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The Kelvin Guest House

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free breakfast, 3-minute walk to Brighton Beach

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Terrace/patio
Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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9 Madeira Place, Brighton, BN2 1TN
  • Place, SEA LIFE Brighton
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Brighton Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Brighton Pier
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Room (King or Twin) | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Room (King or Twin)

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Brighton

Located in Kemptown, The Kelvin Guest House is within a 5-minute walk of popular attractions such as Brighton Beach and Brighton Pier. The 10 rooms at this 3-star guesthouse include coffee makers and LCD TVs and guests can enjoy free breakfast.
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What's nearby

  • SEA LIFE Brighton - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Brighton Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Brighton Pier - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Brighton Royal Pavilion - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Brighton Dome - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Brighton Station - 17 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Charles Street Tap - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Mucky Duck - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Legends - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Little Jack Fullers - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Queen's Arms - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Kelvin Guest House

Guesthouse with free breakfast, 3-minute walk to Brighton Beach
Guests staying at The Kelvin Guest House enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and a garden. Front-desk staff can help with concierge services, and provide local restaurant recommendations.
Guests can expect to find 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers and desks are also standard.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-9 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The guesthouse can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

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The Kelvin Brighton
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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of The Kelvin Guest House?

This guesthouse is situated in Kemptown, just steps from Brighton Beach and Brighton Pier. You'll also find SEA LIFE Brighton and Brighton Royal Pavilion less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at The Kelvin Guest House?

No, there isn't parking at this guesthouse.

Does The Kelvin Guest House have a casino at the property?

No, The Kelvin Guest House doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Kelvin Guest House?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Is The Kelvin Guest House good for couples?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will appreciate amenities like free breakfast and concierge services plus some accommodations include partial ocean views.

Does The Kelvin Guest House have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does The Kelvin Guest House have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

The Kelvin Guest House offers free full breakfasts each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does The Kelvin Guest House allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Kelvin Guest House though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at The Kelvin Guest House?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this guesthouse.

How far is the airport from The Kelvin Guest House?

The closest major airport to The Kelvin Guest House is Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is about 23.2 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Kelvin Guest House?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at The Kelvin Guest House.

The Kelvin Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 138 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean and comfortable. Staff very friendly and polite but serving of breakfast was slow
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely little guest house.

Very pricey as it was pride weekend but the staff where lovely, especially Ellie. Would easily stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My booking was last minute so our options were severely limited. I was happy to book a “luxury” room as it was described for £105. What we got was anything but Luxury quality. Got to the place and a tattered sign baord anounced this to us. Facilities said there was a private car park, but there was none. The front door was locked on arival with a hand written note instructing me to call a number to gain admittance. The lady that received us was friendly but really didnt know if she was coming or going and got me mixed up with someone else. All sorted we went to our room. The “luxury” room was neat and tidy and smelled of a swimming pool. I imagine thats due to the chemicals that they use in the toilet. To bad they didn’t get all the marks of from the last customer. The room was just big enough to fit the beds and not more. The beds had papper thin mattresses on and i dont think they’ve been changed in the last 10 years. The room was hot and had no aircon or fan to cool it down at all so we had to open the window and let in all the noise from the streets. The Tv is old, poorly tuned with only a few channels available. The mixture of heat and smell from the bathroom made sleep very difficult. Off to breakfast the next morning, there was a gent and a lady, they were both friendly. But at this time my sense of humour had fled. We ordered our breakfast. It was served on a hot plate and that was the only thing good about it. Over all extremely disappoint
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hui Mei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Nice and clean. Great location. Very friendly and helpful owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Smell from the kitchen come up to your room

The bed is really small. Bathroom is clean but carpet should upgrade. My room was on the 3rd floor and smell from the kitchen directly come up to my room every morning. I hate the smell. I am ok with the rest of the flaw since this is a guest house but the smell I cannot tolerate.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great place to stay

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect location, and accomidation hostes. fantasic trip
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Hugh, Honolulu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location. Noisy with windows open. Hot summer. Breakfast excellent. Excellent staff. Helpful advice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Cozy place

Hosts are very friendly, room is a bit small yet cozy. Breakfast are great - freshly made. The only 2 things that not quite satisfying are that the mattress is too soft to me, and the noises made by the neighbourhood. Overall, the stay was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018

2/10 Terrible

William

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Friendly and sweet

Friendly and helpful staff, very convenient location for the lanes and the pier. Good breakfast. Rooms pretty small and 'double' bed not a real double, but clean. Fairly quiet street considering how close to city centre.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant, comfortable, very friendly

Absolutely lovely people at The Kelvin, and would definitely book again. They were extremely helpful with a small issue we had with the room, which I greatly appreciated. Rooms are of course small, but comfortable, clean and well kept. Lovely little breakfast room with breakfast cooked to order. Best of all were the staff, who were incredibly friendly and welcoming. Makes such a huge difference, whether it's an expensive 5 star chain or a small guest house. They really looked after us. I would say the one downside was the quality of the wifi, which dropped in and out and often we couldn't get it at all in our room, but that was a minor inconvenience. Overall, lovely place, lovelier people.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Small well run guest house but no toilet in room very weak wifi signal in room TV needs replacement. Well situated great staff and amazing breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

nice weekend

great little hotel,very close to just about everything you would like to see or do.good breakfast, comfy beds, noisy seagulls,but they get everywhere.would stay again if we ever go back to brighton.parking can be a challenge.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic welcoming hosts. Couldn't be more accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good base from which to explore Brighton

Friendly welcome and quick and easy check in. The room was clean and comfortable with everything we needed; and very quiet. Breakfast was excellent and we managed to park right outside on a 24 hr permit. The hotel is perfectly situated for the seafront and town centre. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Home from Home

A very clean & homily atmosphere. Excellent service & breakfast and we will definitely return when we next visit Brighton
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would book again

Great service, lovely breakfast, very comfortable room - a little small but that was what we expected. Overall excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great bank holiday stay.

Patrick and his team were very nice and couldn’t have been more friendly and helpful. We didn’t have the largest of rooms but it was made smaller by the huuuuge bed we had, which was great. Very clean thoughout and the breakfast was pretty good too. Would definitely recommend The Kelvin, great value for money, lovely people. Nice cosy place and great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kelly, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location, friendly and helpful staff

We stayed for one night on 6th May. Brighton was busy with people making the most of the weather. The guest rooms are conveniently located on a side street off the main promenade, 2min walk to the beach and a short walk from the lanes. The location couldn't have been more convenient. On the day of our arrival, Patrick called us in the morning to check our ETA and let us know our room was ready (we were not due to check in until 2pm, so thought this was a nice touch). On arrival we were shown promptly to our room- room 7- a double room with a shower and shared toilet. The room was small but cozy. It did get warm during the night (on account of the weather) and there was no air on, but as we were on the third floor we were able to safely leave our windows open to counter this. Breakfast the next morning (included in the price) was pleasant and included a self-serve continental breakfast bar (cereal, cereal bars, fruit, jams) as well as a choice of cooked breakfasts (including vegetarian options). We would recommend the Kelvin guest house and would definitely consider staying again in future.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018