36 Academy St, Elgin, IV301LP, United Kingdom
#8 of 15 B&Bs and inns in Elgin
Guests' ChoiceBased on 142 B&B reviews
9.1Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 30, 2024
Donna
United KingdomGreat location, lovely staff and breakfast was great too!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 28, 2024
Jackie
AustraliaAttention to details. We were contacted prior to arrival with a message in where keys were, etc..... Rooms were spacious and clean and the breakfast next morning was exceptional . Great stay. Would highly recommend.5 stars!!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 26, 2024
David
United KingdomWarm welcome when booking in & at breakfast. Clean, comfortable room and short walk into the town centre. Was ample parking also. Breakfast was good too.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 24, 2024
Gordon
United KingdomNothing
Excellent service very polite and friendly
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: March 15, 2024
Martine
GermanyCoffee was a bit weak at breakfast and the TV (not that we used it) wasn't in a very good position with regards to the position of the bed...
Check-in was flexible and Isabel was very friendly and helpful when we arrived. The breakfast was great too and the staff very nice.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 14, 2024
Francis
United KingdomNo issues.
Excellent location and lovely breakfasts.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: January 27, 2024
George
United Kingdomnothing to add
Breakfast was very good and the staff all helpful Car parking a bonus
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 26, 2024
Francis
United KingdomNo problems.
Lovely quiet area but close to the train station. Superb breakfast.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: November 27, 2023
Baker
United KingdomNo criticism
Pleasant staff. Rooms very clean.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 21, 2023
Ray
United KingdomThere was nothing to note wrong with the hotel or location, located in a very quiet street but I feel like all of Elgin seemed to be very quiet after 8pm ish. Only 1 minor thing to comment on - the lack of shower gel/shampoo, bathroom only had hand soap
very friendly greeting from the owner, room was fine and everything was clean. Breakfast was fab and was cooked to my liking (poached eggs were perfect)
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: October 23, 2023
Bill
United KingdomShower could have been a bit more powerful.
We were offered a choice of two rooms when we arrived & chose the larger room which was very comfortable. Breakfast was good & the staff friendly. As we had travelled by motorbike it was good that there was private parking to the rear of the guesthouse.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 13, 2023
Albert
United Kingdomfirst class BREAKFAST
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 19, 2023
Ilia
United KingdomShower pressure was too low.
Breakfast, room, location, staff
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 14, 2023
Kim
United States of AmericaEverything was as expected
The beds we’re comfortable, it was clean. Easy to access the town. Easy check in. Hosts were very friendly
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: August 26, 2023
Richard
United KingdomThere was nothing that we didn't like.
What a great find this B&B was. Great staff lovely room and the best breakfast.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 23, 2023
Michael
AustraliaWe could have stayed longer.
I don't know where to start. The room was huge, the bathroom a very good size. Plenty of parking. The house is beautiful and Isabel couldn't do enough for us. I asked if I could hang some clothes on the line and she asked if I needed to do a load of washing. Breakfast was fabulous, coffee great and lots of it. Eggs and bacon cooked to perfection. If you have a problem with stairs tell Isabel and she can help. If you are looking for somewhere that has a homely feel and a wonderful host, stay here. We read the reviews before our stay and thought so many people putting great things up can't be that good. It was better. Thank you, Isabel
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: July 14, 2023
Heather
United KingdomNothing
It’s central location comfort and cleanliness, and a brilliant cooked breakfast too
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 11, 2023
Avril
United KingdomThe only room available when I booked was a single room. It was small but perfectly functional for my 1 night stay
The Southbank is a lovely guesthouse & the owners are so friendly & welcoming. My room was spotlessly clean & had all amenities I could need. Private parking to the rear of the guesthouse was brilliant. It was ideally located within a few minutes walk of Elgin's main streets The breakfast was delicious.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: June 19, 2023
Cristina
United Kingdombreakfast too early 7.30 to 8.30 when on holiday,
great location, spacious room, king size bedroom
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: June 18, 2023
Narendran
United Kingdommattress quality could be better
good location. close the the railway station and town centre. very quiet
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: June 13, 2023
Mark
United KingdomNo fridge in the rooms of the annex meaning you cannot store food if staying longer.
Well maintained and easily accessible location. Very friendly staff and lovely breakfast. Wifi was very strong. Cleanliness was fantastic.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: June 11, 2023
David
United KingdomGreat location, excellent breakfast, very friendly.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: May 28, 2023
Andreas
GermanyEs gab nicht was mir nicht gefallen hat
The House was nice and the staff was very very friendly. The house is situated thee minutes from the Centre in a quit road. All was very good. The parking situation for our Minibus to. The breakfast was fresh and hot and very good to. Thankyou so much.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: May 23, 2023
Jim
United KingdomVery clean. The staff were very helpful & the breakfast was excellent.
Stayed in May 2023
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