Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beachfront location
Excellent service
Outstanding food
Cons:
Noticeable dog smell
Lack of a dog-friendly communal space

Categories

Cleanliness
7.39
Noticed a dog smell in the cottage upon arrival.
Service
9.36
Staff were very professional, attentive, and engaging throughout.
Location
8.9
Lodge location is literally on the beach with stunning views.
Room Quality
8.35
Rooms are fabulous, well-equipped, and comfortable.
Amenities
8.38
Well-maintained facilities and spa available.
Value for Money
8.34
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.89
Food was excellent; particularly enjoyed the themed afternoon tea.
Overall Experience
8.36
A very enjoyable trip with plans to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 15:21

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Sea Views

Award-Winning Dining Experience
Indulge in a culinary journey at Sands Restaurant, where creative menus feature freshly caught Cornish seafood and local produce. Sip on cocktails and enjoy tapas in the conservatory, or treat yourself to an indulgent afternoon tea.

Relaxation and Entertainment
Unwind by the outdoor swimming pool or on the sea-view terrace while taking in the breathtaking surroundings. Enjoy live entertainment in the traditional bar or retreat to the grand lounge for a moment of tranquility.

Immerse yourself in the charm of Carbis Bay and Spa Hotel, where every detail is designed to offer you a memorable stay. Book now to experience the perfect blend of luxury and seaside serenity.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 739 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.39
Service: 9.36
Location: 8.9
Room Quality: 8.35
Amenities: 8.38
Value for Money: 8.34
Food and Beverage: 8.89
Overall Experience: 8.36
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Chloe • couple • gb
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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justine • couple • us
9
Excellent stay in a beautiful location
Pros:

Located 10 minutes from centre of St Ives, this wonderful hotel has spectacular views of the sea. We were upgraded to one of their lodges which made for an extra special stay. I had two treatments at the spa which were very good, shoutouts to Vikky and Sarah, both very knowledgeable and helpful with treatment choices and products. The yoga instructor, Kate, was excellent too. Sam went out of his way to help us with our breakfast hamper delivery one morning. We had dinner at MOR, which my husband said was one of the best meals he'd ever had! Breakfast in the main hotel dining room was excellent too. A great overall stay, I would love to return some day.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • gb
10
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Frederic • couple • fr
6
Emplacement incroyable mais très cher pour une prestation très imparfaite
Pros:

Son emplacement bien sûr et le personnel a l’accueil

Cons:

La chambre n’était pas celle prévue au départ mais on nous l’a changé sans difficultés. La dame de l’accueil a été formidable. À part ça une fuite sous le lavabo et une porte fenêtre très difficile à ouvrir ou fermer. L’accueil au restaurant très impersonnel!!!

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Lagrimas • couple • gb
4
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Kim • couple • gb
5
Stunning location. Disappointing hotel.
Pros:

Stunning location. Spa and gym easily accessible and well kitted out. Very relaxing.

Cons:

Room facilities were lacking given the price - no tea/coffee making in room, a free standing fridge which was empty, no drinks on room service menu, huge mirror blocking plugs not fixed to the wall (unsafe). A wedding on Saturday night played very loud music until midnight. Breakfast menu limited. Staff generally not customer service focused.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Ellen • family_with_children • gb
5
Pros:

The beach is beautiful and the staff are so friendly

Cons:

I wasn’t aware our apartment would be so far from the main hotel which isn’t ideal with small children (with a very large hill!). The apartment was fine but had elements that felt like student accommodation and for the price I paid I expected more. The breakfast delivery was a nice touch but there wasn’t much variety. The pool times with kids was so restrictive.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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michael • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Position incredible

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Eleanor • extended_group • gb
10
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Carolyn • couple • gb
9
We had a lovely few days here, using the beach and the pool and the very good if expensive Walter on the beach restauran
Pros:

The spa area was amazing. The location was superb, The food was delicious. The history of the hotel was very interesting to us.

Cons:

The junior suite was rather smaller than expected, and the only window in the room was not overlooking the sea and in fact could be overlooked by other residents from their balconies! The staff were often slow at table service at breakfast and sometimes erratic.

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Lori • couple • gb
10
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Imogen • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Kuljeet Singh • couple • gb
9
Enjoy relaxing
Pros:

Views

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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k v sketchley • family_with_children • gb
6
Not up to its 5 stars.
Pros:

Lovely location by the beach.

Cons:

The room was small and the carpet had a stain by the bed. The bathroom blind was broken and had a stain.
The pillows were not great, quite cheap man made / polyester ones.

One restaurant member of staff was quite rude when we arrived at dinner.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Elena • extended_group • gb
10
Amazing experience
Pros:

Amazing location! Feels like you're outside of the UK. The hotel itself is looking great, and the facilities are perfect. Really loved the outdoor heated pool and jacuzzi with the view of the ocean. Great restaurants on the territory, and the breakfast has a great selection to choose from.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Adhraa • couple • gb
1
Ultimately the stay was a case of false advertising and a promise of luxury that never materialised.
Pros:

The views of the main house were lovely but the false advertising regarding the room, poor service and disappointing food were a waste of a great location.

Cons:

I booked the garden room at the carbis bay hotel for my father’s 60th birthday as a gift and was throughly disappointed with the result. The room was in fact not at the hotel but rather a makeshift cabin 2-3 miles from the hotel at the back of a random house. The supposed garden view was a poorly kept corner of someone back yard. To add insult to injury the bathroom had a loud macerator which went off randomly every few minutes interrupting my parents sleep. The property had numerous Velux windows which were covered in bird excrement and could not be closed. Staff were unhelpful and stated that the pole used to close the window was broken! In general staff were reported to be unhelpful and confused. No information book was provided and staff could not help with a WiFi password. The cabin was so far that reception was patchy and staff were barely contactable! Staff also gave conflicting information continuously- 1 example stating that breakfast was/ wasn’t included- and in general were unhelpful. Although the view in the orangery and by the pool was wonderful I’m informed the breakfast was another disappointment. My mother ordered fruit and yoghurt- the fruit tasted as if it had gone off and the syrup added tasted like a canned brine. My fathers pastry tasted like something from the local coop. Overall not worth the money.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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A G • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee