The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire - The Coaching Inn Group
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 en suite 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, draught 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- John
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“evening meal., breakfast and accommodation all good” - Amy
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“Easy to check in, clean facilities, room was hot with no air con and the only window was in the roof but did have a fan,” - Denise
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“Delux double room. Very comfortable and clean. Appreciated the small bottles of water and liked the book about St Ives.very pleased with the restaurant. We were visiting sadly for a funeral but the stay was perfect for our needs” - Christina
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“Nice quiet hotel, room was clean and comfortable and very reasonably priced St ives is lovely and this is the only place I would stay when visiting or working in the area Breakfast was good value.” - Andy
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“Overall a good hotel in a lovely location With friendly staff” - Joanne
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“Everything from start to finish was fantastic!! We arrived super early and they stored our luggage until we returned later in the afternoon which was ideal as we went off on the park and ride into Cambridge” - Glyn
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“Period property- clean and modern inside. Shame no period features were retained in the refurbishment” - John
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“A really convenient venue that provides a historic atmosphere and excellent value for money.” - Ken
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“Staff were polite helpful and efficient. Food was very good. Accomodation was first class.” - Una
United Kingdom
“The welcome was warm and friendly. The room was comfortable and clean. Bed was very comfy.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- The Golden Lion Eatery & Coffee House
- CuisineBritish • International • European
- Open forLunch • Dinner • High tea
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.




The fine print
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 minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.