13 Madeira Place, Kemptown, Brighton & Hove, BN2 1TN, United Kingdom
#9 of 73 B&Bs and Inns in Brighton & Hove
Guests' ChoiceBased on 161 hotel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.8
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.1
Free WiFi
8.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 14 October 2021
John
United KingdomNothing!
A perfect location right near the pier in a stones throw from lots of bars and restraints and the beach. The hotel was spotless and the owner was very friendly who gave tips of places to eat and where to Go. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 10 October 2021
Graham
United KingdomGreat location. Good facilities and the fruit bowl and cereal bars a nice touch
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 3 October 2021
Angelos
United KingdomExcellent place. Highly recommended
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 30 September 2021
Brian
United KingdomThe breakfast
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 27 September 2021
Donald
United KingdomClean room refurbished and comfortable
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 17 September 2021
Kerrie
United KingdomClean Location Welcoming hosts Nice room
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 13 September 2021
Sebastiano
LuxembourgThe blanket was very heavy for our liking.
Everything was great! The fresh fruit basket was very appreciated. Spacious room even though it was on the top floor, which we were sceptical about at first, but glad our expectation were wrong. Location is great!
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 13 September 2021
Dawng325
United KingdomLoved the shutters but they don't fully block out the light. Parking a bit tricky, but on saying that we were there at peak season and did manage to find somewhere.
Lovely guest house run by lovely friendly people. Beautifully decorated, comfortable, spotlessly clean and within easy walking distance of all the main attractions. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 10 September 2021
Owen
United KingdomThe only downside was that the wifi in my room could be patchy at times – it was good enough to watch youtube videos, but sometimes I had to disconnect and reconnect again to establish a decent connection (though I imagine this was by virtue of being in the top floor).
My stay at Aquarium Guest House was superb; I met with Scott when I checked in who was incredibly friendly and accommodating. The room was on the top floor and had a beautiful view over the rooftops of the city. Every morning the room was cleaned to a high standard and the supply of complimentary hot drinks (e.g. tea and coffee) was replenished – a lovely touch. Scott allowed me to leave my case in the hotel beyond checking out so I could make the most of my last morning, which was incredibly kind. If I go back to Brighton I will definitely be interested in staying here again :).
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 27 August 2021
Marietta
United KingdomFriendly staff, spotlessly clean room. Very comfy bed. Tea coffee facilities and even more.
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 27 August 2021
Adam
United KingdomNothing really
Location and the room
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 27 August 2021
Callum
United KingdomExcellent location and super friendly, welcoming staff. Comfy bed and charming room. Thank you for a great stay.
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 22 August 2021
Luke
United KingdomReally great stay. Scott and Helen were excellent hosts and went above and beyond for me and my partner and really added to the stay. They were polite, showed an interest in what we planned to do and recommended some sights and restaurants. On top of their great hosting the room was excellent and very clean. Definitely worth the money and looking forward to coming back next year.
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 22 August 2021
Jo
United KingdomThe rain!
Hosts were very attentive
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 16 August 2021
Anne
United KingdomThere was no formal hot breakfast provided, however there was a lovely fresh basket of fruit, tea, coffee and biscuits provided every day, plus there was a fridge in the room. It could be noisy at night with music coming from local bars, but that's what you would expect in any city. Parking could potentially be a problem, but we were able to park right outside the Guesthouse, and the owners were really helpful in getting us a space. We didn't have to move the car for the four nights we stayed there, because everything is so close by and accessible.
The location is brilliant for accessing everything in Brighton. The owners are very welcoming, helpful and friendly, and the guesthouse is exceptionally clean. A five minute walk takes you to the beach and pier, to The Lanes, and all the other amazing restaurants and shops. It's easy and very cheap to hire a bike (the green BTN bikeshare bikes) which we did to cycle along to Brighton Marina and back. The I360 is definitely worth going on for the amazing views.
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 16 August 2021
Kacper&matilda
United KingdomEverything was perfect apart from the shower temperature would fluctuate at times where the water would temporarily drop to very cold unexpectedly but other than that there was nothing not to like!
The superior room we stayed in was lovely. It was really well equipped. The fresh fruit basket and cereal bars were a great touch. The location is perfect as it meant we could walk to most places we wanted. It was tidy and felt honourable to stay in. Scott and Helen were both very friendly and welcoming, we will definitely be returning in the future.
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 7 August 2021
Maria
United KingdomParking is £10 per night
Lovely clean room with a great location
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 4 August 2021
Lucy
United KingdomThe fridge could have been a little cooler in the room.
It had a great location, very clean and we were warmly welcomed. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 2 August 2021
Charlie
United KingdomN/a
Really nice little property in the heart of Kemptown, really close to the beach, the Lanes, everything you need within easy walking distance. Really nice couple who own the property, really friendly and hospitable.
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 27 July 2021
Tasha
United KingdomBrilliant accommodation Rooms all clean and nice an bright Home away from home Scott & Helen were so nice and helpful Would 100% recommend staying here and we will deffo be coming back!!
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 25 July 2021
Sarah
United KingdomLovely rooms Brilliant location Lovely hosts
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 24 July 2021
Nicola
United KingdomToo many flights of stairs :)
The location of the property is fantastic and the service was so friendly and welcoming
Stayed in June 2021
Reviewed: 12 July 2021
Lauren
United KingdomLocation, friendly owner, cleanliness of the bedroom
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 29 June 2021
Niamh
United KingdomAbsolutely loved my stay here. So welcoming and such a good location. The rooms were immaculate and so spacious.
Stayed in June 2021
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