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About this property
Historic Setting: Lifeboat Inn in St Ives is housed in a historic building, offering sea views and a unique atmosphere. Comfortable Accommodations: The inn features family rooms with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, and modern amenities. Dining Experience: A family-friendly restaurant serves British cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Live music enhances the dining experience. Convenient Location: Located 28 km from Land's End Airport, the inn is a short walk from Porthmeor Beach and close to Tate St Ives.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Monica
Bahamas
“It is a lovely place with views over the water. Our room is upstairs with a great view and a lovely bathroom. The staff helped us to get our luggage upstairs which we are very grateful they did as my husband is not great with using stairs.” - Ian
United Kingdom
“Brilliant staff food location , will be back next year” - Sanjaym1484
United Kingdom
“Loved this place! Cute little room above the inn. On the beach. Perfect! Staff were super friendly and the morning fry up was delicious!” - David
United Kingdom
“Excellent breakfast had to get in early as things ran out.” - Sean
United Kingdom
“Excellent location and very helpful breakfast waitresses on Wednesday 16th & Thursday 17th July.” - Gary
United Kingdom
“Everything the staff were very friendly room had everything you needed and very clean and food was excellent” - Linda
United Kingdom
“Amazing view of the harbour. Beautiful decoration. In the heart of St Ives, breakfast was amazing. People were absolutely lovely.” - Gareth
United Kingdom
“Location and the bedroom, staff who were very helpful and the ability to look out over the harbour at breakfast” - Yvonne
United Kingdom
“Great location.lovely big room overlooking the harbour would definitely stay again . Staff are also really friendly” - Tracey
United Kingdom
“Average breakfast Low stock on some drinks All staff were amazing”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children older than 8 years are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.




The fine print
Please note that the view from the rooms and the apartment listed below will be impeded by scaffolding during April 2022:
King Room with Sea View
Apartment with Sea View
Family Room with Sea View