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Reviews of Cedars Guest House

4 out of 5
Cedars Guest House
51 Alexandra Parade, Dunoon, Scotland

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, right by the water and walking distance to local amenities, plenty of street parking. Property spotlessly clean and beds comfy, really good shower. Jackie made us really welcome and kept in touch to make sure we got the best from our stay. Cooked breakfast was really well cooked and delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from Jackie on May 12, 2024
Hi Guys Thank you so much for the fabulous review. I'm glad that you enjoyed your stay even although the Northern Lights were a bit disappointing but you tried!. Hope we will see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were top notch. 5 star all the way. Will be staying there again. Recommend The Cedars to anyone. Great facility and prime location.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Jackie on Nov 22, 2023
Thank you guys for taking the time to give us such a great review. We loved having you to stay and hope our paths will cross in the future. Happy thanksgiving - the table looks amazing.

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Jackie on Oct 30, 2023
Thanks for giving us such a great review - it was lovely to have you back and to meet your friends. Look forward to having you back next time there is something good at the Queens Hall!

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Jackie on Sep 10, 2023
Thanks so much for taking the time to give us a review. Lovely to meet you both - hope to see you again sometime

10/10 Excellent

jerold, onalaska

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jackie was a great host. Very friendly and informative on what the breakfast plan was. Very helpful if you need ideas on things to do.
Response from Jackie on Aug 18, 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to give us a review. It was really great to meet you and to catch up. Hope you had a good trip down south and enjoy the rest of your holiday.

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay
Great host and lovely breakfast. She helped us determine our next tourist spots along the way to Oban. Lovely garden
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Jackie on Jun 25, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to give us such a great review. Glad you enjoyed your stay and hope your trip to Oban was successful. Have a great summer

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, comfortable and friendly.
Lovely clean guest house in excellent location. Jackie was a font of knowledge for the area. Prior to arrival she made contact with tips on where to purchase best value ferry tickets, checked any diatry and mobility requirements. Plenty of free roadside parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Jackie on Jun 12, 2023
Thank you for the great review. It was lovely to meet you both and we are glad you enjoyed your stay

10/10 Excellent

zelma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The service I received was excellent. After booking I was contacted by Jackie who advised me on the best options for travel to Dunoon. There was a warm welcome and I was advised on dining options in the area and the need to book in advance. The room was spacious clean and tidy with a fantastic view over the river Clyde. I would recommend this guest house and would certainly stay there again if I am in the area. Thank you Jackie.
Response from Jackie on May 9, 2023
We are so glad your first conference was a success and look forward to welcoming you back in the future

10/10 Excellent

Ginna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from Jackie on May 9, 2023
It was lovely to meet you all and be part of your reunion. Thank you for coming to stay with us

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Jackie on May 8, 2023
Thank you so much. Hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay in Scotland

10/10 Excellent

Sammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Jackie on Apr 20, 2023
Many thanks for taking the time to give us such a great review. Glad you enjoyed your stay in Dunoon even although you didn't 'win'

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, personal welcome and service throughout. Very good breakfast and care taken to meet individual preferences
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Jackie on Mar 26, 2023
Thank you so much - it was lovely to meet you both. So glad the weekend went well. Hope to see you again x

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Jackie on Mar 26, 2023
Thanks for taking the time to send us such a great review. We loved having you all. Until the next time x

10/10 Excellent

Sheena

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Jackie on Mar 26, 2023
Many thanks for the review. Everyone had a great weekend. Good luck with the new venture. Hope we will see you again x

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from Jackie on Oct 30, 2022
Many thanks for your review.. Hope the rain stayed off and you enjoyed your 'happy' place. See you again - hopefully

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The overall standard of the accommodation, owner and the facilities were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Jackie on Sep 22, 2022
Many thanks for the review - glad you enjoyed your stay - although Monday was an unusual day. At least the weather stayed fine for you. Hope to see you again

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owner made us feel very welcome and was very knowledgable regarding things to do in the area. Also made a great recommendation on where to dine.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Jackie on Sep 11, 2022
Thank you so much for the review. Hope you enjoyed your first visit to Dunoon - you certainly got good weather! Hope to see you again

