The St Ives Bay Hotel

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6.6
/10
Pleasant
787 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Jenna

10.0
/ 10
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.

Andrew

10.0
/ 10
Staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome; hotel in a great location and the room was spacious with a wonderful view, specialist diet/allergies catered for on the varied breakfast menu. Clearly the hotel is being refreshed under new management for 2026. We managed to park each time, but imagine it could be more difficult in high season when things are busier.

Joe

10.0
/ 10
Superb staff,a complicated shower..needs proper instructions.but superb views and I enjoyed it immensely!
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The Terrace, Cornwall, St. Ives, Cornwall, England, TR26 2BN

Main Facilities

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Restaurant
24-Hour Front Desk
WiFi
The St Ives Bay Hotel is located in area / city St Ives. 24-hours front desk is available to serve you, from check-in to check-out, or any assistance you need. Should you desire more, do not hesitate to ask the front desk, we are always ready to accommodate you.
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What's around The St Ives Bay Hotel

The Terrace, Cornwall, St. Ives, Cornwall, England, TR26 2BN
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General


Near St Ives Harbour

Location


When you stay at The St Ives Bay Hotel in St Ives, you'll be near the beach, a 1-minute drive from St Ives Harbour and 9 minutes from Carbis Bay Beach. This hotel is 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from St. Michael's Mount and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Porthminster Beach.

Attractions


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Porthminster Beach - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
St. Ives Theatre - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
St Ives Harbour - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Harbour Sand - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Barbara Hepworth Museum - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Salthouse Gallery - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Porthmeor Beach - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Barnoon Cemetery - 1 km / 0.6 mi
St Ives Society of Artists - 1 km / 0.6 mi
BoatHouse Theatre - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Tate St. Ives - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Bamaluz Beach - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
The Island - Pendinas - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Chapel of St Nicholas - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
St Ives Museum - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi

The nearest major airport is Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 54.8 km / 34 mi

Renovations


The property is closed between January 30 and March 2.

Facilities


Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.

Business Facilities


Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.

Dining


You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of The St Ives Bay Hotel, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.

Rooms


Make yourself at home in one of the 85 guestrooms. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

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Food and Drinks

  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast

General

  • Banquet
  • Terrace

Hotel Services

  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour Receptionist

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Business Facilities

  • Meeting rooms

Accommodation Policy & General Information in The St Ives Bay Hotel

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!

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
15:00 - 21:30
Check-out:
Before 10:00

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; cash is not accepted
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
, Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Pets

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General Information

Popular Facilities
Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 15:00 - 21:30 - to 10:00
Breakfast Availability
Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at The St Ives Bay Hotel
85
Another facilities in The St Ives Bay Hotel
Snack bar, Breakfast, Banquet, Terrace, Luggage storage

Frequently asked question in The St Ives Bay Hotel

What are available facilities at The St Ives Bay Hotel?
There are top facilites at The St Ives Bay Hotel such as Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at The St Ives Bay Hotel?
The standard check-in time at The St Ives Bay Hotel is starting from 15:00 - 21:30 while the latest check-out time is at Before 10:00
Does The St Ives Bay Hotel provide breakfast?
Yes, The St Ives Bay Hotel provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of The St Ives Bay Hotel
The St Ives Bay Hotel has a 3.5-star rating.
How many rooms are available at The St Ives Bay Hotel
The St Ives Bay Hotel has 85.
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More Reviews from Other Guests in The St Ives Bay Hotel

6.6
Pleasant
From 787 reviews
Cleanliness

6.4

Room Comfort

6.6

Service and Facilites

7.2

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Traveler Reviews The St Ives Bay Hotel

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Steve
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

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fair conditions fair conditions fair conditions fair conditions
Sangeeta
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2.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I recently stayed at this hotel in St Ives and had a very disappointing experience. The room I was given did not match what was shown in the booking photos at all. It felt misleading and not worth the money. Cleanliness was a major issue — the room was not properly cleaned, which made the stay very uncomfortable. Basic services were also missing, and when I raised these concerns with the staff, there was little to no response or effort to resolve the situation. Overall, the lack of cleanliness, poor service, and mismatch between the advertised and actual room made this a very negative experience. I would not recommend this hotel to others and strongly suggest future guests be cautious before booking.
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Sian
8.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

