Southbank Guesthouse

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Scored 9
Rated superb

Staff

9.8

About this property

Southbank is a Georgian town house in the middle of Elgin and the Whisky Trail. It is a few minutes' walk from the town centre's shops and restaurants. The guest house is over 200 years old and located on a quiet road. It is popular with those keen on golf, fishing, or seeking castles and malt whisky. Close by are the Glen Moray distillery, the Elgin Cathedral ruins and biblical gardens. Beautiful beaches are 10 minutes away where you may spot bottlenose dolphins or even a minki whale. Southbank is close to museums, Johnstons Cashmere Centre, and Baxters, where you can sample a local pancake.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Jane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely old stone house with huge rooms, nicely decorated and very clean. The host, Isobel, was friendly and informative regarding places to eat etc. Nice quiet street, so no road noise,”
Lindsay
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We had a very comfortable stay at the Southbank. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the breakfast was excellent.”
David
Australia Australia
“Friendly owner. All touristy questions answered. Fantastic location. Brilliant breakfast. Fantastic stay.”
Ann
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“location very central. Staff all very friendly & helpful. Breakfast was excellent, we even had access to a kitchen which we didn't use but it was good to know the facility was there”
Currie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good food spacious room clean. All round excellent”
Jacqueline
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Isabel and Michael were very welcoming, friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Excellent breakfast cooked by Michael. Other staff very friendly and helpful. Good location to centre of Elgin so didn’t need to use my car. Would definitely stay...”
Gordon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very central for Elgin town. Friendly staff and a great breakfast.”
Ruairidh
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The property is in the very centre of town and is absolutely beautiful. The host Isobel was just lovely and couldn’t be more helpful. The room was stunning, spotlessly clean with fantastic facilities. I would happily recommend this property to...”
Fiona
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, friendly and helpful staff and delicious breakfast.”
Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We were greeted by Isobel, a charming lady and owner, she showed us to a lovely bright spacious room, it was very clean, the beds were very comfortable too. We had a great night's sleep followed by a tasty delicious hot breakfast. Great location...”

Host Information

Company review score: 9.8Based on 220 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

hi , my husband and i have been running Southbank for about 20 years, with the help of very nice house maids and waitresses and occasional help with cooking, my husband was a butcher along with his dad for some 50 years between them ran a small butchers in Hopeman village, so he knows a decent sausage for sure, we bought Southbank guest house 2000 may 22nd and are still here. we are selling bed and breakfast , and try our best to give our customers a good traditional cooked breakfast , and a nice clean warm room when its cold. elgin town hall had top loader and Angie Dickinson them selfs and elvis tribute band .check it out. There are a couple of whisky festivals a year and lots of distilleries in the area, great beaches on the coat and bottle noised dolphins ,great wild life , very good cycling paths , beautiful golf courses , elgin has a pins bowling ally , tennis courts , 2 out door bowling greens , one indoor a leisure centre with gym relaxation suit and ice skating ring , football pitch , cinema ,restaurants and bars , a craft beer bar/shop, the train station is at the bottom of my road for inverness or Aberdeen ,bridge club, a whisky shop , Johnston's cashmere and more x

Property information

The Southbank Guest House is located in the centre of Elgin - a large town in the Moray area with a shopping centre, museums, historical landmarks, restaurants and bars. There is a lot to see and do in Moray, including an abundance of castles, stately homes and cathedrals. we have free parking for 6 vehicles out the back of the guest house and another 6 spaces at the front.The house is comfortable with a slight modern interior but still retaining a lot of the original Georgian era features free wi fi ,free parking, town centre, family run for 20 years , 14 en suite guest rooms , COOKED SCOTTISH BREAKFAST IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN A FULL COOKED SCOTTISH BREAKFAST , PLEASE CONTACT US FIRST , WE HAVE REMOVED SOME OF OUR TABLES AND CHAIRS FOR THE SAFTY OF OUR CUSTOMERS SO WE HAVE LIMITED TABLE PLACES, WE CAN SUPPLY A FULL COOKED BREAKFAST IN THE DINNING ROOM , THERE IS NO TABLE SERVICE AT THE PRESENT. PLEASE CONTACT US BY PHONE FOR DETAILS OR A PACKAGE PRICE FOR BED AND BREAKFAST BEFORE BOOKING , SORRY EVERY THING IS DIFFERENT AT THESE DIFFICULT TIMES, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOU UNDERSTANDING, ISABEL AND MALCOLM REID 01343 547132

Neighbourhood information

Nestled in the world-famous whisky region, Elgin lies on the south coast of the Moray Firth roughly midway between Inverness and Aberdeen and straddles the River Lossie. The town offers many pleasant characteristics, breathtaking scenery and a number of local distilleries including Glen Moray, Gordon & MacPhail and Glen Elgin, most of which have open days for the public and whisky trails. On North College Street is the lovely ruin of Elgin Cathedral. Once considered Scotland's most beautiful ca

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Due to coronavirus, this property can only serve a small about of people in the dining room at the same time, breakfast times may be staggered. It is possible to collect a carryout breakfast to eat in your room at an agreed time.

Please inform Southbank Guesthouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

License number: 23/01880/STLHS, E