Beachfront hotels in St Ives

Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in St Ives. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Pedn-Olva St Ives, United Kingdom

  

  Hotel. Overlooking the Celtic Sea and St Ives Bay, Pedn-Olva offers elegant rooms with magnificent views. With an outdoor swimming pool and spacious terrace, there is also a popular restaurant. Sitting on a rugged rock formation, the compact rooms at Pedn-Olva offer private modern bathrooms. All rooms are stylishly decorated and have impressive sea views. Rooms also feature a TV and hairdryer. The restaurant serves a seasonal menu, using local produce and fresh fish, and a full English breakfast is served daily. The bar features a large terrace and modern art, and offers a selection of local ales and fair-trade coffee. With a peaceful, romantic location on the shores of Porthminster Beach, The Pedn-Olva is just a 15-minute walk from Tate St Ives. Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around 99 GBP.

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• 2 Carbis Bay and Spa Hotel St Ives, United Kingdom

  

  Hotel. Set in tropical gardens, this elegant hotel offers wonderful sea views, an award-winning restaurant and direct access to Carbis Bay Beach, which is a member of The Most Beautiful Bays In The World organisation. Picturesque St Ives is just 1.5 miles away. Guests can relax in the outdoor swimming pool, or on the spacious sea-view terrace. Carbis Bay and Spa Hotel also has a grand lounge, and live entertainment is often available in the traditional bar. Sands Restaurants serves a creative menu, including freshly caught Cornish seafood and local produce. The conservatory offers cocktails and tapas, and indulgent afternoon teas are also available. The bright and airy bedrooms each have a cosy seating area and tea/coffee facilities. All rooms have free WiFi access and a private modern bathroom, and many rooms have views of the bay. Just 300 metres from Carbis Bay Railway Station, Carbis Bay and Spa Hotel is surrounded by scenic coastal walks. West Cornwall Golf Club is within a 5-minute drive, and Tate St Ives is just 2 miles away. Show full description Guest review score 7.9, rooms from around 250 GBP.

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• 3 27 The Terrace St Ives, United Kingdom

  

  Bed and Breakfast. Situated in St Ives, 27 The Terrace features free WiFi, and guests can enjoy a garden, a restaurant and a bar. A fridge and minibar are also available, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. Breakfast is available each morning, and includes buffet, à la carte and Full English/Irish options. A sun terrace is available for guests to use at the bed and breakfast. Popular points of interest near 27 The Terrace include Porthminster Beach, Porthmeor Beach and Bamaluz Beach. The nearest airport is Land's End Airport, 27 km from the accommodation. Guest review score 9.3

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• 4 Golden Hind St Ives, United Kingdom

  

  Bed and Breakfast. With panoramic sea views across St Ives Harbour, the family-run Golden Hind is just 250 metres from St Ives’ town centre and 8 minutes’ walk from St Ives (Cornwall) Railway Station. Limited free private parking for small cars is available. The rooms include a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and a refrigerator. The en suite bath or shower rooms have complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer. WiFi is available in all rooms. In the mornings, the Golden Hind serves a complimentary breakfast buffet in the breakfast room. St Ives is home to numerous restaurants, bars and shops. The popular resort of St Ives offers 5 beaches, including the Blue Flag Porthminster Beach. The picturesque harbour town is popular with artists, and guests can explore its many art galleries. The Tate St Ives is 10 minutes’ walk from the Golden Hind. Guest review score 9.2

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• 5 Primrose House St. Ives St Ives, United Kingdom

  

  Guest house. With boutique bedrooms and a stylish bar, Primrose Valley Hotel offers free parking and free Wi-Fi. Just metres from Porthminster Beach, the hotel has wonderful views across the Celtic Sea. The individually designed rooms at Primrose Valley feature oak floors and bespoke furniture. All rooms have a flat-screen TV and a modern bathroom, and some have sea views and private balconies. Serving quality Cornish produce and homemade breads. Full English breakfasts are cooked to order daily, with continental options also available. Set in an Edwardian villa in St Ives, Primrose Valley Hotel is a 15-minute walk from the Tate Gallery. St Ives Railway Station is 300 metres away and St Ives Pier is a 15-minute walk away. Show full description Guest review score 9.2

