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The 10 Best Design Hotels in St Ives, UK

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Set in St Ives, just 300 metres from Porthmeor Beach, Palma Guest House offers beachfront accommodation with free WiFi. The 3-star guest house has sea views and is 500 metres from Bamaluz Beach. The property is non-smoking and is situated 500 metres from Porthminster Beach.

Delightful reception & assistance.

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9.3
Superb
265 reviews
Price from
£130
per night

Halwell Lodge offers high-quality bed and breakfast in Lelant, an 11-minute drive from St Ives. This beautiful coastal village is home to West Cornwall Golf Club, a 10-minute walk away, and Halwell Lodge provides stylish en suite accommodation with free parking and Wi-Fi.

Great room and customisation of breakfast

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9.4
Superb
345 reviews
Price from
£87
per night

Situated a 5-minute walk from the sandy beach and Barrepta Cove in Carbis Bay, the Lamorna Lodge offers 4-star accommodation, free parking and free Wi-Fi.

Each bedroom at Lamorna Lodge boasts an en suite bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, a flat-screen TV, and tea and coffee making facilities. Some rooms offer views of the Ocean; rooms on the ground floor have access to a shared terrace with an outdoor seating area.

Perfect host . Lovely comfortable room with all amenities. Great choices for breakfast.

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9.2
Superb
164 reviews
Price from
£155
per night

This boutique guest house offers individually designed rooms with free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen HD Freeview TV, an iPod docking station, a full length mirror, and tea and coffee making facilities. The en suite shower rooms feature complimentary Neal’s Yard Organic Remedies toiletries. Most rooms boast views of St Ives’ harbour.

great location, fabulous decor, warm hosts

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9.8
Exceptional
109 reviews
Price from
£245
per night

With boutique bedrooms and a stylish bar, Primrose Valley Hotel offers free parking and free Wi-Fi. Just metres from Porthminster Beach, the hotel has wonderful views across the Celtic Sea.

The individually designed rooms at Primrose Valley feature oak floors and bespoke furniture. All rooms have a flat-screen TV and a modern bathroom, and some have sea views and private balconies.

We had a great time staying at Primrose House! The room was super comfortable and clean, and everything was so well decorated. It's a beautiful hotel. The breakfast was always delicious and the location was prime. Also, we work online, and the main area was the perfect place to sit. Really appreciate hotels when they have good common areas. Thanks so much for having us :)

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9.3
Superb
963 reviews
Price from
£174
per night

With direct access to the award-winning Porthminster Beach, St Ives Harbour Hotel is a 5-minute walk from St Ives centre. Parking is available on site, and the Barbara Hepworth Museum is just a mile away.

An absolutely fabulous stay. Room 210 is fantastic couldn’t ask for more. The most beautiful sea view and every comfort you could wish for. The complimentary gin was an extra special touch. The staff all so attentive, helpful and friendly.

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8.2
Very good
1,094 reviews
Price from
£118.50
per night

Less than a 10-minute drive from St Ives and a 10-minute walk from the sandy Carbis Bay beach, Downsfield Bed and Breakfast offers rooms with free Wi-Fi, a guest lounge with a log burner, and a garden.

My stay at Downsfield was nothing short of exceptional. The combination of luxurious accommodations, outstanding breakfast, top-notch amenities, and exceptional service made it an unforgettable experience. My room was nothing short of perfection. It was impeccably clean, spacious, and beautifully decorated. Everyone I encountered was friendly, professional, and eager to ensure my stay was perfect. They genuinely cared about my comfort and satisfaction. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a memorable and comfortable stay. I can't wait to return for another visit in the future.

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8.9
Fabulous
500 reviews
Price from
£187
per night

Set in tropical gardens, this elegant hotel offers wonderful sea views, an award-winning restaurant and direct access to Carbis Bay Beach, which is a member of The Most Beautiful Bays In The World organisation. Picturesque St Ives is just 1.5 miles away.

Beautiful location, wonderful staff. Very relaxed atmosphere.

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8.3
Very good
672 reviews
Price from
£250
per night

Sitting on a rugged rock formation, the compact rooms at Pedn-Olva offer private modern bathrooms. All rooms are stylishly decorated and have impressive sea views. Rooms also feature a TV and hairdryer.

Excellent location, very friendly and professional staff. breakfast and dinner was very good as well.

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8.8
Fabulous
885 reviews
Price from
£145
per night

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These hotels offer something a little different in the way of design and usually sit in a trendy, urban part of town. More intimate than your average hotel, they offer high standards with a homely vibe.
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  • Avg. price/night: £170
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 491 reviews
    Lovely staff. Great location, just a short walk into St Ives and the shops and beaches and galleries. . Free parking which is very difficult to come by in St Ives. Great breakfasts. Comfy bed. Coffee machine in bedroom. Lovely En Suite. Tasteful interior design of the guest house. Great view from the dining room, which overlooks a golden, sandy beach. Very reasonable rates when we went in March.
    Isabelle
    Young couple
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 19 reviews
    The apartment was fabulous! Gorgeous decor and spacious, with a stunning view. We loved it and felt very at home. The bath was lovely and the bed very comfortable. It was a luxury apartment, very peaceful, and we could see and hear waves sitting in bed with a cup of tea. I would highly recommend it, and the restaurant next door who owns the apartment.
    Irish
    Young couple
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 52 reviews
    Perfect location, beautiful property with everything you need for comfortable stay. Great design!
    Paulina
    Young couple
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 213 reviews
    Lovely welcome from the host. All the rooms were stylish, immaculate and lovely. The kitchenette was amazingly well stocked. Bedding was gorgeous. The information that the host had provided about the local area was just what we needed. Cannot rate this property highly enough.
    Catherine
    Young couple
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 213 reviews
    Great host, modern, really well designed and lovely and clean.
    Kingsley
    Solo traveller
  • 9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 47 reviews
    The bathroom was gorgeous, shower was lovely, bed was so so comfortable and the apartment itself was stunning!
    Eleanor
    Young couple
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 16 reviews
    Perfect location. Stunning view. Had everything we needed for a two night stay. Little bit of luxury in a lovely location.
    Lynsey
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £189
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 963 reviews
    Lovely space, very clean and bright. Loved the beach house vibes and character of the owners that comes through the design and little artifacts. Very close to the city center too, a pleasant 10min walk.
    A
    Anonymous
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £170
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 491 reviews
    Great location, interior design, lovely villa, tasty breakfast
    Amalia
    Family with young children
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 52 reviews
    Gorgeous accommodation, so cosy and beautifully decorated. Superb attention to detail with interior designs and furnishings. Well equipped and immaculately clean.
    mark
    Young couple