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Lifeboat Inn

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

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Superior Apartment | Private kitchen | Electric kettle
Superior Apartment | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (3)

  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Limited hour front desk
The price is $169
includes taxes & fees
$141 per night
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2025

Room options

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

Classic Apartment

Highlights

Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 594 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

Highlights

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

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Superior Quadruple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Quadruple Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Superior Apartment

Highlights

Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 700 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (570)
The price is $169
includes taxes & fees
$141 per night
Jan 28 - Jan 29, 2025
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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • St Ives Harbour - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Porthmeor Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Porthminster Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Tate St. Ives - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Carbis Bay Beach - 30 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 69 min drive
  • St Ives Station - 7 min walk
  • Hayle Station - 13 min drive
  • St Erth Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sloop Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Rum & Crab Shack - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Balcony Bar & Kitchen - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Lifeboat Inn

When visiting St Ives, Lifeboat Inn is a great choice to consider. 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.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 7 rooms

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

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

Parking

  • No onsite parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • 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 fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
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.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Helen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We booked this break on a whim, as it was my wife's birthday. I have to say it is an absolute gem of a place. We had booked a long weekend and from start to finish was sublime. The room was beautiful with amazing views of the bay. It was warm and comfortable, with a large bed and great facilities. The staff were always helpful and courteous regardless how busy they were. Breakfast was filling, tasty and l have to say the tea was the best l have drunk in this country. Evening meals were outstanding and l can recommend the beer battered tiger prawns in sweet chilli sauce as a starter. St Ives is beautiful and has some wonderful beaches and walks, and the Lifeboat Inn is a perfect base.
shaun, 3-night trip
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

Marisha, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ross, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location
Steven, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Matt, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Quite the worst experience we have ever had with Hotels. com, probably 15 years now. Room, no 3 , can not possibly be legal in terms of accessibility. Basin permanently blocked. Vastly overpriced at over £200 per night.
M D, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Great location, stairs up to/inside a nightmare
Location excellent but the stairs up to and inside the apartment are very steep and narrow. No where on the listing does it say there are stairs inside the apartment and you have to go upstairs to the bedrooms and downstairs then up again to the bathroom which is very difficult and a little dangerous at night in particular. Old building so I understand and the headroom in the bathroom is restricted..banged my head a few times. If I knew about the stairs into and inside the apartment I would not have booked it. Listing says free bottled water, there was none, 2 toilet rolls on arrival and had to supply after that even though I asked for more.
Alex, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Susan, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Was our first time in Cornwall, and for sure not the last! Position 10/10
Gaetano, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Parking, v limited breakfast time, no early option.
David, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Emma, 1-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

Lifeboat Inn stay
The apartment was well equipped and a good size. The view was amazing. I cannot put into words how awkward we found the layout with so many stairs. There are stairs that lead from the ground to the front door of the apartment. Once you are in the apartment there are stairs that lead from the kitchen and lounge up to two bedrooms. There are seperate stairs that lead from the kitchen and lounge up to the bathroom. So if you are in bed and need the loo you have to go down a set of very steep stairs and then up another set of very steep stairs. Also the windows are locked and cannot be unlocked as there is no key (this needs to be addressed urgently). Due to the stairs we did not feel that this was a particularly relaxing stay.
Elaine, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Really old but sensitively maintained with the most beautiful sea views, food and service good, lovely stay and highly recommended, st Ives is very busy and often congested with people and traffic, and no parking at the hotel, finding space in any of the car parks was a nightmare, also public car parks up steep hills so be aware if you suffer any physical disabilities, however st Ives is definitely worth a visit,
pamela, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great
Lucy, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Literally right on a noisy crowded boardwalk. When the tide comes in there is some water to look at. The rest of the time there are some small boats sitting there. Room was missing a phone and other basic amenities. It was not a pleasant experience and I left a day early, losing the money I had spent rather than staying.
Joy, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Lovely stay in quirky old building, steep steps up to room which were tricky with a suitcase, but amazing location.
Adam, 2-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good

On the waterfront is this amazing property. The rooms are pleasant, the place is full of history. Parking is a little difficult and the streets very narrow but it is an ancient town
Graeme, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Nice reasonably priced apartment with some awful stairs. May have thought twice about booking if I'd known about them. Not ideal if you have mobility issues. 2 night stay so minimal contact with staff but was always courteous with a smile. The skylights were covered in cobwebs & could do with a dusting. I think some had been there as long as the building ;)
Tyrone, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Rosanna, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Lovely stay thanks
PHILIPPA, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good

Excellent staff, property, pub, location, vibe, and personal touches. Loved it. The one difficulty is the parking.
Sebastian, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Justin, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Paul, 2-night trip
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