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

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(1,113 Ratings)
"In town centre. Lovely, comfortable bed."
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8.4 / 10
Excellent(1,113 Ratings)

Hotel in South Cambridgeshire District

4-Star Hotel

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Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

About this hotel

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.

Amenities

Business facilities
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Heating
Bar
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Laundry services
Accessible Parking
Family friendly
Smoking allowed
Key access
Contactless check-in/out
Housekeeping available
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products

Map of South Cambridgeshire District

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Nearby attractions

Paradise Wildlife Park
40 mi
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
38.3 mi
The Fitzwilliam Museum
11.8 mi
National Trust - Wimpole Estate
12.9 mi

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Ratings and reviews

8.4 / 10
Excellent(1,113 Ratings)
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9 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2026
Great location, right in the centre of St Ives. The hotel is steeped in history and has retained its character.
No on -site parking. Everything else was fine.
9 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2026
Very good
Dont know
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2026
In town centre. Lovely, comfortable bed.
Step at bottom of stairs was slightly too high. I tripped twice. A bit mean on the breakfast.
6 / 10Average·Sep 2026
Excellent location & friendly staff
Tired rooms - poor breakfast - the Full English was missing 2 items so wasn’t Full!
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FAQs

Is parking included with this hotel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire - The Coaching Inn Group. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire - The Coaching Inn Group pet friendly?

Yes! This hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire - The Coaching Inn Group?

We found 19 amenities for this rental. This includes business facilities, free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, and pets allowed.

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