Lifeboat Inn
US$265
/ night
Avg. for September
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US$265
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Lifeboat Inn average US$158 in the cheapest month (January) and US$339 in the most expensive month (July), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
|---|---|
| January | US$158 |
| February | US$166 |
| March | US$191 |
| April | US$215 |
| May | US$271 |
| June | US$292 |
| July | US$339 |
| August | US$240 |
| September | US$265 |
| October | US$228 |
| November | US$198 |
| December | US$193 |
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Most expensive: July (~US$339)
Cheapest: January (~US$158)
About this property
Stay steps from St Ives Harbour at this beach inn with a restaurant and live music for a memorable coastal getaway.
Business amenities
The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Dining
At Lifeboat Inn, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Rooms
Stay in one of 7 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
When you stay at Lifeboat Inn in St Ives, you'll be near the beach, just steps from St Ives Harbour and Harbour Sand. This inn is 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from St. Michael's Mount and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from St Ives Society of Artists.
What's nearby
St Ives Harbour(0.1 Miles)
Harbour Sand(0.1 Miles)
Barbara Hepworth Museum(0.1 Miles)
Salthouse Gallery(0.2 Miles)
St Ives Society of Artists(0.2 Miles)
Porthmeor Beach(0.2 Miles)
BoatHouse Theatre(0.2 Miles)
Porthminster Beach(0.2 Miles)
Barnoon Cemetery(0.2 Miles)
Tate St. Ives(0.2 Miles)
Bamaluz Beach(0.3 Miles)
The Island - Pendinas(0.3 Miles)
St. Ives Theatre(0.3 Miles)
Chapel of St Nicholas(0.3 Miles)
St Ives Museum(0.3 Miles)
The nearest major airport is Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)(35.3 Miles)
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Family room
Live music
Allergy-free room available
Designated smoking area
Location
Wharf Road, St Ives, England, United Kingdom
St Ives Harbour (0.1 Miles)
Harbour Sand (0.1 Miles)
Barbara Hepworth Museum (0.1 Miles)
Salthouse Gallery (0.2 Miles)
St Ives Society of Artists (0.2 Miles)
Porthmeor Beach (0.2 Miles)
Guest reviews
9
Superb
Based on 465 verified reviews
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Reviews of the Lifeboat Inn highlight a superb waterfront location in St Ives with beautiful harbour views, generally spacious and comfortable rooms, and friendly staff, balanced by frequent comments about steep stairs, limited parking, and occasional street or seafront noise.
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Reviews of the Lifeboat Inn highlight a superb waterfront location in St Ives with beautiful harbour views, generally spacious and comfortable rooms, and friendly staff, balanced by frequent comments about steep stairs, limited parking, and occasional street or seafront noise.
Rooms and bathrooms are typically clean, and breakfast in the pub is widely praised, though a few diners noted minor issues. Service is generally friendly, but there are occasional gaps such as no dedicated reception or luggage assistance and some unfulfilled requests or amenity problems. Overall, expect a characterful waterfront stay in a busy area.
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Facilities
On site pub and dining are a highlight. Access to rooms and apartments is via very steep, narrow stairs, and parking is limited or off site in St Ives.
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Torunn
20 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Positiv: big room and bathroom, great location Negativ: very tilted room, so much that vi had to sleeep the wrong way on the bed. Very much noise from the ally(were the window was). Very warm and stuffy - maybe becase of the little fridge in the room. Very steep stairs to the room. No view from room. This is not a hotell, no service at all, no reception and no follow up from staff. The breakfast was ok, don’t order det very dry pancakes.
Positiv: big room and bathroom, great location Negativ: very tilted room, so much that vi had to sleeep the wrong way on the bed. Very much noise from the ally(were the window was). Very warm and stuffy - maybe becase of the little fridge in the room. Very steep stairs to the room. No view from room. This is not a hotell, no service at all, no reception and no follow up from staff. The breakfast was ok, don’t order det very dry pancakes.
8
Graeme
25 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
8
PETER
19 Aug 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The stair access both within our unit and accessing the unit was unacceptable and extremely unsafe
The stair access both within our unit and accessing the unit was unacceptable and extremely unsafe
10
Anne
28 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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
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
8
Alex
29 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Location excellent but the stairs up to and inside the apartment are very steep and narrow. Nowhere 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. I 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.
