Vacation packages
Stays
Cars
Flights
Support
AARP Member Savings
My Trips
AARP.org
Join
Renew

Lifeboat Inn

3.5 star property
Fun on the beach, near St Ives Harbour

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Lifeboat Inn

Standard Apartment | View from room
Standard Apartment | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Apartment | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Standard Apartment | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
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

  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 5 of 5 rooms

View all photos for Signature Double Room

1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 18 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room

Family Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Standard Apartment

Standard Apartment | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Standard Apartment

Standard Apartment | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Signature Twin Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Wharf Rd, St Ives, England, TR26 1LF

What's nearby

  • St Ives Harbour - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Porthmeor Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Tate St. Ives - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Porthminster Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Carbis Bay Beach - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Harbour Gourmet Fish & Chips - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Rum & Crab Shack - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Lifeboat Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Scoff Troff Cafe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Lifeboat Inn

Inn near St Ives Harbour
Lifeboat Inn provides amenities like a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Lifeboat Inn include comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels

Similar properties

On the beach

Harbour Hotel St Ives

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 646 reviews
Harbour Hotel St Ives

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

  • Limited-hour front desk

Outdoors

  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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

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

Property is also known as

Lifeboat Inn Inn
Lifeboat Inn St Ives
Lifeboat Inn Inn St Ives

Frequently asked questions

Is Lifeboat Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lifeboat Inn?

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 10:00 AM.

Where is Lifeboat Inn located?

Nestled on the beach, this St Ives inn is just steps from St Ives Harbour and Harbour Sand. Porthmeor Beach and Porthminster Beach are also within 5 minutes. St Ives Station is 7 minutes by foot.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

Lifeboat Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 104 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice view from our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay, and will be back one day!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

8/10 Good

PHILIPPA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay thanks
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Kim

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is very conveniently located along the St. Ives waterfront. Check-in is at the pub below the Inn and there was no dedicated staff to assist with luggage There is no air conditioning in the rooms and therefore, windows have to be open in warm weather in order to get some “air”. This results in all outside noice from the extremely busy waterfront (including the screaming seagulls) to echo into the room. Rooms are also only accessible by VERY narrow and steep stairs. Breakfast was included with the room and it was served in the pub below the rooms - very good selection.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Beo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was amazing with a great view the stairs to the room were very steep and shear the breakfast was a good choice of foods I ordered the full English with a poached egg it arrived without the egg i asked and eventually a bowl with a split egg was put on the table was not impressed all or rest was lovely and local produce the egg just let it down and the experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location right on the central seafront in St Ives.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A perfect ‘over-nighter’ for visiting the beautiful town of St Ives
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and bed was really comfortable. Breakfast was freshly cooked and delicious. Great sea view.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room above a pub that was cosy and well appointed. Breakfast served in the pub was satisfying and served with a smile. Standard pub chain food in the evening was ok but won’t delight any gastro hunters. Lifeboat Inn is on the quay and behind it is the main shopping street with lots of restaurants to choose from within 5 minutes walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

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

Fabulous

Fabulous staff, location, room, food....best inn we've ever stayed in. The view was something special.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the Lifeboat Inn. The staff was very nice and went out of their was to be as helpful as possible. The full English breakfast was very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gaetano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was our first time in Cornwall, and for sure not the last! Position 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the waterfront is this amazing property. The rooms are pleasant, the place is full of history. Parking is a little difficult and the streets very narrow but it is an ancient town
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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

  • † More information about the $50 gift card with flight package benefit may be found at: https://www.expedia-aarp.com/lp/b/vacationpackages50prepaid

  • English Copyright 1995 – 2025. All rights reserved. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the Expedia User Agreement and Privacy Policy. Expedia pays a royalty fee to AARP for the use of AARP’s intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purpose of AARP. All goods or services and discounts offered via the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia ®, are provided by third-party suppliers. AARP and its affiliates do not endorse and are not responsible for the goods or services and discounts made available on this site. Offers are subject to change and may have restrictions. Please contact the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia® directly for full details. AARP and its affiliates are not insurers.