The St Ives Bay Hotel

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

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Enjoy surfing, walking, and soaking up the ocean views on this wide, sandy beach.
Enjoy a serene sea view from the comfort of this cozy corner room, featuring a bay window and stylish seating area.
Relax in this inviting living area with a comfortable sofa, patterned carpet, and access to an outdoor space.
St. Ives Bay Hotel features a charming corner building with a bay window on the second floor.
Enjoy meals for two in this cozy dining area with a round table and six chairs, offering a view of the sea and surrounding greenery.

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
The Terrace, Cornwall, St Ives, England, TR26 2BN
  • Porthminster Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • St Ives Harbour
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Porthmeor Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪52 min drive‬

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Room options

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Twin Room

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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

  • ‪St.Ives Brewery - the Brewhouse - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hub - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Hain Line - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bier Huis Grand Cafe - ‬7 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.

Languages

English, Polish

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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 Jul 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The St Ives Bay Hotel on Aug 10, 2025 start from $110.86, 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, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

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 amenities will couples enjoy 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 at The St Ives Bay Hotel?

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

The St Ives Bay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 588 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 588 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 588 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 100 out of 588 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 90 out of 588 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

4/10 Poor

Sahar

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room I stayed was very small. And was not very clean . The toilet flash was taking ages to work. Over all for 100£ per night it was not worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Keral

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
It eas close to.everything and everyone was kind. The room wasn't properly cleaned though. I'd stay here again if I go back to cornwall
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was all very nice for my short stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marcus

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Extremely small room, poorly decorated and very dated. This should not be offered as a double room, the bed is barely big enough for two (even with an extremely small partner). Advertised as a sea view room but the amount of bird mess on the windows made it a very unattractive view.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Kate

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property needs major revamp. When you book a superior room you expect the best. Bathroom was basic but spotless and looked new but the rest was awful. Windows just as well be open
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Minnu Ann

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

8/10 Good

Krzysztof, Basingstoke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Uladzislau

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Need refurbishing
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Ben

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were not what they said they were online and the conditions were terrible, the carpet was coming up with stains on it, there were holes and stains on the walls, the window had a crack with duck tape along it and let a lot of wind in too, the bath room had paint coming off and the shower trickled out! The area is amazing but the hotel was pretty crap in all honesty! Definitely not what we saw only or worth the money!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ok

No one around when we tried checking in Had to hunt to find a member of staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Super location, overlooking the station and Porthminster Beach. Staff were friendly and the bed comfortable. Lots of dining options in St Ives, a short walk away. If you're looking for good value, this is a great option. Breakfast was buffet-style and you could ask for freshly cooked poached or fried eggs if you didn't want them scrambled. Plenty of cereal or tinned fruit options. Coffee was very nice. Would have preferred sightly nicer bread for toast and small pots for jams and marmalades would have been a nice touch. Some of the floors are sloping in the hotel and I was awoken my first night around midnight for an hour while the people in the room above moved around, creaking the floors. I asked the manager if all rooms were like this and he said most likely, yes. He said planning permission had been sought from the council to rectify the works needed at the hotel, but these had been denied so far as it's a listed building. So you can see why the owners are reluctant to invest heavily in cosmetic redecoration in a property that really needs a substantial overall. In the meantime, it needs to fill its rooms at the prices it can. Seems to be able to do that quite well with lots of retirees arriving by coach. I'd happily stay here again, but I wouldn't bring my wife until it's been upgraded.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amrendra

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ray

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and the staff were very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

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

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
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kate

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disgusting very dirty very unhelpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff are amazing at this hotel. The breakfast was great and buffet with porridge/a range of cereals /fruit/yogurt etc. lovely bread too! We had a sea view and it was amazing looking over the beach and the small train . Nothing was too much trouble for the hotel team. Thank you x. We will come again soon. Ps bus stop right outside the hotel to many top places to visit. Train station a few yards away to Penzance, st Erth and more!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Jane

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The bedroom window was hanging by a piece of metal and the blind was blowing in the wind as we couldnt close the window! 2 inch gap all around it! The mattress was dreadful and the duvet was so thin we thought it was a sheet! Had to ask for extra blanket due to the wind blowing through! No sleep at all! £90 per night is cheap, but that shouldnt mean it is filthy! Took some pics, unfortunateley cant upload them here! Hallways and carpets filthy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025