The Best Cheap Hotels in Guernsey

Overlooking the waterfront on St Georges Esplanade, this guesthouse certainly scores high for sea views. It’s a cosily traditional family-run business, so you can expect a friendly welcome and homestyle lodgings – all at very reasonable rates. Breakfast features local and seasonal produce, and for a small supplement, you can guarantee yourself a room with those fabulous sea vistas.

For a supremely peaceful stay on the island that will also go easy on your wallet, this former 18th-century farmhouse is just the place. You’ll find it in the sleepy rural parish of Castel, surrounded by green fields and a 15-minute stroll from the west coast beaches. Rooms are finished in a soothing palette and overlook pretty gardens that come complete with a heated pool, even in the summer months.

This 19th-century mansion is one of the oldest hotels on the island and has been run by the same family since the 1920s. It’s clung onto much of its original character while adding holiday-friendly facilities, such as a lovely garden pool. An old-school bar serves local ales and hearty grub, with many vegetables grown in the hotel’s gardens. Along with traditionally styled guest rooms, there are self-catering options, too. What’s more, it’s all just a short stroll from the bustling centre of St Peter Port.

This family-run boutique hotel has an enviable setting on the beachfront overlooking scenic Cobo Bay. Guest rooms come with touches you’d expect in pricier properties, such as fluffy bathrobes and ecofriendly toiletries. Many also open onto balconies with fab sea vistas. Diners are treated to sunsets over the bay from the restaurant terrace, accompanied by seasonal menus and a pleasingly long wine list. On cooler evenings, there’s a snug bar where you can take drinks on chesterfield sofas or browse its small library.

Once a country mansion on the outskirts of St Peter Port, the main house at Les Rocquettes dates back to 1765. It’s been a hotel since the 1940s, now enlarged to include a modern health suite with a large indoor pool. There are some lovely flower-filled gardens to relax in, which some of the newer rooms overlook. Wake up to a freshly cooked full Guernsey breakfast before a pleasant stroll into town.

A manor house set on a quiet rural lane just minutes from the south coast, Les Douvres Hotel has a rustic-chic style that runs throughout, mixing contemporary decor with antique touches. Some guest rooms overlook the lovely gardens, which have a solar-heated swimming pool, sun loungers and tables for dining al fresco. The on-site gastropub serves delicious plates, such as pan-fried tiger prawns, alongside plenty of real ales.

You’ll feel like you’re in the heart of rural Guernsey during your stay at Le Friquet Hotel, as it sits in beautifully landscaped gardens in the centre of the island. Rooms have an updated country style, with upgraded perks including robes, luxury toiletries and home-made cookies. The colourful and contemporary dining room offers daily fresh fish and a great-value wine list. The hotel bar also serves drinks throughout the day and opens onto a garden patio overlooking the heated swimming pool.