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Perched just thirty feet above the sea and surrounded by golden sands, the Pedn Olva sits atop blue-black granite rocks along the southern shores of St. Ives Harbour and Bay. Contemporary, romantic, and awe-inspiring are just a few words to capture its essence. With an abundance of windows offering sweeping sea views, guests experience the sensation of floating on the water while staying firmly on land. Whether you’re watching winter storms by a cosy granite fireplace or spotting dolphins and seals frolicking in the bay from sun-soaked terraces, the Pedn Olva offers a perfect coastal retreat
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HOTEL STYLE
Marina View
Family
Languages Spoken
English
Location
27 Warren West Porthminster Beach, St Ives TR26 2EA England
Pedn Olva, St Ives
2,464 reviews
Getting there
Great for walkers
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Nestled in St Ives, the Pedn Olva hotel boasts breathtaking sea views from its rooms, though guests have called out the rooms' smaller dimensions. The hotel's array of amenities, cozy atmosphere, and sumptuous food are widely acclaimed, despite the lack of a pool. Its prime location is a stone's throw away from the beach and town conveniences, making it popular among travelers.
Service at Pedn Olva is top-notch, with staff commended for their friendliness and professionalism. However, opinions on value vary, with some guests mentioning overpriced offerings, while cleanliness generally receives high marks.
Location
Picturesque
Atmosphere
Welcoming
Rooms
Cozy
Value
Expensive
Cleanliness
Mixed
Service
Friendly
Amenities
Well-appointed
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Room (£240) with balcony small but comfortable and no room cleaning during Covid which is fine. Gueats are told to 'Just ask for any room amenities required'. We asked for 6 teabags for two days which was met with a exclamation of 'six!'Restaurant good for brekky and dinner on reduced menu choices at the moment - we remembered excellent choice last year. Tables cleaned regularly but young waitress at brekky with fingers around the rim of the teacup is worrying at the best of times let alone now. Better training required here. Also reception staff should know about the area to help guests if this is to get top rating as opposed to ' I really can't help you'. Communication with the hotel honestly dreadful. E-mail requesting extra nights never answered and phoning is impossible with no answering and voice mail usually unavailable. These are finnickity comments but they make the difference between a good hotel and an excellent one and make the guest feel more-wanted.
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Candace Jury, Other at Pedn Olva, St Ives
Responded 18 Aug 2020
Dear Colin Thank you for your detailed observations about your recent stay at Pedn Olva. I will react to your thoughts as all feedback is welcome to assist us in our day to day work and training. We hope to see you both again! Warmest regards Kellie and Pedn Olva Team
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We stayed for four days in a room on the cliff edge with a fantastic view straight out to sea . The two day winter package includes dinner on one night as well as bed and breakfast , which we doubled up. The hotel interior has a fairly modern look . The food was excellent as were the friendly staff. Road access is tricky if you have a large car , and parking is in the station car park at the higher level which is more accessible by road , where the hotel has several reserved spaces. The hotel is almost at sea level so it is an easy walk into town and to the harbour.
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Response from Candace Jury, Sonstige at Pedn Olva, St Ives
Responded 10 Nov 2020
Hi Neiljennings many thanks for your review, it’s greatly appreciated and such high praise; wow 5 out of 5! We work hard to maintain a high level of food and service and strive to make sure our guests are looked after and leave happy. Look forward to seeing you at Pedn Olva, St Ives again soon. Best wishes Kellie and Pedn Olva Team
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I took my daughter for a quick get away to have some time together to catch up after a hectic term. I have loved this hotel for a long time and wanted to share it with her. Our room window opened almost onto the beach much to my daughter’s delight so we were guaranteed a seaside view without even leaving our room. We had a family room which we named ‘the cubby hole’ because it was right at the bottom, tucked away which suited us really well. The only problem was a periodic low humming noise that actually seemed to vibrate through the walls. I think it was the pipe that ran outside. This wasn’t gentle humming, it woke me up through the night, over the noise of the waves. The staff are amazing; very helpful, friendly and kind. My double bed was the best bit, superbly comfortable! Usually I come home and am glad to get home to me bed, this time I miss the hotel bed! My only gripe was the bread, frozen sliced bread with freezer burn, which came out for breakfast as toast and later when I was going to buy a sandwich. Since a ham sandwich is £9 I refused; I don’t pay that much for a sandwich with freezer burn. The member of staff was very apologetic but really the brewery should sort that out and provide fresh bread for such expensive sandwiches.
