Saint Ives

Western Hotel

Name: Western Hotel
Address: Gabriel Street, Saint Ives, TR26 2LU, United Kingdom

StayScore

/100

Confidence: High

Gabriel Street, Saint Ives, TR26 2LU, United Kingdom

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★★★3-star hotel

The Western Hotel is a small, characterful 17-room hotel in the centre of St Ives, Cornwall. Housed in a traditional building, rooms have en-suite bathrooms and tea and coffee‑making facilities, and bookings include breakfast. The ground‑floor Kettle 'n' Wink bar offers indoor seating and a beer garden, and the hotel hosts regular live‑music sessions. It also provides function‑room hire and wedding‑reception facilities.

Score breakdown

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StayScore

81/100

8.2/10

4.3/5

3.8/5

Scores last verified: 12 Aug 2026

StayScore Analysis

Why this hotel scores 81/100

The Western Hotel is best suited to travellers who want a compact, characterful base in the heart of St Ives with easy access to the harbour, beaches and town’s restaurants. Its appeal is strongest for guests who enjoy a sociable, pub-centred stay — the Kettle ’n’ Wink and beer garden, plus regular live music, give the place a lively, community feel. The hotel also works well for small events or wedding parties that appreciate a central, party-friendly venue rather than a secluded coastal retreat.

Amenities

What this hotel offers

Free WiFiFamily roomsNon-smoking roomsTea/coffee maker in all roomsBarVery good breakfast

Highlights

✓ Central St Ives location within easy reach of harbour and beaches
✓ Lively pub atmosphere with a beer garden and regular live‑music sessions
✓ Characterful small hotel that doubles as a local venue for functions and weddings

Things to know

• Lively bar and live music mean the hotel feels social rather than quiet
• Small, central property suits an active town stay more than a secluded, tranquil getaway

Hotel surroundings