Overlooking St Ives Harbour, The St Ives Bay Hotel offers a warm welcome with its restaurant and bar. Enjoy full breakfast options, unwind on the terrace or take in the stunning views of Carbis Bay Beach nearby. Helpful staff are always available at the 24-hour front desk.
The St Ives Bay Hotel puts you within a 10-minute drive of St Ives Harbour and Carbis Bay Beach. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other features include a snack bar/deli and a terrace. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.
Languages
English, Polish
At a glance
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Hotel size
85 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast each morning (surcharge)
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Beach nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Facilities
Terrace
Banquet hall
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Food and drink
Highchair
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 5 per person
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between January 30 and March 2.
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per day
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
St Ives Bay Hotel
The St Ives Bay Hotel Hotel
The St Ives Bay Hotel St Ives
The St Ives Bay Hotel Hotel St Ives
Frequently asked questions
Is The St Ives Bay Hotel currently open?
The property is closed between January 30 and March 2.
Does The St Ives Bay Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The St Ives Bay Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The St Ives Bay Hotel?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The St Ives Bay Hotel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The St Ives Bay Hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The St Ives Bay Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near The St Ives Bay Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The St Ives Bay Hotel like?
The St Ives Bay Hotel is located near Porthminster Beach, just a short 6-minute walk from St Ives Station and 9 minutes' walk from St Ives Harbour. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.
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The St Ives Bay Hotel Reviews
Reviews
6.4
Good
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6.4/10
Cleanliness
7.2/10
Staff & service
6.4/10
Amenities
5.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Service staff
Location
View
Breakfast
Bed
Shower
Lobby
Bathroom
Ocean view
Reviews
8/10 Very good
May 1, 2025
Large lounge areas with incredible views of the bay. Games provided as well. Breakfast had wide variety of foods and drinks to choose from.
Kathleen
Kathleen, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 16, 2025
st ives bay hotel
hotel in good location, the hotel is very run down and needs renovation. Bedrooms are small, we had a superior room so a bit bigger than average, but still needs updating. Breakfast was limited choice, no pastries offered.
Patricia
Patricia, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 17, 2025
Initially given the wrong room but thankfully issue was resolved. Windows could have used a clean and TV is very small. Lovely view of the beach and free parking outside if you’re quick enough. Walk down to the town is nice, back up the hill not so much. One funny thing that happened was when I dropped a multivitamin and it rolled underneath the bed, upon trying to retrieve it I pulled out a viagra which was a surprise. Hotel slightly dated the convenience and welcoming staff make for this.
Sean
Sean, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 2, 2025
Tradition!
A traditional English seaside hotel with nice ocean views above the town to St Ives (just a short walk downhill). The room was small and neat. Breakfast was also traditonal English.
Kenneth
Kenneth, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2025
Feel hot in the room.
Room view is excellent but room 301 is so hot that I found difficult to fall asleep. It is better if I cant open the window wider and let cool and fresh air into the room to decrease the room tempereture and increase the comfort of residents.
Lam Ching
Lam Ching, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jun 10, 2025
Desperate need of a refurb the floor boards creek in other rooms which keep you awake. The shower cubicle is small Karen Carpenter would struggle to get in
David
David, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 12, 2025
Took all day to clean our room and it was still dirty and we were miss sold of the type of room we got. I got confused because it felt like a care home.
Clive
Clive, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 24, 2025
Beautiful Views
It’s a lovely hotel, it’s a shame it’s quite run down,but very convenient for a stroll in to St Ives, & beautiful views
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jun 1, 2025
location is very good, but that was the only good part.
The rooms, stairways are damp, and a terrible smell of dampness everywhere. The room had a terrible patch of dampness, carpets are extremely dirty .
I avoid looking for perfection in my chosen place of stay, but the hygiene level in this hotel forces me to write the truth here unfortunately
anubhav
anubhav, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 13, 2025
Great view
Lovely view. Good location. Hotel looked a bit tired but the room was clean. Pillows were too plump. Would probably suit most people but too high for me
Nicola
Nicola, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 21, 2024
This is my third visit to the hotel friendly staff and very good value
Keith
Keith, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 24, 2024
Great location cheap cheerful and comfortable.
vicky
vicky, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 12, 2025
The location with Seaviews ,The price was very good.parking is available at the railway station but it’s a walk and steps.Parking is a premium in st Ives.
Mike
Mike, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 5, 2024
The staff were very pleasant and helpful. Very nice stay
Fiona
Fiona, 4-night trip
4/10 Fair
Mar 21, 2025
Cheap for a reason
Rooms are dead cheap because the walls are dead thin and you can hear the zombies next door coughing and snoring loudly.
Jesse
Jesse, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 30, 2025
Dreadful rooms
Nice staff, damp mouldy room initially assigned was in a disgraceful condition. Changed rooms to a similar hut less mouldy room. Bed collapses on one side, only possibly to sleep on one side of it. TV worked. Shower ok.
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 6, 2025
Need refurbishing
Uladzislau
Uladzislau, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 16, 2024
Comfortable bed, very clean, great location.
Julia
Julia, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 11, 2024
Beautiful veiws
Lovely stay, amazing views over the beach
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 6, 2025
Ok
No one around when we tried checking in
Had to hunt to find a member of staff
Deborah
Deborah, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 8, 2024
Pleasant and convenient for a night out in St Ives.
Jan
Jan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 25, 2024
much more character than something like a travel lodge
ben
ben, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 25, 2024
Short trip by train, the location is great and worth a visit.
Tracy
Tracy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 29, 2024
Value for money
Great position, comfortable room and brilliant price