Local Reviews
In July 2026, Julia B said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
We returned to OGH for our 40 th wedding anniversary having spent our honeymoon in Guernsey.
We enjoyed 5 super relaxing days at this special hotel where we were warmly welcomed with some fizz and a dear little anniversary cake plate. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff from start to finish .
All staff work hard to allow you to feel pampered and valued and importantly to feel relaxed .
Our breakfasts and dinners were all absolutely delicious and we enjoyed our room with a view of the pool and out to the island of Herm .
Special thanks go to Tanusha and Pamela in the breakfast area and Zana in the Governor’s restaurant.
We felt this hotel has kept up its charm and character and continues to retain its 5 star qualities . Our room was kept spotlessly clean and the monogrammed bedding was superb!
We hope to be back for future celebrations ..
OGH has a special place in our hearts . Thank you to everyone.
We enjoyed 5 super relaxing days at this special hotel where we were warmly welcomed with some fizz and a dear little anniversary cake plate. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff from start to finish .
All staff work hard to allow you to feel pampered and valued and importantly to feel relaxed .
Our breakfasts and dinners were all absolutely delicious and we enjoyed our room with a view of the pool and out to the island of Herm .
Special thanks go to Tanusha and Pamela in the breakfast area and Zana in the Governor’s restaurant.
We felt this hotel has kept up its charm and character and continues to retain its 5 star qualities . Our room was kept spotlessly clean and the monogrammed bedding was superb!
We hope to be back for future celebrations ..
OGH has a special place in our hearts . Thank you to everyone.
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In July 2026, Bourn07 said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
We recently visited Guernsey for the first time, staying nine nights, at the OGH Hotel.
Firstly, all the staff were fantastic. Everyone was cheerful, professional with a high level of customer service. We did find, on the odd occasion, in the bar area, that they were overstretched which led to a long wait to order a drink or food, but we could see that they were working flat out. The valet parking is a nice touch and our room was cleaned and tidied thoroughly every day. On returning to the hotel each time we had been out, we were always greeted warmly.
Our king room had a very comfortable super king bed, was a good size overall and was well equipped. We were at the back of the hotel overlooking the kitchen area which, although slightly disappointing, was understandable as we hadn’t booked ‘a view’. There was a background hum from outside fans, but we didn’t really notice this after the first day or so.
What we did feel, however, was that the room, being in this position in the hotel, should have been decorated in brighter colours or light, neutral tones, as those king rooms shown on the website are. Ours was all dark browns and dark beiges, with heavy brown curtains, making it feel unwelcoming and without a lot of natural light due to its position and net curtain over the bottom half of the window. It just didn’t make us feel 5 star and ‘uplifted’ each time we entered it, which was a shame.
Breakfast in the Brasserie, which was light and airy, was excellent, with a wide choice, particularly of cooked options. We also ate several times in the bar area, the Olive Grove and the Brasserie, in the evening, and the food was very good.
The pool area is sheltered with comfortable sun loungers, although these did get full, on occasion, as our weather was hot and sunny.
Overall, we enjoyed our stay and the hotel clearly has a large, returning customer base, but it didn’t quite feel 5 star for us, mainly due to our room.
Moving forward, I think thought needs to be given to how the hotel maintains the ‘old world, traditional charm and decor’ that many of the returning guests obviously love, balanced with making it feel fresher, lighter, brighter and updated in some areas.
Firstly, all the staff were fantastic. Everyone was cheerful, professional with a high level of customer service. We did find, on the odd occasion, in the bar area, that they were overstretched which led to a long wait to order a drink or food, but we could see that they were working flat out. The valet parking is a nice touch and our room was cleaned and tidied thoroughly every day. On returning to the hotel each time we had been out, we were always greeted warmly.
Our king room had a very comfortable super king bed, was a good size overall and was well equipped. We were at the back of the hotel overlooking the kitchen area which, although slightly disappointing, was understandable as we hadn’t booked ‘a view’. There was a background hum from outside fans, but we didn’t really notice this after the first day or so.
What we did feel, however, was that the room, being in this position in the hotel, should have been decorated in brighter colours or light, neutral tones, as those king rooms shown on the website are. Ours was all dark browns and dark beiges, with heavy brown curtains, making it feel unwelcoming and without a lot of natural light due to its position and net curtain over the bottom half of the window. It just didn’t make us feel 5 star and ‘uplifted’ each time we entered it, which was a shame.
