Lifeboat Inn

Property class: 3.5

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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 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

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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

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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

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A hotel room with two beds, each with white bedding and a headboard with a greenish headboard panel.

Standard Double Room

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in St Ives, Lifeboat Inn is near the beach. St Ives Harbour and West Cornwall Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cornwall National Landscape and Marazion Marsh. 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 Sloop Inn
    3 min walk
  • The Rum & Crab Shack
    1 min walk
  • The Captain's Table
    2 min walk
  • The Cornish Bakery
    1 min walk

About this property

Lifeboat Inn

  • Property highlights
  • 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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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 Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lifeboat Inn on Nov 2, 2026 start from $162, 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 St Ives Society of Artists are also within 5 minutes. St Ives Station is 7 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Lifeboat Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 142 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Our stay there was wonderful! 😊 the room has everything we need, the staffs were nice and the view is stunning!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic apartment style accommodation with views over the harbour. Swam in the harbour, ate at the pub, ventured out to many sightseeing spots! A great stay !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great view, comfy beds , large clean bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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Amazing room, sea view, good value for that time of the year. Away with work, food was lovely, decent WiFi
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Cozy and lovely apartment. Great sea view. No parking but easy to find long stay parking with few minutes walk. Many restaurants nearby.
Great view bay window area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Lovely little cozy apartment that was perfect for our three night stay. Linens were crisp and duvets were fluffy. The staff were all delightful and we loved the sea views. 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful stay

Beautiful room, very pleasant staff, view was beautiful looking out at the sea (room 4) Great breakfast, staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Great view of the harbour from the room. Nice big bath and a great strong, hot shower. Nice quality toiletries in the room. Decent food. St Ives was bustling which was nice for a January stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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The room was good but difficult to navigate up the stairs. However staff all very friendly and our dog was made very welcome which is why we chose to stay at the Lifeboat Inn again. We stayed with our dog two years ago. Altogether a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a great stay at the Lifeboat Inn. The room had an amazing view over the harbour. It was very clean, the bed was comfortable and the bathroom was spotless. The staff were very welcoming and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel with excellent views. Staff very good along with the food. Will definitely come again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing location in the heart of St Ives, close to 4 beautiful beaches, restaurants & bars. Accommodation was perfect. Very spacious & comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff were so lovely. We had an amazing time there.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Nice place to stay in heart of St Ives

The Lifeboat Inn is a nice setting and the family room overlooking the Harbour is great. Great breakfast and nice staff. No fault to the hotel but being next to the road is noisy, especially when the bin collectors are out in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect weekend getaway

Great location, very friendly staff, beautiful view across the bay. Close to station. Delightful stay. Thank you team x
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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6/10 Okay

Great location, comfy beds, spacious room - but very dark and the water pressure was very very weak. Lovely breakfast and kind staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

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Great location, very friendly staff, good food. This is on the wharf, so know there will be night noise. But accommodations were comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic , room very clean and comfortable . Outstanding view from the room. Luxury😊
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

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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
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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A gem!

Fabulous room with gorgeous view of the Harbour. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved where this place was with a lovely spacious room looking out across the harbour. The car park was a little way and the stairs up to the room were steep but worth it for a very well furnished and decorated room. Staff always friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025