Highland Inn, St Leonards-on-Sea - Reviews & Ratings
Boscobel Road, St Leonards-On-Sea, TN38 0LU
Highland Inn, St Leonards-on-Sea
The Highlands Inn lies in Boscobel Road, on the Western fringe of Burton's St. Leonards. Within easy reach of the seafront, and the various entertainments of th... more
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7/10 Overall rating
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| 7/10 | Your room |
| 7/10 | 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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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on November 23, 2009
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on September 24, 2009
Highland Inn, St Leonards-on-Sea - Reviews & Ratings"freindly staff" (108241561)
convenient
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Angelika ( Mature couple)
from Purley , GB on July 25, 2009
Highland Inn, St Leonards-on-Sea - Reviews & Ratings"We had a fantastic time. We were made to feel very wellcome. The Room was a good size and comfotable. The whole place had a friendly feel to it. We will come back again. " (107631104)
Staff very friendly and helpfull. Very peacefull. Fantastic breakfast. Great Seaview from the bedroom windows. Able to park on site.
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Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller)
on July 14, 2009
Excellent breakfast and at 8 am on Sunday. 11 out of 10. Offers of more T had to be declined
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Anonymous ( Group of adult friends)
on June 27, 2009
Highland Inn, St Leonards-on-Sea - Reviews & Ratings"Good value for money. Quiet location, nice & clean, friendly people. An excellent base for exploring the area." (107496160)
Great breakfast
Had a problem with the hot water.
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Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller)
on May 7, 2009
Highland Inn, St Leonards-on-Sea - Reviews & Ratings"Value for money, friendly staff, plenty of hot water - good enough for an over nighter." (107983944)
Friendly Staff & big room
A bit of a musty smell - needs a bit of work to it.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on April 30, 2009
Highland Inn, St Leonards-on-Sea - Reviews & Ratings"Disappointed" (107843742)
Room was on the Second Floor; private quarters are on the first floor, the stairs were steep with two flights and turns. No lift! Did not suit my husband who uses a stick. Unable to carry personal things up the stairs and use his stick at same time and so he limited the going up & down the stairs to the absolute minimum. Proprietor did carry the luggage up because of this difficulty.
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Samantha ( Family with older children)
from London , GB on September 23, 2008
Highland Inn, St Leonards-on-Sea - Reviews & Ratings"good but overpriced for what it had to offer " (107231621)
lovely hosts central location quiet
hotel and rooms generally in need of freshening up/ refurbishment but the rooms were clean no dinner available
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John ( Other)
from Morden , GB on November 21, 2007
Highland Inn, St Leonards-on-Sea - Reviews & Ratings"We found the accomodation at the Highlands to be clean and tidy and the facilties good for our short visit. It is not a Huge Hotel, but the staff were very friendly and we even had a sea view. There was a choice for breakfast, we plumped for the Full English and it was lovely. Overall we enjoyed our short stay there and would go back again" (97112905)
clean and tidy and friendly
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Patricia ( Mature couple)
from Bromley , GB on October 31, 2007
Highland Inn, St Leonards-on-Sea - Reviews & Ratings"The room was up two floors, no lift, with heavy bags this would have been cumbersome. The window was a nuisance, and inconvenient. There was also something outside the window that was whipping about and causing an extra thump. So sleep was intermittant. Admittedly there was a strong wind howling that night. I think I would recommend, with reservations." (97151702)
Staff friendly and relaxed. Breakfast very good. Roomclean,pretty. Electric heater worked very well.
Beds damp initially, and mattresses a bit old. Window rattled all night (strong wind). No where in bathroom to put wash-bags, tooth brushes etc.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on October 31, 2007
4 Poster Bed was comfortable. Breakfast and Service was good.
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Ronald ( Other)
from Dagenham , GB on October 24, 2007
Highland Inn, St Leonards-on-Sea - Reviews & Ratings"How pedestrian friendly, walking distance to sea front and town centre." (97488993)
Quiet, close to sea front and town, peaceful
Nothing
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on July 3, 2007
Highland Inn, St Leonards-on-Sea - Reviews & Ratings"the architecture of the building was full of character but guests could usefully be warned of the steep climb (46 steps)to the second floor" (99738154)
friendliness of staff
clumsy bathroom conversions; smoke from bar permeated building; breakfast was generous and tasty but we felt the cooking was rather greasy
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on August 25, 2007
Highland Inn, St Leonards-on-Sea - Reviews & Ratings"We made the most of our stay and the adequate facilities in our room.There was no bath and the shower could not be regulated properly. The staff were very welcoming and helpful, flexible about the timing of breakfast ( which was excellent) and very courteous. We found the stairs a little difficult as we were on the second floor and there was a steep a spiral staircase.It was rather expensive for the facilities offered." (97075785)
Lovely breakfast
Shower was unable to be regulated properly so we couldn't use it. Television only had three channels.
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Sam ( Young couple)
from Worcester , GB on July 30, 2007
Highland Inn, St Leonards-on-Sea - Reviews & Ratings"the hotel was clean and tidy if not a little dated, it helps if you like walking as the hotel is at the top of a large hill." (97280044)
very clean with friendly and helpful staff.
our room was slightly dated.
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Jennifer ( Mature couple)
from Surrey , GB on May 30, 2007
Highland Inn, St Leonards-on-Sea - Reviews & Ratings"I would most definately go back and stay at the Highland Inn, I was a bit anxious after reading some of the reviews about the hotel on the internet, but I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised when I got there, I do not know where half of the people actually stayed as there comments did not seem to bear any resemblance to where I had satyed. The staff were all very friendly and could not do enough for me, the breakfast was a full English and I have to say that I have travelled around quite a bit and stayed in quite a few hotels, and B & B's and the breakfast at the highland Inn was the best that I have had. I would most go back and stay again. The location was nice and quiet." (99996489)
I was very happy with the accomodation
Nothing negative to say about the accomodaiton
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on July 23, 2007
property is over 200year old and was interesting
lots of stairs
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on July 11, 2007
Quiet location but convenient for Hastings. Staff friendly and very good breakfast
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Dennis ( Family with young children)
from Gravesend , GB on June 20, 2007
Friendly and helpful staff
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Henry ( Mature couple)
from Essex , GB on April 19, 2007
Staying in a four poster bed.The hotel was in quiet area of St Leonards which was nice as Hastings was really crowded due to the hot weather.Staff were really friendly and the breakfast was excellent. Cooked from fresh.
There is a stiff hill that takes you dwon to the seafront. OK for going down but coming up at the end of the could be tiring for the elderly. No lift, so a fair climb on the stairs to your room.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on May 26, 2007
Highland Inn, St Leonards-on-Sea - Reviews & Ratings"Ideal situation near bus stop and town facilities. Good parking and a quiet area" (99716348)
a nice comforrtable hotel, with a friendly hostess who did everything possible to care for us especially breakfasts.
There was a smoky atmosphere on entering the premises which pervade the entrance hall and stairs
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Jean ( Other)
from Hemel hempstead , GB on May 23, 2007
everyone very friendly and helpful, food very good, place very clean
the two single beds were small childrens ones(not long enough), spings through mattresses, was not suitable for adults never mind 16 plus ones, shower space was no good if above a size 14.
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Anonymous ( Family with young children)
on April 16, 2007
Highland Inn, St Leonards-on-Sea - Reviews & Ratings"To be the honest we thought it was quite expensive considering the quality of the room (especially the bathroom which was unheated and didn't have a bath - not good when you book a family room as small children tend to prefer baths). The front door was locked when we arrived and it took 10 minutes of door bell ringing until someone answered! However, we did have a lovely evening meal cooked on the premises." (99499026)
Very friendly staff, helpful and accommodating.
Dreary, dated room that smelt of cigarette smoke - don't use this hotel if you are an anti-smoker.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on April 10, 2007
Breakfast was delicious!!!
Shower was tepid and no shampoo.
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William ( Group of adult friends)
from Birmingham , United Kingdom;GB on February 22, 2007
Friendly and value for money
Cold bathrooms
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on January 16, 2007
Highland Inn, St Leonards-on-Sea - Reviews & Ratings"The hotel no longer has a restaurant, but dos supply good quality bar food. It is an old hotel with no lift, in need of some redecoration and maybe a little modernisation. Within easy distance of town centre but the friendly staff made the stay one to remember. We would stay here again if we needed to be in the area." (99742976)
The staff were very helpful and could not do enough for you.
