We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.
All 20 Elgin B&Bs / inns »

Southbank Guest House

36 Academy St, Elgin IV30 1LP, Scotland
Hotel amenities
Southbank Guest House
Ranked #9 of 20 Elgin B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 19 Reviews
Show the lowest price for this hotel*
Show Prices
*from our partners
Write a Review

19 reviews from our community

    Trip type
Traveller rating
    14
    3
    1
    1
    0
Date Rating
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

This is our 2nd time staying here and once again we will be sorry to leave. Isabel and staff cannot do enough to make sure you are happy guests. The breakfast is amazing and our room is very clean and comfortable. It is just a short walk into town but house situated on a very quiet street. Can't praise it... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Leeds
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

Really impressed with this guest house, My wife mother and children were up visiting my brother in inverness and decided to stop at southbank guest house on the way up. Which turned out to be a brilliant idea. We received a warm welcome upon our arrival a very clean set of rooms and one of the best breakfasts I have... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Glasgow, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

I called to book a room a very few hours before getting to Elgin and was thoroughly impressed. The owners were friendly and helpful, the breakfast was great and the room was clean, comfy and superb value, particularly for an en-suite. I work in the travel industry and I would absolutely go back. Thanks very much.

Was this review helpful? Yes
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012 via mobile

Extremely disappointed. Hotel prices I paid £65 online booking with a picture of the room I requested with a bath . When I turned up I got the impression as I am a builder that any room will do. The room was back in the 70s regarding decor, extremely cold radiator only Luke warm and turned off at 11 pm... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
isabel reid, Owner at Southbank Guest House, responded to this review
1 April 2012

so sorry you dident enjoy your stay,its a pitty you diddent tell as about the problems in your room as we would of sorted it out for you at once,all issuse have been mended.topic heating ,i think hotels have 24 optional heating and hotel priceing to match.if you had asked us about the water,i would of said if you run... More

Scotland
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

Thankfully we were only staying here for one night. The bedlinen was clean and the bed comfortable. The breakfast was nice and served on a warm plate. I didn't think this guest house was clean as other reviewers have stated. The stair carpet is certainly in need of a good brush. On our arrival they put an electric heater in... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
isabel reid, Owner at Southbank Guest House, responded to this review
1 April 2012

thanyou for your feedback,after the winter we have had a mantance run and were short staffed back then. More

Chandler, Arizona
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2011

This is a great place to stop at. It is well run; the breakfast are excellent and service is terrific. It is a short walk into the center of Elgin. The staff has suggestions that are very helpful.

Was this review helpful? Yes
inverness
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

friendly owners who made us most welcome. great room and a great breakfast.the guesthouse is in a good location for shops resturants and pubs would recommend it to others.thank you

Was this review helpful? Yes
Aberdeen, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 August 2011

so much to say about this fantastic b&b. isobelle went out her way to make sure everything ran smoothly and perfectly. We arrived to find that another guest had accidently taken our keys for the room that were left out as Isobelle was at a function. when we got in contact she immediately made the effort to leave and come... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Lee, United Kingdom
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2011

I recently had the pleasure of riding from Leeds to Elgin on my motorcycle. What was more of a pleasure was staying at the Southbank Guest House, 36 Academy Street, Elgin. Lovely hosts Isabel and Malcolm could not do enough to help, and the best breakfast of our trip the following morning. Thank You !!

Was this review helpful? Yes
Ayrshire,Scotland
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2011

We stay at Southbank whenever we are in Elgin which is about 6 times a year,our daughter lives in Elgin but lives in a very small house so we always stay with Malcolm and Isobel. The rooms are lovely with a great shower,we usually have one of the annexe rooma and it is very peaceful. Rooms are cleaned every day... More

Was this review helpful? Yes

Travellers who viewed Southbank Guest House also viewed

The Lodge Elgin
4.5 of 5 stars 30 Reviews
Elgin, Moray
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1491037?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
Premier Inn Elgin
3.5 of 5 stars 63 Reviews
Elgin, Moray
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d570613?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
Sunninghill Hotel
4 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
Elgin, Moray
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1471513?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
View all 8 hotels in Elgin, ranked by popularity »

Been to Southbank Guest House? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Additional Information about Southbank Guest House

36 Academy St, Elgin IV30 1LP, Scotland
Price range (per night):* S$133 - 174

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage Southbank Guest House, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

  • Manage your listing
Southbank Guest House
Show the lowest price for this hotel (from our partners)
Show Prices