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The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire - The Coaching Inn Group

$114
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Avg. for September

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$114
/ night

Avg. for September

Monthly average prices

Nightly prices at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire - The Coaching Inn Group average $91 in January, the cheapest month, and $120 in June, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.

Average nightly price at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire - The Coaching Inn Group by month, last 12 months (USD)
MonthAverage price
January$91
February$112
March$103
April$109
May$104
June$120
July$112
August$112
September$114
October$103
November$97
December$96

Most expensive: June (~$120)

Cheapest: January (~$91)

About this property

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

Market Hill, St. Ives, St Ives, Huntingdonshire, England, United Kingdom

One Leisure St Ives (0.8 miles)

Hill Rise Park Dog Walking Area (1.8 miles)

The Manor at Hemingford Grey (1.8 miles)

Ouse Fen Nature Reserve (3.8 miles)

Pike & Eel Marina (3.9 miles)

Raptor Foundation (3.9 miles)

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What guests think

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At The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire - The Coaching Inn Group, guests highlight the central location, friendly service, and comfortable rooms, but recurring drawbacks include very hot, non-air-conditioned rooms and occasional noise from extractors or nearby pubs.

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Facilities

Good

Cleanliness

Mixed

Rooms

Comfortable

Service

Friendly

Location

Central

Dining

Tasty

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10

Tom

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3 weeks ago

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room. Gem was unbelievable. So helpful and kind. The manager brought us a complimentary bottle of water. Just super people. The eggs Benedict was delicious. Location superb.
Clean room. Gem was unbelievable. So helpful and kind. The manager brought us a complimentary bottle of water. Just super people. The eggs Benedict was delicious. Location superb.
8

Sharon

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3 weeks ago

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel, no car park, shower over the bath, shower is fixed no hand held, room lovely and clean, nice bedding and very comfortable bed.
Lovely hotel, no car park, shower over the bath, shower is fixed no hand held, room lovely and clean, nice bedding and very comfortable bed.
4

William

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Jul 31, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was nice but we did have to pay extra for it. Given the price of the room and the experience it was not good value for money. The positives started and finished with breakfast even though the staff were not too attentive and prioritised their personal conversations over the customers. This is the second time I have stayed here and do not intend to return. The room was very small and like an oven with a fan just blowing the hot air around. It stayed that way all night resulting in us having limited sleep. It was noisy also. The bathroom was not in a good state of repair and not cleaned very well with the bath plug bunged up with human hair and obviously not cleaned for months as the water would not drain for ages. The sealant was caked in mould which can be a health issue. There was paintwork peeling off leaving a poor impression of maintenance and cleanliness. Also spiderwebs evident. When we left we were not asked if we enjoyed our stay and the staff who checked us in and served our breakfast did not acknowledge us and prioritised their personal chats over being polite and demonstrating customer care. No doubt if challenged they will state they were discussing work tasks but it certainly didn’t sound like that. Overall, I think a premier inn would have been better and cheaper.
Breakfast was nice but we did have to pay extra for it. Given the price of the room and the experience it was not good value for money. The positives started and finished with breakfast even though the staff were not too attentive and prioritised their personal conversations over the customers. This is the second time I have stayed here and do not intend to return. The room was very small and like an oven with a fan just blowing the hot air around. It stayed that way all night resulting in us having limited sleep. It was noisy also. The bathroom was not in a good state of repair and not cleaned very well with the bath plug bunged up with human hair and obviously not cleaned for months as the water would not drain for ages. The sealant was caked in mould which can be a health issue. There was paintwork peeling off leaving a poor impression of maintenance and cleanliness. Also spiderwebs evident. When we left we were not asked if we enjoyed our stay and the staff who checked us in and served our breakfast did not acknowledge us and prioritised their personal chats over being polite and demonstrating customer care. No doubt if challenged they will state they were discussing work tasks but it certainly didn’t sound like that. Overall, I think a premier inn would have been better and cheaper.
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Daniel

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Jul 29, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were fantastic Room had no air con and a terrible desk fan 30c outside felt like 40c in the room fan was pointless as it just pushed warm air around the room Opened the window and I’m guessing my room was directly above the kitchen as the noise and smell of chip fat was disgusting. Staff were lovely but won’t be staying here again terrible nights sleep which then ruined the day I had planned for today
Staff were fantastic Room had no air con and a terrible desk fan 30c outside felt like 40c in the room fan was pointless as it just pushed warm air around the room Opened the window and I’m guessing my room was directly above the kitchen as the noise and smell of chip fat was disgusting. Staff were lovely but won’t be staying here again terrible nights sleep which then ruined the day I had planned for today
4

Kevin

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Jul 13, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

room 18 wasn’t very nice very hot, dirty bathroom, had to ask to move rooms very disappointed, as we had stayed at the hotel many times
room 18 wasn’t very nice very hot, dirty bathroom, had to ask to move rooms very disappointed, as we had stayed at the hotel many times

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From 15:00 to 23:00

Before 11:00

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FAQs about The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire - The Coaching Inn Group

Is parking available at the property?

Parking is available on-site, but it is limited. Guests are advised to check availability upon arrival.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 16 for adults and GBP 8 for children.

Are pets allowed at the property?

The property allows pets in specific rooms only, with a fee of GBP 15 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms. Additional accessibility features may be available upon request.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in the heart of St Ives, within a 5-minute drive of One Leisure St Ives and Hill Rise Park Dog Walking Area. It is 14.1 miles from the University of Cambridge and 2.8 miles from The Manor at Hemingford Grey.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs are available for a fee of GBP 5 per night, and rollaway beds can be requested for a fee of GBP 10 per night. Advance request or confirmation may be required.

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