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Old Ferry Boat St Ives by Greene King Inns

3.0 star property
Inn in St Ives with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Restaurant
Single Room | Bathroom
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
The current price is AU$131
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept

Explore the area

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Back Lane, Holywell, St Ives, England, PE27 4TG
  • Over Town Hall
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • University of Cambridge
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Cambridge (CBG)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Free WiFi

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

St Ives

At Old Ferry Boat St Ives by Greene King Inns, you'll be 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Pike & Eel Marina and 6.4 km (4 mi) from Hill Rise Park Dog Walking Area. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free inn offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Other amenities include tour/ticket assistance and a lift. .Within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class St Ives inn, attractions include University of Cambridge and Addenbrooke's Hospital.
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What's nearby

  • Over Town Hall - 13 min drive - 6.6 km
  • University of Cambridge - 23 min drive - 28.9 km
  • The River Cam - 24 min drive - 30.1 km
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange - 25 min drive - 30.5 km
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital - 29 min drive - 38.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Old Ferry Boat - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Three Tuns - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Three Tuns - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Old Ferry Boat St Ives by Greene King Inns

Inn in St Ives with restaurant and bar/lounge
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
  • Lift
  • 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 a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. This St Ives inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Interior entrance

The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 365 reviews
The price is AU$163
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

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

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Old Ferry Boat St Ives by Greene King Inns?

Old Ferry Boat St Ives by Greene King Inns offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 5 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Old Ferry Boat St Ives by Greene King Inns on 18 Sept 2025 start from AU$130.97, including 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.

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

Yep, Old Ferry Boat St Ives by Greene King Inns has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Old Ferry Boat St Ives by Greene King Inns?

No, Old Ferry Boat St Ives by Greene King Inns does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Old Ferry Boat St Ives by Greene King Inns?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

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

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Old Ferry Boat St Ives by Greene King Inns?

No, pets are not allowed.

Old Ferry Boat St Ives by Greene King Inns Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 156 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

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant and good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian

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

Stay at the Ferry Boat Inn

Overall the hotel met our needs, however: - we arrived at around 7.30pm to be told the restaurant was closed for refurb. Tbh we can live with that but it would have been nice to know in advance. - On going to the room, it hadn't been remade from the previous visitor. This was corrected by the person checking us in, whilst we were out for a meal. Non of the above would stop us visiting again as it is a lovely old place in a lovely location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Martin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Darren

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveller
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

Travelled 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 traveller
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 traveller
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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller
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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
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