The St Ives Bay Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, a short walk to St Ives Harbour

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Beach nearby, white sand
Bar (on property)
Lobby
Terrace/patio
Double Room, Sea View | Room amenity

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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The Terrace, Cornwall, St Ives, England, TR26 2BN
  • Place, Porthminster Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, St Ives Harbour
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Carbis Bay Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Twin Room

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

St Ives

St Ives Harbour is a short stroll from The St Ives Bay Hotel, and other popular attractions like Carbis Bay Beach are within a mile (2 km). This 85-room, 3.5-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a terrace, and a 24-hour front desk.

What's nearby

  • Porthminster Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St Ives Harbour - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Porthmeor Beach - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Tate St. Ives - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Carbis Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Porthminster Beach Café - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Harbour Gourmet Fish & Chips - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Lifeboat Inn - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Scoff Troff Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Porthminster Beach Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The St Ives Bay Hotel

Hotel with a restaurant, a short walk to St Ives Harbour
Guests of The St Ives Bay Hotel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a terrace. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the accommodations. This hotel also has a banquet hall.
Guests can expect to find TVs with cable channels. Coffee makers, desks, and wardrobes or closets are also standard.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available for a fee: GBP 5 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • 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

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 15.00 per pet, per day
  • Dogs only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The St Ives Bay Hotel?

The St Ives Bay Hotel provides free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at The St Ives Bay Hotel?

As of Oct 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The St Ives Bay Hotel on Nov 2, 2025 start from $65.45, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do around The St Ives Bay Hotel?

Located steps from Porthminster Beach, this hotel is in St Ives, and within a 10-minute walk of St Ives Harbour and St. Ives Theatre. You'll also find Porthmeor Beach and Tate St. Ives less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at The St Ives Bay Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Does The St Ives Bay Hotel feature a casino at the property?

No, The St Ives Bay Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The St Ives Bay Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The St Ives Bay Hotel?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a bar and a restaurant plus some guestrooms include sea views.

Are there hot tubs at The St Ives Bay Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The St Ives Bay Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The St Ives Bay Hotel serves a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does The St Ives Bay Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The St Ives Bay Hotel for a fee of GBP 15.00 per pet, per day.

Does The St Ives Bay Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to The St Ives Bay Hotel?

The closest major airport to The St Ives Bay Hotel is Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall), which is about 26.5 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The St Ives Bay Hotel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The St Ives Bay Hotel.

The St Ives Bay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 634 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 157 out of 634 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 634 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 109 out of 634 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 94 out of 634 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Julie Ann

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rahul

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was old in picture it was different .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Olena

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice location close to the beach and train station. Hotel quite old. Breakfast was okey.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Louise

Great price and location. Rooms need modernising but you get what
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Staff excellent Property a bit tired in decor
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Signs of significant water damage to the walls in the room with lots of stains on the carpet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lenka

Liked: Staff & service
Perfect location....close to the beaches, shops, restaurants and the train station.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Timothy

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just no

Well, what can I say. I wish I'd looked at the reviews not just the price. Before I start, have to say the staff were lovely. So, this hotel was probably fine in 1995. But I doubt it has had any maintenance work since then. I'm talking threadbare carpets, weird reinforced glass, beds where your feet are higher than your head, scuffs and damaged paintwork everywhere you can imagine, we didn't even try the shower over the bath - it was too terrifying. The overall feeling was one of the sort of old peoples home where you would send your wicked stepmother and hope to never see her again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Corchennia

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was dirty, the sink & shower wouldnt drain, the room was hot and no fan on offer. The whole place is very dated and run down.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Eleni

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Hotel had a welcoming man at desk. Nice lounges but we had our little dog with us, so unfortunately couldn’t use facilities. Room was large with amazing views, bathroom in need for an upgrade. Position was perfect to leisurely stroll into St Ives.
Room with a beautiful view
View from bedroom
Room with a view
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sean

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lam Ching

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Clive

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Matt

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Single ensuite room was great: big and comfortable. Had a nice surprise to get a sea view which wasn't expecting. Bathroom needed an update but did the job. Window difficult to close as so high up.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kerry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Our room was a little bit dirty when we went in, so we asked for it to be cleaned again, but they sort of just made the bed and emptied the bin. The chair had hair and crumbs on it, some of the pillows were stained and the fake flowers on the table had really gross water in it. The view from the room was great, but the window was covered in bird poo, the car park is convient and its really close to the beach and town centre. Overall i liked the hotel, i would stay there again, if nothing else was available.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel entrance and room was awful. I wouldn’t leave my dog in the room. The walls were battered and the carpet was dirty and worn in many places. It was cramped. The pictures online do not truly reflect the poor state of the hotel. Shame as it is in a good location but needs complete renovation. We could not stay there and asked for our money back which they did oblige.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kenneth

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was small, bed uncomfortable and bathroom was filthy dirty
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Very dated and grubby

When I got there to check in the was 2 people from other rooms complaining about the condition of their rooms. Hotel room was clean enough (i.e shower/bed) but very dated, and run down, dirty walls, carpets etc all around the whole hotel. Breakfast was ok
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Dasha

Liked: Staff & service
Hotel looks like an ex hospital, but for night stay it's okay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

anubhav

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in May 2025