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Reviews of Saltwater Guest House 3 stars

9 Madeira Place, Kemptown, Brighton & Hove, BN2 1TN, United Kingdom

#33 of 51 hotels in Brighton & Hove

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 791 hotel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    7.8

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    8.2

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 24 September 2024

    8.0
    Clean and good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    No staff, so couldn't leave bags for looking after before leaving Brighton the next day.

    It was very clean and a good location

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Patio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The patio wasn’t a patio at all, it was disappointing

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room 4 next to the front door is noisy and the vibration from the door banging kept me awake for hours,even with the earplugs. The bed should be on another wall or some insulation e g large padded headboard.

    Very clean and I felt safe.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2024

    9.0
    Sea air and noisy seagulls.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stairs, I was traveling internationally so had heavy bags, the stairs were very tight but people offered to help (might have been staff) which really makes this negative a positive.

    Location, this property was perfect for just about anything in Brighton.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I was quite surprised upon arrival to find that my room was in the basement. This was not mentioned as a possibility when I booked, as I was only given the option to choose between a sea view or no view. I feel this is something that should have been made clear during the booking process, as it affected my experience.

    the room was clean, the bed was comfortable, and the service was great.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2024

    6.0
    location was great, clean, but very small and not the best equipped
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Small Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    mould in room, bathroom barely big enough to do anything in, fine for couples but not friends

    location

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only staff I met was a plumber - would be better to see a human. I was on the top floor with a huge suitcase. Carrying 30kg up 3 flights of narrow stairs was an issue. If I'd known there was no lift, I wouldn't have booked. The doors all had key codes, no actual keys or cards. I feel more secure as a solo traveller if I can actually lock the door and know it's secure.

    Very clean Good location

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    1. As it’s right by the beach, seagulls will wake you up at 5 am. 2. The street gets noisy on the weekend and overall the soundproof is bad in the building. 3. Price. Quite expensive but still was the cheapest option when I booked it.

    1. Staff. Very accommodating and friendly receptionist. He helped with bags and let me check in earlier. 2. The room was clean and has its own bathroom. 3. It’s 5 minutes walk from the beach.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2024

    9.0
    Great value stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not much - pretty happy.

    Really nice place and great value for Brighton. Room was small ish but had everything you needed, including a fan and coffee, nice towels, bathrooms facilities. Bed super comfy and room quiet (couldn't hear others either in their rooms)

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2024

    9.0
    Perfect location for a weekend in Brighton
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit of noise in corridor from other guests

    The location is perfect and very nice size room

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2024

    8.0
    Great location and value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The toilet was broken in our room, flush was damaged. We let the staff member on shift know and they quickly went to check it for us. It worked once and then stopped again, maintenance was made aware but could only come after we had left. Because of the locks on the room doors they slam loudly when closed, could hear others slamming through the day/night, light sleepers may find disturbing. Recommend contacting the hotel directly if you have accessibility issues, we had a room on the top floor so lots of stairs

    Staff member we spoke to was lovely, and the location and value for money was great. Bed was comfortable and a fan was already in the room to help with the warm weather. You can tell the staff and owners care about the guests, items in the room and layout was well thought out. Great access to plug sockets/ mirrors. Really clean room and bathroom. Mini fridge in the room was a welcome bonus.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2024

    7.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    It was the perfect location for walking around Brighton

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2024

    8.0
    Would stay again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Quite noisy outside but they had earplugs in the room.

    Location was great, room was cozy.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed sagged & the shower was tiny.

    The location The decor.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2024

    8.0
    Good value considering location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    dirty laundry heap left outside door blocking it during the evening and night. people in room above doing something VERY LOUD from 630am- not the hosts's fault but meant no sleep.

    location

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Patio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Exactly as advertised, perfect location

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Communication with the guest house was excellent. Replies to questions were very prompt and very helpful.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2024

    8.0
    A short stay in Brighton
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit too small

    Clean and tidy room in the city centre

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2024

    8.0
    Great accommodation and a great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Patio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The apartment could get quite stuffy and warm at times, but there was air conditioning provided anyway, which worked really well. Plus, we had the patio doors open all the time during the day.

    It was a lovely, cosy apartment, with a patio, which was great for getting fresh air. Apartment had everything we needed, and in a great location.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable guesthouse
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The sink needed a little bit of attention as the taps were a bit tough. Not so much of a dislike but it was a hot day and night when we visited and although the room had a desk fan it was very hot and sticky due to lack of air flow. Just bear in mind if visiting during hot weather.

    The guesthouse was in a great location close to the sea front, shops and other amenities. Bed was comfortable, nice shower and decor. TV and tea and coffee all fine. Good room for a quick stay in Brighton.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2024

    6.0
    Great location, amazing decor and comfy, safe but noise issues.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of storage for clothes only a few hangers nothing else so had to keep most stuff in suitcase. Odd smell from the bathroom. My main issue was the slamming of the front door wakes you up every time. I was woken up all night with other users slamming the front door. Very very loud and annoying as I had bad sleep from this. Maybe a sign needed to tell others to close door slowly or invest in a slow closing door. Don’t recommend staying if you’re a light sleeper like myself. Given coffee tea, however no sugars given. Bed side lamp however wasn’t working on my side, the ceiling light looked like it had mold on the outside. Pluming and drainage issues with the bathroom, is also very noisy.

    Really easy to book, great communication from the admin team always quick with replies and super helpful. Check-in also very easy with the number code on each door. Room decoration was lovely and bed was very comfy. Supply a hairdryer and iron which was great also a fridge. Amazing location with shops being seen from room and the beach is at the end of the road.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2024

    8.0
    Perfect Location and Gorgeous Room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom was quite small but this is expected.

    Really nice decor in our room that was a decent size, with a small yet suitably sized bathroom. The location is absolutely perfect, getting you to the seafront in 2 mins or the lanes in 10. Our room was top floor and we came during a heatwave, but luckily a fan was provided and switched on for us prior to check-in which was a huge help. Check in and out was easy with codes given before stay, staff seemed friendly when we did see them which was a rarity, but there if needed. Room had a fridge which was a great touch, aswell as having Netflix on the TV. Wi-Fi was good and fast.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It had no lift and the room was small

    It was in a nice quiet street in kemptown

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2024

    7.0
    Amazing Location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We stayed in room 12 and there was a horrible Sulfur smell coming from the bathroom which replicated rotten eggs. We just blamed the smell on being on the top floor and by the sea but the shower head would also not sit in the stand and constantly fall off, making it difficult to shower. There was also no rubbish bin in our bedroom but one small bin the bathroom.

    Amazing location! Very close to the pier and Aquarian and on the other side plenty of shops, cafes and bars. Great check in process as well, very easy to access the rooms.

    Stayed in August 2024

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