The Best Western Bulkeley Hotel, Beaumaris - Reviews & Ratings
19 Castle Street, Beaumaris, LL58 8AW
The Best Western Bulkeley Hotel, Beaumaris
The Bulkeley Hotel is yards from the beach and pier alongside the Menai Straits. It enjoys stunning views across the water to the mountains of Snowdonia.
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7/10 Overall rating
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| 7/10 | Check-in process |
| 7/10 | Your room |
| 6/10 | Working order of facilities / equipment |
| 8/10 | Order and cleanliness of the hotel |
| 7/10 | Performance of staff |
| 7/10 | Overall experience |
| 7/10 | Overall value for money |
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James ( Mature couple)
from Lincoln , GB on November 17, 2009
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on September 14, 2009
The Best Western Bulkeley Hotel, Beaumaris - Reviews & Ratings"enjoyable" (108573660)
Pleasant atmosphere and staff
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Tom ( Mature couple)
from Witney , GB on April 28, 2009
The Best Western Bulkeley Hotel, Beaumaris - Reviews & Ratings"Most enjoyable" (107412788)
Large airy room with superb sea view. Pleasant and welcoming attitude of staff.
I booked the stay on the Internet but, when we arrived the hotel, it had no record of this. Fortunately it was not full so there was no problem, but, if it had been fully booked, there would of course have been one! Presumably there had been a failure of communication somewhere along the line and it would be as well for Best Western to look for pitfalls in its central booking system.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on February 2, 2009
The Best Western Bulkeley Hotel, Beaumaris - Reviews & Ratings"most enjoyable. The main purpose of our stay was to visit my mother, who is in a care home. This is a difficult situation,but staying at the Bulkely turned it into an enjoyable short break." (107514990)
The whole experience was entirely enjoyable;our room (104) was superb and we enjoyed all our meals. The staff were polite, efficient and, above all, friendly
the hair-dryer in the room wasn't very efficient.
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Avril ( Mature couple)
from Leamington spa , GB on August 29, 2008
The Best Western Bulkeley Hotel, Beaumaris - Reviews & Ratings"We loved our stay, especially overlooking the Menai Strait. The view was beautiful. We shall certainly come back, but perhaps with a different room." (107183500)
The staff were fantastic - every one person of staff we met was friendly and helpful, particularly Pam and Owen in the restaurant. The food in the restaurant was excellent and so good, we invited our daughter and son-in-law to join usfor dinner on the second night.
Theroom we had was a bit peculiar in that we had a king size bed and then another smaller room with a bed in it and an en-suite services for both - not really bad points. The only bad thing about our stay was the lighting (main) in the bedroom. It was very dim!!!!!
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on July 21, 2008
The Best Western Bulkeley Hotel, Beaumaris - Reviews & Ratings"Enjoyable" (108063359)
Excellent room in excellent hotel - built for Queen Victoria's stay - It doesn't get any better than that!
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Terence ( Group of adult friends)
from Manchester , GB on March 26, 2008
The hotel is in a superb position
The Hotel is looking it's age and is in desperate need of updating
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Charles ( Mature couple)
from Manchester , GB on May 31, 2007
location
small double bed and staff not very organised - woken up at 12.30 a.m. by someone delivering a sandwich, which was for another room, then being charged for it on our bill!
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Peter ( Mature couple)
from Fareham , GB on June 27, 2007
The Best Western Bulkeley Hotel, Beaumaris - Reviews & Ratings"Good decor and surroundings. A good stay spoilt by no hot water in the morning for a shower. Reported to receptionist on checkout - no apology, just made a note." (99683646)
Good decor and surroundings.
No hot water in the morning.
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Anonymous ( Other)
on June 2, 2007
The Best Western Bulkeley Hotel, Beaumaris - Reviews & Ratings"thoroughly enjoyable, excellent service" (99185204)
Clean, spacious and seaview, tea tray
Toilet not working properly
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Kevin ( Mature couple)
from Shifnal , GB on May 31, 2007
The Best Western Bulkeley Hotel, Beaumaris - Reviews & Ratings"The location is excellent, The Hotel displays plenty of character and interest. The room and facilities were fine but the bathroom needed refurbishing. The small Car park needs to be re-organised. I was blocked in by non residents continuously. However, the food, service and attitude from staff was very good. Although this review may appear critical. We enjoyed our stay and will consider staying again." (99453095)
Very clean pleasantly furnished room, with superb view.
