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The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire

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A high-ceilinged atrium with ornate white railings and a skylight. - The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire (St Ives)
A restaurant with a leather booth seating area, round tables, and chandeliers. - The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire (St Ives)
A cozy lounge area with a large clock, a fireplace, and a seating area with a sofa and armchairs. - The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire (St Ives)
A bar area with wooden flooring, a central bar counter, and multiple chandeliers. - The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire (St Ives)
A historic building with a restaurant and coffee house on the ground floor, a balcony with flowers, and a clock tower in the background. - The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire (St Ives)
At The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, you can look forward to a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

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Room options

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A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a desk with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Classic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There are wall-mounted lights and a ceiling fan.

Superior Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a headboard, a nightstand, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Classic Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a mirror, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Classic Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and artwork on the walls.

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in St Ives, The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire is in the city center. The Manor at Hemingford Grey and Island Hall are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ouse Fen Nature Reserve and Somersham Local Nature Reserve. One Leisure St Ives and Raptor Foundation are also worth visiting. Visit our St Ives travel guide
Map
Market Hill, St Ives, England, PE27 5JD

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 - 4.7 miles
  • Island Hall
    9 min drive - 7.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    20 min walk
  • The Snug
    1 min walk
  • The Cock
    5 min drive
  • Floods Tavern
    3 min walk
  • Haywain
    5 min drive

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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 concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

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

Late check-in subject to availability

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

If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per accommodation, per night

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

2 total pets

Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

  • 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

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Is The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire pet-friendly?

Yes, The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 15 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire located?

Located in the heart of St Ives, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of One Leisure St Ives, Hill Rise Park Dog Walking Area, and The Manor at Hemingford Grey. Ouse Fen Nature Reserve and Pike & Eel Marina are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 256 out of 433 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 433 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 433 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 433 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 433 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ate in the restaurant both nights and food was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, walkable to everything in St.Ives. Room was well appointed and had everything we needed. Had a great breakfast. We would stay here again without hesitation.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Francesca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel amazing room and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great service , lovely rooms
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roger

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Neil

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved our stay, staff were helpful and breakfast was delicious. Cannot fault our experience and will return to stay in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location hospitality was brilliant
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great stay

brilliant stay - lovely room and friendly staff - perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

The place to stay

Excellent Hotel - perfect location - friendly staff - good food / bar - can highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

Lovely Hotel

Hotel very clean and up to date in decor. Right in the centre of town and plenty of pubs and restaurants. All amenities close at hand.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located, great service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic. Really enjoyed staying here. Staff were very friendly, breakfast was delicious and location was central. Really enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raquel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place was fantastic. Helpful and professional staff, adorable rooms, lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

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

Hotel in the heart of St Ives

Situated in the heart of St Ives - lovely location and staff really friendly - enjoyed the food too!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Michael

1) Central location in the town was good, 2} The bedroom was rather small but ok for a couple of nights.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay in St Ives. Staff are excellent, food’s amazing and the rooms are probably the best in St Ives.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carson j

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff, very friendly. Great food. Very clean and comfortable hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very central in the town, we always stay here. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregg

Liked: Amenities
Great room with all the facilities needed WiFi, TV, tea and coffee, iron, etc and great sized bathroom for room type with full bath… Really good breakfast and choice, and cooked to order. All for a very reasonable price in a lovely Cambridgeshire town
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

Great hotel

Lovely hotel staff and food excellent be aware parking is a little difficult outside the hotel there is a car park near by
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay at the hotel, staff very froiendly and accommodating. Really good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Great place to stay

Very friendly staff, excellent location, good food and great atmosphere. The only downside is that there is no on site parking. Although very cheap car park is only 5 minutes walk away
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025