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The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire - The Coaching Inn Group

★★★★ Market Hill, St Ives, GB

8.6 guest rating· 1652 reviews

About this hotel

Charming 18th Century Coaching Inn

Located in the heart of St Ives, Cambridgeshire, The Golden Lion Hotel is a charming 18th Century Coaching Inn exuding history and character.

Comfortable Accommodation

The bright and airy bedrooms at The Golden Lion Hotel offer en suite bathrooms, tea/coffee facilities, and flat-screen TVs. Perfect for a cozy and relaxing stay.

Delicious Dining Options

Indulge in a full English breakfast and a varied menu of freshly prepared dishes using local seasonal produce. Pair your meal with a selection of wines, spirits, and local ales.

Experience the historic charm and modern comforts at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire. Book your stay now for an unforgettable experience.

Rooms & rates

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Deluxe Suite

Sleeps 2 · 20 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

This room features an additional living space, luxury duvets and quilts, WiFi access, TV with Freeview channels, tea/coffee making facilities and an iron and ironing board. Complimentary bottled mineral water and treats are provided. Bathrobe and slippers can be found in the private bathroom.

Deluxe Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 16 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

This large deluxe double room features an additional living space, luxury duvets and quilts, WiFi access, TV with freeview channels, tea/coffee making facilities and an iron and ironing board. Complimentary mineral water are supplied upon arrival. Bathroom and slippers are also provided in the private bathroom.

Superior Family Room

Sleeps 3 · 14 m² · Twin bed, Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV

The spacious superior family room features a double bed and an additional single bed with luxury duvets and quilts and private bathroom facilities. The room also includes a flat-screen TV with Freeview channels, tea/coffee making facilities, premium arrival treats, an iron and ironing board, bathrobe and slippers, complimentary bottled mineral water and free WiFi.

Classic Single Room

Sleeps 1 · 10 m² · Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV

This Classic Single Room is individually styled and provides a single bed with private bathroom facilities, flat-screen TV with Freeview channels, tea and coffee making facilities, an iron and ironing board, complimentary bottled mineral water, and WiFi access.

Classic Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 12 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV

Each room features private bathrooms, flat-screen TV with Freeview channels and free WiFi. Additional benefits include complimentary bottled water, tea/coffee making facilities and ironing facilities. A double bed is in the room.

Superior Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 13 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV

Each room features private bathrooms, flat-screen TV with Freeview channels and free WiFi. Additional benefits include complimentary bottled water, tea/coffee making facilities and ironing facilities, premium arrival treats, bathrobes and slippers, and luxury duvets and quilts.

Classic Twin Room

Sleeps 2 · 12 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV

Each room features private bathrooms, flat-screen TV with Freeview channels and free WiFi. Additional benefits include complimentary bottled water, tea/coffee making facilities and ironing facilities. There are 2 single beds in the room.

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Accessible parking
  • Street parking
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Pets allowed
  • Pet bowls
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Cashless payment available
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  • CCTV in common areas
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Heating
  • Key access
  • Kid meals
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Packed lunches
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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Market Hill, St Ives, GB

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say8.61652 reviews

+ Great location+ Friendly staff+ Clean rooms+ Good breakfastNoise issuesParking difficultiesSome cleanliness concerns
Cleanliness8.1
Service9.1
Location9.1
Room Quality8.1
Amenities8.6
Value for Money8.6

I will be staying again.

10.0

Staying there

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Hall · GB · 2026-07-23

Holiday spoilt by the room(17)

5.0

Lovely building with a great location

No onsite parking Breakfasts were hardly warm Staff never removed plates in between courses. Table so cluttered Room was horrendous, window directly above extremely loud kitchen extraction fans. Thought I was at cape Canaveral! Room smelt of cooking oil and food. Fans kicked off at 07.20 in the morning and on till gone 10pm!! Do not accept rooms 16 and 17!! It was that hot you needed windows opening.

Paul Richard · GB · 2026-07-19

A firm Favourite!

8.0

The Golden Lion is consistent and a favourite when traveling to St Ives for work.

During the summer months the rooms can get quite hot. However, it is a listed building and so there is little the team can do to overcome this.

Cary-Ann · GB · 2026-07-16

Would not hesitate to recommend this hotel. We will hopefully return.

10.0

Lovely hotel. Everything clean and well presented. Had dinner in the restaurant, the staff were all friendly and nothing too much trouble. Very comfy beds, we had a very good nights sleep

The only thing I could say is it might be good to invest in air conditioning as the bedroom was very warm. There was a fan which the housekeeping had put on for us which helped a little.

Rita · GB · 2026-07-14

Good to know

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.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Groups

When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Parking

No parking available.

Internet

WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for £10 per person per stay when using an available cot.

Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.

Adults stay for £10 per person per stay when using an available extra bed.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.