Breakfast in the Brasserie, which was light and airy, was excellent, with a wide choice, particularly of cooked options. We also ate several times in the bar area, the Olive Grove and the Brasserie, in the evening, and the food was very good.
The pool area is sheltered with comfortable sun loungers, although these did get full, on occasion, as our weather was hot and sunny.
Overall, we enjoyed our stay and the hotel clearly has a large, returning customer base, but it didn’t quite feel 5 star for us, mainly due to our room.
Moving forward, I think thought needs to be given to how the hotel maintains the ‘old world, traditional charm and decor’ that many of the returning guests obviously love, balanced with making it feel fresher, lighter, brighter and updated in some areas.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In July 2026, Andreas Ziegert said about Ferryspeed (Guernsey) Ltd
Ich habe mit Ferryspeed sehr gute Erfahrungen gemacht.Wir mussten dort Umladen um dann Vorort mit Kranwagen usw.anzuliefern.Die Kommunikation und der ganze Ablauf hat reibungslos geklappt.Super organisiert,gerne wieder.Besonderen Dank an Alfonso und den Kranwagenfahrer,excellence Job 👍👍👍
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In June 2026, Glyn S said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
This was our second holiday at the OGH to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Indeed, we noticed that there were a lot of Returners like us. The location is perfect for the town and its attractions, the bus station, and the ferry port that services all the Channel Islands. Upon arriving at the hotel, one is immediately greeted and looked after, and this attentiveness continued for the whole of our stay. All the staff were friendly, welcoming, and genuine, and provided exceptional service. Everyone remembered our names and the attention to detail was incredible. The atmosphere was one of joining a big family of staff and guests, where everything was possible. We felt like real VIPs throughout our stay. Our room was spacious, serviced daily, clean and tidy, and we enjoyed balcony seats with sea views of Herm and Sark, and the price was extremely competitive. The hotel has a beautiful warm outside pool and spacious area with sunbeds, chairs and tables, and pool facilities. It has made good use of the space available and there is a lovely olive terrace, garden and outside bar area. There is also an extensive spa and gym, which residents can use. The hotel is beautifully decorated and faithful to its heritage with lots of antiques, artwork, and moments of history shared throughout its lounges, public areas and guest rooms. As expected, the food was of a very high standard and quality, and well presented. Anyone who has a special diet is catered for. Our wedding anniversary dinner in Le Brasserie was exquisite. Both bars were well stocked, with lots of choice, and there are plenty of different areas to sit. The hotel offers several excursions and we booked 2 of them. We enjoyed an amazing Sunset, Fizz and Chips at Cabo Bay, attended to by the hotel butler and head concierge. It was simply a special and divine experience which will stay with us forever, and the sunset was spectacular too! We also booked the Sark Experience where we had our own private horse and carriage with a local guide for the day and this enabled us to visit most places on the island. We also had a huge Afternoon Tea at OGH which took us all afternoon to devour. Delicious! This hotel definitely lives up to its 5-star status. We will be back soon!
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In June 2026, Paul C said about St Pierre Park Hotel
The Hotel looked great & all the amenities were excellent downstairs, however, the Room - A Classic Garden View Room, was disappointing as it didn't have a clear view of the Garden, no Air Conditioning & the furnishing was rather dated. The Bathroom was like a Sauna, as the Expellair was very poor, even after a cold shower.
The Bed was very comfortable, but sleep was very limited due to the very Hot conditions & the sound of the fans, which had to be constantly running.
The Staff were all excellent, helpful & friendly, especially the room housekeeping maid. The friendly and cheerful nature of all the Staff was very commendable in the very hot conditions.
The view from the small Balcony was very limited in the Room we were allocated on the second floor.
The Golf Facility was a separate concern and there was very limited information at Reception; however, they could book a Tee time if required & there was no shuttle service between the Hotel & the Golf Club/Course, so it was either a case of a steep climb with your clubs or a short journey in the car to get to the course, clubhouse & driving range.
Overall, it was a great relaxing holiday, but it could have been so much better with A/C in the Rooms & a little investment in updating the furnishings.
The Bed was very comfortable, but sleep was very limited due to the very Hot conditions & the sound of the fans, which had to be constantly running.
The Staff were all excellent, helpful & friendly, especially the room housekeeping maid. The friendly and cheerful nature of all the Staff was very commendable in the very hot conditions.
The view from the small Balcony was very limited in the Room we were allocated on the second floor.
