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Borthalan Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Carbis Bay Beach

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Close to Carbis Bay Beach, Borthalan Hotel provides free breakfast, a garden and a bar. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double Room, Sea View (BAY VIEW)

Highlights

Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, Sea View (THE LOOKOUT)

Highlights

Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room, Garden View (LAMORNA)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, Garden View (ZENNOR)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Sea View (MORVOREN)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Sea View (COSY COVE)

Highlights

Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
Off Boskerris Road, Carbis Bay, St Ives, England, TR26 2NQ

What's nearby

  • Carbis Bay Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Porthminster Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • St Ives Harbour - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Porthmeor Beach - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Tate St. Ives - 5 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Carbis Bay Station - 5 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 139 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Porthminster Beach Café - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Harbour Gourmet Fish & Chips - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Lifeboat Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Lodge at Balnoon - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Borthalan Hotel

Upscale hotel near Carbis Bay Beach
Free breakfast, a garden and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Borthalan Hotel. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Luggage storage, a TV in reception and smoke-free property
  • Barbecues

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Borthalan Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Borthalan Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Borthalan Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Borthalan Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Borthalan Hotel located?

Situated in St Ives, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Carbis Bay Beach and Porthminster Beach. West Cornwall Golf Club and St Ives Harbour are also within 2 miles (3 km). Carbis Bay Station is only a 5-minute walk.

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Borthalan Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 234 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 234 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 234 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 234 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 234 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at the Borthalan Hotel. Room was lovely, comfy bed, with a great shower in bathroom. Area was quiet with great walks to beach and St.Ives. Train station close by if you dont feel like walking. Breakfast was superb and our hosts Margaret and Martin were perfect. Hoping to return very soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good hosts very good relaxing break enjoyed all aspects the stay very good
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hosts were very knowledgeable about the area and gave very good feedback on local areas of interest and good restaurants
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very clean and cosy ,lovely big bathroom and good sea views. The hosts were lovely and nothing was too much trouble. A lovely cooked to order breakfast was served each morning . Property was in a quiet road close to train station,bus stop and a short walk to Carbis bay.Truly wonderful stay. Many thanks , Janet and Richard.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Fabulous hosts

Fabulous hosts with excellent breakfast in a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark

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

Easter long weekend away 2025

Easter weekend away, Thursday to Monday. It was a fantastic stay with great hosts. Nothing was too much trouble, and breakfast was terrific. Location perfect train into St Ives 3 min walk, or you could walk into st Ives around 20 min a nice walk as well
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Very good adress, large Breakfast choice, location is good although in a very build up area it is close to the beach and beautiful sea side walks. We enjoyed the sea view from our room and tea and coffee provided.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Long weekend in carbis bay

Lovely guest house, v friendly owners and great views/location . Booked to attend wedding at carbis bay hotel, vfm this was far better!!!’
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

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

We felt like Home

We spent there 2 days and we felt like being at Home, but in a beautiful place (Carbis Bay near St. Ives) and with very kind people (the owners). If we decide to return in Cornwall we'll sure stay there. Ps: the breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Home from home

Lovely hotel everything was perfect. Could not do enough to make us more welcome. Excellent room with lovely views and a great breakfast with lots of choice. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Borthalon House. Martin and Margaret were wonderful hosts. They were so friendly and engaging and willing to help in any way they could. Margaret cooked an excellent hot breakfast each morning. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had the most delightful stay at Borthalan Hotel, Margaret and Martin made me most welcome, it was very peaceful and restful. I was really surprised the lovely breakfasts were included, somehow I missed that. My room was really lovely, I felt quite at home ,all I needed was there. The transport system is amazing, not expesive and reliable. Definitely recommend a stay there.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna-marie

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

Just perfect

I don’t often leave reviews which is an indicator of how good this was. The weather and company was excellent which is always going to help but this is a great place to stay. Run like clock work- clean, great location, good facilities throughout, excellent shower and breakfast and hosts who make you feel at home and care for your every need. I would certainly return and recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

derek

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

deevee

Spotlessly clean top class room excellent breakfast Hosts were attentive and helpful Free parking which is always a bonus would definitely stay there again.Highly highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elke Hildegard Helene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people their management. Friendly, helpful, always polite, full of life and entertaining. We will come back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

I want to stay again

Very comfortable, clean and friendly establishment. Beautiful sea view from rooms 5 & 7. I don’t know about orhers Good hearty full English breakfast. Excellent service. Very close to carbis bay station and it’s only £1 to get into ST Ives (05/07/22). I liked it here a lot and intend to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly & Clean but not suitable for visitors with a mobility problem
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

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

Lovely B&B

Margaret and Martin are lovely people who made us feel more than welcome. Our room had a wonderful sea view and was well equipped. I would say that Hotels.com has titiled the Borthalan as a hotel but I personally think it is a B&B - but a lovely one.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

S R C

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edmir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place and lovely people made us feel at home amazing 🙏
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The hosts, Martin and Margaret are the nicest of people, friendly, and nothing is too much. Room was comfortable and clean. Would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022