Southbank Guest House

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Elgin guest house

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Triple Room, Ensuite | Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
36 Academy Street, Elgin, Scotland, IV30 1LP
  • Relax
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Elgin Cathedral
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Glen Moray Distillery
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Inverness (INV)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room, Ensuite

  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Triple Room, Ensuite

  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 3 Twin Beds

Twin Room, Ensuite

  • 71 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, Ensuite

  • 142 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Elgin

In Elgin .Your stay at this Elgin guesthouse places you within a 10-minute walk of Relax and Elgin Museum. Also, Elgin Cathedral is within half a mile (1 km) and Spynie Palace is within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Relax - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Elgin Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Glen Moray Distillery - 7 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Duffus Castle - 12 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Pluscarden Abbey - 22 min drive - 7.7 miles

Getting around

  • Elgin Station - 6 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Muckle Cross - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Granary - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Scribbles Pizza House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Badenoch's - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Southbank Guest House

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Elgin guest house
Public spaces have free wired Internet. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Elgin guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • No smoking on site
Southbank Guest House offers 14 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Bathrooms include showers.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

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 and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash.

We should mention

  • This guesthouse caters to LGBTQ+ guests.
  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Southbank Guest House to the airport?

Southbank Guest House is 32 mi (49-min drive) away from the Inverness (INV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Southbank Guest House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Southbank Guest House.

How close is Southbank Guest House to the beach?

This guesthouse is 7.4 mi (23-min drive) from Lossiemouth East Beach and 9.2 mi (18-min drive) from Cummingston Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Southbank Guest House offer free breakfast?

Southbank Guest House does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Southbank Guest House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Southbank Guest House?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Southbank Guest House?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Southbank Guest House have a pool?

Southbank Guest House does not have a pool.

Does Southbank Guest House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Southbank Guest House to downtown Elgin?

Southbank Guest House is 0.3 mi away from Elgin.

Southbank Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MARION

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ramazan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely

Lovely accommodation and welcoming host
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful well kept old mansion with modern amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the central location and the excellent attention to guests needs
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Business stay

Easy parking 2 min walk to town centre. Nice guest house Nothing fancy but everything you need
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place! Staff, friendly and down to earth. Room was spacious, really clean and well appointed. Ideal location and great value. Definitely recommend. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Roger, ELLON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice guest house, short walk to town centre. Good breakfast and pleasant staff, plenty of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfy, great breakfast!

Quiet break, helpful but unobtrusive team Delicious traditional Scottish breakfast Close to town centre and handy for local attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exceptionally friendly greeting upon arrival. Isobel has a wonderful mix of historical and modern at her guest house. Great bedding. Nice walk into a lovely portion of Elgin. Very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Jane, Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel within easy reach of train station

Very comfortable, pleasant & helpful staff. Short 5 minute walk to station & large supermarkets. Only 10 minute walk to center of town and restaurants. If I'm ever in Elgin again I will book in here

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice guesthouse, friendly staff, good parking. Only a small TV in room and rather uncomfortable mattress but I'd stay again

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Ligger veldig sentralt, bare noen hundre meter fra togstasjonen. God frokost og hyggelig betjening.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

L’hôtel est prés du centre ville

l’hôtel est d'une propreté impeccable, la chambre est très lumineuse. Cet hôtel est à recommandé à tout prix
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018