Saint Ives

The Gannet

Name: The Gannet
Address: Saint Ives Road, Saint Ives, TR26 2SB, United Kingdom

StayScore

/100

Confidence: Medium

Saint Ives Road, Saint Ives, TR26 2SB, United Kingdom

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★★★3-star hotel

The Gannet is a boutique inn in the village of Carbis Bay, a short walk from the Blue Flag Carbis Bay Beach and about a mile from St Ives. Part of the Carbis Bay Estate, it offers individually styled en-suite bedrooms across the main inn and Gannet House, an on-site bar and a restaurant, and guest access to the estate’s C Bay Spa with complimentary morning or afternoon sessions. Parking is available opposite the hotel main entrance.

Score breakdown

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StayScore

85/100

8.8/10

4.6/5

3.8/5

Scores last verified: 12 Aug 2026

StayScore Analysis

Why this hotel scores 85/100

The Gannet is best suited to travellers who want a relaxed coastal bolthole with easy access to Carbis Bay’s Blue Flag beach while still being a short ride or pleasant walk from St Ives. As a boutique inn within the Carbis Bay Estate it appeals to guests who value characterful, individually styled rooms and a compact, social atmosphere rather than a large resort vibe. The Gannet works well for couples, short seaside breaks and travellers seeking a quieter base with handy spa access.

Amenities

What this hotel offers

Free parkingFree WiFiFamily roomsRestaurantNon-smoking roomsRoom serviceBarBreakfast

Highlights

✓ Short walk to Blue Flag Carbis Bay Beach
✓ Boutique inn character within the Carbis Bay Estate for a more intimate coastal stay
✓ Handy base for exploring St Ives while offering guest access to the estate spa

Things to know

• Better suited to a relaxed coastal break than to guests wanting to stay in St Ives town centre
• Some bedrooms are in a separate Gannet House, so expect a short walk from the main inn and its facilities

Hotel surroundings