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Reviews of The waterfront

Stanley Place Harbour St, Tarbert, PA29 6UD, United Kingdom

#10 of 11 B&Bs and Inns in Tarbert

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Review score

Based on 311 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    8.2

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 25 June 2024

    8.0
    Very please with our stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was fine. Room 5 had a separate shower room. Very clean well stocked with shampoo and shower cream. Ideal location

    Clean and comfortable. Very well situated to visit the surrounding area. Ideal for local ferry services. Portavardie, Islay were two places we visited, Co-op well stocked. Pharmacy, fantastic Indian takeaway. Good Fish and Chips. Post office. Lots of friendly locals. Boats in the harbour. Very enjoyable couple of days

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    not en suite arrangement.

    location and harbor view .

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2024

    9.0
    A very convenient place to stay, will certainly book again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    No grumbles at all

    This was a room only , without breakfast but since there's an excellent café next door this was not a problem. Owner was very helpful and friendly, room and bathroom were spotless and the view over the harbour was wonderful. The two rooms at the rear didn't have a waterfront view but size wise were good. Two rooms had private bathrooms rather than ensuites but these were opposite the rooms so it really didn't matter. The steps leading to the rooms were stone steps and were fine for us although possibly not so good for people with mobility issues. Really enjoyed our two nights' stay

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed ok but not super comfortable

    Great location, space for bikes, spacious, very responsive and accommodating host

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2024

    9.0
    Great apartment!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom was disconnected from the room itself, and although a sign says "private for Room...", anyone could use, which meant I wasn't comfortable leaving things inside.

    Fantastic room with a superb view out over the harbour. Comfortable bed and an equally relaxing sofa to sit on while observing the world going by. Good bathroom facilites, and a seamless checking in process.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    small room

    great location on harbour

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2024

    7.0
    Comfortable and well located
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    No real communication about the check in process. Bathroom was across the landing from the bedroom.

    Clean and comfortable. Well located for catching the local ferry service. Parking across the road is free.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed and the blanket were too short (I'm 1,85cm tall)

    The Check-in was easy.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    View

    Location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Host was helpful, parking was plentiful outside on the street. The room had everything we needed for a 1 night stay with a private bathroom and toilet. Very clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing in particular.

    The rooms and beds were lovely. Clean, furnished adequately and comfortable with ensuite facilities. The location was excellent right in the centre of town next to the harbour.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    8.0
    Very clean and quiet rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It took a bit of time to figure out where it was - a better description of the building online would be handy. We also misunderstood that a "king room" didn't mean a king bed. All good, but might change the wording to avoid confusion.

    Room included coffee packs and a kettle. Double beds were comfortable. Quiet area. Very clean rooms and shared spaces.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    8.0
    A good location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    An extra blanket on the bed.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Booked on short notice. The room was nice and the bathroom was clean.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    8.0
    Great thanks
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bike shed a real bonus to secure wet yet valuable bikes in.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Seemed the heating was on during the day when we were out so was a bit chilly at night as Couldn't figure out how to turn the heat up. Bed was super comfy but had a slight dip in the right side so felt I was rolling out of it.

    Place was lovely, decor was well chosen.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The floors where uneven and I got dizzy standing still however the building is over 100 years old so kind of expected

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    7.0
    A nice place if you have an early ferry to catch.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The shower is quite small, and the water pressure is weak. Only a small heater in the room, it takes some time to heat up the room.

    The location makes it easy for us to catch the ferry early in the morning. Also, it's easy for parking.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    7.0
    If we used this property again would ensure it has a waterfront view.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had room 3 which looked into the rear of the property. Outlook was pretty grim, glad it was just for 1 night.

    Clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was a bit cold but awful weather so understandable. Would stay again

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I wasn't keen on the stone steps going up to the room. They were like castle steps.

    The Waterfront has fantastic views of Tarbert. We thought that it might be a bit noisy, being in the front, but even on a Saturday night it was quiet.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Tricky to see the sign on a dark, rainy night. It would have been really handy to know its next to the Fish & Chip shop

    Very convenient for an overnight before early ferry to Islay

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2023

    7.0
    Pleasant once inside room. Could do with softer chair. Lovely views over harbour.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Back entrance creepy when dark as I was alone. TV. didn't work. No microwave or fridge as advertised.

    No breakfast, accommodation . But booked on that basis. En suite great. Location ideal for eateries and shops. Close to Portavadie ferry terminal. Good heating and heated towel rail.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2023

    7.0
    Waterfront location
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Poor quality bedding. Lumpy bed. Very small room.

    Clean. Good location. Easy parking. Quiet.

    Stayed in October 2023

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