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Helmsman Guesthouse

Property class: 2
Enjoy the free WiFi at this beach Aberystwyth guest house

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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43 Marine Terrace, Aberystwyth, Wales, SY23 2BX
  • Place, Aberystwyth Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Aberystwyth Castle
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Aberystwyth University
    ‪14 min walk‬

Room options

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Room

Double Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 180 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Double Room, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Aberystwyth

Walk to the beach.Steps from the guesthouse, you'll find Aberystwyth Beach and Ceredigion Museum. Traeth y Gogledd - North Beach and Aberystwyth Cliff Railway are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Aberystwyth Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Traeth y Gogledd - North Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ceredigion Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Aberystwyth Castle - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Aberystwyth University - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Aberystwyth Station - 7 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 177 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Glengower Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Medina - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Baravin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Coffee #1 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bottle and Barrel - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Helmsman Guesthouse

Enjoy the free WiFi at this beach Aberystwyth guest house
Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Aberystwyth guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
Helmsman Guesthouse offers 3 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Aberystwyth guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 6 to 18 for adults and GBP 6 to 18 for children

Accessibility

  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 6.00 to 18.00 for adults, and GBP 6.00 to 18.00 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Helmsman Guesthouse Guesthouse
Helmsman Guesthouse Aberystwyth
Helmsman Guesthouse Guesthouse Aberystwyth

Frequently asked questions

How close is Helmsman Guesthouse to the airport?

Helmsman Guesthouse is 115.3 mi (177-min drive) away from the Cardiff International Airport (CWL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Helmsman Guesthouse?

As of Oct 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Helmsman Guesthouse on Oct 8, 2026 start from $89, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Helmsman Guesthouse have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Helmsman Guesthouse.

How close is Helmsman Guesthouse to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 1-minute walk from Traeth y Gogledd - North Beach and 1-minute walk from Aberystwyth Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Helmsman Guesthouse offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Helmsman Guesthouse, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between GBP 6.00 and 18.00 for adults, GBP 6.00 and 18.00 for children.

Is there a casino at Helmsman Guesthouse?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Helmsman Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Helmsman Guesthouse?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Helmsman Guesthouse have a pool?

Helmsman Guesthouse does not have a pool.

Does Helmsman Guesthouse have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Helmsman Guesthouse to downtown Aberystwyth?

Helmsman Guesthouse is 0.2 mi away from Aberystwyth.

Helmsman Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 5 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A clean and pleasant guest house. The sea view from our room was excellent. Very well situated for town and beach amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn’t have asked for more! Lovely room, very comfortable bed and an amazing view of the sea.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025