Pedn-Olva

Hotels
9 (864 reviews)
Porthminster Beach , St Ives , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Laundry
Bar
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 864 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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Pernille couple dk
9
Best hotel in St Ives
Pros:

Beautiful rooms. Special location. Best bar in town

Cons:

Some rooms have tiny bathrooms you need to get used to. You should turn the lights off in the bar and restaurant over night. They bother some of the rooms and it is a waste of electricity and not very eco-friendly.

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Geoff solo_traveller gb
1
Always check your allocated room at checkin
Pros:

Location
A good breakfast

Cons:

Signature room booked and confirmed by Hotel,
A cosy room allocated which as described was tiny
Not advised or discussed at check in of the room change
Stayed one night only and left the next day
Still awaiting full refund

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Ben couple gb
5
2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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jones solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

It was Amazing 👏 I had the best time... Hotel was great.. The receptionist went above and beyond ( she was fantastic 👏 I forgot her name, but her customer service was 10/10.. All staff were good overall.. The view from our room was to die for it was something else. Beach ⛱️ Bar 🍸 👌 Breakfast 10/10 Definitely not my last visit!

Cons:

I enjoyed everything! Can't complain... The only problem was had was the tight roads near Hotel. No parking outside the hotel. Call Hotel for parking information.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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adela solo_traveller ar
9
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Small room and very small bathroom

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Navneet couple gb
10
2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Pauline couple gb
9
2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
10
A lovely Pub/Hotel stay, room with a view & general feel of caring staff and lovely interior design, really make
Pros:

Meet & Greet on arrival with Sophie was a joy, to be met with a lovely smile & enthusiasm, including an early introduction to our room with a view.

Cons:

The Pedn-Olva has been upgraded to a high standard, so nothing to report, as even the top deck, planting & Mediterranean feel is amazing 🤩

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Rhian couple gb
8
Beautiful location, great food and staff!
Pros:

Very clean, lovely location looking out over the beach and harbour.

Cons:

Bathroom sink very small, quite noisy above (we were ground floor).

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Vitalii solo_traveller ua
10
2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Kerry couple gb
10
Breathtaking views of the St Ives coastline.
Pros:

Absolutely incredible view. Our room had a balcony directly over the sea which was so fun to sit and watch the tides come in and out. The bar areas were fabulous too, with plenty of options to sit and watch the coastal scenery. Food was delicious, and breakfast the following morning looking out to sea was perfect! Highly recommend when in St Ives.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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PETER couple gb
9
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Isabella solo_traveller at
10
Perfekt!!!
Pros:

Die Lage ist fantastisch, der Ausblick beim Frühstück auf den Hafen und den Strand atemberaubend! Frühstück sehr lecker und das Personal überaus nett, kompetent und aufmerksam! Man ist zu Fuß sofort im Zentrum!

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Paula solo_traveller gb
10
Perfect stay will return again!
Pros:

Loved the room and views of the sea

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Katharine couple gb
9
Lovely hotel, great location and food, mobility issues could be an problem in reaching the hotel
Pros:

The Bedroom was well equipped, comfy bed and had a lovely view of the beach.
There was a good choice for breakfast and the view while eating was great.
The restaurant was nicely decorated and the lay-out was great, really liked the outside area.
The Sunday Roast was fantastic !
Staff were welcoming as well

Cons:

Room was on two levels, for us it was ok but if you had any mobility issues this could cause a problem. This wasn't relayed to us at the time of the booking or after the booking confirmation.

The view was fabulous but there was a public walkway past the window that the bed was against (low window), we felt that the curtains needed to be closed all the time and even though it was warm at night we didn't feel happy leaving the window open all night.

One criteria when we are searching for a hotel is that there is 'on-site' parking and this hotel showed as having Parking, I checked the questions section and this is what I read:-

Hello, the hotel has limited parking available with a permit £10per day. There is also a pay & display car park nearby.

What we found was that the parking was a public car park with reserved parking for the hotel at an additional cost (which we knew about), the parking was above the hotel and one of the (quicker) way's down to the hotel was via some steep steps (once again not great if you have mobility issues), the other way was down a long ramp but meant walking to the end of the car park and looping back - not great if the weather is bad.

If the above were shown on the booking web sites it would give the Guest a better opportunity to decide whether this hotel was suitable for them.

Due to the above I felt the cost was a bit expensive for one night B&B.

We used the post code of the hotel: TR26 2EA, this brought you to a very narrow alley (car would of got down - just), we weren't willing to drive down so we rang the 'hotel' but spoke to someone from Customer Reservations but not from the actual hotel, so she was relaying information via a map as she didn't know the area, eventually she told us to head to the Public Car Park, we drove around for 10 mins and found it - more luck than anything else - maybe put the postcode for the car park on your web site to help future guests.

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Lspencer74 couple gb
10
Amazing Hotel, Fabulous Stay…
Pros:

I cannot praise this hotel enough, the food was amazing, the staff brilliant especially crystal on breakfast, the room spotless, and the setting and views from the hotel were beautiful, we have already booked to go back next year, thank you!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Steve couple gb
8
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller gb
10
An exceptional short stay. Nothing to complain about. It’s a boutique hotel.
Pros:

Location. Recently refurbished.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Kate couple gb
9
Amazing views very relaxing stay
Pros:

Excellent food and service also good breakfast times
Andrea and Luke very helpful and attentive.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Nuessle couple de
9
2026-06-06 via Nuitee