Harbour Hotel St Ives

It was very clear from check-in that I'd be receiving a sub par room because I'd booked via a partner as the receptionist put it! The hotel was far from full yet I was given a lower ground floor room very close to the road, with stairs leading down to a bathroom that was freezing and prone to condensation. I had to wear a jacket each time I went to the toilets and to brush my teeth. Rest of the hotel, the bar and the restaurant were lovely but wouldn't go back given my experience.

Perfect Hotel for a St Ives Visit After much research, I chose this hotel and couldn’t have been happier. We previously stayed at the Carbis Bay Hotel, but since the G7 summit, prices there have soared, and the walk or train into town feels inconvenient. Sea view rooms are a must. We enjoyed stunning sunsets as boats returned to harbour and even spotted dolphins playing in the morning. The in-room binoculars were a brilliant touch. The hotel combines modern, stylish design with the charm of an older building, featuring winding corridors leading to the spa. The spa is sleek, with a well-sized pool, two excellent saunas, a jacuzzi, and loungers offering stunning bay views. A full range of treatments is available. The bar and restaurant are creatively decorated and maximise the views. Food and drinks were enjoyable and met expectations. Things to Know: • The walk to town is 7–8 minutes downhill and uphill on return via steps or a steep slope. • Train and bus stations are a 5-minute walk. Valet parking is efficient—use the bays opposite the entrance and give notice when you need your car. Overall: I was fully satisfied and will definitely return.

For an out of season stay I thought it was pricey especially when parking is extra and a cooked breakfast

We had a one night stay at the Harbour Hotel (St Ives) as a couple in a sea view room. We had a nice stay on the whole. The Spa with swimming pool was a lovely addition that also included a jacuzzi. The settings at the Harbour Hotel was lovely inside and very clean as was the rooms. Reception and the Spa staff approachable if you needed anything at all. Our only negative of the hotel was that on entering our room, you were hit by an uncomfortable stifling heat. We immediately switched the heating off and tried to open the window which would not stay open for us! Again no biggie as we went out for a coffee whilst the room cooled down. We had to sleep with the window open all night as it still felt uncomfortably hot overnight. But on the whole a nice stay.

I loved the view and the special attention to detail - for example the free glass of gin and an excellent spa and swimming pool. I would have liked the veranda to have had a clean or paint

Lovely views over the bay. Very special. Thankyou 👌

The staff hospitality and overall offer here is why I keep coming back!

The hotel reception and staff were very welcoming. The car parking charge was extra but was for an easy valet service. Our room was lovely with a table and chairs to soak up the view plus a balcony. We were lucky to be given a room upgrade. The decor was fresh and complemented the room overlooking the beach. The restaurant atmosphere was friendly and accommodating for gluten free requirements. Use of the spa was an added treat. We had a great stay!!

View from room stunning, but size of room was minute - certainly NOT “de luxe double”. Not worth it for large sum paid. Facilities ok, but the “valet” parking system was confusing and inefficient, despite friendliness of the staff member trying to run it. You should not have to pay £10 per day for this, especially since the charge was not obvious on website. Staff at front desk verging on unhelpful and not-communicative. Front desk itself was so high one could hardly make eye-contact with staff, who sat stolidly behind it. One might expect St Ives to be overpriced and under-welcoming….sadly this was true.

Amazing location - we went to sleep with the sound of the sea coming in. Piano bar two floors down however, was too noisy up to midnight. English cooked breakfast disappointing but Continental breakfast options very good. Mattress not so good. Easy walk to other dining and shopping.

Menu for evening meal not very exciting and had to send mine back v disappointed

Nettes und sauberes Hotel in unmittelbarer Ortsnähe von St. Ives - perfekt zu Fuß zu erreichen. Toller Ausblick vom Zimmer aufs Meer. Leider war beim Frühstück für z.B. Eierspeisen ein Aufpreis zu zahlen - sollte eigentlich inkludiert sein.

The room was comfortable and very good views.

Dining menu could improve

The service at front desk was appalling. Builders were putting up scaffolding right in front of the outdoor spa area where the sun beds were, we had to leave as was so noisy. The bedroom had no air conditioning and was so hot. Our bags were not taken to our room as suggested - as we arrived earlier and our room was not ready. Very disappointed and will not stay again.

Friendly service. Amazing views and relaxing spa. From start to finish this stay was incredible. We received a room upgrade to a seaview room. The breakfast was delicious and the location is perfect for a walk into St Ives or stroll down to the beach.

Excellent location, very comfortable, walkable to town centre. Breakfast was super, very happy. Visited the spa which was great as well, added bonus

Great location, perfect view , delicious food

Hotel room was not clean at all. Had spider webs on the wall. There are many good properties nearby, with best views.

The hotel is lovely with great views of the beach.Good location and spa facilities. Unfortunately our double room was on the third floor and it was like an attic room over the main road. There was a lot of road noise until late at night. The throw on our bed was stained. On the first night our TV did not work and we were told we would have to wait until the next day for the maintenance team. We were not able to move rooms due to the wedding taking place. Disappointing stay particularly following the amazing stay we had last year at the Harbour Hotel Fowey- would recommend staying there instead.