The St Ives Bay Hotel

Hotels
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Bespoke
6.4 (2516 reviews)
The Terrace, Cornwall, St Ives, England, TR26 2BN , St Ives , GB
44-03300945919

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Pets allowed

Facilities

Meeting rooms
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Luggage storage
Wheelchair accessible
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Meeting rooms
Snack bar/deli
Banquet hall

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Stunning views
Good location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Dated rooms
Inconsistent room quality

Categories

Cleanliness
3.74
Multiple reviews highlight cleanliness issues, including dirty rooms and maintenance problems.
Service
7.71
Staff were friendly and helpful, with positive mentions in several reviews.
Location
8.75
The location received consistent praise as excellent and convenient.
Room Quality
4.7
Several guests reported rooms that were dated, small, or in poor condition.
Amenities
5.73
Basic amenities were available, but many guests expected more and reported issues.
Value for Money
6.69
Some value perceived due to location, but many felt misled by room quality versus cost.
Food and Beverage
7.74
Breakfast and dining experiences received positive reviews, especially staff service.
Overall Experience
6.11
Overall satisfaction fluctuated based on service and location vs room quality.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 19:37

Property Description

Experience the charm of coastal living at The St Ives Bay Hotel, where comfort meets convenience in the heart of St Ives.

Breathtaking Views
Take in stunning panoramic views from our inviting terrace, the perfect spot to relax after a day of exploration.

Dining Delights
Savor delectable meals at our on-site restaurant and indulge in quick bites at the snack bar/deli. Don't forget to unwind with a drink at our cozy bar/lounge.

Comfortable Accommodations
Choose from 85 well-appointed guestrooms featuring cable television and essential amenities such as desks and coffee/tea makers. Enjoy daily housekeeping to ensure your stay is worry-free.

Book your escape today and immerse yourself in the beauty of St Ives!

Important information:

Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

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Location

Guest Reviews

6.4
Based on 2516 reviews
Cleanliness: 3.74
Service: 7.71
Location: 8.75
Room Quality: 4.7
Amenities: 5.73
Value for Money: 6.69
Food and Beverage: 7.74
Overall Experience: 6.11
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Lauren • couple • gb
5
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • couple • it
5
Pros:

Personale gentile, ottima posizione.

Cons:

Moquette all’ingresso da sostituire, stanza molto calda (il ventilatore non risolve, suggerirei l’installazione di un climatizzatore).

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Jet • solo_traveller • nl
4
Slecht hotel.
Pros:

De locatie

Cons:

Het hotel is echt aan renovatie toe. De kamer had gescheurde gordijnen, kapot bad. Uitzicht op een of ander trafohuisje.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Malgorzata • couple • gb
8
2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Antoin • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • couple • gb
8
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Olga • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

The location is perfect, the beach is across the road.

Cons:

The mattress is too soft.

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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G.A. • couple • nl
7
Matig hotel, mooi gelegen.
Pros:

Het hotel lag vrijwel aan het strand, dus mooi uitzicht.

Cons:

De ontbijtzaal en de trap waren 'shabby'. Een deel van het hotel was niet bereikbaar per lift.

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Syed • couple • gb
7
Good n calm except check in time with receptionist.
Pros:

Location n view from room

Cons:

Reception staff.Lie to us about the parking and don’t want to alow us to park next to hotel even it’s was there property

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Steve • couple • gb
5
Very helpful friendly staff, beautiful vista but very tired hotel.
Pros:

The meals (breakfast and evening) were very good.
The hotel staff were very helpful and friendly.

Cons:

The hotel needs a lot of work to update it, the building at facilities are very dated.
Most of the clientele are of the older generation and a lot of them had trouble with the many stairs and fire doors. Our room (307) had a window that should open but was broken and boarded up, so it was extremely hot during the day and night, leaving us struggling to sleep and feeling very claustrophobic.

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Kev • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Great location. Wonderful staff.

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Sunny • solo_traveller • gb
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Well all the rooms were extremely warmed i could not breathe in the room I asked to the staff for any change of my room but they said we don’t have anything available I check out after 4-5 hours I spent most of the time out the room I would not recommend anyone to go there
All of money got wasted apart from me other guests were complaining as well about too warm in the room not happy will never book again

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Balážik • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

The location

Cons:

Staff was not dealing with arriving guests on time neither in order of arrival.
Restricted windows in room, was not able to get fresh air in. Unfortunately small and very uncomfortable bed. Paper thin walls, could hear other person in the room next to us snoring all night long. Staff on the corridors from 6am, Neighbouring rooms Tv...

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Maria • extended_group • mt
8
Pros:

Spacious room with ample-sized bathroom; Hotel right opposite the beach - we didn't have a beach view but you can literally go out and find yourself in front of the beach. Short downhill walk to the centre - very steep coming back up though.

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Sieglinde • couple • at
5
Pros:

Gutes Frühstück

Cons:

Das Zimmer hatte Risse an der Wand es war nicht das Zimmer das booking.com abgebildet hatte.
Die verdreckte Teppiche I'm Speiseraum
Waren unappetitlich

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Leah • solo_traveller • gb
3
Pros:

The location was beautiful.

Cons:

No space in car park to park. Then couldn't check in as room wasn't ready, which we wouldn't normally mind as check in is at 3, but arrived at 1.40, room wasn't ready but 3 members of staff stood chatting at reception. Every hotel I've used before have always been ready and let us check in when we arrive. Then couldn't sit in the window for breakfast as apparently seats were taken by other guests 2 tables in window were free the whole time we ate. Also rooms were sooo hot. Windows could be left open once cleaned in hotter weather. Such a shame as the location is beautiful

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Neil • extended_group • gb
4
Nice location but don’t expect splendour here
Pros:

There wasn’t anything too positive to say really apart from the fact there was a nice view from window

Cons:

The hotel needs some real TLC , everything is tired

Poor shower , stained carpets throughout the ground floor that needs replacing , paintwork flaking on bedroom wall

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Virginie • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Robert • family_with_children • at
1
Cons:

Haus Katastrophe checken in katastrophaler Lage Parkplatz wahnwitzig . Verwahrlost schmutzig. Hotelmamager kämpfte vor Haustür mit Obdachlosen inkl. Polizeieinsatz

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Evdokiia Lapina • solo_traveller • de
7
2026-06-20 • via Nuitee