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The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire

4.0 star property
Hotel in St Ives with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Front of property - evening/night
Bar (on property)
Deluxe Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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Market Hill, St Ives, England, PE27 5JD
  • Place, The Manor at Hemingford Grey
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Raptor Foundation
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Cambridge
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cambridge (CBG)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Family Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Single Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Twin Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

St Ives

The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Hill Rise Park Dog Walking Area and The Manor at Hemingford Grey. This 27-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • The Manor at Hemingford Grey - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Raptor Foundation - 7 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • University of Cambridge - 17 min drive - 14.5 miles
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange - 20 min drive - 15.5 miles
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital - 24 min drive - 20.6 miles

Getting around

  • Huntingdon Station - 15 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Greggs - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Town - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Snug - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Welcome Chinese Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Local Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire

Hotel in St Ives with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire features free WiFi in public areas, a meeting room, and a terrace. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with luggage storage and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include laundry facilities and a banquet hall.
32-inch flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Electric kettles, phones, and ironing boards are other standard amenities.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; GBP 13 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 5 per night

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 13.00 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 5 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.0 per night

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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 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, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

Golden Lion Hotel St Ives
Golden Lion St Ives
The Golden Lion
The Golden Lion Hotel St Ives Cambridgeshire
The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire Hotel
The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire St Ives
The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire Hotel St Ives

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire?

The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire provides free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire?

As of Oct 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire on Oct 19, 2025 start from $65.91, 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's there to see within easy reach of The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire?

This hotel is located in St Ives, close to The Manor at Hemingford Grey, Raptor Foundation, and Over Town Hall. You'll also find Ouse Fen Nature Reserve and Pike & Eel Marina within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Does The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire include a casino?

No, The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a bar plus some guestrooms include premium bedding and city views.

Are there hot tubs at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire?

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

Does The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire though service animals are welcome.

Does The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire?

The closest major airport to The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire is Cambridge (CBG), which is 19.7 mi away (29 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire.

Reviews

The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 222 out of 369 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 369 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 369 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 369 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 369 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely time and the staff were excellent. the only thing to mark you down was cleaning. Some cobwebs in our room (27) and ceiling dirty outside room in corridor and so on. We would certainly stay again 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Alas it was the hottest day of the year and the small fan just did not do it the room was so hot you could not sleep.A portable air con would have been nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked a family room for 3 adults Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Miriam

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Date night

Stayed in Room 27 which was said to be the deluxe room. Room is very dusty. Blinds at the windows need changing. The screen outside the windows full of cobwebs. ‘This room is spacious and can be a great room- there just is no cleaning being done in here. I have hay fever and could not stop sneezing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Laura, Grundisburgh

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
St Ives is a nice place, it still has a tradition, no chain, department store for goodness sake. The Golden Lion is a good base to explore from. The rooms are comfortable and well equipped. The bar and restaurant is nicely laid out and decorated. Breakfast was excellent. All in all, really nice. Would I stay again? Yes, most definitely.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The place to stay

Excellent Hotel - perfect location - friendly staff - good food / bar - can highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Bex

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location hospitality was brilliant
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was peaceful in the room but no air condition in the room, unless you sat down stairs in the dinning area. In all we did enjoy the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alwxander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay lovely hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Traveled with partner
1) Central location in the town was good, 2} The bedroom was rather small but ok for a couple of nights.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Clean and comfortable room. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

debi

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Average

Not the cleanest and poor service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant 2 night stay,
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharleen, Bishops Stortford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic. Really enjoyed staying here. Staff were very friendly, breakfast was delicious and location was central. Really enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Grant

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
5 star service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great stay

brilliant stay - lovely room and friendly staff - perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bob

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pasquale

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good except my husband needed a walk-in shower as he couldn’t step into the bath but it was only a few nights so it was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice comfortable hotel

Stayed here after a family get together at their nearby home. Room wasn’t the biggest but the bed was comfortable and it was still lovely. Quiet pub downstairs so no issues with noise. We didn’t have breakfast so can’t comment. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025