The bed was old and mattress worn. Bath/shower fittings were worn,tired and dated.
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on June 8, 2007
The Best Western Bulkeley Hotel, Beaumaris - Reviews & Ratings"Your online picture/information, does not reflect the proximity of the hotel to the Menai Strait. It says 500yards from the shore, but it is much nearer! (approx 200m). Your photo does not also reflect the lovely building and location." (99952575)
Lovely building. Ideal location.
Slightly dated furnishings and furniture. Clean , but needs updating.
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David ( Young couple)
from Southport , United Kingdom;GB on March 21, 2007
The Best Western Bulkeley Hotel, Beaumaris - Reviews & Ratings"WE HAVE STAYED AT THE BULKELEY BEFORE AND WILL DO SO AGAIN." (99100937)
CLEAN, WELL APPOINTED ROOMS. PLEASANT DINING ROOMS
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Anonymous ( Group of adult friends)
on February 28, 2007
the restaurant facilities were very good
the beds were not big enough and were not very comfortable
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Ian ( Solo business traveller)
from Swadlincote , United Kingdom;GB on September 4, 2006
The Best Western Bulkeley Hotel, Beaumaris - Reviews & Ratings"Great place to stay. Looks back to what the world was like 30 years ago." (3305232111)
Whacky mixture of styles. Slightly faded glory. Country house meets horror film.
Nothing
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on September 6, 2006
The Best Western Bulkeley Hotel, Beaumaris - Reviews & Ratings"We tended to use the hotel as a base from which to explore the island and only ate in (in the Bistro) once. However, we enjoyed relaxing and reading in the lounge with a glass of wine during the evenings." (3305240464)
Comfortable, clean, friendly staff, good food
Decoration and furnishings past their prime and in need of refurbishment
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Hugh ( Group of adult friends)
from Castletroy , Ireland;IE on May 24, 2006
The Best Western Bulkeley Hotel, Beaumaris - Reviews & Ratings"Only stayed one night, but on that experience would like to go back. Staff were friendly and efficient. Arrived at 1 a.m. in morning and was greeted and treated well. Asked for early breakfast and this was arranged with no fuss or bother. Thank you for looking after us." (3304727885)
Warm, comfortable and homely
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Rodney ( Mature couple)
from Stratford upon avon , United Kingdom;GB on May 17, 2006
The Best Western Bulkeley Hotel, Beaumaris - Reviews & Ratings"If we had simply been staying in Beaumaris to see Beaumaris and Anglesey rather than attending a family wedding, it would have been disappointing but the beds were comfortable, the bathroom immaculate and the breakfast very good." (3304537560)
Very Pleasant location.
Rather fading grandeur
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Gillian ( Young couple)
from Oswestry , United Kingdom;GB on May 24, 2006
The Best Western Bulkeley Hotel, Beaumaris - Reviews & Ratings"If I had known that the leisure facilities were not available then I would have not made a reservation at this hotel. Both my husband and myself were looking forward to a bit of 'pampering'." (3304717777)
The accomodation was a very pleasant and clean hotel. The staff were very helpful and cheerful.
The fact that once we had arrived at the hotel we were told that the leisure facilities were not available due to renovation work. This was not displayed on the web sight when we booked.
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Neil ( Family with young children)
from Harrogate , United Kingdom;GB on April 25, 2006
The Best Western Bulkeley Hotel, Beaumaris - Reviews & Ratings"Efficient staff, good food and characterful victorian hotel" (3304468841)
Size of room and excellent sea view
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on April 4, 2006
The Best Western Bulkeley Hotel, Beaumaris - Reviews & Ratings"Except for the fantastic sea view of the Menai Strait, this was just 'fair'. Restuarant was pretty good." (3304447322)
Fantastic view
The hotel needs a refurb. It looks tired and in need of a makeover
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on November 1, 2005
The Best Western Bulkeley Hotel, Beaumaris - Reviews & Ratings"Good and would stay again" (2831541)
Position and general atmosphere
Value for money
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Alan ( Other)
from Nantwich , United Kingdom;GB on August 17, 2005
The Best Western Bulkeley Hotel, Beaumaris - Reviews & Ratings"Although the whole hotel is in need of refurbishment there are some improvements that could be made immediately and at no cost. Menus wer stuck in glass cabinets with blue tack and were crooked. Items stored behind furniture and visible. Dead plants all over the place. There was no mention upon booking that the gym was not functioning. The whole place was dated and with a dusty appearance. The most disapointing was the food. Lacking imagination and mass prepared. It was what we would have expected in a Blackpool Beda and Breakfast. We have stayed at much better establishments for similar price." (2541257)
The location and staff were friendly
General appearance tired and scruffy. The food was very disapointing with out of date school meal type dinners.
