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Lifeboat Inn
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9.0
/10
Exceptional
142 reviews
What Guests Say About Their Stay
MELINDA
10.0
/ 10
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 !
John
10.0
/ 10
A lovely few days in St Ives. Helpful friendly staff perfect location on the harbour breakfast was excellent and even won a few few lines at the lifeboat inn bingo night. Would definitely recommend and go again.
Allen
10.0
/ 10
Very clean room. Very helpful staff. Noise from restaurant did not bother us. Steep stairs but staff helped with bags.
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Wharf Rd, St. Ives, Cornwall, England, TR26 1LF
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Wharf Rd, St. Ives, Cornwall, England, TR26 1LF
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General
Near St Ives Harbour
Location
When you stay at Lifeboat Inn in St Ives, you'll be near the beach, just steps from St Ives Harbour and Harbour Sand. This inn is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from St Ives Society of Artists and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from BoatHouse Theatre.
Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
St Ives Harbour - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Harbour Sand - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Barbara Hepworth Museum - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Salthouse Gallery - 0.2 km / 0.2 mi
St Ives Society of Artists - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
The Penwith Gallery - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Porthmeor Beach - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
BoatHouse Theatre - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Porthminster Beach - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Barnoon Cemetery - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Tate St. Ives - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Bamaluz Beach - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
St. Ives Theatre - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Chapel of St Nicholas - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
St Ives Museum - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
The nearest major airport is Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 56.8 km / 35.3 mi
Renovations
The following facilities are closed on Christmas Day:
- Bar/lounge
- Dining venue(s)
Business Facilities
The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Dining
At Lifeboat Inn, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Rooms
Stay in one of 7 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.
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Connectivity
- Free WiFi
Public Facilities
- Smoke-free area
Accommodation Policy & General Information in Lifeboat Inn
Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!
General Check-in Instructions
- 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
Pets
Pets Not Allowed
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General Information
Popular Facilities | |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 15:00 - 22:00 - to 11:00 |
Available rooms at Lifeboat Inn | 7 |
Another facilities in Lifeboat Inn | Free WiFi, Smoke-free area |
Frequently asked question in Lifeboat Inn
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Lifeboat Inn?
The standard check-in time at Lifeboat Inn is starting from 15:00 - 22:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 11:00
How many stars does Lifeboat Inn have?
Lifeboat Inn is a 3.5-star hotel.
How many rooms does Lifeboat Inn have?
Lifeboat Inn has 7 rooms in total.
Is there parking at Lifeboat Inn?
Yes, Lifeboat Inn provides a car park. Please contact the property directly for more details.
What are the guest reviews for Lifeboat Inn?
Lifeboat Inn is well-known for its Cleanliness, Service and Facilites, Room Comfort, as reviewed by verified Traveloka guests.
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Overall Ratings & Reviews Lifeboat Inn
Other sources (142)
9.0
Exceptional
From 142 reviews
Cleanliness
9.2
Room Comfort
8.8
Service and Facilites
9.2
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Susan
4.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
We booked 3 rooms through Expedia. I thought they were quite expensive for what we paid, 280 each for superior sea view.
When we arrived after a long drive taking over 9 hours we were told we only had 2 rooms booked. The manager was gone ages and came back telling us there had been a mistake, tried to blame Expedia and took two members of our party to its sister hotel, the Pedn Olva up the road. It’s a nice hotel but meant our party had been split up. The room in the Pedn Olva was tiny, hot and not great. One of us squashed up by the bed nearly knocking the telly off the wall trying to get out. The two rooms at the Life Boat were ok, one was nicer than the other and we wouldn’t choose to stay here again. Too hot and noisy, one had lots of stairs and to be honest felt a bit unclean. The manager told us we would get the money back on the room they hadn’t booked but when we tried we didn’t get anything back. This was the fault of the Lifeboat as Expedia wasn’t at fault.
