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Reviews of Rooms Above Sugar Boat

30 Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh, G84 8AQ, United Kingdom

#4 of 48 hotels in Helensburgh

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 270 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 12 May 2025

    10
    Excellent place didn’t catch the female managers name but she was lovely and very helpful the food downstairs is awesome
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean compact had everything you could need , shampoo was great not your usual that you can’t lather, no Noise from down stairs great location

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to dislike,everything was perfect

    Spotlessly clean,excellent food

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Town centre perfect Food and service exceptional

    Loved the place

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2025

    8.0
    Comfortable for an overnight stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Entrance and hall very dark due to colour of paint …

    We had to leave early so didn’t have breakfast

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2025

    10
    Just amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    So far the best stay in Scotland! It is newly renovated, amazing design. Very comfortable bed. People are so kind and helpful! There is a tea, freshly ground coffee for the french press and cookies. Also a welcome present touched us!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. Room was comfortable with water, tea & coffee available. Very clean and homely.

    The location. Close to sea front. Busy outside but calm in room.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2025

    9.0
    The perfect place
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The flooring was slightly uncomfortable to walk on in bare feet- that’s the only thing I can think of!

    It was bright, obviously newly decorated and was incredibly comfortable as well as being a decent size. Great selection of tea and coffee plus biscuits. Good storage Very clean!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing at all

    Excellent room, hotel was in a central location, staff were very friendly and helpful , we will definitely be back

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2025

    10
    Lovely overnight stay. Worth getting the suite if you can
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Gorgeous rooms above a fantastic restaurant and bar.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2025

    10
    Love it and wellbeing back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing I didn't like about this stay

    Our stay at the sugar boat was amazing. We arrived to check in and the staff we really friendly. We stayed in room 2 which was super comfy and had what we needed, everything was so clean and the shower is definitely 1 of the best. We went into the sugar boat and had a couple of cocktails, it's great to be able to watch them being made and as it ad been really warm.the frozen strawberry daquari was so refreshing. The bed was really comfy and the quilt is definitely now on my shopping list.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2025

    8.0
    Good central location for exploring the west coast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Its not really a 'not like', because there is nothing that can be done about the very small room. No big deal, but for over £100/night I guess I had I had an expectation of a standard sized hotel room. It didn't detract from our two day stay.

    Good location. Central to my needs. Good restaurant for dinner and breakfast. Very friendly staff. Easy public parking (although you have to be aware of restrictions and timings) Quiet. Comfy beds.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2025

    8.0
    Great for our purpose
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean and lots of tea and coffee and biscuits provided. Bathroom spotless . The room we had was a steep climb of stairs so not suitable for lots of baggage or poor mobility .

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2025

    8.0
    very comfy bed and great shower, but room 3 was tiny for 2 people with suitcases.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    room 3 is tiny, a single in old money 1 person was very close to the toilet sliding door room was cold on arrival

    extremely comfy bed hot shower very clean

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    First time staying in The Sugarboat and it was excellent. Beautiful room, great location and food amazing. All the staff were lovely and attentive and my wife said it was nice to see the chefs dancing and singing along to the music while they worked. Will definitely stay again.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely decorated, comfortable room in a great location.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2025

    10
    Pure comfort
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, it was perfect in every way and that is no exaggeration!

    Very stylish and more importantly comfortable. Decorated and finished to the highest standard with guest comfort being of the utmost importance. Would fully recommend to anyone and the staff were the most friendly, helpful and respectful you would ever want to meet.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some outside noise as in a central location

    Rooms are great. Food is fabulous

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2024

    10
    treat yourselves, you won't be disappointed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    we have stayed before, and revisiting family in Helensburgh its a perfect choice. upon arrival we were welcomed by staff and then offered an upgrade to a larger room which we gratefully accepted. anyone looking for a classy place to stay won't go wrong if they chose here.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 November 2024

    10
    Wonderful find, fabulous stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean, extremely comfortable bed. 5 star ambience. Food excellent in restaurant. Staff great customer care. Booked again.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2024

    9.0
    Great, thank you
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A breakfast box or similar would be nice for those of us who have to start work at 0800. Also a key drop off point would be great for early check out.

    Great hotel in a fantastic location. Clean, comfortable and well equipped.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2024

    10
    Excellent stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff are all very helpful and friendly. The room was well appointed, bed very comfortable, excellent facilities. The breakfast is fantastic, and it is a great location. Plenty of parking beside the Sugar Boat, in which you get the first 2 hours free.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bed was very soft.

    Good location, pleasant staff, good breakfast

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2024

    10
    Quirky, cheerful, place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Kedgeree was excellant for breakfast. Evening meal was outstanding. Staff were very helpful and cheerful. Location close to Hill House, and a walk along the sea front.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2024

    10
    Clean, cosy and comfortable
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast didn't start until 0900

    The room was clean, comfortable and perfect for a solo traveller

    Stayed in October 2024

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