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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
Front of property – evening/night
Deluxe Double Room
Interior detail
Bar (on property)
The Golden Lion Hotel sits in the heart of St Ives, Cambridgeshire, offering a peaceful escape from city bustle. Guests appreciate practical amenities like dry cleaning services, on-site dining, complimentary WiFi, and luggage storage that make stays hassle-free.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is €68
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct

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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
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
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
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

Located in St Ives, The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire is in the city centre. The Manor at Hemingford Grey and Island Hall are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ouse Fen Nature Reserve and Somersham Local Nature Reserve. Raptor Foundation and Christ's Fellows' Gardens are also worth visiting.
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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

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Greggs - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Swan & Angel (Wetherspoon) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Snug - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Town - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Welcome Chinese Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire

Upscale hotel in the city centre
Consider a stay at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire and take advantage of a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a restaurant.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and a banquet hall
  • Newspapers in the reception, a 24-hour front desk and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire include comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

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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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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 at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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
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 does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

Is The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of 5 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire on 10 Oct 2025 start from €67.73, 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.

How much is parking at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire?

The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire located?

Located in the heart of St Ives, this hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Hill Rise Park Dog Walking Area and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from The Manor at Hemingford Grey. Ouse Fen Nature Reserve and Pike & Eel Marina are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 222 out of 369 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 369 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 369 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 369 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 369 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, nice bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

The place to stay

Excellent Hotel - perfect location - friendly staff - good food / bar - can highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location hospitality was brilliant
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alwxander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay lovely hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked a family room for 3 adults Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great stay

brilliant stay - lovely room and friendly staff - perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant 2 night stay,
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

6/10 Okay

Michael

1) Central location in the town was good, 2} The bedroom was rather small but ok for a couple of nights.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic. Really enjoyed staying here. Staff were very friendly, breakfast was delicious and location was central. Really enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay in st ives and great value for money
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

8/10 Good

David

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

Hotel in the heart of St Ives

Situated in the heart of St Ives - lovely location and staff really friendly - enjoyed the food too!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

Central

Lovely pub hotel in the centre of town. Parking is available at a number of nearby reasonably priced car parks. The hotel is very comfy and well presented
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Clean and comfortable room. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raquel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place was fantastic. Helpful and professional staff, adorable rooms, lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very central in the town, we always stay here. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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

10/10 Excellent

Iva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel with excellent staff and hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOANNE

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel lovely atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean comfortable hotel in excellent location .Staff very helpful and friendly and general atmosphere warmth and welcome. Food was very good and rooms very comfortable and spotless. Excellent value for money and highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

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

Great hotel

Great hotel and very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay, some noise from the kitchen extractor
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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