Porthminster Beach, St Ives, TR26 2EA, United Kingdom
#3 of 9 hotels in St Ives
Guests' ChoiceBased on 776 hotel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.8
Facilities
8.8
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.3
Free WiFi
8.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 21 September 2024
Lina
United KingdomCleanliness - the place was quite dusty in areas.
Great hotel on the rocks and great views. Great location to walk to the beaches and around St Ives. The hotel itself is quite outdated - but I understand that they are planning a major renovation soon. My room was lovely and spacious and had lovely views of the sea. The bed was very comfortable. The hot breakfast options were good. The fruit in the cold selection would run out quite quickly (but I did turn up around 9.30am - so perhaps earlier customers had better selection). The day menu is ok - there are better places to have lighter meals. The staff are all really helpful and friendly. I emailed a couple of times before my stay to check on parking etc, and they were very responsive.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 14 September 2024
Suzanne
United StatesEverything was wonderful
Amazing views, delicious food, wonderful staff
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 7 September 2024
Peter
United KingdomThe dinner menu could have been better!
The location & view could not have been better. The staff was wonderful, nothing was too much trouble. The breakfast was very good.A lovely place to stay.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 31 August 2024
William
United StatesNo elevator - first world problem!
The view is amazing and the location is superb. A quick and easy walk into the center of town. The staff were lovely and very accommodating.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 31 August 2024
Filippo
ItalyThe price, it was a bit expensive for how new/modern the rooms were
10/10 Location, right on the water, incredible
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 28 August 2024
Pamela
United KingdomWonderful setting overlooking the beaches, fantastic to be able to hear the sea at night. Rooms are individual due to the hotel being built on a cliff which needs to be taken into consideration. Staff were welcoming, helpful, friendly and professional.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 25 August 2024
Jing
United KingdomWater pressure for the shower is a bit lacking. Everything else is wonderful.
Location is perfect! Room is really unique and charming!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 22 August 2024
William
United KingdomShower room compact so sink in actual room, but only a minor inconvenience, I got used to it quite quickly.
Amazing view, perfectly situated near centre and harbour. Modern, comfortable room. very clean. elemis toiletries, very good breakfast with fabulous view overlooking the ocean. Helpful staff
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 20 August 2024
Edward
United KingdomDisappointed to see the pool had gone
Excellent location and staff very good
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 19 August 2024
Isaac
United KingdomThe pillows were a bit uncomfortable and the bed was too small for couples but I guess the room I paid for was for double bed.
The location of the property was spot on just steps to the beach . You can see the the sea through your windows.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 19 August 2024
Le
United Kingdomthe view
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 13 August 2024
Eileen
United StatesThe location,the breakfast selection was wonderful and the views from my rooms windows were great.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 10 August 2024
Jane
United KingdomGreat
Beautiful setting
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 9 August 2024
Brickles
United KingdomMy room was close to the air conditioning outlet and was a little noisy throughout the night but you get used to it.
Great room with a sea view. Facilities were outstanding. Great sun terrace looking over the beach. Really friendly staff and good food at breakfast.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 7 August 2024
Sheenagh
United KingdomSuch amazing views !
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 23 July 2024
Melanie
United KingdomA small suggestion about the seating supplied on the room balcony. We thought different chairs would be more suitable. The existing ones are not very comfortable without a table and the height of the seats mean your head/eye level is at the same level as the balcony balustrade so you’re trying either look over the balustrade or duck under it to enjoy the views which are quite stunning. Maybe deckchairs with company livery would be a better option and a small table for guests to place drinks/sunglasses etc. whilst enjoying their balcony views. Finally, we thought the dining arrangements were a little chaotic. We only ate one meal in the restaurant and it was on our first day and before 4.30 so it was from the daytime menu. The older gentleman behind the bar was rushed off his feet but he couldn’t have been nicer to guests. He was very helpful, very friendly despite clearly being very, very busy. Whereas there were younger ladies walking about on the floor tiding up menus on tables and seemingly doing very little to help the number of customers like us either stood about wondering whether we should be sitting ourselves at a table, waiting to be seated, ordering at the bar etc. These younger staff were just walking past us (and other guests) without asking if they could help or by going onto another till to help the colleague behind the bar to serve waiting guests more quickly. Our food was however very nice, it was just a chaotic experience and therefore we decided to eat elsewhere the following evening. Breakfast the next morning was similar, not quite as bad but we were still not sure whether we were doing the right thing in where we were sitting or waiting to be seated. There were no staff when we arrived downstairs.
The view from the room were stunning. The room was very nicely decorated and the refreshments provided in the room were excellent. Really nice to have bottled water and lager in the room. Nice touch. Bed linens and towels were very good quality.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 12 July 2024
Katterns
United KingdomI found trying to get to speak to someone on the phone about car parking was not as easy as you might think. We were lucky to get a pay and display after a 10 minute wait as we couldn’t get a reserved space, could have been a stressful start to a holiday!
The location, easy walk close to the town, the view from the room and the staff are really friendly and helpful.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 4 July 2024
Emma
United Kingdomoverall, our stay has been excellent. locationwise, facilities, and staffs were all really lovely! the breakfast buffet was also a plus! would love to come back again!
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 1 July 2024
Élia
United KingdomBreathtaking sea view. Charming rustic room. Falling asleep to the calming sound of the waves. One step from the beach. Lovely people. Very cosy!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 29 June 2024
Martin
United KingdomBetter access to the hotel from car park
Both excellent breakfast and the view from the room
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 June 2024
Lisa
United KingdomLeaving the hotel.
The view from the room as well as the restaurant is amazing! I could look at it all day. The room was clean and the decor looked new, a comfortable bed—a very nice bathroom and shower. Great facilities, more than the basic. A delicious breakfast and the staff are very friendly and helpful. It is in a beautiful location right on the beach. Highly recommended.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 15 June 2024
Hands
United KingdomCouldn’t sit in the lounge/bar after my evening meal as full. Evening menu was very limited. No fish. Which surprised me.
Not noisy which meant I slept well
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 June 2024
Jane
United KingdomMy friend had an outside room and I worried about her having to go outside and climbing the steps to her room.
The view from my room was exceptional and all the staff really friendly and so helpful. The food was also excellent. Would highly recommend.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 8 June 2024
Mark
United KingdomBreakfast
Stayed in May 2024
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