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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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Property amenity
Dining
Interior entrance
Lounge
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

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, Imperial War Museum Duxford
    ‪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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 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)
  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

St Ives

City center stay.You'll find Hill Rise Park Dog Walking Area and The Manor at Hemingford Grey within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Ouse Fen Nature Reserve and Pike & Eel Marina 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
  • Newmarket Racecourse - 32 min drive - 29.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Oliver Cromwell - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Snug - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Welcome Chinese Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Swan & Angel (Wetherspoon) - ‬1 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

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15.50 for adults and GBP 7.50 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per accommodation, per night
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 full breakfast: approximately GBP 15.50 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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.

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 full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15.50 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:00 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 1 mi away from St. Ives.

The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 239 out of 400 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 400 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 400 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 400 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 400 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Great hotel but such a shame about the service as it was atrocious
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless. Bathroom lively and clean with everything that you needed. Staff very friendly and courteous. Breakfast was good and the service too. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.. Would
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great service , lovely rooms
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

JOHN

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Golden Lion - the good and the not so good.

Good location, comfortable room which could have been a bit cleaner. Beware when putting out the 'green card', as well as not changing towels and linen they may not replenish tea bags, etc nor provide clean cups. Food very good, but table service is a bit variable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast standard poor ...sausages tough, eggs messy, bacon a bit hard
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francesca

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel amazing room and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved our stay, staff were helpful and breakfast was delicious. Cannot fault our experience and will return to stay in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid Room 20!

Despite a warm welcome from Reception, we found the room to be small and in need of updating. We also had a very loud buzzing in our room which we were told was from the kitchen fans below us. The noise eventually went off at 9.30pm only to start again at 6.40am so ruined our relaxing lie in.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cristina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and nice
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located, great service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

Lovely Hotel

Hotel very clean and up to date in decor. Right in the centre of town and plenty of pubs and restaurants. All amenities close at hand.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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