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Lifeboat Inn

3.5 star property
Experience the charm of Lifeboat Inn’s relaxed vibe and enjoy delicious meals at its restaurant while staying connected.

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, and a view of the sea. - Lifeboat Inn (St Ives)
A room with a large window overlooking a beach, a globe on the windowsill, and a vase with flowers on a table. - Lifeboat Inn (St Ives)
A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a shelf with bottles. - Lifeboat Inn (St Ives)
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Lifeboat Inn, situated close to St Ives Harbour, offers a warm atmosphere with a bar and restaurant. Connect to in-room WiFi or simply relax in the smoke-free surroundings.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a mirror, a hanging light fixture, and a dark wooden headboard.

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a window with curtains, a lamp, and a view of the beach.

Signature Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a window with curtains, a lamp, and a view of the beach.

Standard Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a window with curtains, a lamp, and a view of the beach.

Signature Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a sofa, a table, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in St Ives, Lifeboat Inn is near the beach. While the natural beauty of Porthmeor Beach and Carbis Bay Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out St Ives Harbour. St Ives Society of Artists and St Ives Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our St Ives travel guide
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Wharf Rd, St Ives, England, TR26 1LF

What's nearby

  • A large abstract sculpture in a forested area.
    Barbara Hepworth Museum
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A beach with colorful umbrellas and tents, a stone wall, and a row of white houses with steep roofs.
    Porthmeor Beach
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A modern building with a curved entrance, a blue vertical sign, and a staircase leading up to the entrance.
    Tate St. Ives
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A beach with houses on a hillside and a clear sky.
    Porthminster Beach
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • St Ives Harbour
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

  • St Ives Station
    7 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    69 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Rum & Crab Shack
    1 min walk
  • The Sloop Inn
    3 min walk
  • Hub
    1 min walk
  • The Captain's Table
    2 min walk
  • Cintra Seafood Bar
    3 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 18

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Christmas Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: GBP 18 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Lifeboat Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This inn doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Lifeboat Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Lifeboat Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 18 (subject to availability).

Where is Lifeboat Inn located?

Situated near the beach, this inn is within a 5-minute walk of St Ives Harbour and Porthmeor Beach. Harbour Sand and Barbara Hepworth Museum are just steps away. St Ives Station is 7 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Lifeboat Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 135 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

MELINDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic apartment style accommodation with views over the harbour. Swam in the harbour, ate at the pub, ventured out to many sightseeing spots! A great stay !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view, comfy beds , large clean bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing room, sea view, good value for that time of the year. Away with work, food was lovely, decent WiFi
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little cozy apartment that was perfect for our three night stay. Linens were crisp and duvets were fluffy. The staff were all delightful and we loved the sea views. 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cozy and lovely apartment. Great sea view. No parking but easy to find long stay parking with few minutes walk. Many restaurants nearby.
Great view bay window area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Dee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was good but difficult to navigate up the stairs. However staff all very friendly and our dog was made very welcome which is why we chose to stay at the Lifeboat Inn again. We stayed with our dog two years ago. Altogether a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great view of the harbour from the room. Nice big bath and a great strong, hot shower. Nice quality toiletries in the room. Decent food. St Ives was bustling which was nice for a January stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maura

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

Beautiful stay

Beautiful room, very pleasant staff, view was beautiful looking out at the sea (room 4) Great breakfast, staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a great stay at the Lifeboat Inn. The room had an amazing view over the harbour. It was very clean, the bed was comfortable and the bathroom was spotless. The staff were very welcoming and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location in the heart of St Ives, close to 4 beautiful beaches, restaurants & bars. Accommodation was perfect. Very spacious & comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Nice place to stay in heart of St Ives

The Lifeboat Inn is a nice setting and the family room overlooking the Harbour is great. Great breakfast and nice staff. No fault to the hotel but being next to the road is noisy, especially when the bin collectors are out in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with excellent views. Staff very good along with the food. Will definitely come again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Great location, comfy beds, spacious room - but very dark and the water pressure was very very weak. Lovely breakfast and kind staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hashema

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

Perfect weekend getaway

Great location, very friendly staff, beautiful view across the bay. Close to station. Delightful stay. Thank you team x
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

s

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful place to stay. Friendly helpful staff. Room spotless and very comfortable. Excellent breakfast in restaurant with lovely view.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Farr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so lovely. We had an amazing time there.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, very friendly staff, good food. This is on the wharf, so know there will be night noise. But accommodations were comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

katy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic , room very clean and comfortable . Outstanding view from the room. Luxury😊
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic location Our room Was huge and very tastefully decorated Lovely breakfast and nice touch with lagers in fridge ! Staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Aimi

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

A gem!

Fabulous room with gorgeous view of the Harbour. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay in quirky old building, steep steps up to room which were tricky with a suitcase, but amazing location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

Lyndon

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

Great location

Great location with lovely people. Overall happy with stay, water pressure very low and shower floor could do with a clean but enjoyed. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved where this place was with a lovely spacious room looking out across the harbour. The car park was a little way and the stairs up to the room were steep but worth it for a very well furnished and decorated room. Staff always friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

C A

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

St Ives

Fab view over St Ives Harbour.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023