The Golf Facility was a separate concern and there was very limited information at Reception; however, they could book a Tee time if required & there was no shuttle service between the Hotel & the Golf Club/Course, so it was either a case of a steep climb with your clubs or a short journey in the car to get to the course, clubhouse & driving range.
Overall, it was a great relaxing holiday, but it could have been so much better with A/C in the Rooms & a little investment in updating the furnishings.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In January 2017, Sébastien Letourneau said about St Pierre Park Hotel
Grande chambre familiale, parc superbe, petit déjeuner anglais, mais très grande salle bruyante.
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In June 2026, Sarah Huntsman said about St Pierre Park Hotel
We had a really nice lunch. Ben was fantastic and amazing. He really looked after us. From Theo age 6 ☺️🏆👹
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In June 2026, Ian Ellis said about Fermain Valley Hotel
Just back from a fabulous week at Fermain Valley Hotel. It ticked every single box. We had a great room and it was house kept every day. The breakfasts were superb. Lots of choice at a bar buffet and a long menu of cooked items which were always well made and nicely presented. We ate at all three hotel restaurants and returned to the Mexican restaurant a second time. All three were great. Great service. In fact the staff throughout the hotel were attentive, polite and helpful. It was so nice to be taken care of. We have already booked to return this year.
A few bits and bobs: kettle and cafetière in room / strong WiFi / bus stop within 200m and you can get anywhere for £1.70 / we hired E-bikes from Go Guernsey and they delivered to the hotel / we didn’t bring or hire a car; no need / bar and cafe areas were just as should be / nicely kept landscaped grounds / very peaceful / beach and cafe out the hotel and down the hill.
Thank you.
A few bits and bobs: kettle and cafetière in room / strong WiFi / bus stop within 200m and you can get anywhere for £1.70 / we hired E-bikes from Go Guernsey and they delivered to the hotel / we didn’t bring or hire a car; no need / bar and cafe areas were just as should be / nicely kept landscaped grounds / very peaceful / beach and cafe out the hotel and down the hill.
Thank you.
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In June 2026, Emma Williams said about Fermain Valley Hotel
We have just spent a week at Fermain Valley Hotel and enjoyed the stay. The hotel is charming, the grounds are lovely, and the outside veranda is a real highlight — perfect for relaxed breakfasts and dinners overlooking the sea. The staff were consistently friendly, warm, and attentive, which made the stay feel special.
The only downside was the room. We stayed in Room 38 which was tastefully decorated and large. However Rooms 38 - 42 are located in the eaves, and during our stay — which coincided with an unprecedented heatwave — the temperature inside reached 34.8°C, even with two fans running constantly. The sun shines directly on the roof on the afternoon onwards and the heat does not dissipate in the evening, even when it was much cooler outside, which made sleeping very difficult. We were told that only 4 bedrooms have aircon in the entire hotel.
Special mention to Catya on Reception who moved heaven and earth to transfer our room (if only for 3 nights). This room was noticeably cooler by 6 degrees.
If you’re booking, I’d strongly recommend choosing a room in a different part of the hotel.With the right room, this hotel is a fantastic place to stay in Guernsey.
The only downside was the room. We stayed in Room 38 which was tastefully decorated and large. However Rooms 38 - 42 are located in the eaves, and during our stay — which coincided with an unprecedented heatwave — the temperature inside reached 34.8°C, even with two fans running constantly. The sun shines directly on the roof on the afternoon onwards and the heat does not dissipate in the evening, even when it was much cooler outside, which made sleeping very difficult. We were told that only 4 bedrooms have aircon in the entire hotel.
Special mention to Catya on Reception who moved heaven and earth to transfer our room (if only for 3 nights). This room was noticeably cooler by 6 degrees.
If you’re booking, I’d strongly recommend choosing a room in a different part of the hotel.With the right room, this hotel is a fantastic place to stay in Guernsey.
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In June 2026, Simon L said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
First thing to say is the staff are, almost without exception, terrific. My 3 rating is about the state of what claims to be a 5 star hotel. This is an old-fashioned hotel that is showing its age. We stayed in a seaview room with balcony. Seaview was there, but also view of a large flat roof. The room itself we found noisy - banging doors, one night a dog barking in the next door room. Around the hotel some carpets look worn; looking around the main restaurant, sills were dirty, the underside of chairs covered in dust. For a 5 star hotel today they may qualify on facilities but not on attention to detail and the right level of facilities cleaning and maintenance.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk