Local Reviews
In June 2015, Kimwak said about Fermain Valley Hotel
Just arrived back from a wonderful weekend break in Guernsey. Stayed at the Fermain Valley Hotel, this hotel is just beautiful, the gardens and the views towards the bay are just fabulous.
The staff were very accommodating extremely pleasant friendly and very professional nothing seemed to be to much trouble for any of them.
The food was very good with lots of atmosphere in the steak house.
The overall cleanliness of the hotel is exceptional , and the quality of the linen and the products in the bathroom are lovely.
This hotel is a must its just a lovely place to stay and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
We will be back again next year.
The staff were very accommodating extremely pleasant friendly and very professional nothing seemed to be to much trouble for any of them.
The food was very good with lots of atmosphere in the steak house.
The overall cleanliness of the hotel is exceptional , and the quality of the linen and the products in the bathroom are lovely.
This hotel is a must its just a lovely place to stay and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
We will be back again next year.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In June 2015, PetersOpinion said about Fermain Valley Hotel
The view from the backside of the hotel into the valley is amazing. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Facilities of the hotel are decent. Rooms are huge. Probably the single drawback is the noise on the roof of the backside that you can here on the top floor corridor.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In July 2015, rob3066 said about Fermain Valley Hotel
This a great hotel at the top of a secluded valley on the east of the Island. It's an easy 10 min walk down to the pebble beach, which also has a beachside cafe (open from 0900-2000) located there
The hotel does offer a shuttle service to various places, but we found that unless you booked days in advance, it was often difficult to book the shuttle because it was already being used. We did get picked up at the harbour on arrival and dropped off at the airport on departure which was great. Walking to St Peter Port is fairly easy 35 mins via road (almost all downhill) or about 45 mins via the costal footpath (not suitable for disabled or pushchairs).
Several buses go past on the main road from/to town or 91/92 takes you the £1 trip around the island, 91 goes clockwise, 92 goes anti-clockwise.
Fermain Valley Hotel is a smart, clean, nicely decorated and furnished to a high standard. It has about 40 rooms in the main building. On our arrival, we were met outside by the Manager, shown around the hotel by the receptionist, Jeanne and provided with a complimentary glass of prosecco . Two restaurants on site, the Ocean which is available for breakfast (buffet and very good with hot food to order) and evening meal. Prices are about the norm, £18-22 for a main course. Also available is the Rock Restaurant, a steak and seafood place with a wide range of steaks available from different countries. The food is of a high quality, the staff very efficient and friendly. Only once did they let us down with taking so long to take our desert order that we had to ask, but it was an isolated occasion. We walked to the Best Western Havelet Hotel once, about 25 mins and had a super meal in the Havelet Grill (review available).
We had a platinum room, a vast bedroom with a wonderful window view of the sea. The room was well furnished with complimentary sherry topped up every day. The bathroom was a little small with a bath and not a shower. We were really happy with the room. There was a turndown service in addition to the daily room servicing. The usual coffee and tea making (I have never seen so many different types of tea available in the room) and biscuits. We had a problem with the room safe and despite the staff trying to fix it on three occasions, I had to advise them each time they had failed. In the end, I told them perhaps it is something they could resolve for the next lucky resident.
One thing which seems to have gone unnoticed in previous reviews is that the hotel is on the direct flight path for the airport with incoming flights starting at 0630 and continuing to about 2100. The noise was very noticeable, i suppose there may be 30 aircraft in a day. On Sunday evening, we had about 10 come over in less than 2 hours. I would suggest the runway is about 3-4 miles away as the crow flies or aircraft in this instance, therefore the aircraft are quite low. Sometimes they will land from the west so you are then affected by aircraft taking off which is not so noisy as those landing. Now I don't mind looking at aircraft and am normally awake early so for us it didn't matter, but I suspect some will not be forgiving!
Would I come here again, absolutely yes, great place, friendly and efficient staff & management, certainly one of the better hotels we have visited.
The hotel does offer a shuttle service to various places, but we found that unless you booked days in advance, it was often difficult to book the shuttle because it was already being used. We did get picked up at the harbour on arrival and dropped off at the airport on departure which was great. Walking to St Peter Port is fairly easy 35 mins via road (almost all downhill) or about 45 mins via the costal footpath (not suitable for disabled or pushchairs).
Several buses go past on the main road from/to town or 91/92 takes you the £1 trip around the island, 91 goes clockwise, 92 goes anti-clockwise.
Fermain Valley Hotel is a smart, clean, nicely decorated and furnished to a high standard. It has about 40 rooms in the main building. On our arrival, we were met outside by the Manager, shown around the hotel by the receptionist, Jeanne and provided with a complimentary glass of prosecco . Two restaurants on site, the Ocean which is available for breakfast (buffet and very good with hot food to order) and evening meal. Prices are about the norm, £18-22 for a main course. Also available is the Rock Restaurant, a steak and seafood place with a wide range of steaks available from different countries. The food is of a high quality, the staff very efficient and friendly. Only once did they let us down with taking so long to take our desert order that we had to ask, but it was an isolated occasion. We walked to the Best Western Havelet Hotel once, about 25 mins and had a super meal in the Havelet Grill (review available).
We had a platinum room, a vast bedroom with a wonderful window view of the sea. The room was well furnished with complimentary sherry topped up every day. The bathroom was a little small with a bath and not a shower. We were really happy with the room. There was a turndown service in addition to the daily room servicing. The usual coffee and tea making (I have never seen so many different types of tea available in the room) and biscuits. We had a problem with the room safe and despite the staff trying to fix it on three occasions, I had to advise them each time they had failed. In the end, I told them perhaps it is something they could resolve for the next lucky resident.
