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The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire

4.0 star property

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Interior entrance
Lounge
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property
Dining

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Market Hill, St Ives, England, PE27 5JD
  • Place, One Leisure St Ives
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, The Manor at Hemingford Grey
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Raptor Foundation
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cambridge (CBG)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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

Classic Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Suite

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

About the neighborhood

St Ives

Within a short walk of One Leisure St Ives, The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire is within 2 miles (3 km) of Hill Rise Park Dog Walking Area. This 27-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • One Leisure St Ives - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Hill Rise Park Dog Walking Area - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • The Manor at Hemingford Grey - 6 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Raptor Foundation - 6 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Hilton Turf Maze - 7 min drive - 5.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Oliver Cromwell - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Broadway Cellars - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Swan & Angel (Wetherspoon) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Snug - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire

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 dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. 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

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 16 for adults and GBP 8 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 15 per accommodation, per night
  • 2 total pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • 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 full breakfast: approximately GBP 16 for adults and GBP 8 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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 May 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire on May 25, 2026 start from $96, including 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 within a short 15-minute walk of One Leisure St Ives. You'll also find The Manor at Hemingford Grey and Raptor Foundation within a short drive.

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

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

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 will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire?

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

Does The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire have a hot tub?

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 full breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

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

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire for a fee of GBP 15 per accommodation, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

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

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

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 that I can book at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire that offer a balcony.

The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 249 out of 415 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 415 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 415 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 415 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 415 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Julie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
This is the first negative review I've ever had to give. We stayed at The Golden Lion Hotel St. Ives. (13-14 Feb) We stayed in Room 20 which was very small and had the constant, very loud noise of the kitchen extractor humming. On the first night it was still on at 10.45pm and we had to ask Reception to deal with it and then it was back on, waking us up at 7pm. Whilst we understand the extractor has to be in use, this has ruined our relaxing break. We could not have a lie in or return to our room to relax. We spoke to reception 4 times about this and it would appear it is a known issue but tbh they couldn't have cared less and although we were told this would be passed to a manager, it was not. No service recovery and very poor customer service. We contacted The Coaching Inn group but have received no response. We paid £159 for this weekend and we are very disappointed by this hotel. We have stayed before in 2022 coincidently in the same room, but had no issues then at all. On booking or arrival we should have been made aware about the noise. We would have gone elsewhere. Also on arrival the key was flung at me with no welcome. I was just asked it I had stayed before and then had to ask where the room was. The room also had layers of dust on the carpets and the shower area had mould. It is in stark contrast to our previous stay where the staff were welcoming, no noise, clean room and breakfast was included. We were sad to see how standards had dropped.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Angie

The shower ran cold, when we queried if we were not using the shower properly, we were told, it’s because we had a shower in the morning, when other people were having one. However, the second room we had booked had hot water in their shower. There is no noise insulation, I could hear the person in the room next door coughing. They woke us in the night going to the bathroom. The noise from downstairs is very loud in the room, even at breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was correct from the room to the food
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotlessly clean & very comfortable, all staff were very courteous & friendly nothing was too much trouble whatever your request was would without any doubt definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Varun

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicky, Addlestone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Neil, Billericay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and spacious. The bedside water was a simple but greatly appreciated extra. Loved the rubber duck in the bathroom!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Guy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had a Sunday roast but had to ask for salt and pepper, which was a bit strange. The same goes for the apple sauce for the pork, even though it was on the menu. The room wasn't great. Above what looked liked like some air con fans or extractor fans for the kitchen, which were very noisy. Constant sound of doors banging, again probably from the kitchen, in the morning. Avoid room 17, I'd say. No hot water in the morning wasn't great, either.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

JULIE

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, easy check in. Room was fine but a little small. Bathroom had a bit of mold, but I'm sure the housekeeping staff will sort that, now been pointed out. Breakfast was excellent with plenty to choose from and also a cooked breakfast. The hotel restaurant and bar/foyer was very pretty and inviting. Didn't sample the food but many people were eating. Loved looking around the town of St Ives, the shops and pubs had made it very pretty with all the lights and everyone friendly. All in all a great time away and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No central heating on in the room until the morning. Although a heater was in the room on arrival it didn’t really heat up the room so didn’t sleep as very cold. We visited in December Room was lovely though and very central location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bacon wasn’t cooked well
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and very polite staff
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yasmin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Bradley

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel Sian

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with group
Lovely hotel clean room good nights sleep
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Great hotel but such a shame about the service as it was atrocious
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless. Bathroom lively and clean with everything that you needed. Staff very friendly and courteous. Breakfast was good and the service too. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.. Would
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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