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Reviews of The Durbeyfield Guest House

Durbeyfield Guest House, West Bay Road, West Bay, DT6 4EL, West Bay, DT6 4EL, United Kingdom

#13 of 24 hotels in West Bay

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Review score

Based on 633 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very good breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    7.0
    A good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    I thought the price was a bit steep for a modest b and b. I stayed in nice hotels for less

    Situated back from the road in a side street from the harbour. Comfortable room and bed. Good breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    8.0
    Lovely place and people I’d definitely go back.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom on a different level. But not end of world and somewhat reflected in price.

    Owner very friendly and breakfast was brilliant. Well located for walking SWCP

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No bottled water in the room or shower caps.

    The location, parking facilities, very nice staff, lovely comfy bed and a good breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    9.0
    peaceful comfortable and dog friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    small shower and toilet

    sarita and Simon

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could do with some cleaning and refreshing, a bit tired place

    Location perfect, right next to the beach. Car park available Good breakfast and very nice owner

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly welcome, great location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    8.0
    Perfect location for our short stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.Every thing was what we were looking for.

    We were made to feel very welcome by all the staff.The location is very scenic and central to the shops and harbour.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    8.0
    Great stay to go fossil hunting in nearby Charmouth & Lime Regis
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was confusion on the code for the key lock (reception was closed when we arrived), it took a while for the manager to realise why we couldn’t get the key.

    It really feels like staying at someone’s home, it’s very charming. It could use a bit of maintenance and a thorough clean but we liked it!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    9.0
    Nice very brief stay, but we will return I think.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to report.

    A lovely older building, situated beautifully in the harbour vicinity. Parking is available at the property. Lots of art covering the walls, created by the owners, lovely!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    9.0
    We had a pleasant stay at the Durbeyfield and in West Bay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was particularly good.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    8.0
    The staff were awesome and went above and beyond
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Possible decor

    It was very locally accessible

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Breakfast was excellent

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2024

    8.0
    Good stay, will come again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed not good Room facilities could be better

    Breakfast was good,only a basic choice. Parking excellent for

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2024

    8.0
    Very comfortable, great breakfast!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very comfortable, great breakfast!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2024

    7.0
    Fine with a perfect breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room a bit ‘tired’ and noisy extractor fan

    Convenient and comfortable - great breakfast!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    7.0
    Great food and location. Some issues to work on.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    People need holidays. I absolutely understand this. But not having anyone to greet us on the first night or the full house on the 2nd night made it feel like a holiday let, rather than a guest house/B&B. Had to fill out a form of how many units of breakfast items we wanted on both days. I also understand this is to probably combat food waste issues and save money, but it made it feel like I was filling out what I wanted for my meals on a hospital visit on a ward. Found it a bit unnecessary. Every guest house and B&B we've been to generally have a menu. I would have been happy to tick an option, rather than fill out this form. Unfortunately we were there during a storm. The windows of our room weren't made to keep the conditions out. We had to place toilet roll in the gaps of the windows to stop the rattling and keep out the draught. The radiator under the window was a bit pointless as any heat went out of it. There was a never ending banging within the wall itself that could do with addressing. It's a seaside area that is prone to strong winds throughout the year. It's evident that the storm caused the banging and having no wind would have stopped it. But also investigating behind the plaster wall and fixing the issue would also stop it. Having to write all of our details and leave it in the reception area for all to see wasn't good either. An online check-in system would be better. This way you aren't breaking GDPR law as a business. Also sending a cleaner to clean 1 single room (we were the only ones in the building on night 1) was also unnecessary. "Would you like you room cleaned?" would be a question to put on an online check-in form. You'd save money on unnecessarily sending staff to a room when guests are still there and aren't messy people and don't require the room cleaning when we're still in it. A lot of places will have a hanger to place on the door to say it isn't needed.

    Loved the breakfast. The cook went out of her way to get the sausages I like as I don't eat meet. She was super lovely too. An asset to any guest house or hotel. Great parking and ideal location, a stone's throw from the beach. Comfortable bed, clean towels and linen. Sea and harbour view. Didn't hear other guests on our 2nd night when apparently it was a full house (we were the only 2 in the building on the first night).

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was great

    Lush

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2023

    8.0
    Really enjoyable stay in a great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly staff and excellent breakfast!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2023

    9.0
    Visit
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property would really benefit from a day of weeding etc

    Lovely quirky old building with wonky floors and old tiles. Cosy bar area. Room was a nice size with a big bathroom. Comfortable bed with nice soft white sheets. Ample parking. The best cooked breakfast we have had.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 October 2023

    9.0
    Will return
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast great. JoJo always welcoming and friendly.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2023

    8.0
    Overall very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sharing a bathroom as some people left it in a state especially the shower

    Excellent breakfast👌👌

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Air BNB style collection of keys despite being in the arrival time window

    Good location. Well fitted 'older' room, comfortable. Good breakfast.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2023

    7.0
    Good breakfast to start the day
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Found room to be small with no room for occasional table and few power points and chairs bit rickety.

    Exceptionally good selection for English breakfast and plenty on plate. Clean bed linen and soft towels. Room well lit.

    Stayed in October 2023

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