Lifeboat Inn provides amenities like a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Lifeboat Inn include comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
Free toiletries and hair dryers
Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Food and drink
1 restaurant
1 bar
Guest services
Front desk (limited hours)
Accessibility
This property does not have elevators
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Entertainment
Cable channels
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Free tea bags/instant coffee
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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 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed on Christmas Day:
Bar/lounge
Dining venue(s)
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property 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 fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Lifeboat Inn Inn
Lifeboat Inn St Ives
Lifeboat Inn Inn St Ives
Frequently asked questions
Is Lifeboat Inn pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Lifeboat Inn?
This inn doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Lifeboat Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Lifeboat Inn?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Lifeboat Inn located?
Situated near the beach, this inn is steps from St Ives Harbour, Harbour Sand, and Barbara Hepworth Museum. Salthouse Gallery and New Millennium Gallery are also within 5 minutes. St Ives Station is 7 minutes by foot.
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Lifeboat Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Room above a pub that was cosy and well appointed. Breakfast served in the pub was satisfying and served with a smile.
Standard pub chain food in the evening was ok but won’t delight any gastro hunters.
Lifeboat Inn is on the quay and behind it is the main shopping street with lots of restaurants to choose from within 5 minutes walk.
The staff were so lovely. We had an amazing time there.
Farr
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
emma
3 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfect location with views over st Ives. Lots of space. No pub noise. Breakfast (not included) in pub was good. No parking and 3 flights of stairs (to bathroom, to bedrooms and to apartment) were exceptionally steep.
We booked this break on a whim, as it was my wife's birthday. I have to say it is an absolute gem of a place. We had booked a long weekend and from start to finish was sublime. The room was beautiful with amazing views of the bay. It was warm and comfortable, with a large bed and great facilities. The staff were always helpful and courteous regardless how busy they were. Breakfast was filling, tasty and l have to say the tea was the best l have drunk in this country.
Evening meals were outstanding and l can recommend the beer battered tiger prawns in sweet chilli sauce as a starter. St Ives is beautiful and has some wonderful beaches and walks, and the Lifeboat Inn is a perfect base.
3 french guys cycling around Cornwall, stopping at a different place every night. Life boat and Saint Yves coupled with a late dinner at Porthminster Kitchen has been a thrill. The room 1 fully booked for us was the best accomodation of our tour. And the breakfast was delicious too. Thanks a lot!
Great location with lovely people. Overall happy with stay, water pressure very low and shower floor could do with a clean but enjoyed. Great breakfast.
On the waterfront is this amazing property. The rooms are pleasant, the place is full of history. Parking is a little difficult and the streets very narrow but it is an ancient town
Excellent staff, property, pub, location, vibe, and personal touches. Loved it. The one difficulty is the parking.
Sebastian
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
pamela
11 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Really old but sensitively maintained with the most beautiful sea views, food and service good, lovely stay and highly recommended, st Ives is very busy and often congested with people and traffic, and no parking at the hotel, finding space in any of the car parks was a nightmare, also public car parks up steep hills so be aware if you suffer any physical disabilities, however st Ives is definitely worth a visit,