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Borthalan Hotel

Property class: 4

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar

Explore the area

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Off Boskerris Road, Carbis Bay, St Ives, England, TR26 2NQ
  • Place, Carbis Bay Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Porthminster Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, St Ives Harbour
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, Sea View (MORVOREN)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Sea View (BAY VIEW)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Twin Room, Garden View (LAMORNA)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Double Room, Sea View (COSY COVE)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Garden View (ZENNOR)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Sea View (THE LOOKOUT)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

St Ives

At Borthalan Hotel you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Carbis Bay Beach and 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Porthminster Beach. Highlights at this hotel include free breakfast, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Other amenities include a picnic area, luggage storage and a television in a common area. .In the area of this 4-property class St Ives hotel, you'll find St. Michael's Mount.

What's nearby

  • Carbis Bay Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Porthminster Beach - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • St Ives Harbour - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Porthmeor Beach - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Tate St. Ives - 5 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Carbis Bay Station - 5 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 139 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mine Brewing Taproom - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Gannet Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Rum & Crab Shack - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Casita - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Moomaid By The Lake - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Borthalan Hotel

You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Borthalan Hotel also features barbecue grills, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star St Ives hotel is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Borthalan Hotel offers 6 accommodations.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Borthalan Hotel?

Yep, Borthalan Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Borthalan Hotel?

Yep, Borthalan Hotel is a short 9-minute walk from Carbis Bay Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Borthalan Hotel?

No, Borthalan Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Borthalan Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Borthalan Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Borthalan Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 246 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 246 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 246 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 246 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 246 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ninad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Borthalan House Bayview room, and our hosts Martin and Margret were lovely!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good hosts very good relaxing break enjoyed all aspects the stay very good
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Great Stay in a wonderful location

This was a great stay in a perfect location. Lovely room with a sea view,with everything you would need for a three night stay. The cooked breakfast was excellent, and the hosts Margaret and Martin were superb.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ELAINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow what can I say… we loved staying at Borthalan House. The location is perfect for St Ives with train station only a few minutes away and easy routes to beautiful places such as St Michael’s Mount and Minack Theatre. What made our stay extra special was Margaret and Martin who really looked after us. Margaret’s breakfast was delicious and Martin’s humour gives us a good kickstart to the day. Borthalan House was really cosy and the room we stayed in had lovely sea views. We will miss our daily chats with Margaret and Martin and if we return to Cornwall, we will be staying there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ginny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb hosts

Our stay was great and our hosts Martin and Margaret were superb.Borthalan Hotel was very comfortable, clean and quiet. The breakfasts were fabulous and we would definitely like to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hosts were very knowledgeable about the area and gave very good feedback on local areas of interest and good restaurants
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edmir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place and lovely people made us feel at home amazing 🙏
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous hosts

Fabulous hosts with excellent breakfast in a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Very good adress, large Breakfast choice, location is good although in a very build up area it is close to the beach and beautiful sea side walks. We enjoyed the sea view from our room and tea and coffee provided.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Long weekend in carbis bay

Lovely guest house, v friendly owners and great views/location . Booked to attend wedding at carbis bay hotel, vfm this was far better!!!’
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at the Borthalan Hotel. Room was lovely, comfy bed, with a great shower in bathroom. Area was quiet with great walks to beach and St.Ives. Train station close by if you dont feel like walking. Breakfast was superb and our hosts Margaret and Martin were perfect. Hoping to return very soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Absolutely fantastic! 5*

Exceptional hospitality and stay! One of the best B&Bs ever! Very clean, comfy bed, soft linen..loved the large shower in our room and the sea view! Great location with a short walk to the beach and the train station. Martin & Margaret's hospitality and welcome made our stay even more special! The house and gardens are beautiful and so well kept and maintained! We will definitely be visiting again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Easter long weekend away 2025

Easter weekend away, Thursday to Monday. It was a fantastic stay with great hosts. Nothing was too much trouble, and breakfast was terrific. Location perfect train into St Ives 3 min walk, or you could walk into st Ives around 20 min a nice walk as well
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Borthalan Hotel was amazing from the friendly and extremely helpful owners to the beautiful facilities and view. The owners provided all that we needed to get into St Ives and to walk around the local Carbis Bay Area - this made the visit that much more enjoyable. There is plenty of parking if you are driving to the Borthalan - which was a huge plus. The Breakfast was absolutely wonderful and they met all of my wife’s gluten allergy needs. We will absolutely visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We felt like Home

We spent there 2 days and we felt like being at Home, but in a beautiful place (Carbis Bay near St. Ives) and with very kind people (the owners). If we decide to return in Cornwall we'll sure stay there. Ps: the breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very clean and cosy ,lovely big bathroom and good sea views. The hosts were lovely and nothing was too much trouble. A lovely cooked to order breakfast was served each morning . Property was in a quiet road close to train station,bus stop and a short walk to Carbis bay.Truly wonderful stay. Many thanks , Janet and Richard.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Home from home

Lovely hotel everything was perfect. Could not do enough to make us more welcome. Excellent room with lovely views and a great breakfast with lots of choice. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely B&B

Margaret and Martin are lovely people who made us feel more than welcome. Our room had a wonderful sea view and was well equipped. I would say that Hotels.com has titiled the Borthalan as a hotel but I personally think it is a B&B - but a lovely one.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Borthalon House. Martin and Margaret were wonderful hosts. They were so friendly and engaging and willing to help in any way they could. Margaret cooked an excellent hot breakfast each morning. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had the most delightful stay at Borthalan Hotel, Margaret and Martin made me most welcome, it was very peaceful and restful. I was really surprised the lovely breakfasts were included, somehow I missed that. My room was really lovely, I felt quite at home ,all I needed was there. The transport system is amazing, not expesive and reliable. Definitely recommend a stay there.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

deevee

Spotlessly clean top class room excellent breakfast Hosts were attentive and helpful Free parking which is always a bonus would definitely stay there again.Highly highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

I want to stay again

Very comfortable, clean and friendly establishment. Beautiful sea view from rooms 5 & 7. I don’t know about orhers Good hearty full English breakfast. Excellent service. Very close to carbis bay station and it’s only £1 to get into ST Ives (05/07/22). I liked it here a lot and intend to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna-marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just perfect

I don’t often leave reviews which is an indicator of how good this was. The weather and company was excellent which is always going to help but this is a great place to stay. Run like clock work- clean, great location, good facilities throughout, excellent shower and breakfast and hosts who make you feel at home and care for your every need. I would certainly return and recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elke Hildegard Helene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people their management. Friendly, helpful, always polite, full of life and entertaining. We will come back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly & Clean but not suitable for visitors with a mobility problem
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023