Kelston Guest House

1 Lennox Street, Weymouth, DT4 7HB, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.8/10! <small>(score from <b>283</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
283 reviews

We had a fantastic time in this lovely and cosy hotel. We received a big warm welcome, and the lady was very friendly and nice. We only stayed for one night but we will definitely book again next time we will be in Weymouth. The breakfast was very good and rich of choice.

Veruska United Kingdom
a living room with tables and a couch and a mirror at Kelston Guest House in Weymouth
a living room with a bed and a couch at Kelston Guest House in Weymouth
a bedroom with a large bed and a window at Kelston Guest House in Weymouth
a bedroom with a bed and a mirror and a desk at Kelston Guest House in Weymouth
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Kelston Guest House

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A 1-minute walk from Weymouth’s beach and Esplanade, Kelston Guest House offers high-quality bed and breakfast on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast. This family-run guest house provides free WiFi and full English breakfasts, and has free parking nearby. Accessed by stairs only, each guest room has a flat-screen TV, USB sockets, alarm clock, fridge and tea and coffee facilities. Rooms have use of an en suite or private external bathroom with hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. A DVD player is available in the guest lounge. Freshly prepared full English breakfast is served each morning. Gluten Free, Vegetarian and Vegan diets can all be catered for at Kelston Guest House. This guest house is a 15-minute walk from Weymouth harbour and a 10-minute walk from the town centre, Sea Life Centre, Radipole Lake and Gardens. The Isle of Portland and Chesil Beach are around 10 -15 minutes’ drive away, and historic Dorchester is around 7 miles north of the town. Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door, Monkey World and the Tank Museum are approximately 16 miles away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Weymouth, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

FREE parking!

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Room type
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1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Weymouth
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  • Veruska
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We had a fantastic time in this lovely and cosy hotel. We received a big warm welcome, and the lady was very friendly and nice. We only stayed for one night but we will definitely book again next time we will be in Weymouth. The breakfast was...”
  • Steven
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great friendly couple and welcome. Room spotless with everything you need and great quiet location. Close to beach and everything. Private parking a plus. Breakfast was amazing and tasty. Enjoyed our stay thanks for everything.”
  • Alan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Excellent location 2 mins walk from Esplanade. Breakfast was good- fried food freshly cooked to order”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Karen James

Company review score: 9.9Based on 283 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Hello, we are Karen and Martin. We are both born and bred Weymouth people and therefore we believe that we can offer our guests unique experiences, only known by local people. We love our home town and welcome guest's in to our home to enjoy the local area. We opened our guest house in 2007, with 2 small children, that are now teenagers. We enjoy coastal walking, all year. Martin is very creative with finding driftwood, seaglass and shells from the beach and making them in to wonderful pieces of art. As the beach is just seconds from our home, the art embraces are natural surroundings of where we live. For us to help our guests, we like to try local restaurants that we can recommend as with paid for attractions. However, being local to Weymouth, we can recommend and suggest to our guests, many fantastic places to visit and locations to explore, for free. Martin is a keen bird watcher, our eldest daughter is a gig rower and often spots dolphins in the bay to report back to guests. Karen and our youngest daughter like to bake, which we often share with our guests.

Property information

Welcome to Kelston House, grade II listed, built in 1860 with beautiful Victoria features lovingly restored. Every year, we ensure all our rooms and facilities are decorated and maintained to the highest of standards we can provided. Martin over the years has decorated our guest house with his unique and beautiful driftwood art, for guests to enjoy. Kelston Guest House is our family home that we open up to our guests to enjoy our home town.

Neighbourhood information

Weymouth is in the heart of the Jurassic Coast and it's diverse coastline. An award winning beach, picturesque harbour and world class sailing waters, makes Weymouth a favourite holidaying spot. Portland, most famous for it's stone, is just 7 miles away. So much to see and do! The old railway walk, The D-Day Centre, Tout's Quarry Nature Reserve, Portland Bill and Church Ope Cove, famous for being a smugglers beach. Chesil Cove, forming the south east end of 18 miles Chesil Beach. We are located ideally for making the most of the popular South West Coastal Path but we can show you many more less common walks to explore the countryside without the crowds. Again only 7 miles from Dorchester, the County town, with fantastic Roman history and the home of author Thomas Hardy. Ideally located, 10-15 minutes stroll to the town centre and harbour. Nearby, within walking distance, we have one of the largest Sea Life Centres in the UK and Nothe Fort. We are only a 15 minute drive to Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door, Tank Musuem, Monkey World and Abbotsbury with it's attractions. Within a 30-40 minutes drive you can reach, West Bay (Broadchurch) and Lyme Regis for fossil hunting.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Kelston Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Luggage storage
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • Wake up service/Alarm clock
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Minimarket on site
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages spoken
    • English

    Property practices

    This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    Kelston Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 16:00 to 20:00

    Check-out

    Until 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 6 years are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Discover JCB Diners Club American Express Cash Kelston Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note we offer two check-in slots between 11:00 and 13:00 or between 16:00 and 20:00. Check in after 8pm is not possible.

    We have no on-site parking facilities at the guest house. However, we do have various free parking options available for our guests in nearby locations. All our FREE parking will be 200-700 metres from our guest house., in either private spaces or a permit for a public car park. Parking is at your own risk and must be reserved at time of booking as a special request. Your parking will be allocated on check in. If no reservation is made by the guest, we cannot guarantee free parking will be available on check in for you. Pay and display options are available at guests own responsibility at Weymouth Train Station and The Swannery Car Park. Maximum one free parking option per room.

    We have no ground floor rooms or lift at the property.

    Please inform Kelston Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    FAQs about Kelston Guest House

    • The nearest beach is just 50 yards from Kelston Guest House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Kelston Guest House is 650 yards from the centre of Weymouth. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at Kelston Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free
      • À la carte

    • Check-in at Kelston Guest House is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Room options at Kelston Guest House include:

      • Double
      • Twin/Double

    • Kelston Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Windsurfing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Bicycle rental
      • Temporary art galleries

    • Yes, Kelston Guest House is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The prices at Kelston Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.