Celtic Bay Guest House

3.0 star property

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View
On the beach
Flat-screen TV
Front of property
View from property

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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62 Marine Terrace, Aberystwyth, Wales, SY23 2BX
  • Aberystwyth Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Aberystwyth Castle
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Aberystwyth University
    ‪13 min walk‬

Room options

Twin Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Sea View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room, Shared Bathroom, Sea View

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, Ensuite (Rear View)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Aberystwyth

When you a stay at Celtic Bay Guest House in Aberystwyth, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Traeth y Gogledd - North Beach and Aberystwyth Beach. .This beach guesthouse is 19.1 mi (30.7 km) from Eryri National Park and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Ceredigion Museum.

What's nearby

  • Aberystwyth Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Aberystwyth Castle - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Aberystwyth University - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • National Library of Wales - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Clarach Beach - 13 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Aberystwyth Station - 8 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Pier - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Inn on the Pier - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Baravin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪White Horse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bottle & Barrel - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Celtic Bay Guest House

Beachfront guesthouse for sun and fun
Celtic Bay Guest House offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and shared/communal kitchens. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Aberystwyth guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Microwaves and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 10 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Breakfast is available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9 AM and on weekends between 8 AM and 9:30 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 4.30 per day); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave on request

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave on request
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 5 for check-in between 8:00 PM and 12:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 4.30 per day (164 ft away)
  • Late check-in fee: GBP 5 for check-in between 8:00 PM and 12:30 AM
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Celtic Bay Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 220 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 220 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 220 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 220 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 220 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Nia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Corners have been cut
Bit gutted writing this as I never ever want to knock a small business, not sure if the photos will upload but the carpets are falling apart, some of the ceiling paint fell onto the bed when we arrived as well as dust on the bed. Bed was comfortable although incredibly loud and creaky which led to poor sleep and constantly waking up. Room is damp in places. Definitely needs some tlc, shower and toilet leaking couldn’t find anyone to speak to. Table for teas and coffee right up against the bed, a smaller table for the room would make a massive improvement. The whole place could do with some love has some potential to make the rooms a bit more welcoming. Should change name from Guest House to Hostel, as Guest House is a little misleading. Did like the easy key pick up and drop off and the extension lead. Even if it was called a hostel, unfortunately I wouldn’t return:( I hope this feedback is somewhat useful.
Broken carpet
Large table boxing you in
Dust from the bed
Paint falling off the wall
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately we had booked this property, however we had to check in at the adjoining hotel and given a room in that property which was not the room i had booked and was too small.and the bed was only a small.double and so old and uncomfortable we hardly slept! Toilet didnt flush properly. I had booked a superior double in the hotel next door which i believe is owned by the same person. Will not be staying at either after this experience.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accomodating & Lovely staff and easy to check in. Rooms are nice and spacious. Didn't use the cooking facilities but it looked very well equipped. If you go for a seaside view, the view is lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

nicola

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
This is very much a budget self catering accommodation that feels a bit hostel/HMO However its situated right on seafront with easy walking to any part of Aberystwyth. They also have lovely little cafe downstairs with lovely staff. Room was basic and a bit tight, but we were out and about each day so not an issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Robin, Nottingham

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dakota

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room with a sea view was lovely. Nice to wake to the sound of the sea. Room was clean and comfortable. Nice little extras that we did not expect.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rhys

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient location on sea front. Comfortable room. Could do with new carpets.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay, but the property is a little bit run down. Overall a good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The chap who was on reception during our stay (Abdallah - apologies if I've misremembered, or misspelt, his name) was welcoming, helpful, pleasant and friendly. The room was very comfortable, and the presence of a fridge was very welcome, as was access to the kitchen downstairs. In the bathroom, the shower was great, but the toilet was a little bit tall/raised up, making it a bit awkward to sit on, and the seat wouldn't stay up on its own and had to be held in place in case it fell back down. The coffee and cake in the cafe downstairs were lovely and reasonably priced. Some of the carpet on the stairs was a little worn and, while it wasn't a problem for us, it could be a potential safety issue if it's not replaced/repaired soon. Overall, an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

A J S

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dont
Not anywhere on you site does it say that it is a hostel. First impression I got when was people slumped over the chairs in the common room, after my shower I had to dry myself with my own Tee shirt as towels were filthy. bed was very uncomfortable and too small as my feet hung out the bottom
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Ieuan

Liked: Staff & service
Nice welcome on arrival. Room was clean and bed was comfortable BUT it does need a bit of work. New carpets are needed throughout the b&b.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Charlotte

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Needs serious improvement but perfect location.
Purely booked to use one key cash points and somewhere to go on bank holiday. Wouldn’t have paid full price (£80) for rear room. Carpet really worn out throughout property and doors needed work - the hotel room door had a big hole and bathroom door didn’t shut properly. Needs extensive renovation. We also noticed the room floor wasn’t level. However the room had everything you needed for short stay - had towels, toiletries, kettle, tea and coffee etc. Location was perfect and staff really friendly. Average stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Felix

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is like it is. The time goes by in Aberytwith. The hotel is a good example for the city. Not bad but not more than average.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fergus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is on the seafront near the dog friendly area of the beach so very convenient for us. The room was small and run down, the bathroom door did not shut and there was no running cold water however the water was fixed very quickly when we mentioned it. The stay was ok but we will not be returning as there are far better places to stay in Aberystywth.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Andy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Alina

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is run down, ceiling and walls are cracked. Shower cabinet is very small and also the entire bathroom you can barely move around. Do not waist your money on this one!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Budget friendly, clean place to stay but …
A clean place to stay with excellent sea views. Carpets are threadbare and finish is basic. A budget, clean place to stay. Stair carpets are dangerous and should be replaced due to tripping hazards. This would also give a better first impression!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Alice

Travelled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This property really needs some work done on it, apart from that the location and the staff are great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lack of thought for basic amenities, extremely uncomfortable mattresses, block out blinds needed on door as light shines all night. No shelving available on shower. Photos do not show the true likeness of room! Would not recommend to anyone in its current state!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

kim

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We wont be coming back. We rang 17 times with a couple of important questions in the week prior to check in. No answer. On arrival we banged on the locked door for 20 minutes...no answer. Then a neighbour told us to go next door....which was actually a different name and different number. The guest houses were joined inside but nobody had bothered to tell us. The phone was ringing in reception...it was being ignored. Inside a labarinth of corridors, stairs, doors, etc to our room...in the original building for which the key was lost...so we could go out that door but had to come in the other door. Room was over 30 degrees and stiffling hot. We asked for a fan....they didnt have any. Windows were screwed shut!!! Receptionist said she keeps telling owner to buy fans but he refuses. We asked to move rooms and were allowed ...there were a lot of empty rooms ...but again stiffling hot and windows screwed shut. We met a man on the stairs..." Im not staying in this sh..t hole" he said and trundled his cases down the stairs. We rang around but nowhere else had vacancies so we spent evening in and out of the cold shower and dowsed ourselves with wet towels. Carpet threadbare, scuzzy fittings, filthy windows , etc....
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023