The hotel could do with updating and decorating bedrooms and bathrooms.
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Susan ( Mature couple)
from Sittingbpurne , United Kingdom;GB on December 13, 2006
Highland Inn, St Leonards-on-Sea - Reviews & Ratings"The hotel was easy to find, close to the sea front and a pleasure to visit. It is well positioned to visit Hastings. We had an excellent weekend break there." (3304872306)
An excellent view and a very comfortable bed. The breakfast was of a high standard.
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David ( Mature couple)
from Bromley , United Kingdom;GB on December 1, 2006
Highland Inn, St Leonards-on-Sea - Reviews & Ratings"the room was good value, control your own tempreture with the heating the staff were very friendly, hotel was welcoming & clean, the breakfast was huge." (3304156727)
clean tidy good value, great breakfast
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on November 15, 2006
Close to the sea, nice rooms, good size bar and quiet location.
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John ( Family with young children)
from East malling , United Kingdom;GB on August 13, 2006
THE STAFF WHERE FRIENDLY AND HOTEL WAS EXCELLENT VALUE FOR MONEY THE BREAKFAST WAS VERY GOOD AND YOU HAD A WIDE CHOICE AND SERVICE WAS VERY GOOD LOOKED AFTER MY LITTLE BOY VERY WELL ALL IN ALL A VERY NICE EXPERIENCE
NOTHING
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Anonymous ( Family with young children)
on September 1, 2006
Highland Inn, St Leonards-on-Sea - Reviews & Ratings"FIRST NIGHT LEAK IN CORRIDOR OUTSIDE ROOM" (3305139444)
ROOM SIZES OK
DAMP IN ROOMS AND SMELLED OF SMOKING
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Claire ( Other)
from Peterborough , United Kingdom;GB on August 2, 2006
Highland Inn, St Leonards-on-Sea - Reviews & Ratings"Would stay there again purely because of it's location but wouldn't necessarily recommend to others. Staff were friendly and the price is good." (3305092895)
Good location for where I wanted to visit.
No hot water on the first night and had to ask for it to be turned on the second night. Not enough room for breakfast only 4 tables!
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Alan ( Mature couple)
from Bedworth , United Kingdom;GB on July 5, 2006
Highland Inn, St Leonards-on-Sea - Reviews & Ratings"I found the stairs to the room hard work with my baggage,and first impressions of the inn was a little off putting.But once you meet the family who run the inn you are made to feel at ease,and we enjoyed our stay. would stay again but we thought a little expensive." (3304953000)
staff was very friendly and helpfull
room to small
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Erik ( Group of adult friends)
from London , United Kingdom;GB on August 1, 2006
Highland Inn, St Leonards-on-Sea - Reviews & Ratings"We went on a golfing trip and stayed in two hotels this trip. Both were similar price. One was simple, clean and very good value. This hotel was not expensive but no value what so ever." (3305104952)
The Bar and the staff was friendly
Underinvested hotel, everything was old and needed to be refurbished. Bed didn't feel clean, shower was poor. The whole hotel smelled smoky, it felt dirty.
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Anonymous ( Family with older children)
on July 21, 2006
onsight parking, good breakfast, pleasant staff
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Trevor ( Mature couple)
from Portsmouth , United Kingdom;GB on July 19, 2006
Highland Inn, St Leonards-on-Sea - Reviews & Ratings"It was very good value for money, it offered us every thing we required from a hotel, a friendly service, room was clean and comfortable,an excellent breakfast!" (3305021845)
It was comfortable and clean
nothing
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Ernest ( Group of adult friends)
from Greenford , United Kingdom;GB on June 28, 2006
Highland Inn, St Leonards-on-Sea - Reviews & Ratings"Hotel was clean and tidy and the staff were pleasant and friendly. Breakfast was excellent. No complaints at all." (3304886214)
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on May 31, 2006
Highland Inn, St Leonards-on-Sea - Reviews & Ratings"Very pleasant all helped by the Hoteliers" (3304748818)
The owners and the history of the buliding
Poor shower and seemed a bit smokey around the stairs
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Lorraine ( Mature couple)
from Maidstone , United Kingdom;GB on May 31, 2006
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