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The Helmsman

43 Marine Terrace, Aberystwyth SY23 2BX, Wales
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Ranked #10 of 28 Aberystwyth B&B and Inns
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW via mobile

Clean, good sized rooms. Wifi free. I've stayed in two different twin rooms now on my stays in Aber and this place is well priced in a good location. Basic tea and coffee. I havent tried their breakfast yet as we always have to leave too early (before 6am). The rooms across from the beach let you drift off to... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

I had a room in the hotel annex: a functional garage type extension at the bottom of the garden. The rooms are clean and adequately furnished with plenty of space. In the annex there is no sea view. The guest house is next to the richmond hotel, cheaper and slightly better. Breakfast is great. We never managed to get the... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

Stayed in this hotel for a 2 night break with friends and husband.hotel clean ,comfortable,and in prime location.car parking at rear was very limited ,and as said a bit of a problem if you we're out and car parked behind wanted to move.most of pubs were full of students which is understandable as university is there.the weather was really nice... More

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Warrington
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

Our second floor room was clean and comfortable, with plenty of hot water and a wonderful sea view. We enjoyed a great breakfast and the lady who served us on the second morning is an absolute delight; cheerful, enthusiastic, and nothing is too much trouble for her. It’s a real shame therefore that our two night stay was spoilt by... More

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Chester, England, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013

We hadn't booked anywhere to stay in Aberystwyth and walked across the sea front to find a place to stay for the night. The lady who greeted us was polite and friendly and let us look around the only room she had left before we decided if we were wanting to stay there for the night. The room was clean... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

Spent 3 nights at the Helmsman with my husband and 5 month old baby. Beautiful spacious and airy room overlooking the promenade. The owners provided a travel cot. Copious amount of hot water/ plenty of tea & coffee. Great breakfast in the morning. The owners are great, will definitely be going back. Reason why I'd booked was my parents highly... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

Best value in town. Used the TA code to get a single ensuite for £35 a night. Breakfast was as good as it gets — lovely lady serving, nothing too much trouble. Asked for wholemeal bread but they didn't have any, then the next day she informed me they'd got some for me, lovely! Yoghurt, cereals, full English veggie style,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

We booked very last minute on the Sunday evening of the bank holiday weekend. We were welcomed by Joan who'd booked us into an en-suite double room, as requested. The hotel overlooks the promenade and is within a reasonable walking distance of the shops and amenities. It's clean and warm. Breakfast was lovely. The staff/owners are all very friendly and... More

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Solva, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

As I was staying in Aber for a week I needed somewhere reasonably priced with en-suite and breakfast. For £35 a night inc. breakfast, this was a great find! The only thing wrong was the tv in the room didn't work, would rather it wasn't in there. Other than that, food was great, customer service excellent, bed pretty comfy, parking... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

We had two rooms a double (sea view) and a single, we stayed for 1 night in February as we were visiting the Universaity with our daughter. The building is on the sea front so lovely sounds through our window of the sea against the beach. The welcome we received was lovely and the ckeck in quick and efficient. The... More

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Also Known As:
The Helmsman Hotel
The Helmsman Hotel Aberystwyth
The Helmsman Aberystwyth, Wales
Address: 43 Marine Terrace, Aberystwyth SY23 2BX, Wales
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Region: United Kingdom > Wales > Ceredigion > Aberystwyth
Amenities:
Beach Free Parking
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Ranked #10 of 28 B&Bs / Inns in Aberystwyth
Price range (per night): $52 - $83
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
We are situated in the centre of the main promenade, overlooking Cardigan Bay. We are close to all the shops, restaurants and bars. There is free WiFi and also a car park. ... more   less 

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