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Lifeboat Inn

3.5 star property
Beachfront inn with restaurant, near St Ives Harbour

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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 Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (3)

  • On the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Limited hour front desk
The current price is £180
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • Sea view
  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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)
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Barbara Hepworth Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • 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
  • 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

  • ‪Hub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Rum & Crab Shack - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mount Zion Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Balcony Bar & Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Sloop Inn - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Lifeboat Inn

Lifeboat Inn offers a fantastic location, putting you only steps from St Ives Harbour. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit 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 cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

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

    • No on-site 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
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (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 for Christmas Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 on-site 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 on-site restaurant.

What's the area around Lifeboat Inn like?

Lifeboat Inn is located near Porthmeor Beach, only 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

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was freshly cooked and delicious with a good selection of options. (17 reviews)
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Reviews

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8/10 Very good

Great view, comfy beds , large clean bathroom
Anna, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Amazing room, sea view, good value for that time of the year. Away with work, food was lovely, decent WiFi
Stewart, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Cozy and lovely apartment. Great sea view. No parking but easy to find long stay parking with few minutes walk. Many restaurants nearby.
Great view bay window area.
Joyce, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great view of the harbour from the room. Nice big bath and a great strong, hot shower. Nice quality toiletries in the room. Decent food. St Ives was bustling which was nice for a January stay.
Simon, 1-night trip
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel with excellent views. Staff very good along with the food. Will definitely come again
Christopher, 2-night trip
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location
Steven, 2-night trip
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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
Verified

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
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were so lovely. We had an amazing time there.
Farr, 1-night trip
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

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

A gem!

Fabulous room with gorgeous view of the Harbour. Will definitely stay there again.
Aimi, 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 trip
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8/10 Very good

Great location

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.
Lyndon, 1-night trip
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

St Ives

Fab view over St Ives Harbour.
C A, 1-night 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

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.
John, 3-night trip
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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