Name: The St Ives Bay Hotel
Address: The Terrace, St Ives (Cornwall), Cornwall, TR26 2BP
Price range: US$45+
Rating: 7.7

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About the Hotel

The Terrace, St Ives (Cornwall), TR26 2BP

Close to Porthminster Beach

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Loved by The St Ives Bay Hotel guests

Amazing views

Friendly staff

Clean bedding

Comfortable beds

Free parking

Excellent location

"Sea frontage view from public rooms"

Helen from Australia

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"The views over the bay were amazing!"

Tony F from United Kingdom

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"Very nice location, close to the sea, near town centre and lots of choices of restaurants."

Danyla

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3-star beachfront hotel with direct access to sandy shores in St Ives

Location & Views

The St Ives Bay Hotel sits on the main road into town, with direct access to Porthminster Beach below. The hotel is a 10-minute walk from the centre of St Ives, placing guests near the Tate St Ives gallery. Room 32 offers a small balcony with views across St Ives Bay, and the dining room and bar also face the seafront.

Rooms & Accommodation

The hotel has 87 rooms, including twin rooms, double rooms with sea views, and single rooms. Room 216 has a choice of two beds and a private bathroom with a shower or bathtub. Some rooms face the bay; others overlook the courtyard or the garage, and room 313 is a twin with a sea view and a small window.

Dining & Entertainment

The on-site restaurant serves breakfast, dinner, and snacks, with options such as peppercorn sauce and three-course evening meals. The bar offers evening entertainment, including live singers and a singer performing in the bar on select nights. Breakfast is a buffet-style full English, and there is a designated outdoor area with tables and chairs.

Family & Practical Features

The hotel is family-friendly and offers board games for children and kids' meals in the restaurant. A 24-hour front desk and luggage storage are available to all guests. Public parking costs £6 per day in a small garage with spaces for about 10 cars.

Highlights

Location: Direct access to Porthminster Beach, 10 min from St Ives centre

Rooms: 87 rooms including sea-view doubles

Dining: On-site restaurant with three-course dinners & buffet breakfast

Entertainment: Live singers in the bar

Pet Policy: Dogs allowed in limited rooms

Family: Board games & kids' meals

Must-do experiences

Stroll along Porthcurno Beach and visit the Minack Theatre.
Taste the crab sandwich at The Seafood Café in St Ives.
Explore the hidden charm of the Barbara Hepworth Museum.
Visit the weekly St Ives Farmer's Market for local produce.
Take a scenic coastal walk from St Ives to Zennor for stunning views.

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Highlights from guests

Room FeaturesBalcony Bliss

My room had a balcony overlooking the beach! It was perfect for enjoying the sea view with tea and coffee.

Jane from United Kingdom

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Guest ParkingEasy Parking

I didn't reserve parking in advance, but found a spot at the train station. It was close and convenient!

Carlos from Spain

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BedroomComfort Defined

The double bed was very comfortable and the room had a large wardrobe. The crisp white linen felt luxurious.

Ingrid from Sweden

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BathroomSpotless Ensuite

The ensuite bathroom was spotless. Hot water and lovely towels were always available. Shower gel was provided.

David from Canada

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Choose from standard rooms, family suites, or deluxe options — with breakfast and flexible rates

Single Room
2 persons
14 m²
1 Single bed
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Double Room
2 persons
20 m²
1 Double bed
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Twin Room
2 persons
20 m²
2 Single beds
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Hotel facilities and services

Each hotel provides modern amenities for a relaxing and pleasant stay

General

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

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

The St Ives Bay Hotel Location

The Terrace, St Ives (Cornwall), TR26 2BP

Map view

City landmarks

Museum

Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden

610 m

Museum

Tate St Ives

1.06 km

Gallery

The Penwith Gallery

940 m

Museum

The Saint Ives Museum

1.07 km

Landmark

St Nicholas Chapel

1.09 km

Gallery

New Craftsman Gallery

670 m

Gallery

The Leach Pottery

1.55 km

Gallery

The Blue Bramble Gallery

750 m

Gallery

Salthouse Gallery

690 m

Gallery

Art Space Gallery

690 m

Landmark

Zennor Circular Walk

650 m

Cemetery

Barnoon Cemetery

650 m

Landmark

Smeatons Pier

650 m

Island

The Island

1.27 km

Landmark

Norway Stores

740 m

Harbour

St Ives

1.16 km

Nearby

Gallery

Tate Gallery St. Ives

320 m

Church

St Ives Parish Church

540 m

Gallery

Porthminster Gallery

380 m

Museum

Capt Sir Richard Francis Burton Museum

320 m

2 Tregenna Hill The Hole in the Wall

St. Ives Gallery

320 m

Gallery

Anima Mundi

320 m

Gallery

New Millennium Gallery

320 m

Store

I Should Coco

420 m

Saint Ives TR26 2FD

Talland House

320 m

Beach

Porthminster Beach

320 m

Restaurants

The Hain Line

400 m

Tregenna Place

Lulu's

360 m

Tregenna Hill

Pengenna Pasties

510 m

9 High Street

St lves Street Food Kitchen

420 m

10 Tregenna Place

Cafe Art

490 m

The Drill Hall Chapel Street

Bamboo House

510 m

4B Chapel Street

Chapels

510 m

20 Chapel Street

The Cornish Bakery

590 m

9 Fore Street

The Haywain

650 m

Constable Road Burleigh Hill Estate

Explore St Ives (Cornwall)

Explore St Ives Area

Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden

8 minutes' walk

Museum showcasing Hepworth's works amidst stunning gardens, ideal for art lovers of all ages.

