Hamnavoe Roadside, John O Groats, KW1 4YR, United Kingdom
#5 of 7 hotels in John O Groats
Guests' ChoiceBased on 401 hostel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Location
9.0
Facilities
8.2
Staff
9.4
Value for money
8.5
Free WiFi
7.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 20 May 2024
Sarah
United KingdomShared bathroom but I was aware of this before my stay and it wasn’t at all bad.
The location was ideal to be able to explore the area. The views from my room were great. Gordon is a perfect host and gave me ideas for places to visit during my stay. The little dog Ellie is adorable.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Adrian
United KingdomA great stay, clean and comfortable and a homely atmosphere
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Johan
NetherlandsFriendly host in this simple B&B. Owner does his best to make you feel at home.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Susan
United KingdomLocation, friendly owner. Bathroom a bit in need of spruce up. Accommodation tired land old fashioned bedding
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
John
United KingdomGordon and his dog very welcoming. Along with a clean room and everything needed.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Ian
AustraliaClean , comfortable and friendly
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Geoffroy
BelgiumNeat, cheap and super friendly owner!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Armand
United KingdomNothing
Good location and everything you need from a hostel.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 30 December 2023
Alanmac69
United KingdomClean and comfortable, dog friendly, with good facilities at a reasonable price and views over the pentland Firth. Where hamnavoe comes Into its own though is through the warm hospitality that greets you and continues throughout your stay. Thoroughly recommended, we'll definitely be back!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 26 October 2023
Vitalij
United KingdomFriendly staff. Good location. Reasonable price. Breakfast included. Gordon is a great gentleman
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 25 October 2023
Konstantin
Germanygreat location, very welcoming and friendly owner, good company!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 6 October 2023
Alan
United KingdomNothing, it suited our purpose no problem.
Our host Gordan was very accommodating and was very helpful.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 1 October 2023
John
United KingdomAll was satisfactory
OK
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 28 September 2023
Lynette
AustraliaNothing
Gordon, our host could not have been more helpful as our Orkney Tour was suddenly cancelled. He also drove us to the hotel for our dinner so that my husband could have a drink with his meal. (Zero alcohol for driver in Scotland).
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 28 September 2023
Janet
United KingdomLovely warm welcome from Gordon, comfortable and clean room and delicious breakfast.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 28 September 2023
Carolyne
United StatesThe property was conveniently located for catching the ferry to Orkney Island. The owner/manager was very kind. We appreciated that he drove us to the ferry.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 12 September 2023
Vip
United KingdomBreakfast was great. Location was brilliant. We arrived so late and they still let us in.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 11 September 2023
Robert
United KingdomFairly basic with few frills
Great location, friendly staff.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 11 September 2023
Dympna
United KingdomGordon our host was wonderful. He couldn't have been more helpful with lifts to the ferry, recommending places to eat and lots more. However, the best part was being in conversation with him at breakfast.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 9 September 2023
Natalia
United KingdomA lovely place to stop for a night. Comfortable bed with everything you need in the room. Bathroom right next to the room. Great continental breakfast. Gordon was extremely pleasant and helpful! The house is just a short walk to the coast and local pubs/restaurants.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 7 September 2023
Steven
United KingdomNothing.
The owner is spectacularly helpful. The price for the area and the facilities provided was real value for money. Wish I could've stayed longer.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 31 August 2023
Sandra
United KingdomNothing
Gordon … great bloke dropped us down at the pub for dinner much appreciated
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 28 August 2023
Clifford
United Kingdoma shared bathroom, but it wasn’t a problem.
Gordon couldn’t have been more accommodating. What a lovely guy.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 26 August 2023
Fiona
AustraliaBasic toast and cereal breakfast with additions including fruit etc
Stayed in July 2023
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