The Kittiwake · St Ives
Here from first light until late.
The Kittiwake is an independent boutique hotel of 28 rooms and suites in the old quarter of St Ives. Thoughtful design, slow breakfasts, a calm courtyard garden and hosts who know the city by heart — everything you need for a stay that feels personal from the moment you arrive.
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- Reception
- Open 24 hours
- Check-in
- From 3:00pm
- Check-out
- Until 11:00am
- Breakfast
- 7:30am – 11:00am daily
- Courtyard bar
- 4:00pm – midnight
- Spa
- 9:00am – 9:00pm
Why The Kittiwake
The little things that add up.
Hover or tap through what makes The Kittiwake different, from the first hello to the finished result.
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Best rate, booked direct
Booking on our website always gets you our lowest price, breakfast included and free cancellation up to 48 hours before arrival.
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Hosts, not just staff
Every guest has a named host who knows St Ives inside out and is a message away before, during and after your stay.
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Sleep comes first
Handmade mattresses, blackout shutters, pillow menus and courtyard-facing rooms built for proper rest.
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Breakfast until 11
Pastries baked overnight, local produce and eggs cooked to order — served slowly in the courtyard garden.
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A spa beneath the house
Steam room, treatment rooms and a relaxation lounge in the vaulted stone cellars, open until 9pm.
Gallery
Take a look inside.
A glimpse of The Kittiwake in St Ives: the space, the people and the work we're proud of.
Why The Kittiwake
Four reasons guests trust The Kittiwake.
The Kittiwake is an independent boutique hotel of 28 rooms and suites in the old quarter of St Ives. Thoughtful design, slow breakfasts, a calm courtyard garden and hosts who know the city by heart — everything you need for a stay that feels personal from the moment you arrive.
- 01
Best rate, booked direct
Booking on our website always gets you our lowest price, breakfast included and free cancellation up to 48 hours before arrival.
- 02
Hosts, not just staff
Every guest has a named host who knows St Ives inside out and is a message away before, during and after your stay.
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Sleep comes first
Handmade mattresses, blackout shutters, pillow menus and courtyard-facing rooms built for proper rest.
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Breakfast until 11
Pastries baked overnight, local produce and eggs cooked to order — served slowly in the courtyard garden.
Reviews
Loved by guests across St Ives.
“We came to The Kittiwake for our tenth anniversary and it was perfect from start to finish. Flowers in the suite, a handwritten note, and breakfast in the courtyard every morning. We've already booked next year.”
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- 4.9★ guest rating
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