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Lifeboat Inn

3.5 star property
Inn with a restaurant, steps from St Ives Harbour

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Superior Apartment | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Superior Apartment | Private kitchen | Electric kettle

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is SAR 482
SAR 578 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar

Room options

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Classic Apartment | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Apartment

Highlights

Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Stovetop
  • 55.20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

Highlights

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

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Superior Quadruple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Quadruple Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Superior Apartment | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Superior Apartment

Highlights

Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Stovetop
  • 65 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Wharf Rd, St Ives, England, TR26 1LF

What's nearby

  • St Ives Harbour - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Porthmeor Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Porthminster Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Tate St. Ives - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Carbis Bay Beach - 30 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sloop Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Rum & Crab Shack - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Balcony Bar & Kitchen - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Lifeboat Inn

Inn near St Ives Harbour
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

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includes taxes & fees
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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 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

More

  • 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

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 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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 does it cost to stay at Lifeboat Inn?

As of 14 Rabiʻ I 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lifeboat Inn on 18 Rabiʻ I 2025 start from $154.12, 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.

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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 85 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

s

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful place to stay. Friendly helpful staff. Room spotless and very comfortable. Excellent breakfast in restaurant with lovely view.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic location Our room Was huge and very tastefully decorated Lovely breakfast and nice touch with lagers in fridge ! Staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

PHILIPPA

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

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

8/10 Good

emma

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay in quirky old building, steep steps up to room which were tricky with a suitcase, but amazing location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gaetano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was our first time in Cornwall, and for sure not the last! Position 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Lyndon

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A perfect ‘over-nighter’ for visiting the beautiful town of St Ives
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Parking, v limited breakfast time, no early option.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, property, pub, location, vibe, and personal touches. Loved it. The one difficulty is the parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and bed was really comfortable. Breakfast was freshly cooked and delicious. Great sea view.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

pamela

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,
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous
Fabulous staff, location, room, food....best inn we've ever stayed in. The view was something special.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023