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 travellers 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 cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking
No on-site 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
Bath or shower
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Food and drink
High chair
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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 30 January and 2 March.
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 lifts.
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 30 January and 2 March.
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 that you 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 on-site 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 on-site restaurant.
What's the area around The St Ives Bay Hotel like?
The St Ives Bay Hotel is located near Porthminster Beach, only a short 6-minute walk from St Ives Station and 9 minutes' walk from St Ives Harbour. Travellers 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
6.2/10
Amenities
5.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.0/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
6/10 Okay
28 Jul 2025
Hotel is in a great location with amazing views
David
David, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
28 Jun 2025
Perfect location....close to the beaches, shops, restaurants and the train station.
Lenka
Lenka, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
15 Jul 2025
Great location by both stations. Town 5 mins away beach mins away
Kev
Kev, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
5 Jul 2025
Nice location close to the beach and train station. Hotel quite old. Breakfast was okey.
Olena
Olena, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
29 Jun 2025
Staff excellent
Property a bit tired in decor
Pamela
Pamela, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
21 May 2025
Lovely property and lovely staff
CRESWELL
CRESWELL, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
30 Apr 2025
Awesome place to visit
Shaid
Shaid, 4-night trip
2/10 Terrible
13 Jul 2025
Very dated food awful same breakfast every day no variety just generally very poor and staff are not that helpful. The room was okay but the location was good.
Tarek
Tarek, 3-night trip
6/10 Okay
7 Jun 2025
Hotel looks like an ex hospital, but for night stay it's okay.
Dasha
Dasha, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
28 Jul 2025
Big room, comfy beds, decent bathroom a fan. Free WiFi. Short walk to carpark but steep hill or lots of steps. Ten minute walk into town. Didn't try any food or have our room serviced. Reception staff were pleasant on check in and check out.
Barbara
Barbara, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
2 Jul 2025
Great price and location. Rooms need modernising but you get what
Louise
Louise, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
22 Apr 2025
It was all very nice for my short stay
Helen
Helen, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
15 Jul 2025
Poor customer service
Very dated and not very clean
Great location but wouldn’t revisit
Anne
Anne, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
26 Jul 2025
Wouldn’t recommend, threadbare carpets, very dated, hot water coming out of cold tap. Stayed in many hotels but this was far the worst.
Kate
Kate, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
29 Jul 2025
In desperate need of updating or at least touching up. Expected much better for the price.
Ryan
Ryan, 2-night trip
2/10 Terrible
9 Jul 2025
The property was old in picture it was different .
Rahul
Rahul, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
5 Aug 2025
Room was dirty. Bathroom really really dirty. Bed was not cleaned properly. No air freshener. Carpet was smelly.
Syed
Syed, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
1 May 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
6/10 Okay
24 May 2025
Not very good for parking & no disabled entrance. A beautiful beach though, like being abroad ♥️
Tara
Tara, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
8 Jun 2025
Room was small, bed uncomfortable and bathroom was filthy dirty
Kenneth
Kenneth, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
24 Nov 2024
Great location cheap cheerful and comfortable.
vicky
vicky, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
21 Dec 2024
This is my third visit to the hotel friendly staff and very good value
Keith
Keith, 4-night trip
8/10 Good
29 Jun 2025
Signs of significant water damage to the walls in the room with lots of stains on the carpet.
Charles
Charles, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
25 Apr 2025
It eas close to.everything and everyone was kind. The room wasn't properly cleaned though. I'd stay here again if I go back to cornwall
Keral
Keral, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
24 Mar 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