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About the Hotel

Carbis Bay, St Ives (Cornwall), United Kingdom, TR26 2NP

Carbis Bay And Spa Hotel is a 4-star coastal hotel with a privately owned 10 hectare Blue Flag beach and breathtaking views across one of the world's most beautiful bays. It features award-winning spa facilities, multiple dining options, and high-quality service. The hotel boasts a Booking.com rating of 8.4/10.

Rooms & Amenities

Carbis Bay And Spa Hotel offers a variety of accommodations including Beach Suites, lodges, and cottages, many with private balconies overlooking the ocean. The rooms feature high-end amenities, spacious layouts, and direct beach access. Spacious two and three-bedroom suites are ideal for families.

Dining & Food Options

Dining options include the Beach Club Restaurant, which emphasizes Mediterranean-style dishes such as fresh seafood and homemade pizzas. Guests can also choose from dining experiences at Walter's on the Beach and the Orangery, both of which offer stunning views.

Leisure & Recreation

Leisure facilities at Carbis Bay And Spa Hotel feature the award-winning C Bay Spa with various treatments, a hydro pool, and an outdoor swimming pool. Guests can also engage in water sports directly on the private beach.

Local Area & Transportation

Carbis Bay And Spa Hotel is located close to Steeple Woodland Nature Reserve and within walking distance to local bus stations for easy access. The area's seaside attractions include Carbis Bay Beach and the Saint Ives Museum, which is just 2 kilometers away.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Double or Twin Room Sea View

Max:

2 persons

45 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Sea view

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

55 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

155 sq. feet

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1 King-size bed

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Getting around

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City Centre

St Ives (Cornwall)400 ft

Airports

Penzance (PZE) 7.8 mi

Land's End (LEQ) 17.6 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Tranquil Spa Experience

“The spa facilities were a highlight of our stay, featuring a heated hydropool and soothing treatment rooms that made us feel completely relaxed.” view full review

Luxurious Room Design

“Staying in the lodge was a dream, equipped with modern fixtures like Dyson hair dryers and stunning bathrooms that enhanced our comfort.” view full review

Accessible Spa Bliss

“The spa's thoughtful design allowed easy access, ensuring that everyone could enjoy the heated hydropool and treatments without any hassle.” view full review

Really good Restaurant!

“Dining at Sands was a delight, with mouth-watering dishes that truly justified the prices and complemented our beautiful seaside experience.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Private beach
Hairdresser
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Wind surfing
Diving
Snorkelling
Canoeing
Hiking
Horseback riding
Golf course
Yoga class
Sports trainer
Fishing

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Paid shuttle service
Pet amenities available
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Picnic area/ Tables
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Babysitting/Child services
Playpen
Board games
Children's menu
Kids club

Spa & Leisure

Infinity pool
Heated swimming pool
Beach access
Beach umbrellas
Sun loungers
Sun terrace
Garden area
BBQ facilities
Leisure/ TV room
Spa & wellness centre
Sauna
Pedicure
Manicure
Waxing
Body scrub
Facial
Treatment room
Body wraps
Back massage
Head massage
Full body massage
Foot massage
Shallow end
Make up services

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Heating
Soundproofed rooms
Sitting area
Patio
Terrace
Garden furniture
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Washing machine
Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Carbis Bay, St Ives (Cornwall), United Kingdom, TR26 2NP

Map view

Carbis Bay, St Ives (Cornwall), United Kingdom, TR26 2NP

City landmarks

Museum

Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden

1.5 mi

Gallery

Tate Gallery St. Ives

1.3 mi

Museum

Tate St Ives

1.3 mi

Ludgvan

Carbis Bay

2100 ft

Gallery

The Leach Pottery

1.3 mi

Church

St Ives Parish Church

1.2 mi

5 Steeple Ln

Knill's Monument

3700 ft

Beach

Porthkidney Sands

4800 ft

Museum

The Saint Ives Museum

1.3 mi

Gallery

The Penwith Gallery

1.3 mi

2 Tregenna Hill The Hole in the Wall

St. Ives Gallery

1.1 mi

Gallery

Anima Mundi

1.1 mi

Museum

Capt Sir Richard Francis Burton Museum

1.1 mi

Nature reserve

Steeple Woodland Nature Reserve

3300 ft

Gallery

New Craftsman Gallery

1.2 mi

Saint Ives TR26 2FD

Talland House

4800 ft

Saint Ives TR26 1SZ

St Nicholas Chapel

1.5 mi

Gallery

Porthminster Gallery

1.3 mi

Treloyhan

4900 ft

Store

I Should Coco

1.1 mi

Gallery

Art Space Gallery

1.3 mi

Gallery

The Blue Bramble Gallery

1.3 mi

Gallery

Salthouse Gallery

1.3 mi

Island

The Island

1.5 mi

Cemetery

Barnoon Cemetery

1.3 mi

Beach

Bamaluz Beach

1.3 mi

Zennor

Zennor Circular Walk

1.6 mi

Smeatons Pier

1.6 mi

Harbour

St Ives

1.7 mi

Nearby

Beach

Carbis Bay Beach

700 ft

Restaurants

Carbis Bay Hotel

500 ft

Carbis Bay

The Sands Cafe Carbis Bay

400 ft

Beach Road Carbis Bay

The Bean Inn Vegetarian Restaurant

2300 ft

St. Ives Road

The Gannet Inn Restaurant

2200 ft

St. Ives Road The Gannet

Reviews and Ratings

Reviews from guests about their experience.