Location excellent but the stairs up to and inside the apartment are very steep and narrow. Nowhere 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. I 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.
8
Sebastian
12 Apr 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent staff, property, pub, location, vibe, and personal touches. Loved it. The one difficulty is the parking.
Excellent staff, property, pub, location, vibe, and personal touches. Loved it. The one difficulty is the parking.
8
Irene
15 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
8
John
4 Jan 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Room above a pub that was cosy and well appointed. Breakfast served in the pub was satisfying and served with a smile. Standard pub chain food in the evening was ok but won’t delight any gastro hunters. Lifeboat Inn is on the quay and behind it is the main shopping street with lots of restaurants to choose from within 5 minutes walk.
Room above a pub that was cosy and well appointed. Breakfast served in the pub was satisfying and served with a smile. Standard pub chain food in the evening was ok but won’t delight any gastro hunters. Lifeboat Inn is on the quay and behind it is the main shopping street with lots of restaurants to choose from within 5 minutes walk.
8
emma
3 Nov 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Perfect location with views over st Ives. Lots of space. No pub noise. Breakfast (not included) in pub was good. No parking and 3 flights of stairs (to bathroom, to bedrooms and to apartment) were exceptionally steep.
Perfect location with views over st Ives. Lots of space. No pub noise. Breakfast (not included) in pub was good. No parking and 3 flights of stairs (to bathroom, to bedrooms and to apartment) were exceptionally steep.
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Kim
14 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The property is very conveniently located along the St. Ives waterfront. Check-in is at the pub below the Inn and there was no dedicated staff to assist with luggage There is no air conditioning in the rooms and therefore, windows have to be open in warm weather in order to get some “air”. This results in all outside noice from the extremely busy waterfront (including the screaming seagulls) to echo into the room. Rooms are also only accessible by VERY narrow and steep stairs. Breakfast was included with the room and it was served in the pub below the rooms - very good selection.
The property is very conveniently located along the St. Ives waterfront. Check-in is at the pub below the Inn and there was no dedicated staff to assist with luggage There is no air conditioning in the rooms and therefore, windows have to be open in warm weather in order to get some “air”. This results in all outside noice from the extremely busy waterfront (including the screaming seagulls) to echo into the room. Rooms are also only accessible by VERY narrow and steep stairs. Breakfast was included with the room and it was served in the pub below the rooms - very good selection.
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Cleanliness
Generally clean and often described as spotless. A few lapses were noted, including cobwebs, a blocked basin, and a shower floor needing extra attention.
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katy
7 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic , room very clean and comfortable . Outstanding view from the room. Luxury😊
Fantastic , room very clean and comfortable . Outstanding view from the room. Luxury😊
8
Lyndon
13 Feb 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location with lovely people. Overall happy with stay, water pressure very low and shower floor could do with a clean but enjoyed. Great breakfast.
Great location with lovely people. Overall happy with stay, water pressure very low and shower floor could do with a clean but enjoyed. Great breakfast.
10
Helen
4 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
8
Catherine
29 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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M D
8 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
Keith
5 May 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Spacious room overlooking harbour was very clean and tidy. Good range of St Austell beers in the bar and a good choice of breakfast, cooked perfectly. Staff were amazing too, nothing too much trouble for them. A very pleasant couple of nights.
Spacious room overlooking harbour was very clean and tidy. Good range of St Austell beers in the bar and a good choice of breakfast, cooked perfectly. Staff were amazing too, nothing too much trouble for them. A very pleasant couple of nights.
10
s
12 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Delightful place to stay. Friendly helpful staff. Room spotless and very comfortable. Excellent breakfast in restaurant with lovely view.
Delightful place to stay. Friendly helpful staff. Room spotless and very comfortable. Excellent breakfast in restaurant with lovely view.
8
Peter
3 Apr 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Perfect location, with awesome harbour views from the lounge area. Clean, & well-maintained. We were missing a towel, hairdryer & the remote for our bedroom TV. Towel & hairdryer were requested a few times, but never materialised. No chopping board or bread knife, so if you're planning a long stay, & enjoy a freshly baked loaf like we do, make sure you pack one. Master bed is not the most comfortable, fine for a few nights - not sure we'd have coped a full week, mattress needs replacing. That said, the location is perfect - there are steep stairs to contend with, so not suitable for those who struggle to walk or have a buggy. Perfect for us with our 3-year-old & 11-year-old. Tea, coffee & sugar included, which is a nice touch for self-catering. We would stay again.
