About this property

Set in the picturesque market town of St Ives, Cambridgeshire, The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire - The Coaching Inn Group is a delightful 18th Century Coaching Inn steeped in charm and history. The hotel is a 30-minute drive from Cambridge. The property offers free WiFi in its public areas, a lively bar and restaurant. The bright and airy bedrooms at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire - The Coaching Inn Group are complimented with a simple décor. Each room offers an private bathroom, tea and coffee facilities, a hairdryer and flat-screen TV with Freeview channels. The hotel offers a full English breakfast each morning as well as varied menu of freshly prepared food for lunch and dinner. Local seasonal produce is used where possible. There is also a large selection of wines, spirits, draft beers and local real ales. The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire - The Coaching Inn Group is a 40-minute drive away from Newmarket and Ely, with its magnificent cathedral and town. The hotel is close to the A14 making is easily accessible.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet

    • Loyal Customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 full bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ulph
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very tasty breakfast. Loads of choice. lovely staff.
  • Peggy
    United States United States
    Very nice room. Loved the lion decor. Room was comfortable. Very nice bar and restaurant area. Good place to meet up with friends.
  • Carlos
    United States United States
    Very simple but well executed menu. Service was timely and staff was friendly and polite
  • Liz
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The feeling this property has is calm and welcoming, a great place
  • Paula
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location is perfect. Right in the centre of town. Unfortunately there is no parking. Room was big and comfortable. There wasn’t a window except the skylight and I struggled to open the blind on this. The building is lovely, with nice furnishing....
  • Gary
    United States United States
    Quaint English hotel which was just what I expected.
  • Jerry
    United States United States
    1. corner room had windows on two sides, allowing air to circulate 2. breakfast was superb: ample food, lots of choice, and very helpful staff 3. facility maintenance person lent me tools to repair my bag 4. room was clean 5. hotel near to...
  • Judith
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I love the golden lion. I've never had a bad experience with them.
  • Irene
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Have stayed here several times and have always found everything satisfactory. Cannot fault the room, always clean and tidy, and also like the facilities provided.
  • Torsten
    Norway Norway
    Location in middle of town. Good english breakfast.

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • The Golden Lion Eatery & Coffee House
    • Cuisine
      British • International • European
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire - The Coaching Inn Group takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 4 years
Extra bed upon request
£10 per child, per night
Crib upon request
£5 per child, per night
5+ years
Extra bed upon request
£10 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

When booking 8 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Children are allowed on request. Contact property with your requirements. Additional fees apply.

Pets are allowed in the classic rooms upon request. Additional fees apply, please contact property in advance to ensure a pet-friendly room is allocated.

The hotel is a popular venue at weekends with various events and can have live music playing until late, they do their best to ensure this is kept to a minimum.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.