Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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
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
Property is also known as
Lifeboat Inn Inn
Lifeboat Inn St Ives
Lifeboat Inn Inn St Ives
Frequently asked questions
Is Lifeboat Inn pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Lifeboat Inn?
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 10:00 AM.
Where is Lifeboat Inn located?
Nestled on the beach, this St Ives inn is just steps from St Ives Harbour and Harbour Sand. Porthmeor Beach and Porthminster Beach are also within 5 minutes. St Ives Station is 7 minutes by foot.
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Lifeboat Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 93 reviews
10 - Excellent
58
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 93 reviews
8 - Good
26
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 93 reviews
6 - Okay
7
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 93 reviews
4 - Poor
0
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 93 reviews
2 - Terrible
2
9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10
Fantastic , room very clean and comfortable .
Outstanding view from the room. Luxury😊
katy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10
Delightful place to stay. Friendly helpful staff. Room spotless and very comfortable. Excellent breakfast in restaurant with lovely view.
s
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
6/10
The room was amazing with a great view the stairs to the room were very steep and shear the breakfast was a good choice of foods I ordered the full English with a poached egg it arrived without the egg i asked and eventually a bowl with a split egg was put on the table was not impressed all or rest was lovely and local produce the egg just let it down and the experience.
Beo
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10
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
Anne
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10
Amazing location
Steven
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10
Fabulous room with gorgeous view of the Harbour. Will definitely stay there again.
Aimi
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10
Fantastic location
Our room Was huge and very tastefully decorated
Lovely breakfast and nice touch with lagers in fridge !
Staff friendly and helpful
Lynda
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
8/10
Lovely stay thanks
PHILIPPA
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
10/10
The staff were so lovely. We had an amazing time there.
Farr
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
10/10
Amazing location right on the central seafront in St Ives.
Steven
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10
Lovely place
Scott
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
8/10
Room above a pub that was cosy and well appointed. Breakfast served in the pub was satisfying and served with a smile.
Standard pub chain food in the evening was ok but won’t delight any gastro hunters.
Lifeboat Inn is on the quay and behind it is the main shopping street with lots of restaurants to choose from within 5 minutes walk.
John
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10
A perfect ‘over-nighter’ for visiting the beautiful town of St Ives
Tim
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
8/10
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.
Lyndon
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
10/10
Room was clean and bed was really comfortable. Breakfast was freshly cooked and delicious. Great sea view.
Nicholas
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
10/10
Was our first time in Cornwall, and for sure not the last!
Position 10/10
Gaetano
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10
Fabulous staff, location, room, food....best inn we've ever stayed in. The view was something special.
Philippa
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
8/10
We loved our stay at the Lifeboat Inn. The staff was very nice and went out of their was to be as helpful as possible. The full English breakfast was very nice
bruce
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
8/10
On the waterfront is this amazing property. The rooms are pleasant, the place is full of history. Parking is a little difficult and the streets very narrow but it is an ancient town
Graeme
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
10/10
Great
Lucy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10
Fab view over St Ives Harbour.
C A
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
8/10
Perfect location with views over st Ives. Lots of space. No pub noise. Breakfast (not included) in pub was good. No parking and 3 flights of stairs (to bathroom, to bedrooms and to apartment) were exceptionally steep.
emma
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
8/10
Excellent staff, property, pub, location, vibe, and personal touches. Loved it. The one difficulty is the parking.
Sebastian
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10
3 french guys cycling around Cornwall, stopping at a different place every night. Life boat and Saint Yves coupled with a late dinner at Porthminster Kitchen has been a thrill. The room 1 fully booked for us was the best accomodation of our tour. And the breakfast was delicious too. Thanks a lot!
Paul
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10
Spacious room overlooking harbour was very clean and tidy. Good range of St Austell beers in the bar and a good choice of breakfast, cooked perfectly. Staff were amazing too, nothing too much trouble for them. A very pleasant couple of nights.