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The St Ives Bay Hotel

3.5 star property
Travelers start their day with a delicious breakfast before soaking up panoramic views of Carbis Bay Beach from this welcoming haven near St Ives Harbour.

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The St Ives Bay Hotel overlooks the harbor and welcomes guests with its restaurant and bar. Enjoy full breakfast options each morning and relax on the terrace with stunning views of Carbis Bay Beach. Helpful staff is available at the 24-hour front desk.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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  • Sleeps 2

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  • Sleeps 2

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Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Twin Room

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in St Ives, The St Ives Bay Hotel is near the beach. While the natural beauty of Porthminster Beach and Carbis Bay Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out St Ives Harbour. Saint Ives Leisure Centre and St Ives Society of Artists are also worth visiting. Visit our St Ives travel guide
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The Terrace, Cornwall, St Ives, England, TR26 2BN

What's nearby

  • Porthminster Beach
    Porthminster Beach
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Porthmeor Beach
    Porthmeor Beach
    10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Tate St. Ives
    Tate St. Ives
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Porthgwidden Beach
    Porthgwidden Beach
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • St Ives Harbour
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • St Ives Station
    6 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    58 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mine Brewing Taproom
    6 min walk
  • The Rum & Crab Shack
    10 min walk
  • Hub
    9 min walk
  • Bier Huis Grand Cafe
    7 min walk
  • The Three Ferrets
    7 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • 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
  • Phone

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
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Renovations and closures

The property is closed between January 30 and March 2.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 14.95 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The St Ives Bay Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The St Ives Bay Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The St Ives Bay Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The St Ives Bay Hotel located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Porthminster Beach and St Ives Harbour. New Millennium Gallery and St. Ives Theatre are also within 10 minutes. St Ives Station is 6 minutes by foot and Carbis Bay Station is 26 minutes.

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 St Ives Bay Hotel Reviews

6.6

6.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

7.4

Staff & service

5.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 747 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 747 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 747 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 122 out of 747 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 107 out of 747 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Yogita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing beach facing views, cozy rooms and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The Staff were absolutely amazing so helpful the Breakfast was great the shower in the room was terrible no pressure would be better if you washed in the sink hotel is closing in September hope they will make things better when reopen terrible smell of damp on the stairs up to the room
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Angela S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great stay at this lovely and affordable hotel. Very friendly staff and an amazing breakfast . Great location easy stroll down to town for dinner and nearby spa .
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel is very dated but if you know this you will not be disappointed. Excellent location, fantastic breakfast, very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tracy

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
View was fantastic. Room was very basic. Towel rail wouldn’t work, shower screen inappropriate and parking was extremely limited.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandy

Liked: Amenities
I was In a back room right on the road so very noisy. Generally good location for st Ives and SWCP. Good for my requirements of 1 night B and B.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Got our stay for a massive discount of £8, such an incredible deal, very happy with our stay! Friendly staff, good size room and great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Corinne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed there before always found clean tidy did get upgrade this time. Food always good . But it has changed hands, next year will try it again if we can afford it . Always friendly staff also free parking was a bonus .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean room. Very close to bus station, train station and city centre / beach.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
good room, great price, good location. staff friendly. The hotel is a little rundown and getting old and showing her age but a full renovation is coming in October. The hotel would have been a grand hotel in her day and will look forward to coming back one day when she is renovated. There are numerous bad reviews of this hotel but we found it it a good place to stay. We didn't have a beach side room but for somewhere to dump your bags a comfy bed and room did the job.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Staff & service
The room had been upgraded however the walls were marked, hole in the wall, no hot water in the shower, carpet was stained. Breakfast was delicious, all staff were really welcoming, friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra

Polite staff Lovely breakfast. And fantastic sea views.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice, very freindly staff and perfect views from our room at a reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Simple check in, check out process. Difficult to find using Google maps, parking and access to main parking unclear but managed to get a space at the front of the building.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Carson

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Beach views were great and rooms were clean and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed here for 4 days. The property is about to be renovated and is very dated. But you get what you pay for. Great location, great views of the sea and beach. Difficult to get into the bathroom due to narrow opening between entrance and the shoer. But the shower is excellent. Well worth it for the money we paid. But renovation is literally about to start as of March 2026.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Bernard

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Chloe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Bathroom ventilator loud. Small, dated rooms. Put on 3rd floor with a dog. Location was good and staff were lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

cathy

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great stay

Lovely position, easy access to get there by trains & buses, over looking 1 of the fantastic beaches
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Honey-louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely views, room came with hair and body wash, bathroom was slightly small but worked for me and my cousin as we went for a couple days away, however the body wash gave her a really bad allergic reaction but no “ingredients” on the dispenser so not sure what to look out for! If you have sensitive skin or any allergies definitely be careful! Our 3 days there no one came and “topped up” any of our tea/coffee station! Staff were lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is in a great location with amazing views
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

MAUREEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. Close to train station. walking distance to town.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

MR MATTHEW

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Pleasant hotel that is going through some updating. Nice breakfast. Good location by St Ives train station.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lenka

Liked: Staff & service
Perfect location....close to the beaches, shops, restaurants and the train station.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025