Local Reviews
In August 2013, cincobayou said about Fermain Valley Hotel
Beautiful location, and the gardens are a gardeners paradise. All friendly staff, very good restaurant, spectacular views from the large, modern terrace/pool area. Convenientfriendly shuttle service to town or airport. We would definitely go again!
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In August 2013, IreneeAylesbury said about Fermain Valley Hotel
Anyone who's read reviews of this hotel recently will definitely experience a feeling of "deja vu" reading mine.
Firstly, I can only endorse all the positive remarks made already about the hotel's magnificent location; idyllic views of Fermain Bay from our Gold room with balcony. We've been regular visitors to Guernsey for nearly 20 years but this was our first stay at this hotel. One of the highlights of this visit was the delightful stroll down to the beach, and the excellence of the food on offer at the Beach cafe cannot be overstated.
However, a recurring lament in recent Tripadvisor reviews has been about the non-functioning fridges in bedrooms. As a fridge is one of the facilities specifically mentioned on the hotel's website room descriptions, we thought just one or two guests must have been unlucky. We love to enjoy a cold drink on our balcony, especially when the view is as good as this one. Sadly we found that drinks placed in our room's fridge tasted, if anything, warmer when we took them out. Upon reporting this at reception we were told that ALL the fridges had started to break down within recent weeks, and that new ones had been ordered for each room.
I would be very interested to know if future visitors enjoy a brand new, fully functioning fridge in their rooms at Fermain Valley? Reception did say that, any time we required chilled water (which is provided free of charge in rooms each day) we should ring down to the bar, and some would be sent up (also complimentary). Not quite the same as being able to help yourself from a fridge conveniently close to hand. I think that, at the very least, the hotel's publicity should not be mentioning room fridges until the new ones are in place.
Ineffective bathroom fans have also featured in several reviews; without our asking for one, we were given an explanation of this when shown to our room on arrival. The fans are apparently special, noiseless models which operate continuously, so do not demist the room as rapidly as conventional types. The extractor fan was certainly not an issue for us!
Staff were generally friendly and helpful but the quality of breakfast varied and, at the one dinner we ate here, a sauce was served with my steak which wasn't on the menu and wasn't to my liking!
Finally, the courtesy bus doesn't seem to run to scheduled times; you have to ask if it's available when you want it. The only day that we'd have liked to use it to get to St Peter Port and back, it was too busy with airport runs, so we used the regular bus service instead.
I doubt if we'll be returning to the Fermain Valley Hotel.
Firstly, I can only endorse all the positive remarks made already about the hotel's magnificent location; idyllic views of Fermain Bay from our Gold room with balcony. We've been regular visitors to Guernsey for nearly 20 years but this was our first stay at this hotel. One of the highlights of this visit was the delightful stroll down to the beach, and the excellence of the food on offer at the Beach cafe cannot be overstated.
However, a recurring lament in recent Tripadvisor reviews has been about the non-functioning fridges in bedrooms. As a fridge is one of the facilities specifically mentioned on the hotel's website room descriptions, we thought just one or two guests must have been unlucky. We love to enjoy a cold drink on our balcony, especially when the view is as good as this one. Sadly we found that drinks placed in our room's fridge tasted, if anything, warmer when we took them out. Upon reporting this at reception we were told that ALL the fridges had started to break down within recent weeks, and that new ones had been ordered for each room.
I would be very interested to know if future visitors enjoy a brand new, fully functioning fridge in their rooms at Fermain Valley? Reception did say that, any time we required chilled water (which is provided free of charge in rooms each day) we should ring down to the bar, and some would be sent up (also complimentary). Not quite the same as being able to help yourself from a fridge conveniently close to hand. I think that, at the very least, the hotel's publicity should not be mentioning room fridges until the new ones are in place.
Ineffective bathroom fans have also featured in several reviews; without our asking for one, we were given an explanation of this when shown to our room on arrival. The fans are apparently special, noiseless models which operate continuously, so do not demist the room as rapidly as conventional types. The extractor fan was certainly not an issue for us!
Staff were generally friendly and helpful but the quality of breakfast varied and, at the one dinner we ate here, a sauce was served with my steak which wasn't on the menu and wasn't to my liking!
Finally, the courtesy bus doesn't seem to run to scheduled times; you have to ask if it's available when you want it. The only day that we'd have liked to use it to get to St Peter Port and back, it was too busy with airport runs, so we used the regular bus service instead.
I doubt if we'll be returning to the Fermain Valley Hotel.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In August 2013, 60Alan21 said about Fermain Valley Hotel
The hotel has a wonderful situation with outstanding views; it is handy for St Peter Port while quite apart from the hustle and bustle. Overall appreciated the attention to detail of the establishment. The bedroom was well appointed, had lovely decor and a great outlook. The breakfast menu had a good variety to choose from. Dinner had a compact menu which revolved around central ingredients that were enlivened by the accompanying ingredients - very tasty. The gardens are an item in themselves and demand to be appreciated. The pool was enjoyed; an excellent alternative to bathing off Fermain beach which is stony and the water is cold!! The staff were friendly and efficient.
Anyone with concerns about their mobility should be aware of the setting on a steep gradient so would be confined to the hotel.
Minor negatives were: the confined range of tv channels with the BBC regional news from London which undermines the Channel Island experience; the lack of free wifi; coffee at breakfast not being serve yourself - unlike the fruit juice.
Anyone with concerns about their mobility should be aware of the setting on a steep gradient so would be confined to the hotel.
Minor negatives were: the confined range of tv channels with the BBC regional news from London which undermines the Channel Island experience; the lack of free wifi; coffee at breakfast not being serve yourself - unlike the fruit juice.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In August 2013, jackie t said about Fermain Valley Hotel
we are regular tourists we found this hotel not to a standard expected although the room was clean,size of room small. the menu was limited and over priced. we asked for sea view but the trees stopped the sea view . breakfast was plentyful BUT table linen was dirty. some staff were not very organized
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In August 2013, K M said about Fermain Valley Hotel
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, staff went out of their way to make us welcome, they were friendly & very professional. The room was ideal and well appointed, lovely view over the trees to the sea. Food was plentiful and excellent quality. We had a great time & if we ever revisit Guernsey we will definitely stay at this hotel.
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In August 2013, Jo H said about Fermain Valley Hotel
We stayed for 3 nights in a family room with our 3 year old son. The room was very large and clean and the hotel made lots of effort with little extras in the room. The staff were extremely friendly even with our over excited noisy 3 year old son. The price was expensive but I feel it was worth the price we paid. My only criticism is the room we stayed in was over the venue where a family wedding took place and when I took my son to bed early you could hear the music. This did not seem to disturb him though. The pool was brilliant and very warm which was ideal for our family. We will definitely come back to guernsay again amd when we do we will stay at this hotel again,
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In August 2013, Wendy H said about Fermain Valley Hotel
I can truthully say that I have rarely come across the excellent level of customer service provided by the fantastic staff at the Fermain Valley.My room was superb, with great facilities and very clean. I particularly enjoyed the swimming pool and beautiful setting of the hotel. I would recommend the hotel with absolute confidence, especially for a special getaway!!
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In August 2013, AlexHaynes said about Fermain Valley Hotel
Back to days gone by in respect of friendly service provided and helpfulness, yet the hotel facilities were up to date and provided a most relaxing holiday for myself and my partially abled father. The personal attention paid to each visitor was great. The room was superb, clean and beautifully decorated; the bed was really comfortable; and the bathroom facilities were excellent. The breakfasts were so heavenly that you didn't need to eat until the evening! And location-wise - its perfect for families as it is near the beach (bit of a hike up the hill afterwards) or for tourists wanting so stay 10 minutes from St Peter Port. We will definitely be returning to this hotel.
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In August 2013, Karen S said about Fermain Valley Hotel
The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful, the breakfast was very good. The swimming pool, although small was excellent. The sauna was completely cold the whole time we were there, and the 'emergency phone' by the swimming pool was broken.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In August 2013, Russ H said about Fermain Valley Hotel
We have just returned from a fantastic week at this hotel. We stayed in the Venue part of the hotel, which was explained to us at the time of booking as being slightly away from the main hotel, but to be honest was no more than a minute walk. Yes there was a wedding on the Saturday, which certainly didn't go onto the late hours in the morning, and what decent hotel isn't holding a wedding on a Saturday in the summer . The staff made a point of letting us know that an event was on, and it certainly wasn't a loud boisterous event as reported by others. Our room was excellent, clean and well equipped and serviced very well every day. The breakfast was excellent and served quickly with a good range. The hotel was immaculate and the general manager was superb at all times, reflecting that there was a genuine wish to please at all times. Swimming pool was clean and the sauna worked superbly. The location was great, five minutes from Peters Port by shuttle bus that was always available, yet offering tranquility away from the bustle. Total recommend this hotel.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk