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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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Interior entrance
Deluxe Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property - evening/night
Interior detail
Bar (on property)
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
The current price is $65
$78 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17

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
  • 12 sq m
  • 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
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
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 | 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
  • 10 sq m
  • 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
  • 12 sq m
  • 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
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • 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
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • 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

  • The Manor at Hemingford Grey - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Raptor Foundation - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Hinchingbrooke Country Park - 11 min drive - 13.5 km
  • University of Cambridge - 17 min drive - 23.3 km
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital - 24 min drive - 33.1 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
  • ‪Pizza Town - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Snug - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Welcome Chinese Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Local Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire

The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire is a great choice for a stay in St Ives. 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
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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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The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire Reviews

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

Popular mentions

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Room
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Food
Bar
Location
Bed
Bathroom
Restaurant
Air conditioning

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

Very pleasant 2 night stay,
Geoff, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Mel, 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 staff, very friendly. Great food. Very clean and comfortable hotel.
Carson j, 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

Wonderful hotel with excellent staff and hospitality
Iva, 1-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

Super large room and very well cooked pub food. Good situation in town centre.
Anthony, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice room, comfy bed. Lovely check in staff.
saffia, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel. Room was a little small, but the facilities were good and the breakfast was excellent.
Shirley, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was good except my husband needed a walk-in shower as he couldn’t step into the bath but it was only a few nights so it was ok.
Pasquale, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good 2 night stay

Staff were very helpful
Pamela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really tasteful room and spacious. Staff very friendly and helpful. Have enjoyed the bar many times for the quality and atmosphere. We would definitely stay here again.
Gareth, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

reasonable value for money rather tired and would benefit from some painting
Charles, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

lovely Hotel and location

great location lovely hotel the staff were 1st class at all levels. Breakfast were delicious, we had a light dinner on our second night and the young lad behind the bar was very good and helpfull as was the receptionist when we booked in and were able to go to our room earlier than stated, This was our 48th wedding anniversary - we had a card in our room and a note from the cleaning staff. We certainly will be back and without reservation recommend this lovely hotel.
Mr Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Faultless

Great hotel, public car park 200m away was jusr £4 for 24hrs Friendly team, good bar and nice breakfast selection The hotel is in the town centre and so we requested a quiet room, and it was Highly recommended in a pretty and bustling town
i p, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Bit more run down than expected. Fine for what we needed but needs some updates.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Centrally located hotel.

The room was exceptionally clean and toiletries eco friendly . The staff were all helpful. Assisted with luggage to the room. We also ate for a lunch and Sunday lunch. Breakfast was included with a very good choice. The only thing was the shower was difficult to turn on. We are staying again in March 2023.
Loved all the pictures of lions. Some very funny. This is just a few of them.
Anne, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Character & Comfort Hotel in charming Market Town

Character Hotel in the centre of Charming Market town. Friendly welcome at Check In. A very hot weekend but Bar and Dining Area are air conditioned. Fans provided in rooms. Classic Doubles Rooms are quite compact though very comfortable with extremely high quality fittings and toiletries. Good quality fittings throughout the hotel. Staff extremely pleasant and most accommodating. Freshly prepared breakfasts and evening meals provide pleasant dining. No car park at the hotel though large long or short stay car park about 5 minutes walk.
Peter, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

The hotel is attractive and spacious. Room was a bit small, limited place for luggage. Reception was unable to clarify the parking rules outside the hotel. We were misinformed about this prior to booking. Difficult to get a space to unload. Long stay car park a few minutes walk. Breakfast choices were good, but poached egg was hard unfortunately.
Hugh, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Poor management and food

The 1st breakfast was dreadful. Even the Toast was not cooked properly. Food quickly got cold as served on cold plates. Next 2 days food better as asked for hot plates and cooked toast.staircase was never cleaned/hoovered while we were there for 3 nights. Bedside lamps not working and Did not get fixed during our stay. General poor hotel management. We have stayed 8+ nights in the past few months and the food has always been poor. Unfortunately there is very limited hotels in st Ives.
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

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

6/10 Good

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.
Linda, 1-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