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Lovely hotel with excellent staff. The property is a little dated and could benefit from some refurbishment, but overall we had a pleasant stay. The only issue we experienced was parking on arrival, as there were no spaces available and we had plans for the day. However, the staff were extremely helpful, took my keys, and arranged to move the car as soon as a space became free. Their professionalism and willingness to help really made a difference.
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Rubens
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

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Great location, friendly staff, but the hotel needs renovations
Yogita
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Amazing beach facing views, cozy rooms and helpful staff.
Tracy
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

View was fantastic. Room was very basic. Towel rail wouldn’t work, shower screen inappropriate and parking was extremely limited.
Michael
6.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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
Katharine
8.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

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Small double room with a perfect sea view. Our room was very clean and comfortable but could a done with a new window and a paint job. They is a bar and lounge area with a nice view, but we didn’t visit it. Parking behind the hotel but limited and you need to book it in advance. There is a lift up to the 2nd floor which is a blessing if you have lots of luggage. The staff are polite and welcoming. Ideal location to visit the town and beach a stones throw away! We didn’t have breakfast but it was £12 and you need to book before the night. Complimentary tea and coffee and milk and sugar and built in soap and body wash dispensers. Great value st £100 a night for a double with sea view. Could have done with more space by the wi how to admire the view in our room.
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Margaret
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

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Some free car parking was available in the hotel garage but only for guests arriving early. My room had a lovely view over the beach. The shower was easy to use. There were clean ‘fluffy’ white towels. Comfortable bed. The standard of accommodation was good value
SHARON
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

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Beach view from my room partially obscured by trees due to an ongoing argument between the Council and GWR. Breakfast is plentiful and varied, I liked the grapefruit segments.
Wayne
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

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Overlooking the beach and close to the town
Jaswinder
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very friendly staff
Martin
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Stayed for two nights over the bank-holiday weekend. Our room was fairly small, but had a great sea view, and we were lucky enough to have a private balcony. The room was basic, but clean and comfortable. The shower was good, and we weren't disturbed by other guests. Breakfast included a good range of both hot and cold options, although on the hotel was very busy on the weekend we stayed and I think they were struggling to keep up. The dining room was spacious and had great views. We were lucky and managed to get a free parking space right outside the hotel. There is a car park just over the road if not, however it does get very busy. The hotel is within walking distance of the town centre and the beaches. I would happily stay here again.
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Adam
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8.0
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Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

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Beach view absolutely beautiful, parking not as bad as people say, providing your car is not big, the hotel provide secure parking behind & there is a huge carpark down the steps to the front. Staff friendly on arrival, accommodated every need. Could do with a fresh lick of paint, but overall fabulous stay, will most likely be back, thank you.
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Nicki
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2.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

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This hotel was very uncared for. Reception had a horrible smell, the rooms were very run down, boiling hot with broken radiators, and absolutely NO hot (or even warm) water! The windows were filthy so the lovely sea view was ruined I would not stay again
Silvia
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

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Perfect location, but not hot water.
Lyndsay
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

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Parking was good food lovely and staff friendly. Room a bit dated and small
golshan
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2.0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

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I did not like anything I paid lots of money to go to a 2 stars hotel. Old and not clean carpet.not to find a single toast bread after breakfast until next day Can not sleep well as windows are so old and wind was 42 klm Information on expedia site from this location is not match from what you see the reality.
Steve
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2.0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Very dated property & no atmosphere
Jonathan
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The room was clean and airy and couldn't fault the service.
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6.6
Pleasant
From 787 reviews
Cleanliness

6.4

Room Comfort

6.6

Service and Facilites

7.2

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Traveler Reviews The St Ives Bay Hotel

