The Old Government House Hotel & Spa

Hotels
9.4 (645 reviews)
St Ann's Place , St Peter Port , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent service
Delicious food
Beautiful location
Comfortable rooms
Attentive staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues in the bathroom
Fitness area under maintenance

Categories

Cleanliness
8.36
The grout on the floor tiles in the bathroom was missing, but overall cleanliness was acceptable.
Service
9.83
Staff were welcoming, accommodating, and went above and beyond to provide a pleasant experience.
Location
9.37
The hotel is situated in a perfect location with beautiful views of the port.
Room Quality
9.32
Rooms were lovely with comfortable beds and stunning views.
Amenities
9.35
The hotel offers great amenities, but the fitness area was under maintenance during part of the stay.
Value for Money
9.31
Overall experience justifies the price with excellent service and quality.
Food and Beverage
9.86
Breakfast selections were outstanding, and dining experiences received high praise.
Overall Experience
9.83
Guests expressed a desire to return, indicating a highly positive overall experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 16:44

Property Description

Luxurious Historical Charm
Step into timeless elegance at The Old Government House Hotel & Spa, a prestigious 5-star property dating back to 1858. Retaining its original features, the hotel offers a blend of classical architecture and modern luxury.

Breathtaking Views and Exclusive Amenities
Indulge in stunning garden and harbour views from The Olive Grove and outdoor heated pool. Experience top-tier relaxation at the spa with whirlpools, sauna, and steam room. Stay active at the Revolution Health Club, Guernsey's finest private gym.

Award-Winning Dining Experience
Savor exquisite cuisine at the award-winning restaurants - The Curry Room at The Governor’s and the OGH Brasserie. With a prime location just minutes from the harbour, this hotel is the perfect choice for a luxurious getaway.

Important information:

Cancelations should be made by 16:00 on the day indicated in the 'cancelation' section.

Please note that guests must be 16 years or older to use the Spa facilities.

Please note that extra beds for children are not available in the Classic or Queen Rooms.

Please note that pets are only permitted in certain room types. Supplements may apply.

When booking for 10 people or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: GCI

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 645 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.36
Service: 9.83
Location: 9.37
Room Quality: 9.32
Amenities: 9.35
Value for Money: 9.31
Food and Beverage: 9.86
Overall Experience: 9.83
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Roger couple gb
10
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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mimp121 Couples Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset, England
10
Wonderful stay, amazing property fantastic staff
Pros:

A wonderful stay in a beautiful property made extra special by the staff. We had such a fabulous time at the OGH, from the welcome, thank you Ranganai, to the food, knowledgable staff, excellent tour of the wine cellar and insights into mixology from Jeffrey and Dave and just an amazing place, full of surprises, gorgeous art work and antiques. We have stayed in hotels all over the world and I can absolutely say the OGH is my favourite. I can't possibly name all of the staff who made our stay so fabulous but to name a few others, Mimi, Ryan, Alessandro the servers in the Curry room and most certainly all the back-room people, the rooms and public areas were immaculate retaining the air of tradition and country house grandeur, the food from breakfast through snacks and amazing dinners were out of this world. Thank you all so much, we will be back so that we can explore more of this fabulous island from a perfect base.

2026-08-26 via Tripadvisor
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Jérôme couple fr
10
Magnifique !
Pros:

Merveilleux hôtel, un excellent confort, avec un niveau de service exceptionnel.

Cons:

Tout était parfait.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Chris couple gb
9
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Anne-Laure couple fr
10
Pour une charmante escapade à Guernesey, une plongée dans l’histoire de l’île et l’ambiance britannique
Pros:

L’hôtel est magnifique, le personnel adorable, chambres confortables, le chic à l’anglaise, le petit-déjeuner incroyable.
La situation dans Saint-Pierre Port.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Linda couple sg
9
A memorable stay that added to the pleasure of visiting the Channel Islands
Pros:

The quality of the hotel design and interiors. The staff were exemplary specially the restaurant staff. Cleanliness. Rare to experience such service standards.

