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

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

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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  • 1 double bed
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV

  • Free toiletries
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Desk
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Ironing facilities
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Iron
  • Radio
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Carpeted
  • Electric kettle
  • Wake-up service
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
Max adults: 2
US$109 per night
Price US$328
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
Max adults: 2
US$139 per night
Price US$416
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Superb breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
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Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
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US$124 per night
Price US$372
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Superb breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Carol
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything! Food good, staff friendly and room good
  • Belinda
    Turkey Turkey
    Central location. Super staff.Clean and comfortable room. Wonderful breakfast 😋
  • Rodney
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent staff, wonderful location within St Ives. Manager was incredibly helpful
  • Ann
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We stayed in a lovely room overlooking the high street .it was clean and spacious. Although we were overlooking the high street, it was quiet. There were complimentary shampoo, conditioner and shower gel provided. A hairdryer, iron, and ironing...
  • Dave
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location Friendly staff room spotlessly clean very comfortable bed.
  • Mike
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect location, very well presented, friendly staff
  • Christine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Food was perfect , great town location , staff were friendly and a beautiful old well kept Building
  • Jodie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Check in was easy and everything fully explained from breakfast, keys to use for the doors late at night, staff available to us later and that they can make an area for us to sit with the dog for breakfast . We stay lots of places with our dog...
  • Jeanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely room with en-suite and it had everything you need, the hotel is very nicely furnished and we liked the fun lion portraits! 🦁
  • Deborah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. All the staff were very friendly

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 check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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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.
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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.