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The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire

4.0 star property
Hotel in St Ives with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Interior entrance
Property amenity
Lounge
Dining
Front of property – evening/night

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$129
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026

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

Classic Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Family Room

Superior Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Single Room

Classic Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Twin Room

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

St Ives

The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire puts you in the centre of St Ives, 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Hill Rise Park Dog Walking Area and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from The Manor at Hemingford Grey. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. .In proximity to this 4-property class St Ives hotel you'll find University of Cambridge.

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

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

Hotel in St Ives with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
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 bottles of water and a hairdryer. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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

  • 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 5 per night.

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: from approximately GBP 13.00 for adults and from 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 on-site 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 all 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire?

The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 14 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire on 2 Jan 2026 start from AU$128.63, 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.

Does The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire serve breakfast?

Yep, cooked-to-order brekkie is served weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire?

No, The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

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

No, only service animals are allowed.

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. 231 out of 382 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 103 out of 382 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 382 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 382 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 382 reviews

Reviews

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

Travelled 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 traveller

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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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