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Date of stay: December 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Candace Jury, Other at Pedn Olva, St Ives
Responded 17 May 2021
Dear Guests It was so wonderful to host you and your daughter for a perfect Winter getaway! We look forward to seeing you both in 2022 and remember to ask for your favourite room - number 17! Best wishes Kellie and Pedn Olva Team
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We were a family of 4 and booked two double rooms for 8 nights. Starting on a positive, we booked room 35, which we were advised was the best and had the most wonderful views. However, the rooms were not serviced due to Covid, which was fine but we had to made repeat requests for basic necessities over and over again and wait hours to have them sent up to our room, made to feel like we were an inconvenience, rather than guests. After a few days, we mainly emptied the bins ourselves rather than continuously requesting this. The breakfast menu was limited and we usually waited 15 minutes before we were even acknowledged in the restaurant, which wasn't busy, until the member of staff assigned to our table became available, even to bring water, which we requested every day. The attitude of some staff was patronising and hostile. It was obvious that there was a certain amount of stress due to the pandemic and we tried to be understanding of this but service with a smile just didn't exist. We paid a premium price for 8 nights during peak season, despite the reduced service! It is advisable to book parking in advance as it is really limited, which we didn't, our fault, so had to park quite a way from the hotel for 5 nights. Would also advise to book restaurants in St Ives in advance for evenings as they were very busy, which thankfully we did. Overall, we had a disappointing experience at Pedn Olva.
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Date of stay: July 2020
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Room Tip:Room 35 has the best views.
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We paid over £1200 for a five night stay and overall, I was disappointed with the hotel. The location is great and we had wonderful views of seal island and the sea. The bed was very comfortable. It was great to have parking close by. However, that cost an extra £10 per night.
The room was very basic for the price. We had a small kettle and a few sachets of tea and coffee but no water, biscuits or coffee machine, which I would expect in a room of this price. We were overlooked by the balconies of two other rooms which meant we had to keep the curtains drawn on that side of the room. It took ages for the water to heat in the shower and the room could do with a coat of paint, as could the dining room.
Service at breakfast was okay. On the first morning I ordered scrambled egg and smoked salmon and was served the smallest portion of egg I have ever seen! Some of the staff were rather surly. Holly was the best of the staff as she was more friendly and attentive.
I wouldn't stay in this hotel again.
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Date of stay: August 2020
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Room Tip:Don't stay in a room which is overlooked by others.
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Response from Candace Jury, Other at Pedn Olva, St Ives
Responded 8 Sept 2020
Please do not hesitate in contacting me at the Hotel on phmanager@staustellbrewery.co.uk to discuss your recent visit to Pedn Olva. I am delighted to read your high praise of Team Leader Holly and will pass on your personal praise! Best wishes Kellie and Pedn Olva Team
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We LOVE the Pedn Olva! We always visit when in St Ives. On this occasion we only had a cream tea and a few pints of Rattler but we have eaten here many times and the food is excellent. The staff were really friendly and cheerful and the service was wonderful. They had a very clear one way system, lots of sanitizing stations and were very reacting to cleaning the tables. Everything was incredibly organized and we had a lovely time. The cream tea was excellent as usual and a very big thank you to guy on reception in the navy shirt and the young guy Harvey who looked after us. He was a credit to the pub. Looking forward to returning in January
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Date of stay: September 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Candace Jury, Sonstige at Pedn Olva, St Ives
Responded 28 Sept 2020
Dear Emily Thank you for your detailed high praise review about your recent visit to our restaurant and bar on your returning visit to Pedn Olva! I will personally pass on your special mention about Josh and Harvey! We certainly do look forward to hosting you in January 2021. Best wishes Kellie and Pedn Olva Team
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The Pedn Olva is in a very good location, right next to Porthminster Beach, very close to the train station, and a short walk from the centre of St Ives. We had a great room, looking out towards the harbour and out to sea. It was a nice big room with a big wardrobe, plenty of drawer space, a desk and a couple of armchairs. It was nicely decorated and in a good state of repair. There was a minor issue in that the hot water took some time to appear when the shower is first used, but once we'd got used to it we weren't bothered by this. All the staff were helpful and friendly.
We didn't eat here but it's worth noting that the restaurant gets very popular because of the location close to the beach and there was quite a long queue at lunchtime, so if you do want to eat here then it might be advisable to book to avoid having to wait.
