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The best area to stay in St Ives is the town centre, particularly around the harbour and the main beaches like Porthmeor and Porthgwidden.


This area is the heart of St Ives, offering immediate access to its famous golden sands, cobbled streets, and the bustling harbour. You'll find a wide selection of independent shops, art galleries, and restaurants concentrated around Fore Street and Wharf Road. It's incredibly walkable, meaning you can easily stroll between beaches, the Tate St Ives, and the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden.


Families often find this area ideal due to the proximity to the beaches. Being able to step out of your accommodation and onto the sand for a day of building sandcastles or paddling is a huge convenience. Many hotels and guesthouses here offer family rooms and are just a short walk from activities like boat trips from the harbour.


For couples looking for a romantic getaway, staying near the harbour or Porthmeor Beach provides stunning sea views and easy access to evening meals with a Cornish sunset backdrop.

Three of the best hotels in St Ives that receive consistently high recommendations from travellers are Pedn Olva, Green Apple Bed and Breakfast, and The Countryman.


The Pedn Olva, with an excellent 9.4 rating, is praised for its exceptional staff and beautiful rooms. It offers direct beach access and lovely sea views. The hotel is conveniently located just 0.3 km from St Ives Harbour and 0.2 km from Porthminster Beach.


Another highly recommended option is the Green Apple Bed and Breakfast, which also has a 9.4 rating. Guests frequently compliment the fresh and lovely breakfast, the spotlessly clean rooms, and the extremely helpful staff. The bed and breakfast offers sea views and free self-parking, and is located near Porthminster Beach and Carbis Bay Beach.


The Countryman, also boasting a 9.4 rating, is another top choice. Travellers appreciate its comfortable and great rooms. Free self-parking is available, and it is located near the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

For families visiting St Ives, excellent choices include Tregenna Castle Resort, Treloyhan Manor, and The St Ives Bay Hotel.


The Tregenna Castle Resort, with a rating of 8.6, offers a wide array of amenities for children, such as a children's pool, games, a playground, and a kids' meal service in the restaurant. The hotel also provides connecting rooms, stair gates, and child-friendly window designs, ensuring a comfortable stay for families. It is conveniently located near Porthminster Beach, just 0.5 km away, and St Ives Harbour, 1.0 km away. Guests frequently praise the friendly and helpful staff, comfortable and clean rooms, and the beautiful location.


The Treloyhan Manor, rated 9.4, is another highly recommended option, particularly for its sea views and proximity to the beach, with Porthminster Beach just 0.6 km away. It features games for children and kitchens in the accommodation, which can be very useful for families.


The St Ives Bay Hotel, an establishment, is popular for its excellent location, being only 0.2 km from Porthminster Beach and 0.5 km from St Ives Harbour. It offers highchairs for children and some rooms provide sea views. Guests often praise the comfortable and clean rooms, the friendly and helpful staff, and the delicious breakfast. Find more child-friendly accommodations in St Ives

For an exceptional hotel experience in St Ives, the Trevose Harbour House is a superb recommendation.


This outstanding hotel boasts a great 10.0 review rating, reflecting its consistent excellence. Guests can expect luxurious amenities such as plush bathrobes, premium bedding with Egyptian cotton sheets, and complimentary full breakfast. The Trevose Harbour House is conveniently located, with Tate St. Ives and Art Space Gallery both just 0.5 km away, and Porthgwidden Beach a mere 0.7 km from the property. Find more luxury hotels in St Ives

For hotels in St Ives that offer complimentary breakfast, consider The Mustard Tree, Trevose Harbour House, Count House Cottage B&B - Adults Only, Borthalan Hotel, and Harbour Hotel St Ives.


The Mustard Tree, with an exceptional 9.8 rating, provides a free local breakfast and complimentary WiFi. It is conveniently located near Carbis Bay Beach, which is just 0.5 km away, and Porth Kidney Sands, 1.3 km away. Guests frequently comment on the delicious breakfast and excellent hospitality.


Trevose Harbour House, a hotel rated 10.0, offers a free full breakfast and complimentary WiFi. This hotel is well-situated for exploring St Ives, being only 0.2 km from St Ives Harbour and 0.5 km from Tate St. Ives.


Count House Cottage B&B - Adults Only, a property with a superb 10.0 rating, includes a free full breakfast and complimentary WiFi. It is located 1.4 km from Porthminster Beach and 1.9 km from St Ives Harbour.


The Borthalan Hotel, rated 8.8, provides a free breakfast and offers pleasant sea views. It is just 0.3 km from Carbis Bay Beach and 1.3 km from Porth Kidney Sands.


Harbour Hotel St Ives, a hotel with an 8.6 rating, offers a free continental breakfast and complimentary WiFi. The hotel also features an indoor pool. It is located 0.5 km from St Ives Harbour and 0.8 km from Tate St. Ives. Guests often praise its excellent spa, amazing location, and lovely rooms. Find more hotels with breakfast in St Ives

For budget-friendly accommodation in St Ives, consider The Gannet Inn, Tregenna Castle Resort, and Green Apple Bed and Breakfast.


The Gannet Inn, with a rating of 9.0, offers complimentary breakfast, free toiletries, and free WiFi, along with free self-parking. It is conveniently located just 0.5 km from Carbis Bay Beach and 1.8 km from Porthminster Beach.


Another excellent option is the Tregenna Castle Resort, rated 8.6. This resort provides free self-parking, complimentary toiletries, and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy access to multiple pools, including an indoor and outdoor pool, and it is located just 1.0 km from St Ives Harbour and 1.2 km from Tate St. Ives. Guests frequently mention the friendly and helpful staff, comfortable and clean rooms, and good food.


The Green Apple Bed and Breakfast, with an impressive rating of 9.4, also offers free self-parking, complimentary toiletries, and free WiFi. Many rooms provide sea views, and the accommodation is very close to the beach, being 0.6 km from Carbis Bay Beach and 1.1 km from Porth Kidney Sands. Guests consistently praise the fresh and lovely breakfast, spotlessly clean rooms, and extremely helpful staff. View all budget hotels in St Ives

For a romantic stay in St Ives, couples should consider the Pedn Olva, Green Apple Bed and Breakfast, or Borthalan Hotel, all highly rated by guests.


The Pedn Olva, with an excellent 9.4 rating, offers stunning sea views and direct access to the beach, great for romantic strolls. Guests consistently praise the exceptional staff and beautiful rooms, with many noting the excellent breakfast. It's also conveniently located near Tate St. Ives and Porthgwidden Beach.


Another wonderful option is the Green Apple Bed and Breakfast, also rated 9.4. This hotel provides lovely sea views, free parking, and complimentary toiletries. Past guests have highlighted the fresh and delicious breakfast, along with the spotlessly clean rooms and extremely helpful staff. Carbis Bay Beach is a short 0.6 km away.


The Borthalan Hotel, rated 8.8, is another excellent choice for couples, featuring delightful sea views, free parking, and a complimentary breakfast. It is particularly close to Carbis Bay Beach, just 0.3 km away. See all romantic hotels in St Ives

For hotels in St Ives near Carbis Bay Beach, consider The Mustard Tree or Green Apple Bed and Breakfast.


The Mustard Tree, with an exceptional 9.8 rating, is ideally located just 0.5 km from Carbis Bay Beach. Guests frequently praise the delicious free breakfast and the great hospitality. The hotel also offers free WiFi, free toiletries, and free self-parking.


Another excellent choice is the Green Apple Bed and Breakfast, rated 9.4. It is just 0.6 km from Carbis Bay Beach and offers lovely sea views. Guests particularly appreciate the fresh and lovely breakfast, the spotlessly clean rooms, and the extremely helpful and polite staff. The bed and breakfast also provides free WiFi, free toiletries, and free self-parking.

The best time to go to St Ives is from late spring to early autumn, specifically from May to September, when the weather is generally at its finest and the town is bustling with activity.


May and June offer pleasant temperatures and fewer crowds than the peak summer months. You'll find it easier to book popular restaurants and secure a spot on the beaches. This period is ideal for couples looking for a relaxing break with good weather for coastal walks along the South West Coast Path, which offers stunning views of the rugged coastline.


July and August are the warmest and sunniest months, superb for beach holidays and water sports. The town is at its liveliest, with a full calendar of events and all attractions operating at full capacity. Families will particularly enjoy this time, with plenty of activities for children on the town's four main beaches – Porthmeor, Porthgwidden, Bamaluz, and Porthminster.


September can also be a wonderful time to visit. The sea remains warm enough for swimming, the weather is often still lovely, and the summer crowds begin to dissipate.

St Ives offers a more relaxed evening experience, with most of its nightlife centred around its picturesque harbour and the streets leading off it.


The Harbour area is where you'll find most of St Ives' pubs and bars. Many of these establishments offer views over the water and some have outdoor seating. You'll find a mix of traditional pubs serving local ales and some more contemporary bars. They often stay open until late, particularly on weekends.


Fore Street and High Street, which run parallel to the harbour, also have a selection of pubs and a couple of small bars. These are generally more intimate venues, good for a quiet drink or a chat. You might find some live acoustic music in a few of these places, especially during the busier summer months.


As another option, some of the hotels in St Ives have their own bars which are open to non-residents.

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