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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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    evening meal., breakfast and accommodation all good
  • Amy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    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
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    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
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    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
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Overall a good hotel in a lovely location With friendly staff
  • Joanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    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
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Period property- clean and modern inside. Shame no period features were retained in the refurbishment
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A really convenient venue that provides a historic atmosphere and excellent value for money.
  • Ken
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were polite helpful and efficient. Food was very good. Accomodation was first class.
  • Una
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The welcome was warm and friendly. The room was comfortable and clean. Bed was very comfy.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • The Golden Lion Eatery & Coffee House
    • Cuisine
      British • International • European
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire - The Coaching Inn Group takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

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

0 - 4 years
Extra bed upon request
£10 per child, per night
Cot upon request
£5 per child, per night
5+ years
Extra bed upon request
£10 per person, per night

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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.