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on September 12, 2005
The Best Western Bulkeley Hotel, Beaumaris - Reviews & Ratings"Hotel needs a re-fit" (2572348)
Convenience
General decoration. Telephone system
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David ( Young couple)
from Southport , United Kingdom;GB on June 15, 2005
The Best Western Bulkeley Hotel, Beaumaris - Reviews & Ratings"Would have liked more detailed map on arriving in Anglesey!Otherwise it was an excellent Hotel in lovely surroundings" (2358930)
Rooms were well appointed and very clean
None
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on June 10, 2005
The Best Western Bulkeley Hotel, Beaumaris - Reviews & Ratings"Overall the accommodation was good but the level of service was not so good the food was poor and not of a high standard." (2321081)
Room was big clean and well furnished
Poor service at breakfast and food at breakfast was not good
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William ( Solo leisure traveller)
from Bognor regis , United Kingdom;GB on June 6, 2005
The Best Western Bulkeley Hotel, Beaumaris - Reviews & Ratings"Friendly and helpful staff" (2267087)
good sea views
sky in room
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on May 26, 2005
The Best Western Bulkeley Hotel, Beaumaris - Reviews & Ratings"Very good, we were very happy with the room and the breakfast." (2177610)
The large room with the comfortable bed and white linen and the lovely breakfast.
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on May 5, 2005
The Best Western Bulkeley Hotel, Beaumaris - Reviews & Ratings"excellent hotel will go again" (2199954)
clean and tidy,in a good position overlooking the bay
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David ( Mature couple)
from Stockport , United Kingdom;GB on February 23, 2005
The Best Western Bulkeley Hotel, Beaumaris - Reviews & Ratings"The heating in the bedrooms was poor and in the mornings did not come on until past seven, which meant it was freezing during the night. The website made no mention of the alterations going on in the cellar wine bar and main bar, which were both closed. The bedrooms are in urgent need of refurbishment as they are very tatty. The food and restaurant were excellent, as was the service. The absence of Sky chanels is also a minus." (1882539)
nothing
The heating was attrocious in the bedrooms. The first room we were in had no hot water, a gale blowing through poorly fitting windows and a radiator that did not work. We got moved to another room which was only slightly warmer but at least it had hot water.
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Kevin ( Mature couple)
from Rawtenstall , United Kingdom on February 16, 2005
The Best Western Bulkeley Hotel, Beaumaris - Reviews & Ratings"We arrived at 3.15 PM, room not ready till 4.30. Central heating in the room was not working. Room had been newly converted and was not operational, should not have been let. The bathroom had no hot water despite three complaints hotel could not put this right. Had to boil water in the kettle for a shave.Shower not working, badly plumbed and no hot water. could not shower. Complaints not handled satisfactorly.Both my wife and I were very dissapointed in the accomodation and service.No other rooms available, and despite the management saying they would fix the problems , nothing done whilst we were there. Hotel wished to charge £107.00 per night for this room." (1922250)
Restaurant was good, food excellent, service good.
Room cold, heating not working, No hot water in room working.Had to boil water in a kettle to have a shave. Complained three times before leaving. Complaints were not dealt with.
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on August 17, 2004
food very good with pleasant and attentive staff
parking poor
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John ( Family with young children)
from Prestwich , United Kingdom on August 10, 2004
The Best Western Bulkeley Hotel, Beaumaris - Reviews & Ratings"A nice hotel in excellent position. Good food and friendly service. Good sized family bedroom with excellent bathroom. Short on childrens facilities. Alternative Bistro eating facilities uninviting and sparsley furnished, open to passing guests and visitors, not in keeping with main dining room which has nice layout and facilities. Lacking in parking spaces." (1328594)
Excellent food at dinner and breakfast, good service. Nice dining room with live pianist.
Poor parking, Bistro Eating area poor and a little sparse, open to passing guests and visitors.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on July 4, 2004
The Best Western Bulkeley Hotel, Beaumaris - Reviews & Ratings"A beautiful hotel with breathtaking views. I want to return for my next wedding anniversary. What more could one say." (1211780)
The food was superb. Don't leave without trying the braised lamb and full breakfast.
I didn't meet the resident ghosts!
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