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Old Ferry Boat St Ives by Greene King Inns

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star St Ives inn

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Exterior
Restaurant
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Free WiFi
Single Room | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels
Bar (on property)

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
Back Lane, Holywell, St Ives, England, PE27 4TG
  • University of Cambridge
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Cambridge (CBG)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room | Free WiFi

Single Room

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

St Ives

In St Ives .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this St Ives inn, you'll find Pike & Eel Marina and Ouse Fen Nature Reserve. Raptor Foundation and Hermitage Marina are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • University of Cambridge - 23 min drive - 17.9 miles
  • The River Cam - 24 min drive - 18.7 miles
  • King's College - 25 min drive - 18.8 miles
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange - 25 min drive - 19.0 miles
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital - 29 min drive - 24.0 miles

Getting around

  • Shelford Station - 27 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's St Ives - Bramley Road - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Three Tuns - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tom's Cakes - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Nook - Swavesey - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Three Tuns - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Old Ferry Boat St Ives by Greene King Inns

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star St Ives inn
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Old Ferry Boat St Ives by Greene King Inns. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star St Ives inn is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Old Ferry Boat St Ives by Greene King Inns offers 7 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. This St Ives inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Pets

  • No pets 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 major credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and Eurocard.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Old Ferry Boat St Ives by Greene King Inns to the airport?

Old Ferry Boat St Ives by Greene King Inns is 20.3 mi (42-min drive) away from the Cambridge (CBG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Old Ferry Boat St Ives by Greene King Inns?

As of May 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Old Ferry Boat St Ives by Greene King Inns on May 19, 2025 start from $79.77, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Old Ferry Boat St Ives by Greene King Inns have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Old Ferry Boat St Ives by Greene King Inns.

Does Old Ferry Boat St Ives by Greene King Inns offer free breakfast?

Old Ferry Boat St Ives by Greene King Inns does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Old Ferry Boat St Ives by Greene King Inns?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at Old Ferry Boat St Ives by Greene King Inns?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at Old Ferry Boat St Ives by Greene King Inns?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does Old Ferry Boat St Ives by Greene King Inns have a pool?

Old Ferry Boat St Ives by Greene King Inns does not have a pool.

Does Old Ferry Boat St Ives by Greene King Inns have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Old Ferry Boat St Ives by Greene King Inns have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is Old Ferry Boat St Ives by Greene King Inns to downtown St Ives?

Old Ferry Boat St Ives by Greene King Inns is 0.1 mi away from Holywell.

Old Ferry Boat St Ives by Greene King Inns Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 153 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Darren

Business traveler
Continental breakfast was poor
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

LIZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Isobel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good food, lovely staff and nice ambiance
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for St Ives. Beautiful riverside location in Peaceful rural village. Could be imptoved by having filter coffee at breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Steve

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Needs revamp

The building is lovely, bar is nice and food ok but not much choice. Room decor very tired, chunks of plaster falling off. Bathroom dates and damp smell, not sure how often it’s cleaned as small piece of soap in shower been there for ages.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Used the location for a family get together for a diamond anniversary celebration. Staff were welcoming and attentive and made the day special.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Veronica

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very dated. Could do with a makeover.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Tina

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Janet

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

ANDREW

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room beside the loud kitchen extractor fan
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Lewis

Business traveler
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Samantha

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If i start with the positive, I received a friendly welcome. I was shown to where the rooms are, and thefirst thing that hit me was the smell. Not a pleasant welcome at all. I was directed to my room and after navigating the narrow, creaky stairs and a creaky landing i arrived at my room. It was not only freezing because i think the window had been left open to manage the smell, but it was also underwhelming, especially given the price of the room. The creaky floor theme continued, unable to move anywhere in the room without making a racket. The bathroom was tiny, filthy, and the shower had obviously not been cleaned. Having squeezed past the end of the bed to close the window and reach the one plug socket near the bed, I found a collection of dead flies between the window and the fly screen (of sorts). Though I'm not from the area, I didn't think there were that many flies around at this time of year. The room comes equipped with a decent ironing board with a good, padded cover (a rarity in most hotels I've stayed at over the years) and a tiny travel iron which offers heat but no steam. The bed, feeling damp from the cold, was quite comfortable but the pillows were flimsy and lumpy. With paper thin walls you can hear all tvs in other rooms, people moving about and conversations. So, after a very poor nights sleep I was woken by what sounded like a generator/vent at 430am and unable to get back to sleep. This is a very tired looking inn. Over priced, and very basic.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Catherine

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benita

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location right on the river bank. We had 2 nights at this amazing hotel. Our room was large, clean and extremely comfortable. The was a great choice for breakfast. The location is stunning with a large beer garden. The staff are friendly and helpful. They arranged a 6 seater taxi for us into St Ives which is a beautiful town which happened to have a jazz an and blues festival and a food market. The menu offers a good choice of food in this historic pub. We will definitely be retuning. Thank you Ben and the team
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Claire

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Lovely setting. Rooms tired, horrible smell around stairs to bedroom. Very noisy fan noise for a while, may have been above kitchen? Bed comfortable, linen and towels professionally laundered. Just needed a bit of an update.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Weekend break

Lovely spot. Rooms are comfortable if functional. Food was OK with good sized portions but supply issues meant some items unavailable. Some parts of the pub look tired but main bar area cared for. Biggest problem is service. Pub seems to be run with a skeleton crew. This is particularly evident during in breakfast service with one person trying to deal with guests, walk-ins from moored boats and early arrivals for a car meet. Likely kitchen had similar staffing level. Accommodation is value for money but be prepared to wait for service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Colin

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not a nice stay

Not a very clean hotel lovely location let down by management
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Cleanliness
It was fine, relatively clean, a bit dated and the breakfast fruit was a bit whithered. No bedside light but the fan was useful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023