Hard one to review. I am sentimentally biased from a spell working there 30 years ago. Had intended to revisit ever since and be 'on the other side'. Fantastic location and masses of potential. The Portminster is like an elegant tired lady in need of a full makeover. It's a wonderful building and there are many features of the hotel... more

This hotel looks really lovely on the website. We chose it for my birthday treat so that we could walk into St Ives and enjoy a luxury stay. The booking was made by phone and it took 3 requests before it was confirmed in writing, I should have realised this reflects the attitude of staff there. We had a sea... more

Stayed here for three nights Sept. 1 - 4th. Having read previous reviews arrived with low expectations, wishing we had after all gone for a hotel down in the town. What a shock! Our second floor room was excellent, views lovely, staff most pleasant and helpful from the lady on reception who greeted us when we arrived, the porter who... more

We spent 3 nights in the Porthminster and booked a sea view room as a treat for ourselves. We were disappointed that the sea view was only to be viewed from a small window and could not be enjoyed sitting down. My husband asked the receptionist if there was an alternative room for us to see but she laughed and... more

I went to the Porthminster hotel for 4 days with my fiance, I found the hotel wonderful with stunning views and excellent service. Perhaps the most amazing thing was the food, I was not expecting such high standard food for a three star hotel. The staff were friendly and efficient and the rooms were comfortable and well equipped the only... more

OK, I have thought long and hard about this but I decided I have to write a review. My fiance and I looked long and hard for a weekend break but as it was bank holiday we couldn't find anywhere. Finally on a bookings special website we found a 2 night stay at the Porthminster, St Ives for £200. A... more

We stayed for one night in August for my husband's birthday and had booked a double sea view room - which we had. The room was much as we'd expected after reading this website and we think had been refurbished. There were, however, some stains on carpets and curtains. Would have preferred a KS bed but the room wasn't vey... more

We’d decided late on to take a break in St Ives, we’re a young couple in our late twenties and we wanted to treat ourselves to a nice hotel for our holiday especially given the weather forecast. We are easily pleased and easy-going people, however, we have been compelled to share our experience with others on this occasion. We didn’t... more

I live in Cornwall and have stayed at a couple of hotels around the county as it is easier than arguing who is going to drive and who isn't going to be able to drink. Having friends in St Ives my fiance and myself decided to book The Porthminster for the weekend and found that the staff are always there... more