The St Ives Bay Hotel, St. Ives ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

The Terrace, St. Ives, United Kingdom, TR26 2BP

The St Ives Bay Hotel, a 3-star beachfront hotel, offers easy access to sandy beaches and nearby attractions. Guests can enjoy a restaurant, a bar, and various amenities including free Wi-Fi and a terrace.

Rooms & Amenities

The St Ives Bay Hotel features 87 accommodations, including single, twin, double, and family rooms. Superior rooms provide views of the bay and each room is equipped with a private bathroom, television, hairdryer, and coffee/tea making facilities.

Dining Options

Dining options at the St Ives Bay Hotel include an on-site restaurant serving breakfast and dinner, as well as a bar offering drinks and snacks. Guests can choose between a hearty breakfast or a quick meal in a casual setting.

Services & Facilities

The hotel offers services like a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. Pets are allowed on request, and public parking is available at a cost of GBP 6 per day.

Location & Nearby Activities

Nearby attractions include the Tate St Ives, Barbara Hepworth Museum, and various beaches such as Porthmeor and Carbis Bay. The hotel is conveniently located within a short walking distance to bus stations for easy transportation.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Twin Room

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2 persons

20 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

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Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

20 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Sea view

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Queen Room

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2 persons

20 m²

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1 Double bed

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City Center

St. Ives3000 ft

Airports

Penzance (PZE) 7.4 mi

Land's End (LEQ) 17.2 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in public areas

Parking

Baggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
No parking
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
Security
Baggage storage
Elevator
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Board games
Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Beach access
Entertainment
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Heating
Terrace
Garden furniture

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

The Terrace, St. Ives, United Kingdom, TR26 2BP

Map view

street view

The Terrace, St. Ives, United Kingdom, TR26 2BP

City landmarks

Museums

Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden

2100 ft

Museums

Tate St Ives

3500 ft

Gallery

The Penwith Gallery

3100 ft

Museums

The Saint Ives Museum

3600 ft

Saint Ives TR26 1SZ

St Nicholas Chapel

3600 ft

Gallery

The Leach Pottery

5100 ft

Gallery

New Craftsman Gallery

2200 ft

Gallery

The Blue Bramble Gallery

2500 ft

Gallery

Art Space Gallery

2300 ft

Gallery

Salthouse Gallery

2300 ft

Zennor

Zennor Circular Walk

2200 ft

Cemetery

Barnoon Cemetery

2200 ft

Smeatons Pier

2200 ft

Island

The Island

4200 ft

32 Back Rd W

Norway Stores

2500 ft

Harbor

St Ives

3900 ft

Beach

Bamaluz Beach

3700 ft

Porthmeor Hill

Porthmeor Beach

2600 ft

St. Ives Surf School

2400 ft

Beach

Carbis Bay Beach

1.1 mi

Nearby

Gallery

Tate Gallery St. Ives

1100 ft

Church

St Ives Parish Church

1800 ft

Gallery

Porthminster Gallery

1300 ft

2 Tregenna Hill The Hole in the Wall

St. Ives Gallery

1100 ft

Museums

Capt Sir Richard Francis Burton Museum

1100 ft

Gallery

Anima Mundi

1100 ft

Store

I Should Coco

1400 ft

Saint Ives TR26 2FD

Talland House

1100 ft

Beach

Porthminster Beach

1100 ft

Gallery

New Millennium Gallery

1100 ft

Restaurants

The Hain Line

1400 ft

Tregenna Place

Lulu's

1200 ft

Tregenna Hill

Pengenna Pasties

1700 ft

9 High Street

St lves Street Food Kitchen

1400 ft

10 Tregenna Place

Cafe Art

1700 ft

The Drill Hall Chapel Street

Bamboo House

1700 ft

4B Chapel Street

Chapels

1700 ft

20 Chapel Street

The Cornish Bakery

2000 ft

9 Fore Street

The Haywain

2200 ft

Constable Road Burleigh Hill Estate

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

62%

liked the hotel and would stay again

newly refurbished rooms

beautiful beach opposite

inconsistent service

some areas needing revamp

6.2/10

Nice

Rooms

5.9

Location

7.9

Service

6.8

Dining

5.0

Raymond

United Kingdom, April 2024

7.0/10

I had a mixed experience at this hotel. The room was spotlessly clean and worth the extra cost to upgrade, but the evening entertainment noise was a drawback. The service was helpful when we needed extra amenities but inconsistent in room cleaning. The location was great with beautiful views, but the dining experience fell short with cold food and limited options.

Rooms

8.0

The room I stayed in was certainly worth the supplement and kept spotlessly clean.

Service

6.0

The staff were helpful in providing extra amenities, but the room cleaning was infrequent. The service at the reception was welcoming.

Location

9.0

The location was great, with amazing views and convenient parking nearby.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was fairly basic and the food seemed like it was prepared in advance, with limited choices.

Facilities

The hotel facilities were sufficient but not outstanding.

Jackie

United Kingdom, March 2024

5.6/10

I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The location was convenient and easy to get around, but the rooms were disappointing with shabby decor and cleanliness issues. The service was a hit and miss, with some staff members excelling while others seemed unhelpful. Dining had its ups and downs, and the facilities were adequate but nothing extraordinary.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were shabby and lacked cleanliness, with dated decor and sun-bleached curtains.

