The breakfast was excellent, our room was comfortable and cosy. We loved wandering around looking at the museum and art. All the staff were happy, efficient and ready to help with all our needs. The lift was a joy to ride in too.

Brian United Kingdom

Very friendly staff, attentive to people’s individual requirements. Attractive, interesting and vintage building and interiors. Good breakfast.

Catherine United Kingdom

This hotel is fantastic on so many levels. It’s not simply a place to stay with a lovely sea view, generous friendly staff, fabulous breakfast and a minute away from the seafront - it’s also a best kept secret. Two floors have an art gallery of napkin art from famous punters and normal folk - very fun! But it’s the history that makes you want to hang around indoors when you’ve really come to see the sea. The second floor has a museum of household items and clothing and typewriters and seaside pictures and all sorts from the last hundred years. It’s a curious eclectic collection, and if you ask, you’ll get to see the ledgers of guest lists too!! And it’s run by Jane, the maverick collector and storyteller who will regale you with tales over breakfast.

Vivi United Kingdom

Excellent. Great selection for breakfast, well cooked and very pleasantly served. Staff outstanding, friendly and professional. The whole ambience was elegant and the uniqueness and authenticity of the venue was exceedingly well-preserved. It offers a journey back in time with many fascinating and interesting features which make this a "stand-out" venue. If you are looking for something different or unusual that is certainly not pretentious or tacky, then visit the Walpole Bay Hotel.

Ronald United Kingdom

Fantastic staff and ambience. So much history and attention to detail. Loved the old lift worth a visit on its own. Breakfast exquisite top ingredients excellent filter coffee and kippers. Floor walk by the owner an added bonus. Best of all three tired cyclists. The dining room is victorian with ww2 music playing gently. They no longer do food but have an extensive number of takeaway contacts. Having a takeaway in a superb dining room with a great ambience was an absolute first and fantastic.

Stephen United Kingdom

The breakfast selection was what we would expect. It was a family hotel and it was really nice that the owner visited every table and chatted to the guests. The museum and pictures helped make it a unique hotel. Although we had a rear facing room it had a great sea view which was an unexpected bonus. All the staff were so friendly and helpful

William United Kingdom

Walpole Bay Hotel is so interesting and unique and jam packed full of character! Its like nowhere we have stayed before. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful from check-in to check-out and Jane came to ask us how our stay had been at breakfast the next day, which was a lovely personal touch. The room was comfortable and clean and had everything we needed, including a generous amount of biscuits, tea etc and water bottles. The location was lovely and quiet and just a short walk from the town (approx 20-30 mins depending on speed). Breakfast was great, with a good selection, and the beds were comfy. It's worth having a wander through the different floors as its a treasure trove of antiques and items through the ages. The lift also catapults you back in time! We would 100% stay here again and look forward to it!

Sian United Kingdom

We booked this last minute on a whim as we made a mistake with the dates on our AirBNB booking. Wow. What a lovely surprise. It was like taking a trip down memory lane and history. It was so interesting and we loved the museum feel. We also spoke to the owner, Jane Bishop, and she shared their remarkable story. If you want to go for perfect and slick, this might not be your style. We even loved the old 1927 Otis lift and fell in love with the charm of the place. Please don't change anything

Ina United Kingdom

The history of the property. The owner was passionate about all her hard work she and her family had put into the hotel. Theres a museum, snooker table , a record room to play old records. A 1920s lift , it was like stepping back in time. The staff were very welcoming and the breakfast was really nice with plenty of choice.

Christine United Kingdom

walking into this hotel is like stepping back in time. the reception, bar/restaurant, original lift and museum/gallery of the hotels history were kitsch in the best possible way. It's not pretentious or trendy, facilities are simple, helpful staff, the breakfast was great and lovely views of the sunrise and sea from the rooms at the back of the building. location is good right next to walpole tidal pool and just 5mins from the definitely trendy bars and restaurants of Cliftonville. As an LGBT couple we got a warm welcome.

Robin United Kingdom