Perfect location, with awesome harbour views from the lounge area. Clean, & well-maintained. We were missing a towel, hairdryer & the remote for our bedroom TV. Towel & hairdryer were requested a few times, but never materialised. No chopping board or bread knife, so if you're planning a long stay, & enjoy a freshly baked loaf like we do, make sure you pack one. Master bed is not the most comfortable, fine for a few nights - not sure we'd have coped a full week, mattress needs replacing. That said, the location is perfect - there are steep stairs to contend with, so not suitable for those who struggle to walk or have a buggy. Perfect for us with our 3-year-old & 11-year-old. Tea, coffee & sugar included, which is a nice touch for self-catering. We would stay again.
10
Nicholas
19 May 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Room was clean and bed was really comfortable. Breakfast was freshly cooked and delicious. Great sea view.
Room was clean and bed was really comfortable. Breakfast was freshly cooked and delicious. Great sea view.
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Tyrone
21 Apr 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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 ;)
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 ;)
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Rooms
Many rooms are spacious, comfortable, and attractively furnished, with standout harbour or sea views; some are side facing with no view. Noise affects some alley or waterfront facing rooms, and a few guests noted quirks like a tilted or warm room.
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Torunn
20 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Positiv: big room and bathroom, great location Negativ: very tilted room, so much that vi had to sleeep the wrong way on the bed. Very much noise from the ally(were the window was). Very warm and stuffy - maybe becase of the little fridge in the room. Very steep stairs to the room. No view from room. This is not a hotell, no service at all, no reception and no follow up from staff. The breakfast was ok, don’t order det very dry pancakes.
Positiv: big room and bathroom, great location Negativ: very tilted room, so much that vi had to sleeep the wrong way on the bed. Very much noise from the ally(were the window was). Very warm and stuffy - maybe becase of the little fridge in the room. Very steep stairs to the room. No view from room. This is not a hotell, no service at all, no reception and no follow up from staff. The breakfast was ok, don’t order det very dry pancakes.
10
Maura
11 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful room, very pleasant staff, view was beautiful looking out at the sea (room 4) Great breakfast, staff were very friendly and helpful
Beautiful room, very pleasant staff, view was beautiful looking out at the sea (room 4) Great breakfast, staff were very friendly and helpful
10
Lindsey
24 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Amazing location in the heart of St Ives, close to 4 beautiful beaches, restaurants & bars. Accommodation was perfect. Very spacious & comfortable.
Amazing location in the heart of St Ives, close to 4 beautiful beaches, restaurants & bars. Accommodation was perfect. Very spacious & comfortable.
8
Sam
31 Dec 2022
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location and lovely big rooms. However, be aware that the rooms are located down the alley where the bins get moved in and out of and the beer barrel deliveries happen both starting from 6:30am. Check out is at 10am too and very limited parking in St Ives.
Great location and lovely big rooms. However, be aware that the rooms are located down the alley where the bins get moved in and out of and the beer barrel deliveries happen both starting from 6:30am. Check out is at 10am too and very limited parking in St Ives.
10
Anne
28 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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
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
10
Helen
4 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
10
Melissa
23 Apr 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
I had a beautiful view from my window. The location was superb.
I had a beautiful view from my window. The location was superb.
8
Irene
15 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
8
John
4 Jan 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Room above a pub that was cosy and well appointed. Breakfast served in the pub was satisfying and served with a smile. Standard pub chain food in the evening was ok but won’t delight any gastro hunters. Lifeboat Inn is on the quay and behind it is the main shopping street with lots of restaurants to choose from within 5 minutes walk.
Room above a pub that was cosy and well appointed. Breakfast served in the pub was satisfying and served with a smile. Standard pub chain food in the evening was ok but won’t delight any gastro hunters. Lifeboat Inn is on the quay and behind it is the main shopping street with lots of restaurants to choose from within 5 minutes walk.
10
Aimi
13 Jan 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Fabulous room with gorgeous view of the Harbour. Will definitely stay there again.
Fabulous room with gorgeous view of the Harbour. Will definitely stay there again.
