Local Reviews
In October 2014, HigherVenicians said about Fermain Valley Hotel
The Fermain Valley hotel has had a good reputation for many years now and it still deserves this reputation. Other reviews on this site cover it pretty well.The staff are helpful, professional and good natured - well done to all of them that we met. The courtesy car service was particularly useful to us and even collected us from "Town" at 10.15 at night!
Now - a few tips. If you require a turndown service or any other options, make sure you tick the correct box/s on your registration card CLEARLY on arrival. If you forget and do not do this you may find it difficult to rectify this later. The computor does not apparently accept changes easily so we were informed. I asked twice, was assured that the service would be provided for the rest of our stay but it was not. In my opinion this system is not good enough for such an otherwise excellent hotel and was mildly annoying. A system which cannot be updated easily on the spot is "not worthy of its hire"
The Rock Garden is a rather trendy steak bar - very well done (no pun intended) it must be said. It has a really good atmosphere and is "Jumping" at the weekends, so if you need a table book early
Some of the main building Silver rooms are pretty close to it , so for peace and quiet go for Gold or Platinum rooms.
The gold rooms are excellent and CLEAN! If you are a light sleeper beware of a top floor room (early 30 numbers) affected by early morning noise from the, I believe, large hot water boiler which lurks somewhere at the rear and came on EARLY, around 4AM in our case. It awoke us with a start.
If in doubt check when booking to avoid this problem.
These notes are meant to be helpful NOT a critisism of an otherwise excellent hotel.
Fermain Bay,considered one of the best on the island, is just down the lane from the hotel and reached on foot. It is not to be missed
Now - a few tips. If you require a turndown service or any other options, make sure you tick the correct box/s on your registration card CLEARLY on arrival. If you forget and do not do this you may find it difficult to rectify this later. The computor does not apparently accept changes easily so we were informed. I asked twice, was assured that the service would be provided for the rest of our stay but it was not. In my opinion this system is not good enough for such an otherwise excellent hotel and was mildly annoying. A system which cannot be updated easily on the spot is "not worthy of its hire"
The Rock Garden is a rather trendy steak bar - very well done (no pun intended) it must be said. It has a really good atmosphere and is "Jumping" at the weekends, so if you need a table book early
Some of the main building Silver rooms are pretty close to it , so for peace and quiet go for Gold or Platinum rooms.
The gold rooms are excellent and CLEAN! If you are a light sleeper beware of a top floor room (early 30 numbers) affected by early morning noise from the, I believe, large hot water boiler which lurks somewhere at the rear and came on EARLY, around 4AM in our case. It awoke us with a start.
If in doubt check when booking to avoid this problem.
These notes are meant to be helpful NOT a critisism of an otherwise excellent hotel.
Fermain Bay,considered one of the best on the island, is just down the lane from the hotel and reached on foot. It is not to be missed
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In October 2014, Malcolm H said about Fermain Valley Hotel
We couldn't fault the staff or the hotel. It's a lovely place and the staff are so friendly and efficient. The courtesy car was very useful, picking us up from the airport and dropping us off in St Peter Port when we wanted. The room (a silver junior suite) was lovely and accommodated my wife and I and our two children perfectly.
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In October 2014, Ian1234Uk said about Fermain Valley Hotel
We went to a Wedding at this hotel and it was a great location. The hotel is split into two parts. There is the main part of the hotel in the Fermain Valley section, and then there is the Venue which has a small cinema and function / conference rooms as well as guest bedrooms. We were in the Venue section for the wedding party. We had booked a room on the hotel Web Site which was very easy and straightforward. Upon arrival, you have to go to the Fermain Valley part of the hotel to check in, and this is a small walk down the hill through the well maintained and beautiful gardens. We then walked back up the hill to the upper part pf the hotel. The room was lovely with a great view over the valley, and beyond to the sea and neighbouring islands. For the category of room, the bathroom was a little on the small side. That having been said there was complimentary sherry and water in the room, along with slippers and a bathrobe, as well as a selection of toiletries. There is tea and coffee facilities in the room as well as an iron. The location lends itself really well to this sort of party. There is a large balcony off the main function room, and below this there is a terraced area with grass and seating. There is also a greenhouse where the hotel gowns some of its own food. To get a meal you have to go back down to the Fermain Valley section of the hotel, where the main restaurant is. This is fine if it is not raining and will help you work up an appetite.
All in all the establishment is great, and the staff were most accommodation and helpful. There is no air-conditioning in the rooms, and I guess in summer they may get a little warm. You can open the windows, but the hotel is on the main flight path and so if the wind is westerly, the planes will fly over the hotel , and with the windows open this may be a little bit noisy.
All in all the establishment is great, and the staff were most accommodation and helpful. There is no air-conditioning in the rooms, and I guess in summer they may get a little warm. You can open the windows, but the hotel is on the main flight path and so if the wind is westerly, the planes will fly over the hotel , and with the windows open this may be a little bit noisy.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In October 2014, LondonAVB said about Fermain Valley Hotel
I am a fairly frequent visitor to Fermain Valley Hotel when on business in Guernsey. The location is great but I don't much of an opportunity to enjoy it as I tend to arrive late and leave early.
The rooms are a decent size although those in the annex are slightly smaller than those in the main hotel. Also they are quite a trek away. Rooms are clean although the lack of aircon can mean that they get stuffy quickly. Staff are very attentive.
Downsides are patchy wifi and rooms could do with more plug points, I normally end up having to unplug the fridge for a period of time in order to plug in all of my devices.
The rooms are a decent size although those in the annex are slightly smaller than those in the main hotel. Also they are quite a trek away. Rooms are clean although the lack of aircon can mean that they get stuffy quickly. Staff are very attentive.