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Top reviews
Steve
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with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

fair conditions fair conditions fair conditions fair conditions
Sangeeta
icon-with Partner
with Partner
2.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I recently stayed at this hotel in St Ives and had a very disappointing experience. The room I was given did not match what was shown in the booking photos at all. It felt misleading and not worth the money. Cleanliness was a major issue — the room was not properly cleaned, which made the stay very uncomfortable. Basic services were also missing, and when I raised these concerns with the staff, there was little to no response or effort to resolve the situation. Overall, the lack of cleanliness, poor service, and mismatch between the advertised and actual room made this a very negative experience. I would not recommend this hotel to others and strongly suggest future guests be cautious before booking.
Read More
Sian
8.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Lovely hotel with excellent staff. The property is a little dated and could benefit from some refurbishment, but overall we had a pleasant stay. The only issue we experienced was parking on arrival, as there were no spaces available and we had plans for the day. However, the staff were extremely helpful, took my keys, and arranged to move the car as soon as a space became free. Their professionalism and willingness to help really made a difference.
Read More
Rubens
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Great location, friendly staff, but the hotel needs renovations
Yogita
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with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Amazing beach facing views, cozy rooms and helpful staff.
Tracy
icon-with Partner
with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

View was fantastic. Room was very basic. Towel rail wouldn’t work, shower screen inappropriate and parking was extremely limited.
Michael
6.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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
Katharine
8.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Small double room with a perfect sea view. Our room was very clean and comfortable but could a done with a new window and a paint job. They is a bar and lounge area with a nice view, but we didn’t visit it. Parking behind the hotel but limited and you need to book it in advance. There is a lift up to the 2nd floor which is a blessing if you have lots of luggage. The staff are polite and welcoming. Ideal location to visit the town and beach a stones throw away! We didn’t have breakfast but it was £12 and you need to book before the night. Complimentary tea and coffee and milk and sugar and built in soap and body wash dispensers. Great value st £100 a night for a double with sea view. Could have done with more space by the wi how to admire the view in our room.
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Margaret
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Some free car parking was available in the hotel garage but only for guests arriving early. My room had a lovely view over the beach. The shower was easy to use. There were clean ‘fluffy’ white towels. Comfortable bed. The standard of accommodation was good value
SHARON
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Beach view from my room partially obscured by trees due to an ongoing argument between the Council and GWR. Breakfast is plentiful and varied, I liked the grapefruit segments.
Wayne
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Overlooking the beach and close to the town
Jaswinder
icon-with Friends
with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very friendly staff
Martin
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Stayed for two nights over the bank-holiday weekend. Our room was fairly small, but had a great sea view, and we were lucky enough to have a private balcony. The room was basic, but clean and comfortable. The shower was good, and we weren't disturbed by other guests. Breakfast included a good range of both hot and cold options, although on the hotel was very busy on the weekend we stayed and I think they were struggling to keep up. The dining room was spacious and had great views. We were lucky and managed to get a free parking space right outside the hotel. There is a car park just over the road if not, however it does get very busy. The hotel is within walking distance of the town centre and the beaches. I would happily stay here again.
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Adam
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Beach view absolutely beautiful, parking not as bad as people say, providing your car is not big, the hotel provide secure parking behind & there is a huge carpark down the steps to the front. Staff friendly on arrival, accommodated every need. Could do with a fresh lick of paint, but overall fabulous stay, will most likely be back, thank you.
Read More
Nicki
icon-Family
Family
2.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This hotel was very uncared for. Reception had a horrible smell, the rooms were very run down, boiling hot with broken radiators, and absolutely NO hot (or even warm) water! The windows were filthy so the lovely sea view was ruined I would not stay again
Silvia
icon-with Partner
with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Perfect location, but not hot water.
Lyndsay
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Parking was good food lovely and staff friendly. Room a bit dated and small
golshan
icon-with Friends
with Friends
2.0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I did not like anything I paid lots of money to go to a 2 stars hotel. Old and not clean carpet.not to find a single toast bread after breakfast until next day Can not sleep well as windows are so old and wind was 42 klm Information on expedia site from this location is not match from what you see the reality.
Steve
icon-with Partner
with Partner
2.0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Very dated property & no atmosphere
Jonathan
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The room was clean and airy and couldn't fault the service.
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