minute walk. Iconic seafront with Smeaton’s Tower, the historic lighthouse you can climb for incredible views.
• The Barbican – 15-minute walk along the waterfront. Plymouth’s historic harbour with cobbled streets, the Mayflower Steps, independent shops, and waterfront pubs.
• The Royal Citadel – 17th-century fortress overlooking the Hoe.
• West Hoe Park & Promenade – lovely walks, sea views, and a great spot for sunset.

Eating & drinking (our personal recommendations):

• Salumi Bar & Eatery (Millbay Road, 5-min walk) – Our top restaurant recommendation. step inside and you’ll find an oasis with a beautifully curated menu, fresh dishes cooked to order, and a properly relaxed atmosphere. Book ahead, especially weekends. (4.6★, 1,100+ Google reviews)
• The Waterfront (turn left out the guest house and its on the waterfront) – A great local pub right on the seafront. Lovely for breakfast (BOGO half-price!), pub lunches with sea views, or just a pint in the evening. Open 9am–11pm every day.
• The Coffee Shack (West Hoe Road, 3-min walk) – A friendly waterfront café, open 8am–8pm. Famous locally for £1 Devon clotted cream ice cream and great coffee with sea views. Perfect for a stroll-and-stop.

Attractions worth a visit:

• The Box – Plymouth’s flagship museum and art gallery – free entry.
• National Marine Aquarium – UK’s largest aquarium, on the Barbican.
• Mount Edgcumbe – historic estate just across the water; reached by foot via the Cremyll Ferry from the Royal William Yard every 30 minutes.
• Royal William Yard – restored Georgian naval yard with restaurants, galleries, and a paddleboard / kayak hire centre.
• Plymouth Gin Distillery – the oldest working gin distillery in England, on the Barbican.
• Tinside Lido – beautiful Art Deco sea-water pool (open summer months only).

Walks & outdoors:

• South West Coast Path – passes right by the Hoe; head east toward the Barbican or west toward Mount Batten for spectacular coastal walks. We’re also an  official South West Coast Path stamping point. 
• Plymouth Sound – Britain’s first National Marine Park. Boat trips run from the Barbican.
• Drake’s Island – small uninhabited island off the Hoe, with seasonal boat tours.

Shopping:

• Drake Circus – main shopping centre in the city centre, 10 minutes’ walk.
• The Barbican – independent shops, art galleries, and crafts.
• Royal William Yard – boutique and lifestyle shops.

Day trips from Plymouth:

• Dartmoor National Park – about 30 minutes by car. Wild moorland, walking, tors to climb.
• Cornwall – cross the Tamar Bridge into Cornwall in minutes (Looe, Polperro, Eden Project all reachable).
• Mount Edgcumbe Country Park – by foot ferry from the Barbican.

Need a recommendation we haven’t mentioned?

Just ask us – between the three of us, we know Plymouth pretty well and can point you toward exactly the right place for what you’re looking for.