Lifeboat Inn
Inn, 3-starWharf Rd, St Ives, England, TR26 1LF, St Ives, United KingdomShow on map
Top rated
Guests rate it highest for location, food and service.
9.061Reviews- Check-in from 3:00 PMCheck-out by 10:00 AM.
- Exceptional locationGuests rate the location 9.7 out of 10, at Wharf Rd, St Ives, England, TR26 1LF.
Charming Accommodations Stay in one of 7 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions and complimentary wireless internet access.
Dining and Drinking Enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant and wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Prime Location Explore nearby attractions such as St Ives Harbour, Barbara Hepworth Museum, and Porthminster Beach.
Book your stay at Lifeboat Inn for a relaxing getaway near the beach.
What this place offers
- Free WiFi
- Wheelchair accessible
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Smoke-free property
Rooms
9.0
Top rated
Rated 9.0 out of 10 by 61 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness8.2
- Service9.2
- Location9.7
- Rooms8.7
- Amenities8.7
- Value9.2
- Food & drink9.2
Guests mention
Friendly staffGreat locationGood breakfast
IreneRoom 6 - Lifeboat Inn St Ives
Up the side alley and very steep stairs to top floor. Room nice with seperate shower room which we really liked. Shower pressure good. No view, but we knew this and its a lower price to other rooms on same sight. Central…
MauraBeautiful stay
Beautiful room, very pleasant staff, view was beautiful looking out at the sea (room 4)
Great breakfast, staff were very friendly and helpful
Ross DWe loved our stay, and will be back one day!
Verified travelerNice 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…
PETERThe stair access both within our unit and accessing the unit was unacceptable and extremely unsafe
KimThe property is very conveniently located along the St. Ives waterfront. Check-in is at the pub below the Inn and there was no dedicated staff to assist with luggage There is no air conditioning in the rooms and…
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.
Where you’ll be
Wharf Rd, St Ives, England, TR26 1LF, St Ives, United Kingdom
Guests rate the location 9.7 out of 10 — exceptional.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 3:00 PM until 10:00 PM
Check-out by 10:00 AM
No children
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No pets
No smoking anywhere on the property
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Pets. Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds. No rollaway/extra beds available
General. Cashless transactions are available
Guest type. Essential workers only - NO
Accessibility. No elevators
Covid. Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
General. Professional property host/manager
Children and extra beds. No cribs (infant beds) available
Health & Safety. Property does not require health documentation at check-in
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
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Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
What we’d check for you here
- That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Lifeboat Inn
What time is check-in and check-out at Lifeboat Inn?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM. Check-out is by 10:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Lifeboat Inn allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Does Lifeboat Inn have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Does Lifeboat Inn have wheelchair accessible rooms?
The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.
How do I book Lifeboat Inn?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Lifeboat Inn?
Wharf Rd, St Ives, England, TR26 1LF, St Ives.
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