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The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire

4.0 star property
St Ives hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire is a tranquil retreat in the city center. Unwind with dry cleaning/laundry services or enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Connect to WiFi and make use of luggage storage for a seamless stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
$64 nightly
The total price is $77
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
Total with taxes and fees

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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 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

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 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

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Market Hill, St Ives, England, PE27 5JD

What's nearby

  • Hill Rise Park Dog Walking Area - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • University of Cambridge - 17 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital - 24 min drive - 33.1 km
  • Imperial War Museum Duxford - 24 min drive - 38.6 km
  • Ely Cathedral - 30 min drive - 33.7 km

Getting around

  • Cambridge (CBG) - 29 min drive
  • Huntingdon Station - 15 min drive
  • Cambridge Station - 21 min drive
  • Shelford Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire

Enjoy your visit to St Ives with a stay at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 27 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No onsite parking

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 7:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 13.00 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 5 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

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

Does The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Are there restaurants at or near The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire like?

The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire puts you in the heart of St Ives. Popular attractions include University of Cambridge, which is 19 minutes away by car.

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Reviews

The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, very good, and delicious with a good choice of quality produce. (13 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great service , lovely rooms
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved our stay, staff were helpful and breakfast was delicious. Cannot fault our experience and will return to stay in the future.
Jacqueline, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Faye, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location hospitality was brilliant
David, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Christine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Conveniently located, great service
George, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The place to stay

Excellent Hotel - perfect location - friendly staff - good food / bar - can highly recommend.
Chris, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

great stay

brilliant stay - lovely room and friendly staff - perfect location
Darren, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic. Really enjoyed staying here. Staff were very friendly, breakfast was delicious and location was central. Really enjoyed our stay here.
Sharleen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
JOHN, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Gregg, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hotel in the heart of St Ives

Situated in the heart of St Ives - lovely location and staff really friendly - enjoyed the food too!
David, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This place was fantastic. Helpful and professional staff, adorable rooms, lovely stay.
Raquel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very central in the town, we always stay here. Friendly staff.
Anne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff. Clean and comfortable room. Highly recommend.
Kathy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay

Very friendly staff, excellent location, good food and great atmosphere. The only downside is that there is no on site parking. Although very cheap car park is only 5 minutes walk away
Andrew, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay in St Ives. Staff are excellent, food’s amazing and the rooms are probably the best in St Ives.
Jason, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, very friendly. Great food. Very clean and comfortable hotel.
Carson j, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Central

Lovely pub hotel in the centre of town. Parking is available at a number of nearby reasonably priced car parks. The hotel is very comfy and well presented
Diane, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay at the hotel, staff very froiendly and accommodating. Really good breakfast
Wendy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel

Lovely hotel staff and food excellent be aware parking is a little difficult outside the hotel there is a car park near by
Carol, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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 😊
Andrew, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean comfortable hotel in excellent location .Staff very helpful and friendly and general atmosphere warmth and welcome. Food was very good and rooms very comfortable and spotless. Excellent value for money and highly recommended.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, good sized room and bed for a single. Good central location in town centre. Only down side is the parking is a couple of minutes walk away (fairly cheap for all day and free on Sunday)
Catherine, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Graham, 1-night trip