Tate St Ives

13 minutes' walk

Contemporary art gallery focusing on modern British artists with beautiful ocean views.

The Penwith Gallery

12 minutes' walk

Gallery featuring local artists, with changing exhibits and a charming café on-site.

St Nicholas Chapel

14 minutes' walk

Historic chapel with stunning sea views, showcasing local heritage and community events.

Porthgwidden Beach

16 minutes' walk

Family-friendly beach ideal for sunbathing and swimming, with nearby café and rental services.

Zennor Circular Walk

8 minutes' walk

Scenic walking trail offering stunning coastal views, perfect for hiking enthusiasts.

Surfing Lessons at Porthcurno

15-minute drive

Thrilling surfing lessons available for all levels; equipment rental and coaching included.

Spa Treatments at The Headland Hotel

5-minute drive

Relaxing spa services including massages and facials, perfect for unwinding after a busy day.

The Hain Line

5 minutes' walk

Casual dining with local seafood and gourmet dishes, known for its friendly atmosphere.

Lulu's

5 minutes' walk

Vibrant café offering breakfast and casual meals, with vegan options available.

St Ives Street Food Kitchen

6 minutes' walk

Culinary hotspot featuring various street food vendors, a fun and casual place to eat.

Pengenna Pasties

7 minutes' walk

Local favorite for traditional Cornish pasties; vegetarian options are available.

The Arts Club

10 minutes' walk

Live music venue hosting local bands and events; vibrant atmosphere for music lovers.

St Ives Theatre

15-minute walk

Offers a variety of performances including plays and live shows, suitable for families.

The Sloop Inn

10 minutes' walk

Historic pub with a lively atmosphere, frequently hosts quiz nights and live music events.

Getting around the city

City Centre
St Ives (Cornwall) 11 min · 900 m
Airports
Penzance (PZE) 18 min · 11.9 km
Land's End (LEQ) 42 min · 27.6 km
Train
St Ives train station 3 min · 200 m

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-21:30

Check-out

from 08:00-10:00

Internet

Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.

Breakfast

A full breakfast is served at the price of GBP 10.0 per person.

Children & extra beds

There are no extra beds provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

Languages

English, Spanish, Czech, Hungarian, Slovak

Number of rooms:

Guest ratings and detailed reviews

Feedback about The St Ives Bay Hotel from previous guests about their experience.

Review summary

Based on recent reviews

The St Ives Bay Hotel enjoys a superb location near the beach, with some rooms offering amazing sea views from large windows, allowing guests to watch the sunrise. The hotel's proximity to the town centre and train station also proves convenient. While some guests have noted that the hotel could benefit from some TLC in certain areas, many found the rooms spacious. Breakfast offers a good choice, although some would have liked to see mushrooms included.

Review score

Based on 5 verified reviews

7.7 /10

Very good

100%

Recommend

Pros

Welcoming staff

Comfortable beds

Good location

Cons

Small room

Dirty room

Mark from United Kingdom

Single

Double Room Sea View

3 nights in November 2025

Reviewed: February 02, 2026

9/10

central LOCATION

great location walking distance sea view

The location was great. Walking distance to restaurants WAS a huge plus. I appreciated the parking at the rear of the hotel. sea views were beautiful.

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Jimmy from Australia

Single

Double Room Sea View

3 nights in November 2025

Reviewed: December 30, 2025

8.3/10

bright sea view stay

easy access lovely view free wifi

The hotel's location offered easy access to both the beach and town center. i enjoyed the lovely sea view from my room. It really added to the experience. the free wifi was helpful for staying connected .

I found the water pressure in the shower quite weak. It was more of a trickle, made showering less refreshing.

Rooms

8/10

my double room sea view included fresh bedlinen plus a comfortable bed. tea and coffee facilities were available. a good hairdryer was also provided, quite convenient.

Dining

9/10

breakfast included a varied selection. the breakfast room was spacious. some tables had nice views of the sea, a pleasant way to start the day.

Facilities

8/10

the hotel is close to the beach plus the promenade. the location provides easy access to the center. parking is available a short walk away, despite a steep hill.

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Sebastian from Germany

Single

Double Room

3 nights in August 2026

Reviewed: October 13, 2025

6/10

unclean bathroom unemptied bin

the hotel location is near the beach and town i found that acceptable

the bathroom was not clean on arrival the bin was not emptied and the room was not hoovered properly i found this unacceptable and disappointing

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Jennifer from United Kingdom

Couple

Double Room

3 nights in August 2026

Reviewed: September 28, 2025

6/10

small room low water pressure

the staff was helpful! but the wi-fi was slow.

i was really disappointed with the room. it was quite small, and the bathroom felt cramped. the shower had very low water pressure. it made it difficult to wash my hair properly. i was expecting better for the price i paid.

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Harper from Canada

Single

Twin Room Sea View

3 nights in June 2026

Reviewed: July 27, 2025

9/10

attentive staff quick service

I found the breakfast was superb with very attentive staff. It was served quickly so no waiting around was needed.

The room looked very dated.

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