There is a roof-top terrace where you can get drinks. This is open to non-residents and gets busy so if you are staying at the hotel and you can't get a seat on the terrace, just mention it to one of the staff at reception and they will find you a seat in the residents-only section at the side of the hotel looking out over the beach. Also, if you are staying here and there is a queue to get in, don't join the queue just go straight to the desk and they will let you in.
The Pedn Olva is not a luxury hotel but it's clean, the staff are helpful, and the location is great. We had a very good couple of days here.
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Response from Candace Jury, Sonstige at Pedn Olva, St Ives
Responded 8 Oct 2020
Bucksvoyager, thank you for your review of Pedn Olva, St Ives. All feedback is greatly appreciated, and we love to hear that guests have enjoyed their visit. We’re looking forward to welcoming you back soon. Best wishes Kellie and Pedn Olva Team
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A wonderful location. We love having a balcony room, leaving the patio door open and listening to the waves crashing on the rocks below whilst we lie in bed. The balcony rooms are not big and the bathrooms small, but you book these rooms for the superb location and views, and it's totally worth it. We try to return every year/every other year. The restaurant is good, with fantastic views out over the sea. A lovely hotel in a fab location.
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Date of stay: November 2019
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Response from St Austell Brewery, Other at Pedn Olva, St Ives
Responded 3 Mar 2022
Thank you Jo Jo for your feedback about your recent experience at Pedn Olva. We too agree the sounds of the waves crashing on the rocks is sublime whilst drifting to sleep! Hope to see you again. Best wishes Kellie and Pedn Olva Team
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We stayed 2 nights late last week and would highly recommend the hotel, superb views, professional customer focussed staff, clean, great food, and a good selection of drink. When booking we were aware of a room change but booked all the same. Both rooms were sea views and the second night spent in the suite in which we enjoyed warms baths overlooking St Ives and the sea. The room change went smoothly and staff ready to move our belonging for us to the new room. We ate both nights in the hotel and enjoyed good food and drink and looked after by the friendly waiting staff. We will be visiting again and highly recommend this hotel.
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Date of stay: October 2020
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Response from Candace Jury, Other at Pedn Olva, St Ives
Responded 13 Oct 2020
Stayingaway1970, we're so glad that we were able to go above and beyond your expectations! Thank you for your 5 out of 5 rating for Room, Service and Cleanliness. We are delighted that you are already looking to book your next break with us! Until then, stay safe and well! Warmest regards Kellie and Pedn Olva Team
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We stayed for five days this time as we normally only stay weekends but we are glad to say the accommodation, food and staff were consistent and brilliant throughout. The kitchen was closed on our arrival due to technical difficulties, Sue who was very helpful with our booking, apologised and assured us we would be taken care of which we were. We were directed to their sister establishment, The Lifeboat for breakfast and evening meal. The food and staff there were just as good and professional. Our room with a sea view was beautiful, clean with amazing views and sounds of the waves crashing against the rocks below, so soothing for a good nights sleep. The kitchen opened after our first night to provide us with some great food, especially the fresh mussels and fish of the day. A big thank you to all the staff here, as they are all so professional, helpful, polite and friendly, we would especially like to thank Sue, Holly, Nathan, Hannah and Karen for all their help, advise and friendly conversations. We have already booked our next stay in May and can't wait to get back. Defiantly worth a stay here you won't be disappointed.
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Date of stay: February 2022
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Response from St Austell Brewery, Other at Pedn Olva, St Ives
Responded 3 Mar 2022
Dear Guests It is so wonderful to read that even during planned maintenance you have both enjoyed a wonderful stay at Pedn Olva and received great service from both our sister house - the Lifeboat Inn and at the Hotel! We are looking forward to seeing you again very soon in May and I have posted your review on our Pedn Olva Team page of your individual praise of team members! Until your next visit, stay safe and well. Warmest regards Kellie and Pedn Olva Team
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Godalming, United Kingdom92 contributions94 helpful votes
We stayed in room 23 which was a family room. It was a good size but did not have a balcony. I think those with balcony’s are more expensive than the standard room. Best you speak to the hotel and clarify your requirements. Whatever room you get this is a good hotel with access to a lovely beach and the view is spectacular.
There are more places to choose from in the St Ives area.
PRICE RANGE
S$154 - S$355 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
pedn olva st ives, pedn olva hotel st ives, hotel pedn olva
LOCATION
United KingdomEnglandCornwallSt Ives
NUMBER OF ROOMS
30
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