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely friendly welcome from Jackie and Ray. Rooms are well-appointed and the cooked breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from Jackie on Sep 1, 2022
Thanks for the review Stuart. It was great to meet you - hope you'll come again

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very welcoming host. Guest house was exceptionally clean and the breakfast was really good and made to specific requirements.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from Jackie on Aug 22, 2022
Many thanks for the great review. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again

10/10 Excellent

gros

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect place too stay in Dunoon and Jackie is top!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from Jackie on Aug 18, 2022
Thanks for your review - I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope you made you ferry on time and enjoyed your next destination. Lovely to meet you both

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Jackie on Jul 27, 2022
Thanks for the review. Hope you enjoy the rest of your trip and have a safe journey home. Lovely to meet you both

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place for an overnight stay. Welcoming and attentive owners. Spotlessly clean. Nice quiet room. Wonderful breakfast. Could not have asked for more.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Jackie on Jul 22, 2022
Lovely to meet you. Thanks for the review - hope we will see you again

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
recommended
Excellent, comfortable, clean & very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Jackie on Jul 4, 2022
Thank you for your review. It was lovely to meet you and hope you'll come back again in the future with the rest of the team

10/10 Excellent

c

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
you could not wish to meet nicer hosts, nothing was too much trouble and a lovely warm friendly welcome. Although the room was on the small side it had everything we needed and was spotlessly clean with a great bathroom. The host were very informative about the area and offered advice regarding dining in the area and the ferry crossing even before we went. Breakfast was really really good in fact the best we had in any of the hotels we stayed in on out trip. Would definitely stay again and recommend to people we know.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Jackie on Jun 25, 2022
Many thanks for taking the time to give us such a great review. Glad you enjoyed your trip and thanks for the breakfast 'shout out'. Hope we will see you again

8/10 Good

Geoff

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Just as I acored it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Jackie on Jun 12, 2022
Thanks for this. Hope you have a wonderful holiday

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Punk on the peninsula
The stay although short was well catered for,the host was very helpful,the room was lovely,shower to die for , overall the room was very spacious
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Jackie on Jun 10, 2022
Many thanks for taking the time to give us such a great review. Hope to see you again

8/10 Good

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Day out in Dunoon
In a perfect position for exploring Dunoon and the surrounding countryside. Room was comfortable and clean and Jackie was very attentive. Breakfast was delicious and we would recommend the full Scottish breakfast and don't forget to try the homemade marmalade!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from Jackie on Jun 12, 2022
Many thanks for this - sorry for the delay in replying. Glad you enjoyed your break - hope you'll manage back again in the future. Thanks for the marmalade mention!

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely setting, very comfortable, dining was great and the hostess was extremely helpful with travel advise. The hostess went beyond and helped us greatly!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from Jackie on Apr 18, 2022
Many thanks for giving us such a great review. Hope you had a wonderful cruise. Regards to you both

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
House Hunters
Great location. Perfect B&B Very helpful host - we were house hunting and received a lot of support
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from Jackie on Mar 30, 2022
Sorry for the delay in replying - technical problem with Expedia! So glad you were successful - hope to see you soon

10/10 Excellent

Mary ann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property and hosts Jackie & Ray, are truly exceptional, could not do enough to make sure that our stay was so comfortable, friendly, very welcoming. Would definetly stay here n future visits to Dunoon, breakfast was perfect and delicious, if there was an award to give we would give them it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from Jackie on Feb 17, 2022
Thank you so much for taking the time to give us such a fabulous review This is our first one of 2022. We look forward to you coming back in the future with your family and hope the weather will be kinder. It was a pleasure to meet you both Stay safe

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The guest house is located very conveniently, a short walk to the town centre, restaurants and bars. The room had everything needed and was very warm. The breakfast was nicely cooked and we had a table with a sea view to enjoy. Worth mentioning that the kitchenware and cutlery was of good quality (Denby) too. Very-very friendly host Jackie who made everything possible to make our stay comfortable. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Annmarie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from Jackie on Oct 17, 2021
Thanks for taking the time to give us a fantastic review. It was lovely to meet you both. Hope you had a good journey home

