We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in St Ives, UK. We have also included accommodation in guest houses, apartments, villas, historic buildings, holiday homes and romantic hotels. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated January 2024.
Guest House.Elegant. Great interior design. Popular among women. Nestled between the Harbour Beach and Porthminster Beach, Trevose Harbour House is in the heart of the bustling seaside town of St Ives. This boutique guest house offers individually designed rooms with free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen HD Freeview TV, an iPod docking station, a full length mirror, and tea and coffee making facilities. Trevose Harbour House is ideally situated to enjoy St Ives’ cafés, restaurants, and art galleries. The en suite shower rooms feature complimentary Neal’s Yard Organic Remedies toiletries. Most rooms boast views of St Ives’ harbour. In the mornings, the Trevose Harbour House serves an extensive breakfast menu, which includes full English breakfast. The seasonal dishes are freshly prepared using locally sourced and organic produce where possible. The picturesque town is surrounded by 4 sandy, award-winning beaches. In-room treatments, such as a massage, are available in some room types and guests can also relax in the Trevose’s cosy snug with an open fireplace or on the private suntrap terrace.Show full description
Trevose Harbour House is a stylish and chic guesthouse in St Ives. It has beautifully designed rooms with a coastal charm and stunning bay views. One of its unique features is the complimentary cooked breakfast.
Boutique hotel.Highly elegant. Lovely interior design. Popular among couples.Opened August 2021. Situated in St Ives, 300 metres from Porthminster Beach, Host St Ives features accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers an ATM, a concierge service and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 600 metres from Porthmeor Beach. All rooms in the hotel are fitted with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchenette, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Host St Ives offers some rooms that have a balcony, and every room is fitted with a coffee machine. At the accommodation the rooms include bed linen and towels. The area is popular for hiking, and bike hire is available at Host St Ives. Bamaluz Beach is 800 metres from the hotel, while St Michael's Mount is 14 km from the property. The nearest airport is Land's End Airport, 27 km from Host St Ives.Show full description
Host St Ives is a beautiful hotel in the heart of St Ives. It has two amazing suites with luxurious furnishings and great attention to detail. The owner, Rassie, is a very attentive host who gives excellent recommendations and goes the extra mile to make sure guests have a memorable stay.
Holiday Home.Delightful property. Great location. Located in St Ives and only 10 km from St Michael's Mount, Rosecott provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property features lake and garden views, and is 24 km from Minack Theatre. The property is non-smoking and is set 44 km from Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre. The 2-bedroom holiday home comes with a living room with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with bathrobes. Guests can enjoy an ambient stay in their soundproof room with parquet floors and a fireplace. The property has an outdoor dining area. For guests with children, the holiday home offers outdoor play equipment and a baby safety gate. The holiday home has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Tate St Ives is 7.8 km from Rosecott, while Truro Cathedral is 42 km away. The nearest airport is Land's End Airport, 22 km from the accommodation.Show full description
In my judgement this could be one of the most BEAUTIFUL AND ROMANTIC holiday homes in St Ives. It also has a great location and beautiful surroundings.
Bed and Breakfast. Oystercatcher is a bed and breakfast situated in Carbis Bay, 1.2 miles from St Ives. It is a 10-minute walk to the sandy Carbis Bay beach. Each unique bedroom has wood beds and furniture and private en-suite facilities. The property enjoys sea-views of St Ives Bay. Oystercatcher offers a choice of cooked breakfast with locally sourced produce, all cooked by your host who is also a professionally trained chef. All rooms have a chair, flat-screen TVs and hair dryers. Tea/coffee making facilities are provided with fair trade teas, coffee and hot chocolate, along with fresh milk, complimentary Cornish biscuits and soft drink. There is free wifi and free on-site parking. Oystercatcher is 1.7 miles from Tate St Ives. St Michael’s Mount is a 20-minute drive away and the West Penwith peninsular is easily accessible by car and bus.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Relaxing atmosphere. Lovely surroundings. Popular among couples. Featuring garden views, Boswenna features accommodation with a patio and a kettle, around 1.8 km from Tate St Ives. Set 1.8 km from Porthmeor Beach, the property offers a garden and free private parking. Featuring a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen. The nearest airport is Land's End Airport, 18 km.Show full description
Apartment.Charming. Great value. Set in St Ives in the Cornwall region and Carbis Bay Beach reachable within less than 1 km, Pebbles King Studio offers accommodation with free WiFi, barbecue facilities, a garden and free private parking. The apartment, set in a building dating from 2021, is 1.7 km from Porthminster Beach and 12 km from St Michael's Mount. The apartment comes with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a patio with garden views. Minack Theatre is 30 km from the apartment, while Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre is 41 km away. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.6 km from Porthkidney Beach. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. The nearest airport is Land's End Airport, 28 km from Pebbles King Studio.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most charming and cosy apartments in St Ives. It also has great affordability and an amazing hotel bar.
Boutique hotel.Beautiful. Great views. Located in St Ives, 400 metres from Carbis Bay Beach, Boskerris Hotel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around less than 1 km from Porthkidney Beach and around 1.9 km from Porthminster Beach. The property is allergy-free and is set 12 km from St Michael's Mount. All units in the hotel are equipped with a coffee machine. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Boskerris Hotel also provide guests with free WiFi, while some rooms will provide you with a sea view. At the accommodation every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers continental, Full English/Irish or vegetarian options. The area is popular for hiking, and bike hire is available at this 4-star hotel. Minack Theatre is 29 km from Boskerris Hotel, while Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre is 40 km away. The nearest airport is Land's End Airport, 27 km from the hotel.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Creative. Popular among women. Headland House Luxury B&B in St Ives provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a bar and a shared lounge. The 4-star bed and breakfast has garden views and is 300 metres from Carbis Bay Beach. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. At the bed and breakfast, all units are fitted with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. Each unit includes a coffee machine, a private bathroom and free WiFi, while some rooms include a terrace and some have sea views. At the bed and breakfast, the units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Porthkidney Beach is 500 metres from the bed and breakfast, while Porthminster Beach is 1.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Land's End Airport, 27 km from Headland House Luxury B&B.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast. The Olive Branch is set in St Ives, 1.8 km from Carbis Bay. Rooms have a flat-screen TV. You will find a kettle in the room. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. The nearest airport is Newquay Cornwall Airport, 43 km from The Olive Branch.Show full description
Guest House.Great value. Set in St Ives, 300 metres from Porthmeor Beach and 700 metres from Bamaluz Beach, Tregony Guest House offers sea views and free WiFi. The property is located 700 metres from Porthminster Beach, 15 km from St Michael's Mount and 29 km from Minack Theatre. The guest house has family rooms. At the guest house, units are fitted with a wardrobe, a TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Guests can have chocolates or cookies delivered to their room. Full English/Irish and vegetarian breakfast options with warm dishes, fruits and juice are available every morning at the guest house. Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre is 43 km from Tregony Guest House, while Newquay Train Station is 49 km from the property. The nearest airport is Land's End Airport, 27 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Guest House.Trendy. Great value. Popular among women. Storm in a tea cup has garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, set in St Ives, 500 metres from Porthmeor Beach. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Carbis Bay is 2 km from Storm in a tea cup, while Tate St Ives is 1.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Land's End Airport, 27 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Guest House.Lively. 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
Bed and Breakfast. Featuring free WiFi and free private parking, No 12 Furze Croft offers accommodation in Nancledra, 3.1 miles from St Ives. The double room contains a flat-screen TV and a seating area. Guests will find a king-size bed with a feather down duvet and white cotton bed linen. The en-suite facilities feature a shower. Guests have access to a private kitchenette with a microwave and fridge plus tea/coffee making facilities. A continental breakfast is provided for guests to enjoy in their room. Newquay is 25.5 miles from No 12 Furze Croft, while Falmouth is 19.9 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Newquay Cornwall Airport, 29.2 miles from the property.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast. 3 Porthminster B&B features sea views, free WiFi and free private parking, set in St Ives, 400 metres from Porthminster Beach. Featuring a shared lounge, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. St Michael's Mount is 14 km from the bed and breakfast and Minack Theatre is 29 km away. The bed and breakfast offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, free toiletries and shower. Additional in-room amenities include chocolates or cookies. At the bed and breakfast, each unit comes with bed linen and towels. The bed and breakfast offers a Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast. Popular points of interest near 3 Porthminster B&B include Porthmeor Beach, Bamaluz Beach and Tate St Ives. The nearest airport is Land's End Airport, 27 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Hip. Great views. Offering a garden and sea view, Harbour View House is set in St Ives, 200 metres from Porthminster Beach and 600 metres from Porthmeor Beach. It is situated less than 1 km from Bamaluz Beach and offers a housekeeping service. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. All units in the bed and breakfast are equipped with a flat-screen TV with streaming services. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hair dryer, units at the bed and breakfast also have free WiFi. At the bed and breakfast, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. A restaurant, coffee shop and bar can be found on-site. St Michael's Mount is 14 km from the bed and breakfast, while Minack Theatre is 29 km from the property. The nearest airport is Land's End Airport, 27 km from Harbour View House.Show full description
In my judgement this could be one of the coolest, most creative and lively bed and breakfasts in St Ives! WOW!
Bed and Breakfast.Historic. Popular among couples. Boasting a garden and views of sea, 27 The Terrace is a bed and breakfast set in a historic building in St Ives, 300 metres from Porthminster Beach. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. Buffet and à la carte breakfast options with fresh pastries, fruits and juice are available each morning at the bed and breakfast. The accommodation features luggage storage space and a housekeeping service for guests. The bed and breakfast will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Guests can have wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies delivered to their room. At the bed and breakfast, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. There is a snack bar and bar. Guests can also relax on the sun terrace. Popular points of interest near 27 The Terrace include Porthmeor Beach, Bamaluz Beach and Tate St Ives. The nearest airport is Land's End Airport, 27 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Relaxing atmosphere. Nice surroundings. Halwell Lodge offers high-quality bed and breakfast in Lelant, an 11-minute drive from St Ives. This beautiful coastal village is home to West Cornwall Golf Club, a 10-minute walk away, and Halwell Lodge provides stylish en suite accommodation with free parking and Wi-Fi. Nearby St Ives has beautiful beaches, cobbled streets and a thriving arts scene, along with some excellent restaurants. Beds are furnished with crisp cotton bedding and cosy duvets. All rooms have a flat-screen TV, hairdryer, tea and coffee facilities and a selection of glossy magazines. A cooked Cornish breakfast with locally produced meats is served each morning, along with scrambled egg and bacon muffins and a choice of cereals, yoghurt and fruit salad. There is a continental option with fresh croissants and pastries, juice, tea, coffee and toast. Lelant is within easy reach of west Cornwall’s other main towns, with Penzance just 16 minutes’ drive and Helston 24 minutes.Show full description
Guest House.Great value. Set in St Ives, just 300 metres from Porthmeor Beach, Palma Guest House offers beachfront accommodation with free WiFi. The 3-star guest house has sea views and is 500 metres from Bamaluz Beach. The property is non-smoking and is situated 500 metres from Porthminster Beach. The guest house is fitted with a cable flat-screen TV. Housekeeping service is also available. St Michael's Mount is 15 km from the guest house, while Minack Theatre is 29 km from the property. The nearest airport is Land's End Airport, 27 km from Palma Guest House.Show full description
Apartment.Creative. Superb interior design. Popular among women. Situated within 2.4 km of Porthminster Beach and 2.4 km of Porthmeor Beach in St Ives, The Lighthouse Penthouse, Studio and Holiday Home features accommodation with seating area. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. When staying at the apartment, guests can use private entrance. At the apartment complex, each unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. All units are fitted with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, fridge, a kettle, a walk-in shower, a hair dryer and a wardrobe. Units have a coffee machine, a private bathroom and free WiFi, while some rooms also boast a terrace and some have sea views. Guests can also relax in the garden. Bamaluz Beach is 2.6 km from The Lighthouse Penthouse, Studio and Holiday Home, while St Michael's Mount is 13 km from the property. The nearest airport is Land's End Airport, 25 km from the accommodation.Show full description
I think this is one of the most WELL DESIGNED apartments in St Ives.
Apartment.Historic property. Great location. 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. Featuring a DVD player, the spacious apartment has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave, 2 living rooms, a dining area, 1 bedroom, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. The property is non-smoking and is situated 500 metres from Bamaluz Beach. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. St Michael's Mount is 14 km from the apartment, while Minack Theatre is 29 km away. The nearest airport is Land's End Airport, 27 km from The Loft.Show full description
This is likely one of the most HISTORIC apartments in St Ives.
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