Cons:

The room was a little too small and hard to move around with bags. No laundry prices was odd.

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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floor solo_traveller nl
7
Vriendelijke staf.
Pros:

Personeel is erg vriendelijk

Cons:

Staat van het hotel, oud. Classic kamer heeft een twijfelaar als bed. Te klein voor twee volwassenen.

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Christel couple fr
7
Pros:

Bon emplacement, personnel serviable, belle vue, belle piscine et très beau jardin.

Cons:

Clim bruyante et inefficace. Salle de bains petite.

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Neil couple de
5
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Rémy solo_traveller fr
10
2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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pragerfuntime Couples Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England
10
Absolute pleasure staying here
Pros:

Well it’s not often I say it , especially if you have read any of my other reviews ,
This hotel is spot on , just returned from a 4 day stay , The food , the staff , the cleanliness of the hotel 1st class , the management run a very well organised machine , never had to wait for service anywhere , the staff were very polite and helpful, a special mention to Paul behind the bar , such a happy pleasant guy even when very busy .
A few points to make , it’s up a fairly steep hill from the port , don’t be fooled by a short 3 mile taxi ride it will set you back £20-25 from the airport.
Around the pool is lovely but quite small so abit of sunbed hogging goes on which is a shame .
Fantastic restaurants all over the Port , even use the hotel the evening meal was lovely too .

2026-08-19 via Tripadvisor
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abH3856JY Family
10
Amazing and beautiful!
Pros:

Amazingly wonderful staff!
Excellent location!
Beautiful and clean accommodations and common areas.
We will be back!

2026-08-17 via Tripadvisor
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Angela couple us
10
2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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lyndac00per Couples Wokingham, Berkshire, England
10
Fabulous hotel in St Peter Port Guernsey
Pros:

Our 1st visit to Guernsey was for our golden wedding anniversary. The OGH hotel made it superb with their excellent personal service, facilities and restaurants.
It is an old building so the 60 rooms are all very individual.
The Brassery Restaurant was very good - eat in the conservatory or out in the garden for breakfast or lunch. Evening tends to be inside with open windows. Good choices of food, all very good, superb service.
Lovely bar which does make good cocktails and friendly service inside or out. There is also a bar menu but we did not try that.
The Governor's Room Curry House was fine dining curry with a south african twist. Superb food, wine and service.
The concierge service is very helpful and managed to book us into the Victor Hugo tour (ensure you get an english tour and book well in advance) and the TukTuk tour which were all really good. We also took a ferry trip over to Herme.
The small swimming pool is set in lovely private gardens with sunbeds, towels and free flavoured water. Wonderful pool side service.
A few minutes walk to Candie gardens which are worth a visit. 10 minutes walk down the hill into St Peter Port sea front or shopping streets.
All in all, a superb hotel and visit. We will return.

2026-08-14 via Tripadvisor
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Wouter extended_group nl
10
Fantastisch!
Pros:

Prachtig hotel in mooie klassieke stijl! Enorm vriendelijke medewerkers die continu hun best doen om het je naar de zin te maken!

Cons:

-

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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JAMES couple gb
10
Our Go To Place in Guernsey
Pros:

Location, Staff Efficiency and Courteous. Atmosphere.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Andrea couple gb
10
5 star service and nostalgic, opulent decor
Pros:

First class service. Attentive, friendly and thoughtful staff throughout our 7 night stay. Very relaxing stay in Guernsey

Cons:

Nothing. Was all very stunning

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Katie solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Fantastic staff, great location and excellent food

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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wendy extended_group gb
10
The team make the stay an absolute delight
Pros:

I thought it hadn’t exceptional team there, everyone made you feel so welcome.

Cons:

Stairs ! I think need to make customers aware when it’s one of the back Far rooms

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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KAREN couple gb
8
good venue and location - go to bars outside hotels for better drinks at better prices
Pros:

lovely staff and nice property

Cons:

drinks were quite pricey in comparison to rest of island and not very nice

2026-08-04 via Nuitee