10/10 Excellent

doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A fine example of family-run, friendly and helpful guest house, with a really nice vibe about it. Jackie is an ideal landlady, perfect for the role.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Response from Jackie on Oct 5, 2021
Thank you so much for taking the time to give us such a fantastic review. It was lovely to meet you both and hope you enjoyed your few days away

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jackie went above and beyond to make our stay very enjoyable. She advised the best place to eat and the best place’s to visit on our short stay. The Cedars is spotless and we would definitely stay again and most certainly be recommending friends to stay if ever in Dunoon.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from Jackie on Oct 1, 2021
Thank you for taking the trouble to give us such a fantastic review. It was great to meet you both and to share lockdown experiences for the hospitality industry. Hope you enjoyed the rest of your holiday and had a safe journey home

8/10 Good

Angus

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very dated, but very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Response from Jackie on Sep 24, 2021
Thank you so much for taking the time to give us a review. Hope you had a good journey home

10/10 Excellent

p

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Response from Jackie on Sep 22, 2021
Many thanks for taking the time to give us such a great review. Please come again if you can

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely stay at Cedars the host was very pleasant and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Response from Jackie on Sep 21, 2021
Many thanks for taking the time to give us a review. Glad you had a great night

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic view over the waterfront at Dunoon from our large and very comfortable bedroom. Jackie was a fabulous host giving helpful advice on ferry tickets, places to visit and restaurants. Breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from Jackie on Sep 21, 2021
Many thanks for the fabulous review. It was lovely to meet you both and we are glad you enjoyed your short break. Look forward to welcoming you back sometime in the future

10/10 Excellent

Jemma

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a lovely stay, clean, friendly and very welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from Jackie on Aug 31, 2021
Thank you so much Jemma. Have a good trip home and maybe we will see you both again. Keep safe

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic friendly welcome and we were so well looked after. Look forward to going back soon.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Response from Jackie on Aug 15, 2021
Thank you so much for giving us a review - we look forward to welcoming you back soon

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views and Jackie's welcome made the visit
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from Jackie on Aug 11, 2021
Many thanks for giving us a great review. Hope to see you again

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dunoon trip July 2021
Having been let down at our original accommodation due to double booking, we happened across The Cedars and booked a four day stay and were very glad we did. Jackie telephoned me to confirm our booking and choice of room along with many recommendations for our visit. We were met by Jackie upon our arrival and found her and indeed her husband in the background very friendly and helpful. Our very large double room overlooked the promenade and was a delightful place to sit in the evening. The room and bathroom themselves were scrupulously clean as was the rest of the house. Breakfast was excellent with high quality ingredients. Overall I would highly recommend The Cedars if you are contemplating a trip to Dunoon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from Jackie on Jul 26, 2021
Thank you Andy for taking the time to give us a review. You did have an unfortunate start to your break but glad we were able to help. It was lovely to meet you both and hopefully our paths will cross again. Enjoy the rest of your holiday

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Response from Jackie on Aug 16, 2020
Thank you for taking the time to review us - we enjoyed having you stay with us

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Top quality service and friendliness.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from Jackie on Mar 13, 2020
Many thanks Julian for taking the time to give us a review. It was good to meet you and hope our paths cross again in the not to distant future

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Jackie on Dec 2, 2019
Many thanks for the review Sheila - it was lovely to meet you. Hope Friday went OK

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is rare for hoteliers to take an interest in their guests or to provide such a personal service. I got much more than just a stay in a hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Jackie on Nov 13, 2019
Thank you so much for taking time to give us a review. Please keep in touch and let us know how you got on. Remember - 'if its for you it won't go by you'!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay
Lovely comfortable bed. Spotless room with a sea view (which we were upgraded to, so thanks). The best breakfast we have ever had. Jacquie was assidious in her efforts to make our stay enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from Jackie on Nov 4, 2019
Many thanks for taking the time to give us such a great review Glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Guest House
The Cedars was a delight! Jackie, our hostess could not have been more attentive to us. She is delightful and runs a wonderful guest house. I highly recommend The Cedars, it is centrally located, right on the waterfront.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Jackie on Oct 6, 2019
Hi Melissa Thank you so much for your review. It was lovely to meet you both and hope the rest of your trip on the water was amazing. Hope we get to meet you again

10/10 Excellent

Trefor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Alles perfekt!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019