74%

loved their spa retreat and can’t wait to return.

Excellent beach access

Well-designed spa

Room not as requested

High dining prices

7.4/10

Very good

Rooms

6.8

Location

8.8

Service

6.6

Dining

7.0

Jessica

United Kingdom, February 2025

6.2/10

This hotel unfortunately struggled to meet expectations during our stay. While the beach location is beautiful and there were moments of tranquility, our experience was marred by various issues, including service problems and overall poor dining options. The rooms had some redeeming qualities, but lacked essential amenities. For the price we paid, we felt the experience did not justify the cost.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms were spacious and appeared well designed, but lacked drawers for storage and some basic amenities were missing.

Service

5.0

The service was disappointing, with staff going through the motions without genuine engagement, although check-in was smooth.

Location

8.0

The hotel is positioned beautifully near the beach, making it ideal for seaside activities, though the atmosphere was sometimes disrupted by noise.

Dining

5.0

Dining at the hotel fell short of expectations, with overcooked food and inconsistent service that detracted from the overall experience.

Facilities

6.0

The spa facilities were smaller than anticipated, and while relaxing, didn't provide the full range of services we hoped for.

Michael

United Kingdom, December 2024

7.0/10

My stay at the hotel had its ups and downs. The location was wonderful, right by the beach, but some aspects of the experience left much to be desired. The room I was assigned was facing the back of the hotel, which was disappointing as I had hoped for a sea view, and the dining options, while high quality, felt overpriced. The spa facilities were enjoyable, making up for some of the other shortcomings.

Rooms

5.0

I was given a small room with no sea view despite my request, which was quite disappointing. The lack of amenities like a mini-bar and noisy environment didn't enhance my experience.

Service

6.0

Service was not consistent; while some staff members were friendly, there were times when I felt overlooked, such as waiting too long for room service.

Location

9.0

The hotel is perfectly situated on the beach, making it ideal for quick access to the sand and surf.

Dining

7.0

While the food was well-prepared and tasted great, I found the pricing to be on the high side, especially given the portion sizes.

Facilities

8.0

I really enjoyed the spa, which provided a serene environment despite the lack of some amenities in my room.

Excellent beach access

Room not as requested

Ella

United Kingdom, November 2024

9.0/10

Our stay at Carbis Bay Hotel was absolutely delightful, celebrating my mum's 60th with a sense of relaxation and luxury. The accommodations were top-notch, especially with the generous upgrade that added a delightful dimension to our trip. While we truly enjoyed the dining experience, especially at Sands restaurant, I felt there could have been a tad more variety on the menu. The beachfront location added to the charm, but it's essential to note that the peace was occasionally disrupted by some external noise.

Rooms

10.0

Our upgraded 2-bed apartment was beautifully designed, spacious, and came with stunning views through the train bridge arches. It was immaculate and perfect for our needs.

Service

9.0

The staff were incredibly attentive, providing personal touches like chocolate strawberries and a birthday card for my mum, which made the stay even more special.

Location

9.0

The beach location was breathtaking and peaceful, offering a lovely environment to unwind, although some nearby development slightly affected the view.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience at Sands was wonderful, with fresh, delicious meals and great service, though a bit more variety would have been appreciated.

Facilities

9.0

The amenities, particularly the spa and the beach access, were fantastic, greatly enhancing our relaxing stay.

Parker

United Kingdom, October 2024

7.4/10

Our stay at the hotel had its ups and downs. The location was absolutely stunning, right by the beach, and the views were breathtaking. However, the service felt a bit lacking at times, particularly in how we were treated as guests. The dining experience was mostly positive except for some inconsistencies in service, and while the facilities looked great, we were disappointed to find some closed during our visit.

Rooms

6.0

Our room, although small and lacking a view, was clean and had quality bathroom amenities. We felt it fell short of expectations for the price we paid.

Service

7.0

Service varied quite a bit; while some staff were professional and attentive, there were moments where we felt overlooked compared to other guests.

Location

10.0

The hotel is perfectly situated with direct access to the beach and beautiful views, making it a great spot for relaxation and exploration.

Dining

8.0

The dining options were quite enjoyable, especially the dinner at the restaurant which was memorable, though the breakfast service could use some improvement.

Facilities

6.0

Although the spa and pool facilities seemed appealing, we were disappointed they were closed during our stay, which impacted our experience.

Breathtaking beach views

Inconsistent service

Isaac

United Kingdom, October 2024

7.6/10

The hotel boasts stunning ocean views and a unique beachfront experience. The accommodations are comfortable, enhancing the stay, but there are some concerns about noise levels and certain room issues. Dining garnered mixed reviews, with some highlights and some disappointments. Overall, it's a lovely place to unwind, but some adjustments in service and room amenities could elevate the experience further.

Rooms

7.0

Our room was cozy with a great view, though the placement showcased some undesirable industrial sights below. It felt a bit cramped for the price.

Service

6.0

While the majority of interactions were warm and helpful, we did face challenges when trying to recover a missing item, which dampened the service experience.

Location

8.0

Located right by the beach, the view was breathtaking, although some construction obstructed parts of the scenery. The steep hill could make returns from the beach a workout.

Dining

8.0

Dining options were generally good, with a noted highlight being the Michelin-starred experience. A few hiccups in timing did arise, but overall the quality was commendable.

Facilities

9.0

The fitness and relaxation facilities were top-notch and created a serene atmosphere, enhancing our overall experience at the hotel.