Service

6.0

The service varied from exceptional with some staff to being relatively useless with others.

Location

7.0

The location was good for getting around, but the noise from the main road was bothersome.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience had its flaws, from cold food to overcrowded meal times and limited waiter availability.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were average with nothing exceptional to note.

Frederick

United Kingdom, October 2023

6.8/10

The hotel was a mixed experience overall. The rooms were spotless, but the lack of phone reception was a downside. We managed to switch to a nicely refurbished twin room, which was a significant improvement. The service was friendly yet inconsistent, with some unexpected apologies. The location was a mixed bag, with stunning views and beach proximity but some areas needing improvement. The dining options were decent, with a good buffet spread, although it felt excessive. The facilities were satisfactory but definitely need some attention.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were spotless and a nice size, but the lack of phone reception was inconvenient. The twin room we eventually shifted to was newly refurbished and far nicer.

Service

6.0

The staff were nice and friendly, but there were some inconsistencies and unexpected apologies throughout the week.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location was a mix of amazing views, beach proximity, and a convenient walk to town. However, there were some areas around the plug that needed attention.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was ok overall, especially the buffet meals with a good selection. However, it felt a bit excessive at times.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were decent but need some revamping and attention to detail to elevate the overall experience.

newly refurbished rooms

inconsistent service

Mark

United Kingdom, September 2023

5.4/10

The hotel room was spacious, clean, and not too hot, located on the first floor, but the dated decor and lack of basic amenities like an extra shelf for toiletries and hooks for hanging towels made the stay less enjoyable. I had to pay extra for breakfast and even for a milky coffee, with poor service from staff that struggled to communicate in English. Overall, I would not choose to stay here again.

Rooms

5.0

The room was spacious, clean, and not too hot, but lacked an extra shelf for toiletries and hooks to hang towels, robe. The decor was dated with ripped wallpaper and dirty carpets.

Service

7.0

The remaining staff were stretched due to absentee workers, but those present were extremely helpful and pleasant, which was the only positive highlight of the stay.

Location

8.0

The hotel overlooks the St Ives beaches and harbor, providing a central and convenient location easy to access everywhere, but noise from the main road into St Ives could be bothersome.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was horrendous with crowded and poorly presented areas, slow replenishment of food, and inadequate space for guests. Service was lacking, and cleanliness was subpar.

Facilities

5.0

Facilities were not well-maintained, with broken lifts, inadequate parking spaces after booking, and limited dining space for guests.

George

United Kingdom, August 2023

7.2/10

The hotel had a fantastic location with superb views and welcoming staff on arrival. The rooms were a letdown, being small and grotty, but the staff was friendly and helpful. The dining experience was buffet style and plentiful, although a bit crowded and hectic. The hotel's facilities were in need of a revamp but were comfortable and clean overall.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms were small and in need of a revamp, but spacious and clean overall.

Service

8.0

The staff was friendly and helpful, making for a comfortable stay.

Location

9.0

The location was amazing, with superb views and within walking distance of main tourist attractions.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was buffet style & plentiful, but a bit crowded and hectic.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were grotty and in need of a revamp but still offered a comfortable stay.

Greg

United States of America, July 2023

6.8/10

The hotel was a little basic but still very nice. It's a bit of a climb with several flights of stairs, but the friendly service made up for it. The location is good, out of the main bustle but easy to access attractions. The dining experience could be improved, but the facilities were satisfactory.

Rooms

7.0

The room was okay but lacked storage space. It had some dust and cobwebs but was still acceptable.

Service

8.0

The service was friendly and obliging.

Location

7.0

The location is good, out of the main bustle of the town center but easy to get around.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience had some issues with cleanliness and service.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were satisfactory for my stay.

Sean

United States of America, July 2023

6.8/10

The hotel was a mixed bag with clean and comfortable rooms, friendly staff, but disappointing dining experience. Its location was brilliant and the facilities were well-maintained.

Rooms

6.0

My room was nice and clean, making it comfortable. However, it was hot with no air conditioning.

Service

8.0

The service was exceptional, especially the friendly and helpful staff.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location was brilliant, making it easy to access most places.

Dining

5.0

The dining area was crowded and not well presented, affecting the overall experience.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were well-maintained throughout the stay.

John

United Kingdom, June 2023

5.0/10

The hotel was situated in a central location near the harbor, offering amazing views. Despite its convenient location, the property had its downsides with dated and dirty rooms, poor service, and extra charges for basic amenities like breakfast and coffee.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were dated, damp, and not well-maintained, with ripped wallpaper and dirty carpets. Climbing 76 steps to reach the top floor was a challenging experience, and the service from the hotel manager was unhelpful.

Service

5.0

While the service was the only positive aspect of the stay, it was still lacking with a shortage of staff in the restaurant and bar. The language barrier further hindered the overall experience.

Location

7.0

The location was excellent, being directly opposite Porthminster Beach and close to the train station and bus route. However, the area was a bit away from the town center bustle.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was disappointing, with overcrowded and unhygienic conditions. Guests complained about the food quality and cleanliness, with additional charges for subpar meals.

Facilities

The hotel lacked notable facilities and amenities, providing a mediocre experience overall.