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Lifeboat Inn

Property class: 3.5

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Close to St Ives Harbour, Lifeboat Inn provides amenities like a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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.

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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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

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • 700 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 594 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Located in St Ives, Lifeboat Inn is near the beach. While the natural beauty of Carbis Bay Beach and St. Michael's Mount can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out St Ives Harbour. St Ives Society of Artists and St Ives Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our St Ives travel guide
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Wharf Rd, St Ives, England, TR26 1LF

What's nearby

  • A beach with colorful umbrellas and tents, a stone wall, and a row of white houses with steep roofs.
    Porthmeor Beach
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A modern building with a curved entrance, a blue vertical sign, and a staircase leading up to the entrance.
    Tate St. Ives
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A view of a beach with rocky formations and a cloudy sky.
    Porthgwidden Beach
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A beach with houses on a hillside and a clear sky.
    Porthminster Beach
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • St Ives Harbour
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Mine Brewing Taproom
    4 min walk
  • The Rum & Crab Shack
    1 min walk
  • Cintra Seafood Bar
    3 min walk
  • Hub
    1 min walk
  • Bier Huis Grand Cafe
    2 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
    • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
    • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Wardrobes/closets and daily housekeeping

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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

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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 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

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

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 Aug 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lifeboat Inn on Sep 17, 2026 start from $311, 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?

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 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 18 (subject to availability).

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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