Bed and Breakfast
 West End Guest House

282 High St, Elgin, IV30 1AG, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 180 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

9.5
Exceptional
180 reviews

Good Facilities and the bed linen is the best. Good breakfast with salmon and scrambled eggs. Friendly staff,

Byron China

I travelled here for family reasons in October. From the warm welcome to the spotlessly clean room and excellent breakfast I couldn’t fault it. Helpful and kind owners, central location and great off road parking also.

Kw15 United Kingdom

Excellent Breakfast. Greta Service. Most friendly atmosphere.

Heribert Germany

Comfortable room with excellent bedding. Very clean.

Patrick United Kingdom

We had a friendly welcome, comfortable rooms and excellent breakfast. The guest house more than fulfilled expectations.

Peter United Kingdom

Lovely friendly guys, convenient location, good parking space, cosy rooms.

Tam United Kingdom

Staff were incredibly friendly. House was very homely and the food was delicious

Chris United Kingdom

stayed for 2 nights. clean and comfortable. excellent location. on main road but quiet area and plenty of parking. very central and easy walk to bus station and town .owners are staff all very nice. would be happy to recommend and likely to return in future

James United Kingdom

The Breakfast was exceptional...both days when we had the Full Scottish (unreal Black pudding) and then the Salmon and Scrambled Eggs (so fresh, tasty and expertly cooked).

Kieran United Kingdom

nice and clean staff very friendly and knowledgeable about the local area

Craig United Kingdom
9.5
Exceptional
180 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Good Facilities and the bed linen is the best. Good breakfast with salmon and scrambled eggs. Friendly staff,”
    Byron Byron China China
  • “I travelled here for family reasons in October. From the warm welcome to the spotlessly clean room and excellent breakfast I couldn’t fault it.”
    Kw15 Kw15 United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Excellent Breakfast. Greta Service. Most friendly atmosphere.”
    Heribert Heribert Germany Germany
  • “Comfortable room with excellent bedding. Very clean.”
    Patrick Patrick United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “We had a friendly welcome, comfortable rooms and excellent breakfast. The guest house more than fulfilled expectations.”
    Peter Peter United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Lovely friendly guys, convenient location, good parking space, cosy rooms.”
    Tam Tam United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Staff were incredibly friendly. House was very homely and the food was delicious”
    Chris Chris United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “stayed for 2 nights. clean and comfortable. excellent location. on main road but quiet area and plenty of parking. very central and easy walk to bus station and town .owners are staff all very nice.”
    James James United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The Breakfast was exceptional...both days when we had the Full Scottish (unreal Black pudding) and then the Salmon and Scrambled Eggs (so fresh, tasty and expertly cooked).”
    Kieran Kieran United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “nice and clean staff very friendly and knowledgeable about the local area”
    Craig Craig United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff9.8
  • Facilities9.4
  • Cleanliness9.9
  • Comfort9.6
  • Value for money9.6
  • Location9.6
  • Free WiFi8.9

Offering good food and warm Scottish hospitality, West End has a central location in Elgin and is well placed for shops, leisure, restaurants and attractions. The house is equipped with high speed fiber broadband and fast WiFi throughout.

The guest house is a traditional Edwardian villa with a large private car park. It is also convenient for rail and coach travelers.

The West End's excellent breakfasts feature local ingredients where possible, and will set you up for the day ahead. Enjoy locally produced specialty sausages, black pudding and bacon or Scottish smoked salmon with free frange scrambled eggs.

In the area you will find the Scottish Malt Whiskey Trail, Johnson's Cashmere Center, Baxter's Visitor Center and numerous historic sites, including Elgin Cathedral.

Elgin is an ideal base for golfing or exploring the Highlands. Trains and busses offer great connections to Elgin from Aberdeen and Inverness railway stations and airports.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

West End Guest House has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Aug 1, 2006

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Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

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

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Guest reviews

9.5
Exceptional · 180 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.8
  • Facilities9.4
  • Cleanliness9.9
  • Comfort9.6
  • Value for money9.6
  • Location9.6
  • Free WiFi8.9

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  • Byron
    ChinaChina
    “Good Facilities and the bed linen is the best. Good breakfast with salmon and scrambled eggs. Friendly staff,”
  • Kw15
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “I travelled here for family reasons in October. From the warm welcome to the spotlessly clean room and excellent breakfast I couldn’t fault it. Helpful and kind owners, central location and great off road parking also.”
  • H
    Heribert
    GermanyGermany
    “Excellent Breakfast. Greta Service. Most friendly atmosphere.”
  • Patrick
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Comfortable room with excellent bedding. Very clean.”
  • Peter
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “We had a friendly welcome, comfortable rooms and excellent breakfast. The guest house more than fulfilled expectations.”
  • Tam
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Lovely friendly guys, convenient location, good parking space, cosy rooms.”
  • C
    Chris
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Staff were incredibly friendly. House was very homely and the food was delicious”
  • James
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “stayed for 2 nights. clean and comfortable. excellent location. on main road but quiet area and plenty of parking. very central and easy walk to bus station and town .owners are staff all very nice. would be happy to recommend and likely to return...”
  • Kieran
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The Breakfast was exceptional...both days when we had the Full Scottish (unreal Black pudding) and then the Salmon and Scrambled Eggs (so fresh, tasty and expertly cooked).”
  • Craig
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “nice and clean staff very friendly and knowledgeable about the local area”

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Host Info

9.8
Host Review Score
A warm welcome, comfortable bed and tasty breakfast are waiting for you at the West End Guest House in the heart of Elgin. This late Edwardian villa is set in its own grounds with ample private parking. Once parked you can leave the car behind and explore Elgin on foot. The West End Guest House is convenient for shops, leisure facilities, restaurants and bars as well as being only a short walk from the town’s distillery – Glen Moray.
Languages spoken: English,French
Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Elgin Cathedral
    0.4 miles
  • Glen Moray Distillery
    0.8 miles
  • Glen Grant Whisky Distillery
    9.1 miles
  • Benromach Distillery
    11.2 miles
  • Cardhu Whisky Distillery
    12.2 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant La Toscana
    0.5 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Drouthy Cobbler
    0.5 miles
Natural Beauty
  • River Lossie
    0.1 miles
Closest Airports
  • Inverness Airport
    27.7 miles
  • Aberdeen Airport
    51.7 miles
  • Wick John O’Groats Airport
    56.8 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of West End Guest House

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Media & Technology
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • French
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Sustainability initiatives
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House rules West End Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Check-out

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa West End Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

A credit card is required as a guarantee. We cannot accommodate guests whose arrival time is after 21:30.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

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

FAQs about West End Guest House

  • Room options at West End Guest House include:

    • Double
    • Twin

  • Guests staying at West End Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

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

  • The prices at West End Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • Check-in at West End Guest House is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • West End Guest House is 1,950 feet from the center of Elgin.