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.
When you stay at The St Ives Bay Hotel, you'll be 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.
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 10:00 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 (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
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 14.95 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 20 per pet, per day
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
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 20 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 10:00 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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Reviews
The St Ives Bay Hotel Reviews
6.6
Good
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6.4
Cleanliness
9.2
Location
7.4
Staff & service
5.6
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
10 April 2026
Great room, helpful staff, stunning beach view from hotel
Renata
Renata, 6-night trip
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8/10 Very good
6 April 2026
Absolutely lovely experience, very friendly and helpfull staff, incredible view, delicious food definitely recommend
Monika
Monika, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
22 March 2026
Good clean room. Very close to bus station, train station and city centre / beach.
Eva
Eva, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
31 December 2025
Polite staff Lovely breakfast. And fantastic sea views.
Sandra
Sandra, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
9 March 2026
Simple check in, check out process. Difficult to find using Google maps, parking and access to main parking unclear but managed to get a space at the front of the building.
Heather
Heather, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
30 November 2025
Very nice, very freindly staff and perfect views from our room at a reasonable price.
Garry
Garry, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
25 March 2026
Stayed here for 4 days. The property is about to be renovated and is very dated. But you get what you pay for. Great location, great views of the sea and beach. Difficult to get into the bathroom due to narrow opening between entrance and the shoer. But the shower is excellent. Well worth it for the money we paid. But renovation is literally about to start as of March 2026.
paul
paul, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good
26 October 2025
Beach views were great and rooms were clean and spacious.
Carson
Carson, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
23 March 2026
Lovely views, room came with hair and body wash, bathroom was slightly small but worked for me and my cousin as we went for a couple days away, however the body wash gave her a really bad allergic reaction but no “ingredients” on the dispenser so not sure what to look out for! If you have sensitive skin or any allergies definitely be careful! Our 3 days there no one came and “topped up” any of our tea/coffee station! Staff were lovely.
Honey-louise
Honey-louise, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
16 February 2026
Bathroom ventilator loud. Small, dated rooms. Put on 3rd floor with a dog. Location was good and staff were lovely.
Chloe
Chloe, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
2 January 2026
Second time staying so we knew what to expect. But had a superior this time, which was far better and a sea view!
cathy
cathy, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
8 December 2025
A two night weekend stay, quiet time of the year so was allocated a larger room than booked which was very much appreciated. Booking in and out was simple, staff were pleasant and room was clean and comfortable. No complaints, would happily stay here again.
Bernard
Bernard, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
8 September 2025
Great stay
Lovely position, easy access to get there by trains & buses, over looking 1 of the fantastic beaches
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
9 November 2025
Great location. Close to train station. walking distance to town.
MAUREEN
MAUREEN, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good
12 February 2026
The water took forever to get warm ish - never had a hot shower. Staff was limited, but friendly. We asked for clean towels on our way out in the morning; they never arrived…we picked them up ourselves at the front desk, after dinner.
Sue and Tim
Sue and Tim, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
2 January 2026
Positives - reasonable price, central location, sea view from room, which was clean.
Negatives- room very hot- not possible to turn off radiator, road noise made it difficult to sleep, very aged/ faded decor
David
David, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
30 October 2025
Pleasant hotel that is going through some updating. Nice breakfast. Good location by St Ives train station.
MR MATTHEW
MR MATTHEW, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
28 July 2025
Hotel is in a great location with amazing views
David
David, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
28 June 2025
Perfect location....close to the beaches, shops, restaurants and the train station.
Lenka
Lenka, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
26 September 2025
Staff great, nice bar, superb breakfast, bed comfortable. 5 min walk from railway station and the town. Some parts a little dated but doesn't make the stay worse.
Steve
Steve, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
30 April 2025
Awesome place to visit
Shaid
Shaid, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
10 September 2025
All good and we had a lovely time be back soon
David
David, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
21 May 2025
Lovely property and lovely staff
CRESWELL
CRESWELL, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
13 September 2025
Convenient place
Great deal - good for one night - spacious single room with magnificent seaview. Close to trainstation and beach.
Andrea
Andrea, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
25 March 2025
The hotel was clean and the staff were very pleasant.