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Reviews of Pedn-Olva

Porthminster Beach, St Ives, TR26 2EA, United Kingdom

#3 of 9 hotels in St Ives

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 776 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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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  • Reviewed: 21 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Cleanliness - 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 The hotel itself is quite outdated - but I understand that they are planning a major renovation soon.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

    10
    Incredible
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was wonderful

    Amazing views, delicious food, wonderful staff

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2024

    10
    A very enjoyable stay and would definitely visit again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    9.0
    Highly recommend an ocean view room and restaurant views!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Wonderful 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Water 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

    10
    Relaxing, comfortable, perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Shower 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

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Disappointed to see the pool had gone

    Excellent location and staff very good

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2024

    9.0
    Staff and reception was second to none. Friendly and lovely staff and environment. I would recommend you reserve a table
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the view

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location,the breakfast selection was wonderful and the views from my rooms windows were great.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2024

    10
    The hotel went over and above to accommodate myself and my husband on arrival. I would recommend and enjoyed our stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great

    Beautiful setting

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2024

    10
    Loved the hotel and will definitely stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My 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

    10
    Stunning views !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Such amazing views !

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2024

    8.0
    Views from hotel room are simply stunning. Room itself was very comfortable, clean, tastefully decorated. Linens were cl
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A 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

    8.0
    Great place to stay in St Ives 👍
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I 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

    10
    overall, our stay has been excellent. locationwise, facilities, and staffs were all really lovely! the breakfast buffet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    overall, 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

    10
    Stunning sea view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breathtaking 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

    9.0
    We really enjoyed our stay and would like to book again some time
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Better access to the hotel from car park

    Both excellent breakfast and the view from the room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2024

    10
    A stunning location, view and hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Leaving 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

    8.0
    Excellent service from staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Couldn’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

    10
    Excellent and I also loved the many different shops in the town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Single Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast

    Stayed in May 2024

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