Properties are selected based on real traveller reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in St Ives on Hotels.com. These St Ives Family Hotels consistently deliver on quality, location and traveller experience. Last updated on 11 September 2026.
Splashing into action, children delight at the specialised pool with safety gates, while parents enjoy 2 tennis courts or 9-hole golf course. Spacious gardens lead to a beautiful coastal path, connecting families to Carbis Bay Beach for memory-making days.
Splashing into action, children delight at the specialised pool with safety gates, while parents enjoy 2 tennis courts or 9-hole golf course. Spacious gardens lead to a beautiful coastal path, connecting families to Carbis Bay Beach for memory-making days.
Perched steps from the sandy shore, this hotel offers spacious rooms with stunning balcony views where lucky guests spot dolphins and seals. Children love beach excursions while parents appreciate the on-site restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Perched steps from the sandy shore, this hotel offers spacious rooms with stunning balcony views where lucky guests spot dolphins and seals. Children love beach excursions while parents appreciate the on-site restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
If you can't wait to get to the beach, you might enjoy a trip to Carbis Bay Beach, located 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from central Carbis Bay. Catch the sunset by the shore at Porthminster Beach and Porth Kidney Sands, located nearby.
If want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to Porthmeor Beach, located 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from central St Ives. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Porthgwidden Beach, Bamaluz Beach, and Harbour Sand, all 3 within a short walk.
If being by the water is a major draw, Porthminster Beach is a spot you might want to check out when visiting central St Ives. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Bamaluz Beach and Harbour Sand, both within a short walk.
Art fans might want to browse the collections at Tate St. Ives in the heart of St Ives. Hotels.com travellers also say the area is full of friendly people and that it has lots of nice beaches. If you want to see more of the museums in St Ives, you can easily walk to Barbara Hepworth Museum or St Ives Museum.
If want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to Porthgwidden Beach, located 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from central St Ives. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Porthmeor Beach, Bamaluz Beach, and Harbour Sand, all 3 within a short walk.
The centre of St Ives is home to cultural attractions such as Barbara Hepworth Museum, so you might want to stop by during your stay. Hotels.com travellers also say the area is full of friendly people and that it has lots of nice beaches. If you want to experience more of the culture St Ives has to offer, head to St Ives Harbour, Tate St. Ives, and Porthmeor Beach.
Imagine strolling along St Ives Harbour for some great waterfront pics when in the heart of St Ives.
Hotels.com travellers also say the area is full of friendly people and that it has lots of nice beaches. If you carry on walking you'll get to Porthmeor Beach, Porthminster Beach, and Porthgwidden Beach for some more water views.
You might want to practise your swing at West Cornwall Golf Club, a golf course located 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from central Lelant. Hotels.com travellers also say the area is full of friendly people and that it has lots of nice beaches. If West Cornwall Golf Club doesn't quite scratch your golfing itch, Penwith Pitch and Putt, and Gwinear Pitch & Putt are also nearby.
One of the leading family-friendly hotels in St Ives according to guest reviews is Dolphin Tavern. Make use of soundproofed rooms and WiFi. You can also enjoy quality time with the kids at Green Apple Bed And Breakfast, another family favourite.
What are the cheapest family-friendly hotels in St Ives?
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What is the best time to stay in a family-friendly hotel in St Ives?
If you want the warmest weather, organise your trip for July. The temperatures are around 16ºC to 17ºC then. February has the coolest temperatures between 7ºC and 9ºC. For a more relaxed vibe and potentially cheaper family-friendly hotels in St Ives, visit in February when it's not as busy.
What are the closest family-friendly hotels to Carbis Bay Beach?
Let Green Apple Bed and Breakfast set the stage for your next family adventure. It's a short drive from Carbis Bay Beach and comes with a garden and self check-in services. Another nearby option is The Gannet Inn. Search for family-friendly hotels in St Ives close to this attraction and make memories just minutes from the fun.
What family-friendly hotels in St Ives have a pool?
Unwind by the pool while the young ones splash about at Pedn Olva. This family hotel in St Ives offers a dining venue and pool sun loungers. Hotel Penzance promises plenty of poolside R&R too.
What are the closest family-friendly hotels to Lands End (LEQ)?
Skip the long drive and get the kids settled quickly at The Wellington Hotel. This escape is around 3 kilometres north of Lands End (LEQ). Take advantage of a garden and a barbecue grill here. Old Success Inn is another recommendation. Check out the range of family-friendly hotels in St Ives close to the airport and make travelling with the kids easier.
Are there any family-friendly hotels in St Ives with parking?
There are 137 family-friendly hotels in St Ives with parking to choose from. With a garden, self check-in services and space for your ride, Green Apple Bed and Breakfast checks all the boxes. Pedn Olva is another option with parking.
About the destination
St Ives is a friendly locale known for its seaside. Nature lovers can visit Barbara Hepworth Museum and Cornwall National Landscape. While you're here, stop by St Ives Harbour and Tate St. Ives.