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
Barbara Hepworth Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Porthmeor Beach - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
Tate St. Ives - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Getting around
St Ives Station - 6 min walk
Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 58 min drive
Restaurants
Mine Brewing Taproom - 6 min walk
Hub - 9 min walk
The Rum & Crab Shack - 10 min walk
Balcony Bar & Kitchen - 10 min walk
The Three Ferrets - 7 min walk
About this property
The St Ives Bay Hotel
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.
Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 14.95 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 10:00 AM
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
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 20 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 14.95 per person
Pet fee: GBP 20 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 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.
Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.
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 May 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The St Ives Bay Hotel on May 29, 2026 start from $101, 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 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 Barbara Hepworth Museum. 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 will couples enjoy most about a stay at The St Ives Bay Hotel?
Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a restaurant and a bar/lounge plus some guestrooms include a sea view.
Does The St Ives Bay Hotel have a hot tub?
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 20 per pet, per day.
Does The St Ives Bay Hotel have connecting rooms available?
No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.
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, there aren't any guestrooms at The St Ives Bay Hotel that offer a balcony.
The St Ives Bay Hotel Reviews
Reviews
6.6
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 725 reviews
10 - Excellent
161
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 725 reviews
8 - Good
185
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 out of 725 reviews
6 - Okay
155
Rating 4 - Poor. 121 out of 725 reviews
4 - Poor
121
Rating 2 - Terrible. 103 out of 725 reviews
2 - Terrible
103
6.4/10
Cleanliness
7.4/10
Staff & service
6.4/10
Amenities
5.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Sue and Tim
Traveled with family
Feb 12, 2026
Disliked: Amenities
The water took forever to get warm ish - never had a hot shower. Staff was limited, but friendly. We asked for clean towels on our way out in the morning; they never arrived…we picked them up ourselves at the front desk, after dinner.
Sue and Tim
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Andrea
Feb 7, 2026
Andrea
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Paul
Feb 6, 2026
Paul
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
4/10 Poor
Charlotte
Feb 1, 2026
Charlotte
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ryan
Jan 3, 2026
Ryan
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
jules
Traveled with partner
Jan 2, 2026
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room 102 lovely but very tired, peeling paint, mould and a year of dust in the bathroom, dressing and bed area clean, very draughty by the beautiful windows, sash cords missing but they do provide a lump of wood to keep window open if needed, also thick in dust peeling paint and mould …. Stains on the carpet and walls… needs a lot of money spent on it, breakfast was fine, some nice staff others couldn’t be bothered… perfect location!! Would I stay again? Yes , but would take some cleaning products
Positives - reasonable price, central location, sea view from room, which was clean.
Negatives- room very hot- not possible to turn off radiator, road noise made it difficult to sleep, very aged/ faded decor
David
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
cathy
Jan 2, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Second time staying so we knew what to expect. But had a superior this time, which was far better and a sea view!
cathy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Sandra
Traveled with family
Dec 31, 2025
Polite staff Lovely breakfast. And fantastic sea views.
Sandra
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Jody
Dec 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Jody
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
4/10 Poor
gabriella
Dec 29, 2025
gabriella
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Geoff
Dec 28, 2025
Geoff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
4/10 Poor
Michael
Dec 21, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
the hotel was not kept as clean as it could have been. room service was only on request.
other service was not always up to the mark.
rundown appearance of all.
Room was in poor condition did not match pictures on advertisement. Understand this was a budget price, but the room condition was very tired, walls were stained and water damaged. Shower was useless. Reception and breakfast staff were ver pleasant
The room was awful, dirty and grubby. The carpet had big holes all over and was so dirty I had to use the bathroom towels to cover it so I could walk on it!
The lobby’s and dinning areas where clean and nice but the room I was in “21”well it needs to be taken out of service, all the wall was showing mould had been there previous and just painted over, pipes in corner of room had mould and rust pulled the bed out away from wall covered in mould, carpet had holes in all over, bed mattress and base needed throwing away. Can’t say anything about other rooms as I only had access to the room I was in. wouldn’t stay here again. If I could upload photos I would :( :(
Robert
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Bernard
Dec 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A two night weekend stay, quiet time of the year so was allocated a larger room than booked which was very much appreciated. Booking in and out was simple, staff were pleasant and room was clean and comfortable. No complaints, would happily stay here again.
Very nice, very freindly staff and perfect views from our room at a reasonable price.
Garry
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Lisa
Nov 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is situated in an ideal spot, very close to the town and a number of beaches. The staff were excellent and the hotel was very nicely decorated ready for the xmas period. The breakfast was absolutely excellent with everything piping hot. Parking at the hotel is very poor but there is local car park parking by the train station a short walk away (albeit up a lot of steps and up hill).
The hotel is very dated and the rooms themselves need redecorating and brought up to date. Compared to other hotels and B&Bs this was very cheap in the area and maybe you understand why when you see the interior.
We stayed for 2 nights whilst visiting family in the area which was ideal, but if you had booked it expecting a nice modern hotel you would be disappointed.