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Lifeboat Inn

3.5 star property
St Ives beachfront inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Lifeboat Inn, situated close to St Ives Harbour, offers a warm atmosphere with a bar and restaurant. Connect to in-room WiFi or simply relax in the smoke-free surroundings.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (3)

  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Limited hour front desk
The current price is CNY926
CNY1,111 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 19 - Dec 20

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 18 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Apartment | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Standard Apartment | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Wharf Rd, St Ives, England, TR26 1LF

What's nearby

  • St Ives Harbour - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Porthmeor Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tate St. Ives - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Porthgwidden Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Porthminster Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 69 min drive
  • St Ives Station - 7 min walk
  • St Erth Station - 20 min drive
  • Lelant Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harbour Gourmet Fish & Chips - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Scoff Troff Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Rum & Crab Shack - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Lifeboat Inn

Enjoy your visit to St Ives with a stay at Lifeboat Inn. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 7 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Beach nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Christmas Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Lifeboat Inn Inn
Lifeboat Inn St Ives
Lifeboat Inn Inn St Ives

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Lifeboat Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Lifeboat Inn?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Lifeboat Inn.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Lifeboat Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are there restaurants at or near Lifeboat Inn?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Lifeboat Inn like?

Lifeboat Inn is located near Porthmeor Beach, just a short 7-minute walk from St Ives Station and 5 minutes' walk from Tate St. Ives.

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Reviews

Lifeboat Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, freshly cooked, and with a good selection of options. (16 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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
Helen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay, and will be back one day!
Ross D, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful stay

Beautiful room, very pleasant staff, view was beautiful looking out at the sea (room 4) Great breakfast, staff were very friendly and helpful
Maura, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice place to stay in heart of St Ives

The Lifeboat Inn is a nice setting and the family room overlooking the Harbour is great. Great breakfast and nice staff. No fault to the hotel but being next to the road is noisy, especially when the bin collectors are out in the morning.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location in the heart of St Ives, close to 4 beautiful beaches, restaurants & bars. Accommodation was perfect. Very spacious & comfortable.
Lindsey, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Great location, comfy beds, spacious room - but very dark and the water pressure was very very weak. Lovely breakfast and kind staff.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place to stay
Michelle, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room 6 - Lifeboat Inn St Ives

Up the side alley and very steep stairs to top floor. Room nice with seperate shower room which we really liked. Shower pressure good. No view, but we knew this and its a lower price to other rooms on same sight. Central location with everything we needed. We will be booking again.
Irene, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect weekend getaway

Great location, very friendly staff, beautiful view across the bay. Close to station. Delightful stay. Thank you team x
Hashema, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel with excellent views. Staff very good along with the food. Will definitely come again
Christopher, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location, very friendly staff, good food. This is on the wharf, so know there will be night noise. But accommodations were comfortable and clean.
Catherine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic , room very clean and comfortable . Outstanding view from the room. Luxury😊
katy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Delightful place to stay. Friendly helpful staff. Room spotless and very comfortable. Excellent breakfast in restaurant with lovely view.
s, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location
Steven, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely stay thanks
PHILIPPA, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were so lovely. We had an amazing time there.
Farr, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic location Our room Was huge and very tastefully decorated Lovely breakfast and nice touch with lagers in fridge ! Staff friendly and helpful
Lynda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved where this place was with a lovely spacious room looking out across the harbour. The car park was a little way and the stairs up to the room were steep but worth it for a very well furnished and decorated room. Staff always friendly and helpful
Anne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A gem!

Fabulous room with gorgeous view of the Harbour. Will definitely stay there again.
Aimi, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location right on the central seafront in St Ives.
Steven, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely location

Lovely clean room, friendly staff, fantastic sea view. The breakfast was good too!
sarah, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place
Scott, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A perfect ‘over-nighter’ for visiting the beautiful town of St Ives
Tim, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The stair access both within our unit and accessing the unit was unacceptable and extremely unsafe
PETER, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

The room was amazing with a great view the stairs to the room were very steep and shear the breakfast was a good choice of foods I ordered the full English with a poached egg it arrived without the egg i asked and eventually a bowl with a split egg was put on the table was not impressed all or rest was lovely and local produce the egg just let it down and the experience.
Beo, 1-night trip