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 15-minute drive of St Ives Harbour and St. Michael's Mount. 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
Hotel size
85 rooms
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
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
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
More
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.
Is there an on-site casino at The St Ives Bay Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Grand Casino Amusements (17-min drive) is nearby.
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
6.4/10
Amenities
5.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.0/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
8/10 Very good
24 March 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
8/10 Very good
11 March 2025
Lovely sea view room with a comfortable bed. Very friendly staff throughout and made a fuss of my dog at reception. Warm and welcoming.
Cheryl
Cheryl, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
13 April 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
4/10 Fair
21 March 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
6 April 2025
Need refurbishing
Uladzislau
Uladzislau, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
21 December 2024
This is my third visit to the hotel friendly staff and very good value
Keith
Keith, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
24 November 2024
Great location cheap cheerful and comfortable.
vicky
vicky, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
6 April 2025
Ok
No one around when we tried checking in
Had to hunt to find a member of staff
Deborah
Deborah, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
5 December 2024
The staff were very pleasant and helpful. Very nice stay
Fiona
Fiona, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 December 2024
Pleasant and convenient for a night out in St Ives.
Jan
Jan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
11 November 2024
Beautiful veiws
Lovely stay, amazing views over the beach
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
16 September 2024
Comfortable bed, very clean, great location.
Julia
Julia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 November 2024
much more character than something like a travel lodge
ben
ben, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 October 2024
It was in a great location. Staff helpful and clean .
Jayne
Jayne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 November 2024
Value for money
Great position, comfortable room and brilliant price
Claire
Claire, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
25 September 2024
Short trip by train, the location is great and worth a visit.
Tracy
Tracy, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
19 November 2024
We had a lovely Seaview room, clean and comfortable. The only problem we had was with access and parking, apart from that a great place to stay.
Philip
Philip, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 December 2024
Wonderful place to stay with a nice homely feel & stunning sea views. We loved our spacious room & watching the sea from the window while drinking tea ☺️☕️. All staff at the hotel are warm & friendly. St Ives is one of nicest places in the UK to visit for sure! & the beaches are beautiful. We will look forward to returning to this hotel. Thank you 🙋♀️
Grace
Grace, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 December 2024
Me & my mum had a lovely time staying at this homely hotel with stunning sea views. Excellent location. Heated beautifully & cosy over the Christmas period & with lots of nice Christmas trees & decorations. Definitely somewhere we will look forward to returning to. Thank you very much 💕
Grace
Grace, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
29 December 2024
Good value for money, but I would have rather spend more and sleep in a more comfortable bed.
Yolanda
Yolanda, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
29 November 2024
Hotel needs major overhaul. Staff very helpful.
Kim
Kim, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 October 2024
Easy walk into St Ives (good healthy hike!) and fantastic sea views from dining room and some rooms.
Louise
Louise, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 August 2024
Excellent place and good friendly staff
raja
raja, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 September 2024
It was a lovely clean room, and the staff were very friendly
Shaun
Shaun, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
13 August 2024
Fairly average hotel, but it’s in a fantastic location.