Pedn-Olva

Hotels
9 (717 reviews)
Porthminster Beach , St Ives , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Non-smoking throughout
Kid meals
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Fantastic staff
Stunning location
Exceptional views
Lovely refurbishment
Good breakfast
Cons:
Rooms too small
Limited coffee options
Poor evening meals

Categories

Cleanliness
8.33
Standard quality for this hotel tier, some concerns about room size affecting perceived cleanliness.
Service
9.8
Fantastic staff and friendly service noted in multiple reviews.
Location
9.84
Exceptional views and a great location highlighted by many guests.
Room Quality
8.29
Generally lovely rooms, but many complaints about room size.
Amenities
8.82
Good facilities overall, though some amenities like coffee availability at breakfast were lacking.
Value for Money
8.78
Standard quality for this hotel tier, considering the location and views.
Food and Beverage
8.83
Breakfast was nice, but evening meals were noted as poor by one guest.
Overall Experience
9.3
Overall a delightful experience despite some minor issues, with guests expressing a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 16:08

Property Description

Stunning Views and Elegant Rooms
Perched above the Celtic Sea and St Ives Bay, Pedn-Olva boasts elegant rooms with breathtaking views of the sea. The modern bathrooms and stylish decor enhance the guest experience, making it a perfect retreat.

Delicious Dining and Relaxation
Indulge in a culinary journey at the popular on-site restaurant, offering a seasonal menu with local produce and fresh seafood. After a satisfying meal, unwind by the outdoor swimming pool or on the spacious terrace, soaking in the serene atmosphere.

Beachfront Serenity and Artistic Ambiance
Located by the picturesque Porthminster Beach, The Pedn-Olva provides a peaceful and romantic escape. Enjoy a leisurely stroll to Tate St Ives or savor a drink at the bar's terrace surrounded by modern art.

Experience tranquility and luxury at Pedn-Olva - book your stay now for an unforgettable coastal getaway.

Important information:

Please note that the hotel was designed and built into rock, so some rooms have limited space.

Guests under the age of 18 years must be accompanied with a parent or guardian.

Please note limited parking is available at an extra fee of GBP 10. The parking is located in the Long Stay Station Car Park in the Council Reserved Parking Bays that are marked in yellow. Guests are requested to come to reception first, to collect the parking permits.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: NQY

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for £15 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 15 years old stay for £35 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs GBP 15 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 717 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.33
Service: 9.8
Location: 9.84
Room Quality: 8.29
Amenities: 8.82
Value for Money: 8.78
Food and Beverage: 8.83
Overall Experience: 9.3
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Joanna • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Alison • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Ruhi • couple • gb
10
Enjoyed our time
Pros:

Nice location!

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Diane • couple • gb
10
Great hotel situated on the rocks with breathtaking views of the sea
Pros:

Excellent location, the sea view was stunning overlooking St Ives bay, hotel was clean and very comfortable room, good selection continental or cooked breakfast

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Trudy • couple • gb
10
Comfortable ,relaxing and luxurious ..
Pros:

The breakfast was of a high quality .A great choice on the menu . Excellent extras like pastries ,juice ,fruit and endless coffee and tea .....
The best thing about the hotel for me was being on the rocks and listening to the sea rolling in ...

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Zahara • couple • gb
9
Very pleasant
Pros:

View

Cons:

Shower

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Tony • couple • gb
10
Will be staying again
Pros:

Everything, Staff, Rooms , Food and location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Kay • couple • gb
10
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Jackie • couple • gb
8
A must return experience
Pros:

View amazing, seals seen from the bedroom window, luxury toiletries (Land and Water), very comfortable bed. Very convenient for St Ives harbour. All the shops were friendly, more than enough pubs and restaurants to cater (veggie). Can’t recommend enough.

Cons:

The tiny sink in bathroom with shelf blocking it from above was very awkward (room 11). But this was a minor annoyance compared to all the positives and was the only negative.

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Nikhilreddy • extended_group • gb
1
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Views are amazing. Decore is lovely. Friendly staff. Bottle of Proscecco in room for our 20th year anniversary.

Cons:

Didnt get my starter, cold liver parfit. Wife had cooked scallops all eaten before waitress came to apologise but still no dish in hand. Food manager came up later, apologised said they would see what happened and never came back. No reduction in price or token gesture.

Parking is major issue but park and ride is a good solution.

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Salvatore • couple • gb
10
Fabulous stay
Pros:

Very friendly helpful staff. Lovely room and view. Very good breakfast. Great location. Good atmosphere and great place to relax for a coffee or drink in the bar restaurant with standing view.

Cons:

Balcony and windows could been cleaner.
Small room and bathroom.

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Sophie • couple • gb
9
incredible will 💯 be back
Pros:

breakfast was available until 11am and it as delicious with an incredible view with multiple seals💕

Cons:

had trouble opening the milk bottle top on top tight had to drink it black
prices unaffordable for us in summer :(

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • extended_group • gb
10
Great experience
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No self service coffee and tea machine at breakfast

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Adam • couple • gb
9
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Darren • couple • gb
10
Stayed for 1 night as meeting family in st ives will definitely return
Pros:

Stunning location recently totally refurbished to amazing standards

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Timtraveller • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Location is the big selling point at Pedn Olva but the recent renovation is a definite improvement. Now feels more stylish and comfortable as well as having the best hotel views in town.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Ray • couple • gb
2
Every disappointing
Pros:

Location good with amazing views

Cons:

Room was completely oversold as a luxury double. The room was actually smaller than the en suite at a similarly priced hotel in Cornwall. Room was not serviced one day and we ran out of toilet roll! Very disappointing

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • gb
9
2026-01-18 • via Nuitee
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Alastair • couple • gb
10
Brilliant for a few days away
Pros:

Breakfast was great, service was great and the bar , very friendly staff. Room was amazing , and so was the view

Cons:

WiFi wasn't great

2026-01-12 • via Nuitee