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Lifeboat Inn

Property class: 3.5

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A room with a large window overlooking a beach, a globe on the windowsill, and a vase with flowers on a table.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a window with curtains, a lamp, and a view of the beach.
A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a shelf with bottles.
A restaurant with a bar area, wooden tables and chairs, and a stone wall.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a sink.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$406
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept

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, Tate St. Ives
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a mirror, a hanging light fixture, and a dark wooden headboard.

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a window with curtains, a lamp, and a view of the beach.

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a window with curtains, a lamp, and a view of the beach.

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a window with curtains, a lamp, and a view of the beach.

Signature Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with a sofa, a table, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, each with white bedding and a headboard with a greenish headboard panel.

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

St Ives

At Lifeboat Inn you'll be within steps of St Ives Harbour and Harbour Sand. Highlights at this 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. .In proximity to this 3.5-property class St Ives inn you'll find St. Michael's Mount.
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What's nearby

  • Barbara Hepworth Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • 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
  • Porthminster Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mine Brewing Taproom - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Sloop Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Rum & Crab Shack - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Captain's Table - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cintra Seafood Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Lifeboat Inn

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.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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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

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • 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 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 18

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Guests will receive an email within 5 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

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out fee: GBP 18 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 8 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lifeboat Inn on 21 Sept 2026 start from NZ$406, 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 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Lifeboat Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

Lifeboat Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 138 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great staff and great accommodation!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kyla

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cute boutique hotel with a few quicks in a very convenient location! Morning breakfast was fantastic!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room, good breakfast and amazing location!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely few days in St Ives. Helpful friendly staff perfect location on the harbour breakfast was excellent and even won a few few lines at the lifeboat inn bingo night. Would definitely recommend and go again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view, comfy beds , large clean bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was immaculate and the view was stunning. Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast in the morning was delicious. Couldn't fault the place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing room, sea view, good value for that time of the year. Away with work, food was lovely, decent WiFi
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ross D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay, and will be back one day!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Very clean room. Very helpful staff. Noise from restaurant did not bother us. Steep stairs but staff helped with bags.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cozy and lovely apartment. Great sea view. No parking but easy to find long stay parking with few minutes walk. Many restaurants nearby.
Great view bay window area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little cozy apartment that was perfect for our three night stay. Linens were crisp and duvets were fluffy. The staff were all delightful and we loved the sea views. 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maura

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

Beautiful stay

Beautiful room, very pleasant staff, view was beautiful looking out at the sea (room 4) Great breakfast, staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great view of the harbour from the room. Nice big bath and a great strong, hot shower. Nice quality toiletries in the room. Decent food. St Ives was bustling which was nice for a January stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Dee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was good but difficult to navigate up the stairs. However staff all very friendly and our dog was made very welcome which is why we chose to stay at the Lifeboat Inn again. We stayed with our dog two years ago. Altogether a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice view from our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a great stay at the Lifeboat Inn. The room had an amazing view over the harbour. It was very clean, the bed was comfortable and the bathroom was spotless. The staff were very welcoming and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with excellent views. Staff very good along with the food. Will definitely come again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

PHILIPPA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay thanks
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location in the heart of St Ives, close to 4 beautiful beaches, restaurants & bars. Accommodation was perfect. Very spacious & comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Farr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so lovely. We had an amazing time there.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location right on the central seafront in St Ives.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Nice place to stay in heart of St Ives

The Lifeboat Inn is a nice setting and the family room overlooking the Harbour is great. Great breakfast and nice staff. No fault to the hotel but being next to the road is noisy, especially when the bin collectors are out in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sarah

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

Lovely location

Lovely clean room, friendly staff, fantastic sea view. The breakfast was good too!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022