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Lifeboat Inn

3.5 star property
Beachfront inn for sun and fun

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$261
includes taxes & fees
28 Nov - 29 Nov

Explore the area

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Wharf Rd, St Ives, England, TR26 1LF
  • Place, St Ives Harbour
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Porthmeor Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Porthminster Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Wardrobe
  • 18 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Standard Apartment

Standard Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

St Ives

At Lifeboat Inn you'll be within steps of St Ives Harbour and Harbour Sand. Highlights at this beachfront inn include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .At the inn's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3.5-property class St Ives inn include Barbara Hepworth Museum and Salthouse Gallery.
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What's nearby

  • St Ives Harbour - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Porthmeor Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tate St. Ives - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Porthgwidden Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Porthminster Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • St Ives Station - 7 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harbour Gourmet Fish & Chips - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Scoff Troff Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Rum & Crab Shack - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Lifeboat Inn

Beachfront inn for sun and fun
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 3.5-star St Ives inn is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Lifeboat Inn offers 7 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. This St Ives inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Outdoors

  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed for Christmas Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Lifeboat Inn Inn
Lifeboat Inn St Ives
Lifeboat Inn Inn St Ives

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Lifeboat Inn?

Yep, Lifeboat Inn is a short 4-minute walk from Porthmeor Beach.

How much does it cost to stay at Lifeboat Inn?

As of 27 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lifeboat Inn on 28 Nov 2025 start from NZ$260.53, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lifeboat Inn?

No, Lifeboat Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Lifeboat Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant. The dining venue is closed on Christmas Day.

What time are check-in & check-out at Lifeboat Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Lifeboat Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.