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The St Ives Bay Hotel

3.5 star property

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Beach nearby, white sand
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Double Room, Sea View | Room amenity
View from property

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

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The Terrace, Cornwall, St Ives, England, TR26 2BN
  • Porthminster Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • St Ives Harbour
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Harbour Sand
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Penzance (PZE-Penzance Heliport)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Sea View

Twin Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Double Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

St Ives

When you stay at The St Ives Bay Hotel in St Ives, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of St Ives Harbour and St. Michael's Mount. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Porthminster Beach and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from New Millennium Gallery.

What's nearby

  • Porthminster Beach - 3 min walk
  • St Ives Harbour - 9 min walk
  • Porthmeor Beach - 12 min walk
  • Tate St. Ives - 14 min walk
  • Carbis Bay Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • St Ives Station - 6 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪St.Ives Brewery - the Brewhouse - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hub - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Hain Line - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bier Huis Grand Cafe - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The St Ives Bay Hotel

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to St Ives Harbour
The St Ives Bay Hotel offers 85 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 85 guestrooms. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of The St Ives Bay Hotel, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.
The St Ives Bay Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, Polish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily: GBP 5 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between January 30 and March 2.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 5 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is 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

The St Ives Bay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 499 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 499 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 499 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 86 out of 499 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 78 out of 499 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

J

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness
It was fine and did the job.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A superb stay again at this super Hotel.
We have had numerous visits to the St Ives Bay hotel and as always never disappoints. Superb friendly staff and Dan always goes above and beyond. Looked beautiful when we left as trimmed up for Christmas parties. We will return again.,
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful veiws
Lovely stay, amazing views over the beach
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

tinashe

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Naomi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
All the floorboards were really creaky and doors did not shut quietly. Breakfast was not that great as very greasy. We were really lucky to have a room with a sea view and it was a convenient base as were only there for one night. Comfortable for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Back to the future 2
For the payment the stay was very good. Hotel has a great position in St Ives, I even had a sea view. But I felt the hotel was in need of updating, it was like going back in time to the 80’s from the bathroom having the old style mixer tap shower to the tick box options for breakfast. Don’t get me wrong for the cost I’m 100% happy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jacqui

Travelled with partner
We had a wonderful time, but the property was very tired, this included the decoration and facilities. The breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kim

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joline

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awful
When we arrived there wasn’t anyone on reception, had to go and look for someone to check us in. The first room we were put in was awful, so we asked to change, second room we tolerated, but still not nice, we stayed out of the hotel so we didn’t have to spend time in there. The breakfast was absolutely disgraceful, also no one about for us to check out, will definitely not be returning… the hotel was nothing that is ahown
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Carina

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not bad for one night, but needs to be cleaned properly ! Hairs found and loads of dust in the room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Lucy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn’t find staff, room was damaged and dirty with rubbish still around
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Fatmire

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tony

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Probably the worst place i have ever stayed. I had to leave my car on double yellows for 20 whilst trying to find someone who could check me in. The poor night porter was rushed off their feet tending to coach loads of the turkey and tinsel brigade. Why they didn't more staff??? The room was up a dark smelly staircase directly above the toilet. The room itself was dirty with a broken tap, mouldy shower, tv that you couldn't turn down, no chair and absolutely no chance of wifi or a mobile sign. Breakfast wasn't much bet. As someone that has chosen not to eat animal based products my only choices were beans on toast and nuts and fruit. This place was cheap but still overpriced for the conditions. Staff were brilliant and friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in a great location. Staff helpful and clean .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Karen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
View but not much else
Sadly the room was grim view amazing Apart from that the room was shocking its sad these old hotels are not maintained
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lesley

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room didn’t look like it had been hoovered, the walls definitely needed a coat of paint. The shower door didn’t shut from the inside as there was no handle so the floor got wet. No soap in dispenser for sink. The bed was clean and the cup of tea appreciated, the pillows were very lumpy and uncomfortable. The room just looked in need of a good clean and coat of paint .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Chris

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Easy walk into St Ives (good healthy hike!) and fantastic sea views from dining room and some rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its not the ritz but i didnt pay any were near ritz price to stay .. coukd do with bit of TLC in certain areas but staff were very friendly & cheerful ..
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tatty and run down
Obviously we knew this wasn't going to be amazing after the budget price point and from the online pics, we were expecting something basic and in line with Travelodge type interior. Unfortunately our room was particularly run down and pretty horrible. Needs alot of TLC. Such a shame as the building itself is majestic and in a great spot. Such a real , real shame about the interior. Would definitely not recommend.
Just minging
Wall art aka stains on the wall
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Worthwhile experience!
This Hotel has an enviable position next to the railway station and a 5 minute walk to all buses covering a wide area. We booked a superior room which was comfortable and had a superb view over the bay and cliffs. However, it has many stairs and, as far as we could tell ,only one lift which was reached by 7 steps from reception. So, although the staff were helpful, it did not seem disabled friendly. Some ramps and (weatherproof) wheelchair lifts would assist a wider range of customers and could be done as part of the continuing upgrade which the management are obviously trying to undertake (evidenced by certain hi-tech features such as wi-fi and usb chargers, etc). Reception was not continuously manned as seemingly overworked staff were often carrying out other duties. Patience was needed at times but help was usually available. One thing that would not cost anything is a welcoming smile. So come on St.Ives Bay hotel, widen your horizons just a little more and modernise the corridors and accessibility of your fantastic, but slightly tired building, just like you have the rooms. Thanks for the experience of staying with you. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024