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• 6 Anchorage Guest House, St Ives St Ives, United Kingdom

  

  Guest house. Anchorage Guest House, St Ives is a 3-star property located in St Ives, facing the beach. Built in 18th century, this 3-star guest house is within 300 metres of Bamaluz Beach and 400 metres of Porthgwidden Beach. The property is non-smoking and is set 100 metres from Porthmeor Beach. Guest rooms at the guest house are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Anchorage Guest House, St Ives also offer free WiFi, while certain rooms include a sea view. At the accommodation each room comes with bed linen and towels. St Michael's Mount is 15 km from Anchorage Guest House, St Ives, while Minack Theatre is 29 km away. The nearest airport is Land's End Airport, 27 km from the guest house. Show full description Guest review score 9.0

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• 7 Little Dolly sea view apartment, St Ives, Cornwall St Ives, United Kingdom

  

  Apartment. Overlooking Westcotts Quay in the heart of St Ives, within a 3-minute walk from the train station, Little Dolly sea view apartment, St Ives, Cornwall is an accommodation offering sea views. This apartment is 400 metres from Tate St Ives and 50 metres from the sea. The apartment includes a living room and a bathroom with a hair dryer and a shower. A flat-screen TV and DVD player are featured. The nearest airport is Newquay Cornwall Airport, 43 km from the apartment. Show full description Guest review score 9.3

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• 8 Apartment 3, Huer's Watch, Pednolver St Ives, United Kingdom

  

  Apartment. Offering free WiFi and city views, Apartment 3, Huer's Watch, Pednolver is an accommodation set in St Ives, just 300 metres from Porthminster Beach and 600 metres from Porthmeor Beach. Featuring free private parking, the apartment is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as hiking and fishing. Boasting a DVD player, the apartment has a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a microwave, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 1 bedroom, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a bath. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. Bamaluz Beach is less than 1 km from the apartment, while St Michael's Mount is 14 km from the property. The nearest airport is Land's End Airport, 27 km from Apartment 3, Huer's Watch, Pednolver. Show full description Guest review score 9.5

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• 9 Flat 4, The Penthouse, Pednolver St Ives, United Kingdom

  

  Apartment. Boasting sea views, Flat 4, The Penthouse, Pednolver offers accommodation with a balcony and a kettle, around 300 metres from Porthminster Beach. Featuring free private parking, the apartment is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as hiking and fishing. The apartment with a terrace and city views features 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a fridge and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Porthmeor Beach, Bamaluz Beach and Tate St Ives. The nearest airport is Land's End Airport, 27 km from Flat 4, The Penthouse, Pednolver. Show full description Guest review score 9.4

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• 10 Crows Nest St Ives, United Kingdom

  

  Apartment. Crows Nest is a beachfront property located in St Ives, 200 metres from Porthmeor Beach and 300 metres from Porthgwidden Beach. The property features city and sea views, and is 200 metres from Bamaluz Beach. This apartment comes with a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a DVD player and a kitchen with a fridge. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. A terrace is available on site and hiking can be enjoyed within close proximity of the apartment. St Michael's Mount is 16 km from Crows Nest, while Minack Theatre is 29 km away. The nearest airport is Land's End Airport, 28 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 9.2

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• 11 The Loft St Ives, United Kingdom

  

  Apartment. The Loft is a beachfront property located in St Ives, 300 metres from Porthmeor Beach and 400 metres from Porthminster Beach. Featuring sea and garden views, this apartment also offers free WiFi. The 1-bedroom apartment is equipped with a living room with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and oven, and 1 bathroom with shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. Bamaluz Beach is 500 metres from the apartment, while St Michael's Mount is 14 km away. The nearest airport is Land's End Airport, 27 km from The Loft. Show full description Guest review score 8.9

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