Lifeboat Inn St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 1LF

  • 7 bedrooms

Harbourside Inn with Breathtaking Sea Views

The Lifeboat is a historic harbourside inn situated in the heart of St Ives, one of Cornwall’s most picturesque seaside towns. Just steps from the quayside, this traditional inn is surrounded by the town’s galleries, beaches, and winding cobbled streets. Their inviting bedrooms and family friendly apartments are a comfortable resting place on Cornwall’s North Coast.

Facilties & Amenities

  • Breakfast
  • Craft Beer
  • Dog Friendly Rooms
  • Family Friendly
  • Log Fires
  • WiFi

Bedrooms

The Lifeboat Inn has five en-suite bedrooms and two self-catering apartments. Each blends period features with contemporary style, providing a welcoming space to relax after a day exploring the Cornish coast. Expect comfortable beds, complimentary toiletries, a TV, tea & coffee making facilities, and WiFi access. Dogs are welcome in some rooms, and the two apartments are family friendly. If you are planning to bring a dog, you must ensure that a dog-friendly room has been booked prior to arrival.

Add a dog to your stay at the checkout after selecting a pet-friendly room.

Telegraph Travel wrote: “A treasure of a spot in St Ives, on the waterfront overlooking the harbour with the town and its myriad attractions in easy walking distance. Rooms are stylish and comfortable, while downstairs the Lifeboat Inn serves award-winning Cornish beers along with locally sourced takes on traditional pub food.” Expert Rating 8/10

Food & Drink

Food at the Lifeboat Inn celebrates classic pub cooking and Cornish ingredients. The menus feature hearty favourites, seasonal dishes and seafood options that reflect the pub’s coastal setting. Breakfast is served each morning for overnight guests, while lunch and dinner can be enjoyed in the bar and dining areas. The bar offers a range of award-winning St Austell ales alongside wines, beers, and spirits. With views of the harbour just outside the door, it is a welcoming place to enjoy a meal or drink after a day on the beach.

Nearby

St Ives Harbour – Bustling heart of the town with fishing boats, galleries and waterfront cafés (0 miles).

Porthminster Beach – Beautiful sandy beach known for calm waters and coastal views (0.3 miles).

Tate St Ives – Renowned modern art gallery showcasing artists inspired by the Cornish landscape (0.4 miles).

Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden – Tranquil garden displaying the artist’s sculptures (0.3 miles).

Carbis Bay Beach – Stunning sandy bay with turquoise water and scenic coastal views (2 miles).

West Cornwall Golf Club – Dating to 1889, overlooking St Ives Bay and the Hayle Estuary (4 miles).