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Old Ferry Boat by Greene King Inns

Name: Old Ferry Boat by Greene King Inns
Address: Back Lane, St Ives, GB

★★★·7.8/ 10Good

·Inns

Offsite parking discounted rates availableParkingTerraceStaff adhere to local safety protocolsGuest rooms disinfected between staysCleaning standards that are effective against CoronavirusAll 27 facilities +

Review

Guest scores & sentiment

From 80 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-21

Guests praise the riverside location, historic charm, and friendly staff. Food quality varies significantly. Major complaints include dated/clean rooms, noise from fans/pipes, and slow service.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Location9.1

Wi-Fi8.5

Service8.5

Value7.9

Cleanliness7.7

Rooms7.6

Surroundings7.4

Facilities7.3

＋ PraisedRiverside location and peaceful atmosphere · Friendly and helpful staff · Good food and value for money · Historic building and pub ambience

－ ComplaintsDated rooms needing renovation · Noisy kitchen exhaust fans · Inconsistent room cleaning · Small rooms with limited window ventilation

KEYSuitable for scenery lovers. Avoid if sensitive to cleanliness, noise, or outdated facilities.

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Old Ferry Boat by Greene King Inns

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