Guest house Starlings Guest House
12 Upper Rock Gardens, Kemptown, Brighton & Hove, BN2 1QE, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.7/10! (score from 91 reviews)
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Very satisfied with the stay and the hospitality. I'm from Brighton and have stayed in my fair share of hotels and guest houses, and this tops the list - thanks to the hosts and look forward to staying again.

Very friendly, great breakfasts, very clean and extra comfy bed.

Hosts were welcoming and kind. Will definitely stay again! :)

Hosts were exceptionally friendly and welcoming, providing information on buses for a walk I had planned. The room was immaculate, comfortable and nice touches like a biscuit and bottle of water. The breakfast was the perfect fuel for my big hike. Great location too.

We would like to say Thank You for Julie & Melina for making our Brighton experience the most wonderful one. Breakfast is a must at this place! Absolutely the best! 2min walk to the sea. Cozy, warm and very welcome place to sleep. Everything was amazing! Honestly great place. Good value for money.

Julie and Melina were amazing hosts, so warm, attentive and friendly. The room was spacious and well decorated, with an extremely comfy bed and crisp linens. The breakfast was delicious, with a full English breakfast on offer or cereals and yoghurt. We had an excellent nights sleep. Thank you, we hope to stay again soon!

Great location, beautiful guesthouse, fantastic breakfast, very friendly and welcoming hosts

Beautifully decorated room, well equipped with ensuite. Bed and bathroom linen excellent quality, plenty of hot water. Pleased to see no single use toiletries although a small shower gel available for those without. 10 minute or less walk to shops and theatre, straight down the hill and central to Kemp Town. Julia & Melina are wonderful hosts, friendly and professional. Breakfast more than adequate, hot & tasty. I travelled alone and felt very looked after. Thanks 😁

nice destination, near to Pier and start of The Grand Brighton Half Marathon👍🏃🏻, home care, nice breakfest🍽.

Breakfast was great, bed very comfortable, owners really helpful, easy location

Starlings Guest House
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Providing free WiFi throughout the property, Starlings Guest House is located in Brighton & Hove, 350 yards from Brighton Beach and 750 yards from Brighton Pier. The property is close to several well-known attractions, 0.8 miles from Komedia, 0.9 miles from Churchill Square Shopping Centre and 1.1 miles from The Brighton Centre. The property is 1.1 miles from i360 Observation Tower and 1.9 miles from Brighton Marina.
Guest rooms in the guest house are equipped with a kettle. At Starlings Guest House each room comes with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom.
Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental or a à la carte breakfast.
Popular points of interest near Starlings Guest House include Victoria Gardens, Brighton Dome and The Royal Pavilion. The nearest airport is London Gatwick Airport, 23.6 miles from the guest house.
This is our guests' favourite part of Brighton & Hove, according to independent reviews.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 9.5 for two-person stays.
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About Starlings Guest House
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Hosted by Julie and Melina

Julie and Melina
Starlings Guest House is a beautifully presented guest house situated in the Kemp Town area of Brighton, close to the sea front, the pier and the Pavilion. Each room is tastefully and individually furnished, and we pride ourselves on providing spotless, comfortable accommodation which feels homely and welcoming. Our generous, delicious and freshly cooked breakfasts are a real treat, and will set you up for a full day of exploring everything Brighton has to offer! We very much look forward to welcoming you on your next visit to Brighton.
There has been a guest house at 12 Upper Rock Gardens for many decades and we bought it in July 2014 when it was then called Coward’s Guest House, in honour of the English playwright, composer, and wit Noel Coward. We changed the name because we love the murmurations that European Starlings perform over the pier during the winter months when they swoop in perfect formation in a dramatic aerobatic display. We should say that the starlings also visit us at the back of the house, although their actions are slightly less balletic as they fight over the bird feeder! We have had a few careers in London between us, before we decided to ditch the daily commute and relocate to Brighton, and travelling extensively for work as well as for pleasure hopefully means that we have acquired a good understanding of what guests want and how to ensure the perfect stay. As we also live in the guest house, we like to think that this homely atmosphere helps our visitors relax, knowing that we are always here if they need us.
Languages spoken: English
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Brighton & Hove Magistrates Court0.2 miles
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Brighton Beach0.3 miles
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Sea Life Brighton0.3 miles
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Victoria Gardens0.4 miles
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The Royal Pavilion0.4 miles
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Brighton Pier0.4 miles
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Brighton Dome0.4 miles
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Brighton Museum & Art Gallery0.4 miles
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Brighton & Hove City Council0.4 miles
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Royal Theatre Brighton0.5 miles
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Komedia0.5 miles
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Churchill Square Shopping Centre0.7 miles
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Brighton railway station0.7 miles
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i360 Observation Tower0.9 miles
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Brighton Marina1.3 miles
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Preston Park1.5 miles
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AMEX Stadium3.5 miles
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Glyndebourne Opera House9.3 miles
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Sea/ocean English Channel0.2 miles
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Brighton Beach Mixed sandSwimming, Water sports, Food and drink, Watching the sunset, Seashell collecting300 yards
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London Gatwick Airport23.4 miles
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London Heathrow Airport47.1 miles
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London City Airport47.9 miles
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Facilities of Starlings Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3
Most popular facilities
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Beach
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Radio
- TV
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Luggage storage
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
General
- Adult only
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Heating
- Fan
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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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 are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
There is no capacity for cots at this property.
There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Bankcard
Starlings 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 08:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are currently in effect at this property.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Please inform Starlings 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.
FAQs about Starlings Guest House
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Starlings Guest House is 0.9 miles from the centre of Brighton & Hove.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Starlings Guest House by:
- Train 30min
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The prices at Starlings Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Check-in at Starlings Guest House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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Guests staying at Starlings Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- À la carte
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Starlings Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Beach
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Room options at Starlings Guest House include:
- Double
- Single
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The nearest beach is just 350 yards from Starlings Guest House.