The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire

Property class: 4

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At The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, you can look forward to a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is ₩91,925
₩110,310 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26

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A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a desk with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Classic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There are wall-mounted lights and a ceiling fan.

Superior Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a headboard, a nightstand, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Classic Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a mirror, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Classic Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and artwork on the walls.

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in St Ives, The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire is in the city center. The Manor at Hemingford Grey and Island Hall are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Overcote Fen Wildlife Area and Somersham Local Nature Reserve. One Leisure St Ives and Raptor Foundation are also worth visiting. Visit our St Ives travel guide
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Market Hill, St Ives, England, PE27 5JD

What's nearby

  • One Leisure St Ives
    2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Hill Rise Park Dog Walking Area
    5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • The Manor at Hemingford Grey
    6 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Raptor Foundation
    6 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Hilton Turf Maze
    7 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Cock
    5 min drive
  • The Snug
    1 min walk
  • McDonald's
    20 min walk
  • Haywain
    5 min drive
  • Floods Tavern
    3 min walk

About this property

The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire

  • Upscale hotel in the city center
  • 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 like:
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), 1 meeting room, and luggage storage
    • Newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and a banquet hall
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire offer comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
    • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
    • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
    • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 15 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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

As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire on Oct 25, 2026 start from ₩91,925, excluding 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?

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. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Check-out is at 11 AM.

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

Located in the heart of St Ives, this hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from One Leisure St Ives and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from The Manor at Hemingford Grey. Overcote Fen Wildlife Area and Pike & Eel Marina are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 263 out of 441 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 441 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 441 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 441 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 441 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, central location, very comfortable and excellent breakfast - I wouldn’t look anywhere else for another stay in St Ives should I return
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ate in the restaurant both nights and food was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, walkable to everything in St.Ives. Room was well appointed and had everything we needed. Had a great breakfast. We would stay here again without hesitation.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel amazing room and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great service , lovely rooms
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location hospitality was brilliant
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was correct from the room to the food
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved our stay, staff were helpful and breakfast was delicious. Cannot fault our experience and will return to stay in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotlessly clean & very comfortable, all staff were very courteous & friendly nothing was too much trouble whatever your request was would without any doubt definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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great stay

brilliant stay - lovely room and friendly staff - perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The place to stay

Excellent Hotel - perfect location - friendly staff - good food / bar - can highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Hotel

Hotel very clean and up to date in decor. Right in the centre of town and plenty of pubs and restaurants. All amenities close at hand.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Conveniently located, great service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless. Bathroom lively and clean with everything that you needed. Staff very friendly and courteous. Breakfast was good and the service too. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.. Would
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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This place was fantastic. Helpful and professional staff, adorable rooms, lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay in St Ives. Staff are excellent, food’s amazing and the rooms are probably the best in St Ives.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff, very friendly. Great food. Very clean and comfortable hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

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
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6/10 Okay

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great hotel

Lovely hotel staff and food excellent be aware parking is a little difficult outside the hotel there is a car park near by
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay at the hotel, staff very froiendly and accommodating. Really good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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