One thing which seems to have gone unnoticed in previous reviews is that the hotel is on the direct flight path for the airport with incoming flights starting at 0630 and continuing to about 2100. The noise was very noticeable, i suppose there may be 30 aircraft in a day. On Sunday evening, we had about 10 come over in less than 2 hours. I would suggest the runway is about 3-4 miles away as the crow flies or aircraft in this instance, therefore the aircraft are quite low. Sometimes they will land from the west so you are then affected by aircraft taking off which is not so noisy as those landing. Now I don't mind looking at aircraft and am normally awake early so for us it didn't matter, but I suspect some will not be forgiving!
Would I come here again, absolutely yes, great place, friendly and efficient staff & management, certainly one of the better hotels we have visited.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In July 2015, Anne P said about Fermain Valley Hotel
The hotel is amazing, staff extremely friendly and helpful. Met at the port by the hotel's shuttle service and whisked to the hotel. Shown around the hotel by Jeanne and offered a glass of Prosecco. Large room with a fab view of the fermain bay. Two restaurants on site serving excellent food. Complimentary sherry in the room - a lovely touch especially for those who enjoy a glass of sherry before dinner. Lovely swimming pool on site as well. Breakfast includes continental buffet and also cooked breakfast options. Shuttle service available but need to book well in advance. There is a bus service 5 minutes walk from the hotel or you can walk to St Peters Port either by the roads or by the coastal path. Had a fantastic 5 day holiday at the hotel and would recommend this hotel for others to stay at.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In July 2015, Anne-Marie L said about Fermain Valley Hotel
The room was elegant and luxurious. The bathroom was very spacious. The views from the terrace bar overlooking the valley to the sea were stunning and my husband and I spent many relaxing hours there. The cocktails at The Rock garden were very good and the entertainment factor of both cocktail waiters high. The Oysters and Lobster at the Ocean restaurant were sublime. The attention to detail of all staff was excellent and I have already recommended this hotel to quite a few of my friends and would not hesitate to return in the near future.
Mr and Mrs Anne-Marie and Alan Lindsay
Mr and Mrs Anne-Marie and Alan Lindsay
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In July 2015, LaurenGuernsey1 said about Fermain Valley Hotel
Stayed in a Gold room in the main hotel. The room was massive and really clean. Even though we are from Guernsey it felt like we were far from home! Lovely location and lovely staff. The food in the Ocean Restaurant was great too! Would def recommend
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In July 2015, Alan E said about Fermain Valley Hotel
This was our third visit in a year and, once again we were not disappointed. Superb location and great food, particularly in the Rock Garden (see separate review). I forgot to say in the Rock Garden review that the fish is just as good as the steak, which is saying something.
We had previously stayed in a Platinum room but this time we booked a Gold room as they have balconies and it was summer. We realised beforehand that the rooms, particularly the bathroom, would be smaller than a Platinum room and I think, on balance we would in future sacrifice the balcony and book a Platinum room but that is just a personal view - the Gold rooms are still excellent.
Staff as helpful as ever and there is no stuffiness about the place - it's a very relaxing place to stay and the perfect location on the island. We didn't sample the new coffee shop/tea room but it looked very good.
Highly recommended.
We had previously stayed in a Platinum room but this time we booked a Gold room as they have balconies and it was summer. We realised beforehand that the rooms, particularly the bathroom, would be smaller than a Platinum room and I think, on balance we would in future sacrifice the balcony and book a Platinum room but that is just a personal view - the Gold rooms are still excellent.
Staff as helpful as ever and there is no stuffiness about the place - it's a very relaxing place to stay and the perfect location on the island. We didn't sample the new coffee shop/tea room but it looked very good.
Highly recommended.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In July 2015, Aymard D said about Fermain Valley Hotel
Fermain Valley Hotel is a stunning Hotel , with a very good Location overlooking on the sea. There are two restaurants : The rock garden is a lovely steakhouse with authentic meat. And the Ocean restaurant is a famous restaurant, the service is just perfect between Karol the Manager who was very kind, amusant and he took care of us, and Romain the assistant Manager was professionnel he recommend dishes and wine.
And finally the reception was also perfect Jeanne the french receptionist was very kind, always with the smell and she was all the time here for us.
So I will recommend this hotel for everyone.
And finally the reception was also perfect Jeanne the french receptionist was very kind, always with the smell and she was all the time here for us.
So I will recommend this hotel for everyone.
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In July 2015, 0Jayne48 said about Fermain Valley Hotel
Spent 5 days at this simply delightful Hotel. Lovely atmosphere, gorgeous public areas/restaurants/bars, classic rooms with the most perfect setting on the Island. All staff extremely helpful and very relaxed. Although the Ocean Restaurant was lovely, the Rock Garden Steak Restaurant was quite unbelievable and beyond on expectations. Can't wait for a return visit!
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In July 2015, 150BarbaraB said about Fermain Valley Hotel
A lovely hotel overlooking the sea, so great views from the room balcony and the terrace bar. The room was nicely furnished and an adequate size, however it was smaller than the picture on the website, which was a bit misleading. On the positive side the courtesy shuttle service was excellent and between that and the brilliant bus service on Guernsey we didn't drive the car all week, which made it so much more relaxing. The staff were very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Very good food in both restaurants, make sure you book in advance, particularly for the Rock Garden as it is open to the public.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk