Set in St Ives and within 300 metres of Porthmeor Beach, Lifeboat Inn features a bar, allergy-free rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is situated 400 metres from Porthminster Beach, 16 km from St Michael's Mount and 29 km from Minack Theatre. The property is non-smoking and is located 400 metres from Bamaluz Beach. At the inn, all rooms come with a desk. All rooms are equipped with a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while some rooms come with a kitchen equipped with a fridge. The units in Lifeboat Inn are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre is 44 km from Lifeboat Inn, while Tate St Ives is 400 metres away. The nearest airport is Land's End Airport, 28 km from the inn.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in St Ives, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 bunk bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom :
1 double bed
Living room:
2 sofa beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
7.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Matthew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, lovely big apartment- well priced compared to a lot of accommodation in St Ives. Excellent views across the bay. Clean, tidy and well equipped.
  • Catherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast was lovely especially the poached eggs bed was comfy and immaculate room was spacious stayed in room one was almost like a apartment but to top it off the views were amazing looking out over the harbour staff friendly and approachable
  • Angela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location , plenty of restaurants ,shops & things to do . We loved the excellent views from the two bedrooms ,lounge & kitchen , but the bathroom had its downfall ,the ceiling was very very low & my husband 5ft 11 & kept bumping his head...

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Lifeboat Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Live music/performance
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Lifeboat Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 21:30

Check-out

From 08:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 8 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted Lifeboat Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the view from the rooms and the apartment listed below will be impeded by scaffolding during April 2022:

King Room with Sea View

Apartment with Sea View

Family Room with Sea View

FAQs about Lifeboat Inn

  • Lifeboat Inn offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Live music/performance

  • Check-in at Lifeboat Inn is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Room options at Lifeboat Inn include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Apartment

  • The nearest beach is just 450 yards from Lifeboat Inn. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Lifeboat Inn is 100 yards from the centre of St Ives. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Lifeboat Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Lifeboat Inn has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1