Carbis Bay Hotel

Carbis Bay Hotel occupies a cliff-edge position above Carbis Bay in the arc of St Ives Bay, with the beach 400 metres down the coastal path. The hotel offers a range of accommodation including standard hotel rooms, suites, and self-catering beach lodges with their own kitchen facilities. Spa amenities include a sauna, steam room, hydrotherapy pool, and a private hot tub available to guests. There is also a swimming pool on-site. An on-site restaurant and bar serve food focused on locally sourced Cornish produce, which places it above the average hotel dining offering in the area.

Watersports are available directly from Carbis Bay Beach - paddleboarding, kayaking, and surfing are typically on offer during the summer season. The beach itself is sheltered and family-friendly, with gentler conditions than the more exposed Atlantic-facing beaches on the north coast. Porthminster Beach is 1.7km along the coastal path towards St Ives, and St Ives Harbour Beach is 1.9km - both accessible on foot from the hotel without needing a car.

St Ives town centre, with galleries including the Tate St Ives, independent restaurants, and the harbour, is roughly 2km. The hotel does not have its own parking, which is worth factoring in during the peak summer season when parking in the St Ives area is frequently congested.

Right for visitors who want a full-service hotel experience with direct beach access and spa facilities in the St Ives area. Not great for guests on a tight budget or travelling with dogs, as the hotel does not accept pets.