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Service
Staff are widely described as friendly and helpful. Some service gaps occurred, including no dedicated reception or luggage assistance and occasional unfulfilled requests or amenity issues.
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Richard
8 Jun 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent location, lovely room and nearly all the staff were friendly and helpful. Food is also very good. One down side was there was no mini fridge as stated. I even rang as we stopped at the shop 5 minutes away to double check before buying fridge stuff for sandwiches for the forthcoming days. Told all rooms have them. Spent over £50 on food to turn up and be told our room is the only one without a fridge as it was broken! Wasn’t the best start! If it weren’t for this it would have been brilliant instead of good.
Excellent location, lovely room and nearly all the staff were friendly and helpful. Food is also very good. One down side was there was no mini fridge as stated. I even rang as we stopped at the shop 5 minutes away to double check before buying fridge stuff for sandwiches for the forthcoming days. Told all rooms have them. Spent over £50 on food to turn up and be told our room is the only one without a fridge as it was broken! Wasn’t the best start! If it weren’t for this it would have been brilliant instead of good.
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Torunn
20 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Positiv: big room and bathroom, great location Negativ: very tilted room, so much that vi had to sleeep the wrong way on the bed. Very much noise from the ally(were the window was). Very warm and stuffy - maybe becase of the little fridge in the room. Very steep stairs to the room. No view from room. This is not a hotell, no service at all, no reception and no follow up from staff. The breakfast was ok, don’t order det very dry pancakes.
Positiv: big room and bathroom, great location Negativ: very tilted room, so much that vi had to sleeep the wrong way on the bed. Very much noise from the ally(were the window was). Very warm and stuffy - maybe becase of the little fridge in the room. Very steep stairs to the room. No view from room. This is not a hotell, no service at all, no reception and no follow up from staff. The breakfast was ok, don’t order det very dry pancakes.
10
Maura
11 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful room, very pleasant staff, view was beautiful looking out at the sea (room 4) Great breakfast, staff were very friendly and helpful
Beautiful room, very pleasant staff, view was beautiful looking out at the sea (room 4) Great breakfast, staff were very friendly and helpful
10
Hashema
10 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location, very friendly staff, beautiful view across the bay. Close to station. Delightful stay. Thank you team x
Great location, very friendly staff, beautiful view across the bay. Close to station. Delightful stay. Thank you team x
10
Anne
28 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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
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
10
Helen
4 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
8
Catherine
29 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
8
John
4 Jan 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Room above a pub that was cosy and well appointed. Breakfast served in the pub was satisfying and served with a smile. Standard pub chain food in the evening was ok but won’t delight any gastro hunters. Lifeboat Inn is on the quay and behind it is the main shopping street with lots of restaurants to choose from within 5 minutes walk.
Room above a pub that was cosy and well appointed. Breakfast served in the pub was satisfying and served with a smile. Standard pub chain food in the evening was ok but won’t delight any gastro hunters. Lifeboat Inn is on the quay and behind it is the main shopping street with lots of restaurants to choose from within 5 minutes walk.
10
s
12 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Delightful place to stay. Friendly helpful staff. Room spotless and very comfortable. Excellent breakfast in restaurant with lovely view.
Delightful place to stay. Friendly helpful staff. Room spotless and very comfortable. Excellent breakfast in restaurant with lovely view.
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Kim
14 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The property is very conveniently located along the St. Ives waterfront. Check-in is at the pub below the Inn and there was no dedicated staff to assist with luggage There is no air conditioning in the rooms and therefore, windows have to be open in warm weather in order to get some “air”. This results in all outside noice from the extremely busy waterfront (including the screaming seagulls) to echo into the room. Rooms are also only accessible by VERY narrow and steep stairs. Breakfast was included with the room and it was served in the pub below the rooms - very good selection.
The property is very conveniently located along the St. Ives waterfront. Check-in is at the pub below the Inn and there was no dedicated staff to assist with luggage There is no air conditioning in the rooms and therefore, windows have to be open in warm weather in order to get some “air”. This results in all outside noice from the extremely busy waterfront (including the screaming seagulls) to echo into the room. Rooms are also only accessible by VERY narrow and steep stairs. Breakfast was included with the room and it was served in the pub below the rooms - very good selection.
