Local Reviews
In September 2026, maddolj said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
Location perfect for St Peter's Port. Staff amazing great service. Very clean everywhere . The room's this is where it starts to change a little. Rooms are small and tired need upgrading. The bathroom was very average. Shower and bath very poor need upgrading. Bath chipped and narrow. How head kept falling off.
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In April 2005, bunny1 said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
This hotel is supposed to be the best on the Island and I belive it is the best of a bad bunch. With the wealth this Island has I am amazed there are no 5 star places to stay. The OGH is ok but the rooms are very diffrent and some are of course better than others it really is pot luck, the saving grace is its spa and health area which is at least upto date. The messages at the Beuaty in the East are also very good.
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In August 2026, Lucy W said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
Before I share our experience, I must stress we do prefer modern hotels, and expect five star service to be less is more and respect guests privacy. Whilst I fully appreciate Guernsey and its heritage, this hotel is very old fashioned, and is need of some serious TLC in the particular bedroom we stayed in, room 122 and the corridors to get to the rooms- Holes in the ceilings; and generally grubby. In our room, the shower had been repaired on numerous occasions, and just looked poor. There was mould under the air con unit where it was condensing onto the wall. The tea/coffee and biscuit selection was not premium, and the hairdryer was full of dust. We arrived at 9PM on the first evening, and the concierge came to show us the roomC and then stood on the balcony for too long making awkward and unnecessary conversation. I genuinely didn’t think he was going to leave at one point! The breakfast service was chaotic, and unorganised, we had to wait 20 minutes for a table as it was ‘peak time’ and whilst this was OK, if you know the peak time is between 9-10 at weekends; why not prepare for it? This was not the service I would expect nor being presented to a table with butter all over the jam selection plate and soaking wet table from being wiped over in a hurry. We ate at Lola on our second day for breakfast in town, which was fab. It sounds harsh, but we generally referred to the place as ‘Faulty Towers’ and checked out a day early to head back to London. I couldn’t bare the foisty, old smell in our room anymore! The ‘view’ from the room was tarnished by the flat roof covered in bird poo and debris. I didn’t find the service or staff helpful, we wanted to order taxis on numerous occasions and every time we were greeted by ‘you will be lucky to get one’ and just a pretty ignorant and an attitude to it. It wasn’t for us, and I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone. The outdoor swimming pool was tired, unkept, needed a good clean, and the umbrellas needed binning as were full of rust. I don’t think they are appealing to anyone under the age of 60, maybe 70, and have factored this into the experience they wish to give. One positive - the location, and again, maybe they rely on this too much? We paid a substantial amount of money for this trip, and have no issue with paying the premium where it is worth it, this certainly is not. Sorry to say but it should not be awarded as five star!
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In August 2026, Alex Brehaut said about Firstcall
Couldn't recommend highly enough, Sofi was very professional throughout and helped explain everything clearly and in a timely manner.
Very knowledgeable firm overall, Marcel was also very pleasant to deal with.
Would definitely use them again, not that I'll hopefully need to. 10/10
Very knowledgeable firm overall, Marcel was also very pleasant to deal with.
Would definitely use them again, not that I'll hopefully need to. 10/10
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In August 2026, Dominique white said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
Just came back from our third stay at this wonderful hotel. From the moment we arrived my husband and I felt like we were being treated like cut glass. The service is second to none. The welcoming glass of prosecco is much appreciated. Our room is extremely comfortable and the air conditioning is great to have after a hard day sunbathing by the pool! The marble bathroom with waterfall shower is lovely. The turndown service is a nice touch - but we noticed that there are no chocolates this year. The heated pool is fabulous (except there were quite a few more children this year - ours are grown up, so we’ve been there, done that) but the little touches like the free ice creams and the abundance of towels made up for it a bit. The only gripe about the pool area is the shower/toilet - the toilet was leaking quite badly, so we avoided those. That definitely needs some maintenance. The restaurant -The Brasserie is worth a visit - especially the lamb rump is exquisite. The breakfasts are to die for. We always go to the Curry rooms. It used to offer a wine flight and that experience was amazing, but they’ve stopped that now. . The cocktail menu in The Crown Club is extensive and they were scrummy! All the staff are so fantastic and can’t do enough. We are already planning our next holiday to this wonderful hotel next year. Thank you to all the staff for making our holiday so memorable again.
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In August 2026, Vicky S said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
A wonderful stay in a beautiful property made extra special by the staff. We had such a fabulous time at the OGH, from the welcome, thank you Ranganai, to the food, knowledgable staff, excellent tour of the wine cellar and insights into mixology from Jeffrey and Dave and just an amazing place, full of surprises, gorgeous art work and antiques. We have stayed in hotels all over the world and I can absolutely say the OGH is my favourite. I can't possibly name all of the staff who made our stay so fabulous but to name a few others, Mimi, Ryan, Alessandro the servers in the Curry room and most certainly all the back-room people, the rooms and public areas were immaculate retaining the air of tradition and country house grandeur, the food from breakfast through snacks and amazing dinners were out of this world. Thank you all so much, we will be back so that we can explore more of this fabulous island from a perfect base.
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In August 2026, pragerfuntime said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
Well it’s not often I say it , especially if you have read any of my other reviews ,
This hotel is spot on , just returned from a 4 day stay , The food , the staff , the cleanliness of the hotel 1st class , the management run a very well organised machine , never had to wait for service anywhere , the staff were very polite and helpful, a special mention to Paul behind the bar , such a happy pleasant guy even when very busy .
A few points to make , it’s up a fairly steep hill from the port , don’t be fooled by a short 3 mile taxi ride it will set you back £20-25 from the airport.
Around the pool is lovely but quite small so abit of sunbed hogging goes on which is a shame .
Fantastic restaurants all over the Port , even use the hotel the evening meal was lovely too .
This hotel is spot on , just returned from a 4 day stay , The food , the staff , the cleanliness of the hotel 1st class , the management run a very well organised machine , never had to wait for service anywhere , the staff were very polite and helpful, a special mention to Paul behind the bar , such a happy pleasant guy even when very busy .
A few points to make , it’s up a fairly steep hill from the port , don’t be fooled by a short 3 mile taxi ride it will set you back £20-25 from the airport.
Around the pool is lovely but quite small so abit of sunbed hogging goes on which is a shame .
Fantastic restaurants all over the Port , even use the hotel the evening meal was lovely too .
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In August 2026, Sadie P said about Travel Counsellors - Nicki Harrison
We contacted Nicki at very short notice to find a last minute holiday, with a tight budget and some specific requirements. We didn't think it would be possible but Nicki found the perfect place for us at the right price and made our last minute dream holiday a reality. We enjoyed a much needed family break in a beautiful setting with all the facilities we needed close by. Nicki took care of all the bookings which was a huge help after some stressful times, and having failed to find something suitable ourselves. Thank you Nicki you've been brilliant and we will certainly recommend you to others.
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In August 2026, A B said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
Amazingly wonderful staff!
Excellent location!
Beautiful and clean accommodations and common areas.
We will be back!
Excellent location!
Beautiful and clean accommodations and common areas.
We will be back!
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In August 2026, Lynda C said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
Our 1st visit to Guernsey was for our golden wedding anniversary. The OGH hotel made it superb with their excellent personal service, facilities and restaurants.
It is an old building so the 60 rooms are all very individual.
The Brassery Restaurant was very good - eat in the conservatory or out in the garden for breakfast or lunch. Evening tends to be inside with open windows. Good choices of food, all very good, superb service.
Lovely bar which does make good cocktails and friendly service inside or out. There is also a bar menu but we did not try that.
The Governor's Room Curry House was fine dining curry with a south african twist. Superb food, wine and service.
The concierge service is very helpful and managed to book us into the Victor Hugo tour (ensure you get an english tour and book well in advance) and the TukTuk tour which were all really good. We also took a ferry trip over to Herme.
The small swimming pool is set in lovely private gardens with sunbeds, towels and free flavoured water. Wonderful pool side service.
A few minutes walk to Candie gardens which are worth a visit. 10 minutes walk down the hill into St Peter Port sea front or shopping streets.
All in all, a superb hotel and visit. We will return.
It is an old building so the 60 rooms are all very individual.
The Brassery Restaurant was very good - eat in the conservatory or out in the garden for breakfast or lunch. Evening tends to be inside with open windows. Good choices of food, all very good, superb service.
Lovely bar which does make good cocktails and friendly service inside or out. There is also a bar menu but we did not try that.
The Governor's Room Curry House was fine dining curry with a south african twist. Superb food, wine and service.
The concierge service is very helpful and managed to book us into the Victor Hugo tour (ensure you get an english tour and book well in advance) and the TukTuk tour which were all really good. We also took a ferry trip over to Herme.
The small swimming pool is set in lovely private gardens with sunbeds, towels and free flavoured water. Wonderful pool side service.
A few minutes walk to Candie gardens which are worth a visit. 10 minutes walk down the hill into St Peter Port sea front or shopping streets.
All in all, a superb hotel and visit. We will return.
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