Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 112 reviews.
Meyrick
United Kingdom · Couple · August 2026
“John the concierge was absolutely lovely. The room was delightful and full of character and charm. Better than staying”
+Allocated very well. Close to the town and Dover Castle
−No breakfast! But to be fair I knew that when I booked.. it wasn’t an issue.
ALEXANDR
United Kingdom · Couple · August 2026
“Beautiful house, nice host, impeccable cleanliness”
+it's a beautiful house with a very nice host. Impeccable cleanliness.
Adam
Ireland · Couple · July 2026
“This is a place where you feel like your at home the minute you arrive all due to John”
+We loved how close it was to everything and we loved how nice and helpful John was really made the stay so much more enjoyable
Dr June
United States · Couple · July 2026
“John was an exceptional host”
+Close to cruise port
−No air conditioning
Chris
United States · Couple · July 2026
+John is a good host!
Teejayrok
United Kingdom · Couple · May 2026
+I really like the Host of the Guess House he is very knowledgeable of the area and really enthusiastic about making sure we had a great break. He even lent us binoculars to view France from the white cliffs of Dover. The accommodation is located on the way to the Castle, so it is very convenient and we had a very comfortable night after all the walking we did. The room is clean and really nice decor with lots of flowers outside. I would definitely recommend if doing the tours around Dover.
−The TV was small and only had digital channels.
Dianne H
United States · Couple · September 2025
+The guesthouse is well-located, close to Dover Castle and a walk down the hill into the downtown area. The room was comfortable though up a couple of steep staircases which might pose a challenge to those with mobility issues. The main drawback is that there is no breakfast available so it is necessary to walk downtown to get something to eat in the morning. However, the concierge, John, is so helpful and affable that he really made our visit a pleasure. For younger people who are looking for good value and don't mind a walk before breakfast, this is a good choice and John is a delightful host.
Ellen
Israel · Family · August 2025
“Excellent location, lovely clean and classy room with all the necessities.”
+The room itself was spotless, smelled good, nicely decorated and very spacious. It felt very classy. The neighborhood was very quiet in the evenings. John, the host, was kind, welcoming and super helpful in recommending places to see, how to easily get there and places to eat. He was also very knowledgeable about the history of the area. I recommend staying two nights if you have time!
−There wasn’t really anything that we did not like. It might seem strange to some to have the shower in the room and not together with the toilet but this worked well giving the room more of a spacious feel and you do need to remember that the house is 200 years old! I would recommend that the owners consider putting in a more comfortable mattress as it was a bit hard but this didn’t bother us as we were tired after a long day of walking and exploring.
+John, our host, was a wealth of knowledge on local history. Great location.
Lea
Germany · Couple · August 2025
“Warm Hospitality and a Personal Touch”
+We booked this guesthouse spontaneously and were glad to find a place. Dover was quite busy with a cruise ship departing the next day. The house has a traditional, slightly nostalgic charm that gives it character without trying too hard. What really made the stay memorable, though, was the lovely concierge. Friendly, genuinely interested, and always up for a good conversation, he adds a wonderfully personal touch to the whole experience. It felt less like a transaction and more like being welcomed into someone’s home - with a host who enjoys getting to know his guests. All in all, a pleasant and personal stay in a convenient location.