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Location
Prime waterfront setting in the center of St Ives, close to beaches, restaurants, and the station, with lovely harbour views. Expect a lively atmosphere with some early morning or seafront noise and limited or off site parking.
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Torunn
20 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Positiv: big room and bathroom, great location Negativ: very tilted room, so much that vi had to sleeep the wrong way on the bed. Very much noise from the ally(were the window was). Very warm and stuffy - maybe becase of the little fridge in the room. Very steep stairs to the room. No view from room. This is not a hotell, no service at all, no reception and no follow up from staff. The breakfast was ok, don’t order det very dry pancakes.
Positiv: big room and bathroom, great location Negativ: very tilted room, so much that vi had to sleeep the wrong way on the bed. Very much noise from the ally(were the window was). Very warm and stuffy - maybe becase of the little fridge in the room. Very steep stairs to the room. No view from room. This is not a hotell, no service at all, no reception and no follow up from staff. The breakfast was ok, don’t order det very dry pancakes.
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Lindsey
24 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Amazing location in the heart of St Ives, close to 4 beautiful beaches, restaurants & bars. Accommodation was perfect. Very spacious & comfortable.
Amazing location in the heart of St Ives, close to 4 beautiful beaches, restaurants & bars. Accommodation was perfect. Very spacious & comfortable.
10
Hashema
10 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location, very friendly staff, beautiful view across the bay. Close to station. Delightful stay. Thank you team x
Great location, very friendly staff, beautiful view across the bay. Close to station. Delightful stay. Thank you team x
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Sam
31 Dec 2022
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location and lovely big rooms. However, be aware that the rooms are located down the alley where the bins get moved in and out of and the beer barrel deliveries happen both starting from 6:30am. Check out is at 10am too and very limited parking in St Ives.
Great location and lovely big rooms. However, be aware that the rooms are located down the alley where the bins get moved in and out of and the beer barrel deliveries happen both starting from 6:30am. Check out is at 10am too and very limited parking in St Ives.
10
Anne
28 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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
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
8
Stephen
27 Mar 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely location right on the waterfront- but our room was at the side so sadly didn’t get the views .. surprisingly quiet as in the centre of town, large comfortable bedroom and bathroom, great breakfast, nice place for a beer and a chat with friends, highly recommend and would stay again!!
Lovely location right on the waterfront- but our room was at the side so sadly didn’t get the views .. surprisingly quiet as in the centre of town, large comfortable bedroom and bathroom, great breakfast, nice place for a beer and a chat with friends, highly recommend and would stay again!!
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Irene
15 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
8
John
4 Jan 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Room above a pub that was cosy and well appointed. Breakfast served in the pub was satisfying and served with a smile. Standard pub chain food in the evening was ok but won’t delight any gastro hunters. Lifeboat Inn is on the quay and behind it is the main shopping street with lots of restaurants to choose from within 5 minutes walk.
Room above a pub that was cosy and well appointed. Breakfast served in the pub was satisfying and served with a smile. Standard pub chain food in the evening was ok but won’t delight any gastro hunters. Lifeboat Inn is on the quay and behind it is the main shopping street with lots of restaurants to choose from within 5 minutes walk.
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emma
3 Nov 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Perfect location with views over st Ives. Lots of space. No pub noise. Breakfast (not included) in pub was good. No parking and 3 flights of stairs (to bathroom, to bedrooms and to apartment) were exceptionally steep.
Perfect location with views over st Ives. Lots of space. No pub noise. Breakfast (not included) in pub was good. No parking and 3 flights of stairs (to bathroom, to bedrooms and to apartment) were exceptionally steep.
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Kim
14 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The property is very conveniently located along the St. Ives waterfront. Check-in is at the pub below the Inn and there was no dedicated staff to assist with luggage There is no air conditioning in the rooms and therefore, windows have to be open in warm weather in order to get some “air”. This results in all outside noice from the extremely busy waterfront (including the screaming seagulls) to echo into the room. Rooms are also only accessible by VERY narrow and steep stairs. Breakfast was included with the room and it was served in the pub below the rooms - very good selection.
The property is very conveniently located along the St. Ives waterfront. Check-in is at the pub below the Inn and there was no dedicated staff to assist with luggage There is no air conditioning in the rooms and therefore, windows have to be open in warm weather in order to get some “air”. This results in all outside noice from the extremely busy waterfront (including the screaming seagulls) to echo into the room. Rooms are also only accessible by VERY narrow and steep stairs. Breakfast was included with the room and it was served in the pub below the rooms - very good selection.