Downsides are patchy wifi and rooms could do with more plug points, I normally end up having to unplug the fridge for a period of time in order to plug in all of my devices.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In October 2014, pbee1981 said about Fermain Valley Hotel
This is a gorgeous hotel in a stunning setting. A steep walk down to Fermain Bay is a must when you first arrive and you can refuel at the little beach cafe before making the return climb or walking along the cliffs and coastal path to St Peter Port (thoroughly recommended). My 9-year-old son loved the hotel pool and cinema and we we more than happy with our room. Staff are polite but not over-bearing and a courtesy car or bus was often available to ferry guests around. Nothing was too much trouble. We''ll definitely be heading back.
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In November 2014, Jemlou44 said about Fermain Valley Hotel
My husband and I stayed here, we booked a silver room, we loved that we had a sea view when we thought it would be view of the gardens. The carpet had quiet a few stains on in our room, however the rest of the room seemed spotless! We got told we would have a fruit platter in the room in fact it was just 3 apples on a plate, not really what we had in mind of fruit platter. The shower is very powerful in the bathroom, my husband turned the power function the wrong way and the shower head flew off the holder and sprayed all across the bathroom! Dinner in Ocean restaurant tennerfest was lovely- very good value! We have breakfast included in the morning, unfortunately I had a hair in mine, but the problem was sorted straight away and I was given a fresh breakfast, which tasted good!
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In November 2014, tattyff said about Fermain Valley Hotel
We walked the cliff path from St Peter Port to Fermain Bay. This took us an hour to complete and were disappointed that the beach cafe was closed - opening at weekends this time of year.
A further trek up the hill and we saw this hotel. The food was good as were the immaculate surroundings and beautiful view.
A further trek up the hill and we saw this hotel. The food was good as were the immaculate surroundings and beautiful view.
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In November 2014, The Reynards said about Fermain Valley Hotel
The fermain valley hotel is situated on the main bus route about a ten minute trip from the main town of St peters port. Should you wish to go into town, notify reception about 20 minutes before and they may be able to arrange for their courtesy car to drop you down.
The hotel is situated in two buildings. The first and lower building houses two excellent restaurants along with indoor pool, bar, lounge (complete with library) and reception. The second building is situated up the hill on the main road (the venue), and houses not only 12 extra rooms but a cinema and meeting/conference facilities.
We Stayed for four nights first week in November, not overly busy (or so it seemed) however we found our selves, in a room in the upper building. This is was not a problem to us, but I would suggest to any potential guests with mobility issues and or heart conditions, to check you are In the main building, the walk from each building although not long is up hill all the way.
The rooms are extremely well appointed - fully equipped bathrooms robes, slippers, flannels, hair driers and all toiletries provided. Superior double rooms have ironing facilities, full tea and coffee facilities (big selection topped up daily), mini fridge containing, selection of bottled water (complimentary). Flat screen tv,s with basic sky box, and as an added extra, there is also a selection of fruit and a decanter of sherry for your pleasure, which is also toppled up daily. The whole hotel is served by free wifi.
We had a lovely stay, but for one thing- in the top venue building they do hold receptions and events and if you are unlucky enough to be assigned a room next to the function room, prepare for a long noisy night. The music and noise was so loud, that we could hear every word of every song, and the pictures and furniture in our room were actually vibrating. The following morning we expressed our disappointment at not being informed of the event, and or even being assigned that room, when clearly guests of the wedding could have taken that room and nobody would have been disturbed. This one disrupted nights sleep has stopped me rating this venue a full five stars. Overall very good!
The hotel is situated in two buildings. The first and lower building houses two excellent restaurants along with indoor pool, bar, lounge (complete with library) and reception. The second building is situated up the hill on the main road (the venue), and houses not only 12 extra rooms but a cinema and meeting/conference facilities.
We Stayed for four nights first week in November, not overly busy (or so it seemed) however we found our selves, in a room in the upper building. This is was not a problem to us, but I would suggest to any potential guests with mobility issues and or heart conditions, to check you are In the main building, the walk from each building although not long is up hill all the way.
The rooms are extremely well appointed - fully equipped bathrooms robes, slippers, flannels, hair driers and all toiletries provided. Superior double rooms have ironing facilities, full tea and coffee facilities (big selection topped up daily), mini fridge containing, selection of bottled water (complimentary). Flat screen tv,s with basic sky box, and as an added extra, there is also a selection of fruit and a decanter of sherry for your pleasure, which is also toppled up daily. The whole hotel is served by free wifi.
We had a lovely stay, but for one thing- in the top venue building they do hold receptions and events and if you are unlucky enough to be assigned a room next to the function room, prepare for a long noisy night. The music and noise was so loud, that we could hear every word of every song, and the pictures and furniture in our room were actually vibrating. The following morning we expressed our disappointment at not being informed of the event, and or even being assigned that room, when clearly guests of the wedding could have taken that room and nobody would have been disturbed. This one disrupted nights sleep has stopped me rating this venue a full five stars. Overall very good!
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In November 2014, Robert D said about Fermain Valley Hotel
By far the nicest and most pleasant hotel I have been to in years. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff, the room was divine, the meals wonderful and so I could go on & on. I loved the conducted tour we were given of the hotel when we arrived. It was obvious that the staff have a lot of pride in working there.
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In November 2014, Karen F said about Fermain Valley Hotel
We stayed here for two nights and had the msot relaxing time. We ate at the steak restaurant both nights and it was tasty and the staff were really pleasant. Breakfast offered a large variety of food and was brilliant but some of the staff could have smiled more. The pool is great and a nice warm temperature. The lounges are perfect for an afternoon read and the hotel room was lovely. We would recommend it and look forward to coming back.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk