Lifeboat Inn - St Ives (Cornwall)

$$$$||View on mapSt Ives (Cornwall), United KingdomWharf Road, St Ives (Cornwall), United Kingdom, TR26 1LF|
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Lifeboat Inn - St Ives (Cornwall)
Wharf Road, St Ives (Cornwall), United Kingdom, TR26 1LF·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.3Great
Highest Rated
Location9.6
Staff8.9
Cleanliness8.6
Comfort8.6
Lowest Rated
Value for money7.8
Breakfast6.5
Who stays here
Couples54%
Families25%
Groups12%
Solo6%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.3Great
Highest Rated
Location9.6
Staff8.9
Cleanliness8.6
Comfort8.6
Lowest Rated
Value for money7.8
Breakfast6.5
Who stays here
Couples54%
Families25%
Groups12%
Solo6%

Historic harbour-front inn with live music and sea views in St Ives

Amenities

Lifeboat Inn St Ives offers live music performances throughout the week, with a stage set near the bar. The property provides pet bowls for canine guests, allowing dogs in the restaurant and bar areas. Family rooms and an allergy-free room are available, along with a designated smoking area outside.

Rooms

Rooms at The Lifeboat Inn feature sea views over the harbour and private bathrooms with either a bath or shower. Each room includes a flat-screen TV and a work desk for guests who need to catch up on emails. Free WiFi is provided throughout the building, including in all guest rooms.

Dining

The Lifeboat Inn's restaurant serves British cuisine with a menu that includes vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Breakfast offers a choice of continental, à la carte, or full English/Irish breakfasts. Kids' meals are available on the dinner menu, and the bar stocks a range of local ales and spirits.

Location

The Lifeboat Inn St Ives is a 3-minute walk from Porthmeor Beach, a popular surfing and swimming spot. The Tate St Ives art gallery is 400 metres away, and Leach Pottery is 2 km from the hotel. Land's End Airport is 28 km away, and the harbour bus stop is a 2-minute walk.

Entertainment

Live music performances are scheduled several evenings each week in the Lifeboat's bar area. The bar also shows major sports events on screens placed around the room. A large selection of beers, wines, and spirits is available from the bar during opening hours.

  • Location: 3 minutes from Porthmeor Beach, 400m from Tate St Ives
  • Rooms: Sea-view rooms with private bathrooms and flat-screen TVs
  • Dining: British restaurant with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options
  • Pet-Friendly: Pet bowls provided, dogs welcome in public areas
  • Entertainment: Live music performances several evenings per week
  • Family: Kids' meals on the menu and family rooms available
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-21:30
from 08:00-10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
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 not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:7
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Rooms and availability

Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
Apartment
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Sea view
  • Shower
  • Heating
One-Bedroom Apartment
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Heating

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking
Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

TV

Flat-screen TV

Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Facilities for kids

Children's menu

Services

  • Pet amenities available

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Children

  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Live entertainment

Room view

  • Sea view

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Dining table

Bathroom

  • Washing machine
  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Lifeboat Inn

💵 Lowest room price 165 £
📏 Distance to centre 1.0 km
✈️ Distance to airport 12.4 km
🧳 Nearest airport Penzance, PZE

Location

Wharf Road, St Ives (Cornwall), United Kingdom, TR26 1LF
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Wharf Road, St Ives (Cornwall), United Kingdom, TR26 1LF
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Wharf Road, St Ives (Cornwall), United Kingdom, TR26 1LF
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Museum
Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden
570 m
Gallery
Tate Gallery St. Ives
570 m
Museum
Tate St Ives
570 m
Church
St Ives Parish Church
110 m
Gallery
The Penwith Gallery
260 m
Gallery
New Craftsman Gallery
50 m
Saint Ives TR26 1SZ
St Nicholas Chapel
530 m
Gallery
Porthminster Gallery
220 m
Gallery
Salthouse Gallery
200 m
Gallery
The Blue Bramble Gallery
280 m
Gallery
Anima Mundi
240 m
Gallery
Art Space Gallery
240 m
2 Tregenna Hill The Hole in the Wall
St. Ives Gallery
280 m
Gallery
New Millennium Gallery
280 m
Museum
Capt Sir Richard Francis Burton Museum
360 m
Smeatons Pier
220 m
Restaurant
Smeatons Fish & Chips
10 m
Restaurant
Jus' Desserts
50 m
Restaurant
Sky's Diner
70 m
Restaurant
The Cornish Bakery
120 m
Restaurant
Simply Cornish
40 m
Restaurant
Pels
180 m
Restaurant
Poppins tea room
100 m
Restaurant
St Ives Bakery
150 m
Restaurant
Yallah Coffee Kiosk
80 m
Restaurant
Coast To Go
110 m
Restaurant
The Balancing Eel
180 m
Restaurant
Pengenna Pasties
440 m

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FAQ about Lifeboat Inn

Which popular attractions are located near the Lifeboat Inn hotel?
Highly rated landmark The Leach Pottery Museum set 1.4 km from the Lifeboat Inn hotel, as well as The Island placed around 700 metres away are well worth visiting.
What is the closest airport to Lifeboat Inn hotel?
Penzance airport is located within a 15-minute drive (15 km) from Lifeboat Inn hotel.
Can I eat breakfast at Lifeboat Inn?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of Lifeboat Inn.
What is check-in and check-out time at the inn?
Guests of the inn can check in from 15:00 to 21:30 and check out from 08:00.
What are the booking prices at the hotel?
The prices at the hotel start from $272.
What payment methods are accepted in the Lifeboat Inn hotel?
Payment methods in the Lifeboat Inn hotel include:
  • Visa
  • American Express
  • Mastercard
What kinds of rooms does the Lifeboat Inn offer?
The Lifeboat Inn offers such room types as One-Bedroom Apartment, King Room, and Family Queen Room.
Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the Lifeboat Inn hotel?
Most rooms of the Lifeboat Inn hotel welcome guests with the following facilities:
  • complimentary wireless internet
  • a sofa
  • a television
  • an electric kettle
Does the Lifeboat Inn hotel offer meal options specially for children?
The Lifeboat Inn hotel provides a children's menu for the little guests.
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