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The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire

4.0 star property
4-star hotel perfect for exploring St Ives

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Interior entrance
Bar (on property)
Interior detail
Deluxe Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Market Hill, St Ives, England, PE27 5JD
  • Place, Hill Rise Park Dog Walking Area
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Cambridge
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Addenbrooke's Hospital
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cambridge (CBG)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Family Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Single Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Twin Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

St Ives

City center stay.Stay at this St Ives hotel and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of The Manor at Hemingford Grey and 6 miles (10 km) of Overcote Fen Wildlife Area. Pike & Eel Marina and Raptor Foundation are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Hill Rise Park Dog Walking Area - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • University of Cambridge - 17 min drive - 14.7 miles
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital - 24 min drive - 20.6 miles
  • Imperial War Museum Duxford - 24 min drive - 24.0 miles
  • Ely Cathedral - 30 min drive - 21.0 miles

Getting around

  • Huntingdon Station - 15 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Greggs - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Snug - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Town - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Welcome Chinese Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Oliver Cromwell - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire

4-star hotel perfect for exploring St Ives
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire also features a terrace, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire offers 27 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; GBP 13 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 5 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 13.00 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 5 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Golden Lion Hotel St Ives
Golden Lion St Ives
The Golden Lion
The Golden Lion Hotel St Ives Cambridgeshire
The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire Hotel
The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire St Ives
The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire Hotel St Ives

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire to the airport?

The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire is 19.7 mi (29-min drive) away from the Cambridge (CBG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire?

As of Nov 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire on Dec 23, 2025 start from $75.32, 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 The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire.

Does The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 13.00 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

Is there free parking at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire have a pool?

The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire does not have a pool.

Does The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire to downtown St Ives?

The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire is 0.9 mi away from St Ives.

Reviews

The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 227 out of 377 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 103 out of 377 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 377 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 377 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 377 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

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

8/10 Good

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, nice bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good few days away

Everything I needed for my two day stay excellent location all shops pubs take aways and restaurants on doorstep staff very friendly and helpful, had two really nice full English breakfasts with a teapot full of tea, good tv , kettle,tea and biscuits in room, lovely bedding,towels and shower gells and soap, couldn't fault the place definitely stop there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Moira

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was vey hot, fsn supplied didnt do any good. Should have had grab rails on bath Walk in shower would have been nicer. Didn't eat here. Bed very comfortable, lovely duvet which we didnt use as it was so hot.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mel

Liked: Staff & service
The staff are friendly, it looks like a nice property, but there is noise from the pub on the same road, and the room was tired looking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Okay hotel pub but incredibly hot rooms in the summer
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

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

10/10 Excellent

Gregg

Liked: Amenities
Great room with all the facilities needed WiFi, TV, tea and coffee, iron, etc and great sized bathroom for room type with full bath… Really good breakfast and choice, and cooked to order. All for a very reasonable price in a lovely Cambridgeshire town
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a lovely night at The Golden Lion. Every staff member I encountered was super friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious and the bar was nice. I also liked my small but cozy room which came with tea, coffee and some biscuits. The ONLY issue I had, which was not really the hotel's fault, is that my room was swelteringly hot as I stayed during one of the hottest times of the year. I was provided with a fan, but unfortunately this did not help. Overall though, I had a lovely stay at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely time and the staff were excellent. the only thing to mark you down was cleaning. Some cobwebs in our room (27) and ceiling dirty outside room in corridor and so on. We would certainly stay again 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Alas it was the hottest day of the year and the small fan just did not do it the room was so hot you could not sleep.A portable air con would have been nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked a family room for 3 adults Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Miriam

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

Date night

Stayed in Room 27 which was said to be the deluxe room. Room is very dusty. Blinds at the windows need changing. The screen outside the windows full of cobwebs. ‘This room is spacious and can be a great room- there just is no cleaning being done in here. I have hay fever and could not stop sneezing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Laura, Grundisburgh

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
St Ives is a nice place, it still has a tradition, no chain, department store for goodness sake. The Golden Lion is a good base to explore from. The rooms are comfortable and well equipped. The bar and restaurant is nicely laid out and decorated. Breakfast was excellent. All in all, really nice. Would I stay again? Yes, most definitely.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

The place to stay

Excellent Hotel - perfect location - friendly staff - good food / bar - can highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Bex

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location hospitality was brilliant
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was peaceful in the room but no air condition in the room, unless you sat down stairs in the dinning area. In all we did enjoy the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alwxander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay lovely hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Traveled with partner
1) Central location in the town was good, 2} The bedroom was rather small but ok for a couple of nights.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025