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Dining
Breakfast in the pub is frequently praised for quality and selection, and many enjoyed the food overall. A few issues were noted, such as dry pancakes or a poorly cooked egg, while evening meals ranged from standard pub fare to excellent.
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shaun
23 Nov 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
10
Maura
11 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful room, very pleasant staff, view was beautiful looking out at the sea (room 4) Great breakfast, staff were very friendly and helpful
Beautiful room, very pleasant staff, view was beautiful looking out at the sea (room 4) Great breakfast, staff were very friendly and helpful
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Christopher
12 Jan 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great hotel with excellent views. Staff very good along with the food. Will definitely come again
Great hotel with excellent views. Staff very good along with the food. Will definitely come again
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Catherine
29 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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John
4 Jan 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Room above a pub that was cosy and well appointed. Breakfast served in the pub was satisfying and served with a smile. Standard pub chain food in the evening was ok but won’t delight any gastro hunters. Lifeboat Inn is on the quay and behind it is the main shopping street with lots of restaurants to choose from within 5 minutes walk.
Room above a pub that was cosy and well appointed. Breakfast served in the pub was satisfying and served with a smile. Standard pub chain food in the evening was ok but won’t delight any gastro hunters. Lifeboat Inn is on the quay and behind it is the main shopping street with lots of restaurants to choose from within 5 minutes walk.
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Beo
30 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Keith
5 May 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Spacious room overlooking harbour was very clean and tidy. Good range of St Austell beers in the bar and a good choice of breakfast, cooked perfectly. Staff were amazing too, nothing too much trouble for them. A very pleasant couple of nights.
Spacious room overlooking harbour was very clean and tidy. Good range of St Austell beers in the bar and a good choice of breakfast, cooked perfectly. Staff were amazing too, nothing too much trouble for them. A very pleasant couple of nights.
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s
12 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Delightful place to stay. Friendly helpful staff. Room spotless and very comfortable. Excellent breakfast in restaurant with lovely view.
Delightful place to stay. Friendly helpful staff. Room spotless and very comfortable. Excellent breakfast in restaurant with lovely view.
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Kim
14 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The property is very conveniently located along the St. Ives waterfront. Check-in is at the pub below the Inn and there was no dedicated staff to assist with luggage There is no air conditioning in the rooms and therefore, windows have to be open in warm weather in order to get some “air”. This results in all outside noice from the extremely busy waterfront (including the screaming seagulls) to echo into the room. Rooms are also only accessible by VERY narrow and steep stairs. Breakfast was included with the room and it was served in the pub below the rooms - very good selection.
The property is very conveniently located along the St. Ives waterfront. Check-in is at the pub below the Inn and there was no dedicated staff to assist with luggage There is no air conditioning in the rooms and therefore, windows have to be open in warm weather in order to get some “air”. This results in all outside noice from the extremely busy waterfront (including the screaming seagulls) to echo into the room. Rooms are also only accessible by VERY narrow and steep stairs. Breakfast was included with the room and it was served in the pub below the rooms - very good selection.
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Nicholas
19 May 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Room was clean and bed was really comfortable. Breakfast was freshly cooked and delicious. Great sea view.
Room was clean and bed was really comfortable. Breakfast was freshly cooked and delicious. Great sea view.
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Kristen
17 Jun 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
I can’t say enough good about the location of this hotel. It is literally along the harbor walkway with a view of the little bay And it is very cute and quaint outside. Other than that, it could use a lot of help. We rented the little apartment in the Inn that had one bedroom and a sitting area with a pullout couch and then upstairs had a little living room and kitchen. We were a party of three adult sisters, and there was a queen bed and a pullout bed. The pullout bed was so bad that she found it much more comfortable to sleep on the couch upstairs. It is a very old house, so just be warned that the stairs are very steep, and the floors are not all perfectly horizontal. The kitchen was partially furnished, but no forks and no butter knives at all. The shower was fine, but you had to flush the toilet at least three times to get it to actually flush. We had driven and there is no parking so you need to pay for a parking at somebody’s house/driveway that they are willing to rent. We did this online separately from the. Hotel When we arrived the hostess at their Restaurant was the one that gave me the key. No papers whatsoever and when we checked out, I had no way of finding anybody because the restaurant was closed and the doors were locked. Unfortunately it is not well run. But we did feel lucky to stay in the location. It’s a very cute little town.
I can’t say enough good about the location of this hotel. It is literally along the harbor walkway with a view of the little bay And it is very cute and quaint outside. Other than that, it could use a lot of help. We rented the little apartment in the Inn that had one bedroom and a sitting area with a pullout couch and then upstairs had a little living room and kitchen. We were a party of three adult sisters, and there was a queen bed and a pullout bed. The pullout bed was so bad that she found it much more comfortable to sleep on the couch upstairs. It is a very old house, so just be warned that the stairs are very steep, and the floors are not all perfectly horizontal. The kitchen was partially furnished, but no forks and no butter knives at all. The shower was fine, but you had to flush the toilet at least three times to get it to actually flush. We had driven and there is no parking so you need to pay for a parking at somebody’s house/driveway that they are willing to rent. We did this online separately from the. Hotel When we arrived the hostess at their Restaurant was the one that gave me the key. No papers whatsoever and when we checked out, I had no way of finding anybody because the restaurant was closed and the doors were locked. Unfortunately it is not well run. But we did feel lucky to stay in the location. It’s a very cute little town.
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Kyla
8 Jun 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Cute boutique hotel with a few quicks in a very convenient location! Morning breakfast was fantastic!!
Cute boutique hotel with a few quicks in a very convenient location! Morning breakfast was fantastic!!
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Allen
13 May 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Very clean room. Very helpful staff. Noise from restaurant did not bother us. Steep stairs but staff helped with bags.
Very clean room. Very helpful staff. Noise from restaurant did not bother us. Steep stairs but staff helped with bags.
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Theresa
11 May 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Room was immaculate and the view was stunning. Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast in the morning was delicious. Couldn't fault the place.
Room was immaculate and the view was stunning. Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast in the morning was delicious. Couldn't fault the place.
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Laura
27 Apr 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Great location, great staff and great accommodation!
Great location, great staff and great accommodation!
FAQs about Lifeboat Inn
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in time is at 15:00 and check-out time is at 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out availability and costs are not specified.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located steps from St Ives Harbour and Harbour Sand, approximately 3.3 mi from Carbis Bay Beach and 9.7 mi from St. Michael's Mount. Nearby attractions include Barbara Hepworth Museum (0.1 km), Salthouse Gallery (0.2 km), and Porthmeor Beach (0.3 km).
What are the hotel policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not mentioned.
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- 2026-10-06: 245.90661957702636USD
- 2026-10-07: 229.8047059967041USD
- 2026-10-08: 304.1474022277832USD
- 2026-10-09: 245.18788636474608USD
- 2026-10-10: 248.62524828796387USD
- 2026-10-11: 265.54678390808107USD
- 2026-10-12: 259.7837688140869USD
- 2026-10-13: 304.1913871337891USD
- 2026-10-14: 285.10695312805177USD
- 2026-10-15: 241.8850487854004USD
- 2026-10-16: 265.6215866027832USD
- 2026-10-17: 239.35134452819824USD
- 2026-10-18: 173.78244970092774USD
- 2026-10-19: 222.95814170532228USD
- 2026-10-20: 227.76573446350096USD
- 2026-10-21: 251.4706393005371USD
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- 2026-10-23: 275.94864708862303USD
- 2026-10-24: 287.8107666168213USD
- 2026-10-25: 219.10848774414063USD
- 2026-10-26: 283.897580871582USD
- 2026-10-27: 279.0831830352783USD
- 2026-10-28: 281.73865211486816USD
- 2026-10-29: 253.46282592163087USD
- 2026-10-30: 282.1225719390869USD
- 2026-10-31: 264.84711909179686USD
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- 2026-11-02: 176.8579905822754USD
- 2026-11-03: 208.10807895507813USD
- 2026-11-04: 163.55794386901854USD
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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, debit cards, and cash
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Late check-out fee: GBP 18 (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Popular amenities
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Family room
Live music
Allergy-free room available
Designated smoking area
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Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Allergy-free room available
Family room
Services
Designated smoking area
Activities
Live music
Internet
Free wi-fi