Helmsman Guesthouse

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Scored 8.7
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.8

About this property

Beachfront Location: Helmsman Guest house in Aberystwyth offers direct beachfront access and stunning sea views. Guests enjoy a 3-minute walk to Aberystwyth North Beach and a 1-km distance to Aberystwyth Castle. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, fireplaces, and sea views. Each room includes a TV, electric kettle, and free toiletries, ensuring a comfortable stay. Dining Experience: A buffet breakfast is served daily, including full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Additional amenities include a daily housekeeping service, bicycle parking, and free WiFi in public areas. Local Attractions: Nearby attractions include Aberystwyth Golf Club (0.8 mi), Aberystwyth Library (2-minute walk), and Aberystwyth University (17-minute walk). Clarach Bay is 3.1 mi away, and Aberdovey Golf Club is 30 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast Info

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

Availability

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Jonathan
United States United States
“Professionally maintained and run. Everything is as it should be.”
Ron
Canada Canada
“Superb waterfront location. Friendly staff. Very good breakfast. Room with water view. Pay car park a short walk away, and reasonable at 6GBP. Host lovely.”
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Right on seafront, comfortable room, good breakfast, good value.”
Pauline
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location was perfect for our whistle stop tour of North Wales. We enjoyed a hearty breakfast. Our night was very peaceful at the rear of the building.”
Elaine
Ireland Ireland
“The property is right on the main promenade with the most beautiful views. We had a lovely room overlooking the beach. It was perfect for our short overnight stay.”
Anna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely hostess, Angela, who was friendly and helpful. Beautiful decor. Lovely comfy bed and a wonderful shower. We had a full sea view. Delicious breakfast not included but worth doing.”
Tina
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything was spotlessly clean and comfortable (despite the host having an awful experience with the way previous guests left the room the day before - please, please respect people's business and homes!!). Great amenities, and a very welcoming,...”
Heather
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The friendliness of the host and the location of the property”
Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The Guest house is well positioned on the sea front, and within easy walking distance of the town centre and the Castle.The room was `airy` and nicely decorated. Breakfast was nice with a range of differently priced options. Alison was welcoming...”
Melol
Germany Germany
“Very comfy bed. Well presented. Comfy towels provided. Tea/coffee facilities in room. Good blackout curtains. Very quiet room.”

Area info

Amenities of Helmsman Guesthouse

Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that parking is subject to availability, as parking spaces are limited.

Please inform Helmsman Guesthouse 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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

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

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

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.

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