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Andrew
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Great location signature room has lovely view of harbour.
MELINDA
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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 !
Michael
6.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
This seems to be a restaurant with rooms upstairs rather than a hotel with a restaurant downstairs. It started a couple of days before when the hotel sent a message saying that "some rooms" have steep stairs and to notify them if that was an issue, so they could best accommodate. I was a little caught off-guard, but just replied I would have heavy luggage and it would probably be best to be placed in a room that wouldn't require the steep stairs. I received no reply and, upon checking, found that all rooms have steep stairs. The room I received was on the top floor with ALL the steep stairs. After a long travel day, I arrived exhausted and hungry. The hostess at the restaurant checked in hotel guests. They were having some sort of trivia night, and it was busy. I kind of felt like I was interrupting their work at the restaurant. She rushed me to my room and kindly helped me carry the big suitcase up all the stairs. I was then told that there would be no table for me to eat at the restaurant that night, but there were other food options nearby. My room...very hot and stuffy. Windows open as far as they go, and a fan that barely blew. I did not sleep well. Outside...loud throwing of bottle-filled bags and LOUD deliveries at 6:00 AM. I put the "please service my room" sign up because I needed coffee supplies; no one came. I never saw a person outside of the girl who checked me in, other than the server at breakfast. PROS...Good breakfast with a guaranteed table and decent room.
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Kristen
Friends and Family Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
I can’t say enough good about the location of this hotel. It is literally along the harbor walkway with a view of the little bay And it is very cute and quaint outside. Other than that, it could use a lot of help. We rented the little apartment in the Inn that had one bedroom and a sitting area with a pullout couch and then upstairs had a little living room and kitchen. We were a party of three adult sisters, and there was a queen bed and a pullout bed. The pullout bed was so bad that she found it much more comfortable to sleep on the couch upstairs. It is a very old house, so just be warned that the stairs are very steep, and the floors are not all perfectly horizontal. The kitchen was partially furnished, but no forks and no butter knives at all. The shower was fine, but you had to flush the toilet at least three times to get it to actually flush. We had driven and there is no parking so you need to pay for a parking at somebody’s house/driveway that they are willing to rent. We did this online separately from the. Hotel When we arrived the hostess at their Restaurant was the one that gave me the key. No papers whatsoever and when we checked out, I had no way of finding anybody because the restaurant was closed and the doors were locked. Unfortunately it is not well run. But we did feel lucky to stay in the location. It’s a very cute little town.
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Kyla
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Cute boutique hotel with a few quicks in a very convenient location! Morning breakfast was fantastic!!
John
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 24 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
A lovely few days in St Ives. Helpful friendly staff perfect location on the harbour breakfast was excellent and even won a few few lines at the lifeboat inn bingo night. Would definitely recommend and go again.
Allen
Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 24 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Very clean room. Very helpful staff. Noise from restaurant did not bother us. Steep stairs but staff helped with bags.
Theresa
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 24 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Room was immaculate and the view was stunning. Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast in the morning was delicious. Couldn't fault the place.
Laura
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 26 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Great location, great staff and great accommodation!
Susan
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 32 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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
Stewart
8.0
/10
Reviewed 32 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Amazing room, sea view, good value for that time of the year.
Away with work, food was lovely, decent WiFi
Anna
Friends and Family with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 34 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Great view, comfy beds , large clean bathroom
Melanie
10.0
/10
Reviewed 36 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Spotless room, good breakfast and amazing location!
Dee
with Pet
6.0
/10
Reviewed 36 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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.
Joyce
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 36 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Cozy and lovely apartment. Great sea view. No parking but easy to find long stay parking with few minutes walk. Many restaurants nearby.
Simon
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 40 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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.
Helen
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 51 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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
Robert L
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 52 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Great value in St Ives. Quaint. Lovely staff. Walk to Tate St Ives.
Vivian
10.0
/10
Reviewed 54 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Nice view from our room.
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