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Station road, Elgin, IV30 1QW, United Kingdom
#14 of 14 B&Bs and inns in Elgin
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 461 B&B reviews
7.0Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
7.6
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Comfort
7.8
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Location
8.1
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Facilities
6.9
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Staff
8.6
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Value for money
6.9
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Free Wifi
8.4
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Reviewed: August 28, 2025
Janet
United Kingdom6 Reviews8.0“Pleasant.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Economy Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It's needing a little up dating. Mirror would be handy so as you could see your outfit the only mirror was in the bathroom. We could not open a window so room was quite stuffy.
It was very good plenty of choice it suited our taste.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 26, 2025
Marie
Portugal143 Reviews26 helpful votes7.0“Visiting relatives in Elgin, good location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Firstly, despite a large walk-in shower, the electric shower was hopeless, had no pressure and very little water spray, not enough to wash my hair (female). Even the flushing water was generated electrically so it was a very noisy pump. Secondly There was no toilet paper holder so they just sat loosely on the radiator! Thirdly, being in the attic, the window was tiny and cannot be adjusted. It was permanently 3/4 open and on a warm night, very uncomfortable. Lastly, the bathroom door opens into the bedroom and touches the bed. I've managed to knock my husband's foot several times. Believe from other reviews, avoid booking the attic rooms. Also breakfast was served between 7-9am only. Too early for us!
Location into town and easy access to restaurants and supermarkets. Our deluxe King room had a super large comfortable bed and plenty of pillows. Bath towels were very large and thick. WiFi connection was very good despite the fact we were in the attic room. Tea& coffee and kettle plus ironing board in the room too. Big walk-in shower and plenty of parking on site for free. As we stayed a week, parking for a hired car is very important and many hotels didn't have on site parking.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 21, 2025
Ivan
United Kingdom17 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Breakfast could be better
Very nice staff Good value for the money Middle of elgin was in walking distance also the train station If you are looking for value for your money give this hotel a try
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 10, 2025
James
United Kingdom6 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Lovely staff, comfertable bed, clean towels daily, overall a very good stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There was no plug in the sink in the bathroom , it was reported on the first day, when we were leaving 5 days later there was still no plug. The water was so hot you could not wash your hands under the hot water tap. You needed the plug to be able to add cold water. The hot water tap was a botch job it was a cold water tap fitted on the hot water which was loose.
Greeted every morning by a very hard working lady, nothing was too much trouble for her. She truly enjoyed her job.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 9, 2025
Alistair
United Kingdom21 Reviews3 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Standard Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Nice room. Staff friendly. Bfast was good. I would stay here again
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 8, 2025
Linda
United Kingdom11 Reviews8.0“Good”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was fine
Situation
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 5, 2025
Esther
United Kingdom4 Reviews7.0Good- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
breakfast and choice of wines
Location was good, with parking but breakfast scrambled eggs were not perfect and no salmon offered with the scrambled. Cappuccino was amazing
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 4, 2025
Stewart
United Kingdom1 review7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Economy Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Pillows were big and very firm. Room was very warm. Toilet fan went on too long. Just enough sockets for chargers.
Great price, location and breakfast. Decent wi fi. Good shower.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 15, 2025
Marion
United Kingdom2 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room was insufferable with heat
Staff extremely friendly and helpful
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 2, 2025
Andrew
United Kingdom12 Reviews2 helpful votes7.0“Would use again if in area.”- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Got back to hotel late one evening to find the door to my room had been left open by cleaning staff. Fortunately no valuables were left in the room.
Friendly & Helpful staff on reception organized things for me.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 13, 2025
Sandra
Australia32 Reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Economy Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Good breakfast
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: May 31, 2025
Emma
United Kingdom19 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There was no bedside light or mirror in the bedroom to get ready
Staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was tasty. The room was clean, cosy and comfortable.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: May 14, 2025
Fred
United Kingdom8 Reviews6.0“Fine”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Economy Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Fine
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: May 9, 2025
Kevin
United Kingdom26 Reviews18 helpful votes8.0“A very reasonably priced stay in a decent hotel 5 minutes from Elgin centre.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Nicely refurbished rooms in a clean and well run hotel. Breakfast was excellent, bed was super comfy.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: May 6, 2025
David
United Kingdom18 Reviews7.0“Nice location very handy for the train station and good breakfast which is served early.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Bar drink options limited no Real Ales or IPA's
Ideal location and good breakfast served from 7am.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: May 5, 2025
Manya
United Kingdom5 Reviews6.0“We were going to leave but it was down to Sonya I think her name is we stayed, this girl gets 10 stars out of 5 she was”- • Business trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room 4 was shocking .. it was as I imagine a brothel would be like !
When we arrived we had 2 rooms in the annex, upstairs the room was lovely …room 5
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: April 25, 2025
Jill
United Kingdom21 Reviews2 helpful votes6.0Pleasant- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room
Friendly staff comfortable beds room needed some attention.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: April 24, 2025
Jenny
United Kingdom4 Reviews7.0“Would not stay again as at £151 per night I expect a superior room”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very dated annex badly needed upgrade, no mirror beside plugs for doing hair
Staff and breakfast
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: April 20, 2025
Frances
United Kingdom25 Reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Economy Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Shower didnt work properly
Very nice clean hotel
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: April 17, 2025
Doreen
United Kingdom10 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Economy Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The fact couldn't open a window in room
Close to the town Free parking at hotel Good breakfast
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: April 5, 2025
Alexander
United Kingdom1 review6.0“Could be so so much better but not a bad place”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Economy Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A well located hotel with good parking Room is a little sparse and basic, although clean enough it felt dated Could be a wee gem with more investment Pleasant enough staff but language barrier a bit frustrating
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: March 1, 2025
Philip
United Kingdom11 Reviews2 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
there wernt any pictures/mirrors on the walls reception was tucked away and looked very dated
Breakfast very good
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: December 9, 2024
Virginia
United Kingdom1 review7.0Good- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Economy Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was great
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: October 15, 2024
Mandy
United Kingdom25 Reviews6.0“pleasant stay ,great staff, lovely character hotel and a lovely breakfast”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
rooms were dated needed a good freshen up with paint , old fixtures need removed that were no longer in use , and you need to be able enough to climb stairs and walk into town .
great big room and bathroom ,friendly staff good location a little walk into town but manageable
Stayed in September 2024
