The Old Government House Hotel & Spa

Hotels
9.4 (532 reviews)
St Ann's Place , St Peter Port , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
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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.Swimming pool: Closed from Sat, Nov 1, 2025 until Fri, May 1, 2026

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 532 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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Meelis solo_traveller ch
10
2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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Adrian couple gb
10
Excellent service from the staff who were all made us feel welcome and nothing was too much trouble.
Pros:

Excellent location and beautifully appointed

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Richard couple gb
8
Cons:

Soze of bed too small

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Marie-Hélène couple fr
10
Parfait, personnel compétent et très aimable. ( particulièrement Kris)
Pros:

Petit déjeuner merveilleux!!

Cons:

Chambre un peu petite

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Deborah couple gb
10
Absolutely beautiful
Pros:

Absolutely beautiful hotel ,amazing food and very polite and friendly staff … our room was lovely but if we were to stay again we would definitely book a room with a view

Cons:

Room with a view

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Louise couple gb
7
Very enjoyable
Pros:

Great

Cons:

Bigger room notification of roadworks waking us on both mornings

2026-01-15 via Nuitee
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guilhem couple fr
8
Pros:

À peine arrivé à l'hotel, nous avons été pris en charge pour nous mettre dans les meilleures conditions. Hotel où l'on se sens à l'aise avec un personnel trés attentionné

2026-01-06 via Nuitee
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Paula couple gb
8
Very enjoyable.
Pros:

Very comfortable. Staff were very friendly. Great location.

Cons:

Decor a little outdated. Our room was lovely but a bit on the small side.

2026-01-03 via Nuitee
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Sybil extended_group gb
10
memorable family holiday
Pros:

The king size rooms were really lovely and comfortable, the variety of restaurants, excellent spa, gym and sauna, views out to sea , impeccable service

2025-12-31 via Nuitee
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sarahmE1541WT Couples
10
Perfect Anniversary Get Away
Pros:

Hubby surprised me with a 4 night stay at the OGH for our 30th wedding anniversary. We stayed in a Seaview king with balcony room. The staff were really welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. The room was really lovely and the bed super comfortable. The bottles of spring water were really nice too and the tea and coffee. The Brasserie breakfast was delicious each morning and again the staff were wonderful. On our anniversary the staff gave us a lovely piece of cake with a nice message and card which was a lovely touch and gave us glasses of prosecco with our afternoon tea, now that was superb, the sandwiches were divine and the Halloween cakes were so cute. We had dinner in the Brasserie and Curry Room during our stay and both meals were excellent and again the staff were fantastic. The concierge was so helpful especially with the umbrella on a very rainy day. The turn down service was fab and we loved the towel elephant. The only niggle we had was the grout on the floor tiles in the bathroom was missing and I caught my foot on the tile but we just covered it with a bath mat as we didn't want to be awkward or make a fuss. The bath also had a piece of enamel missing but we used the shower so that wasn't a problem and certainly didn't stop our enjoyment of the hotel or our stay. We would definitely stay again the OGH is just perfect

2025-11-19 via Tripadvisor
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funkykat8 Couples Dorking, Surrey, England
10
A very special hotel
Pros:

What a fabulous hotel. As soon as we arrived the amazing customer service began.
We had a fantastic time in this beautiful hotel. Our room was incredible with a stunning view of the port.
Josh and Roberto - Charlie at the gym - fantastic people - who genuinely were kind and helpful. There was also a lovely man who did the rooms and turn down service. I didn’t catch his name but he was so kind.
All the staff are just great. The location is perfect. Guernsey is beautiful. The breakfast is outstanding and we enjoyed the spa. We would come back just to enjoy the hotel. We didn’t want to leave! Thank you for a great memories !

2025-11-15 via Tripadvisor
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Robert couple ch
7
Pros:

Excellent choice

Cons:

Fitness and wellness areas were not up to scratch with the latter under maintenance for part of our stay.

2025-11-11 via Nuitee
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Mcj67 Business
10
Good stay, good food, and great staff
Pros:

Quirky ( in a good way!) hotel in a good location in St Peter’s Port. I had two nights here on Biz and it was a very comfortable stay. The hotel provides a lot for its size including nice extra touches such as turn down services ( with Chocs!) something that sadly you don’t see as often these days. I had several meals and breakfasts in the hotel, all were very good, the hotel manager ran a tight ship and was hands on ( Alexandro I believe apologies if I have mis spelt) I spoke with the hotel manager Andrew a couple of times during my stay, he was to his credit a very visible and personable manager and this rubs off on the staff who were all polite, friendly and keen to help.

2025-11-10 via Tripadvisor
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B6906OYpaulc Couples London, England
10
Wonderful stay
Pros:

Cannot review highly enough. Lovely hotel, amazing breakfast selection.
The location is perfect.
ALL staff were so accommodating and made you feel special as a customer.
A special shout out to Roberto and Josh.
Thank you all so much.

2025-11-10 via Tripadvisor
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Ashley couple gb
8
2025-11-09 via Nuitee
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810audreyl Couples Preston, Lancashire, England
10
A very special, elegant place to stay in St Peter Port
Pros:

We've just arrived back after staying for a few days on the beautiful island of Guernsey at the wonderful OGH.
We were welcomed so warmly by Christina at the front desk and immediately felt relaxed. We were offered welcome drinks and consumed them in the garden. This approach to guests was used by every member of staff who couldn't do enough to ensure that our stay was enjoyable. We were shown to our beautiful room, with a sea view, by Josh who did a perfect, professional job explaining where everything was in the room, and in the hotel.
The breakfasts at OGH are superb, everything cooked to perfection and such a wide choice. Shaminee in the dining room was very efficient and welcoming as were Alice and another young man all attending to our every need.Sorry if I've spelt names incorrectly.
Alessandro is certainly at the top of his game in the dining room and our evening meal there was delicious, made extra special by his excellent attention to detail. We enjoy good, quality food and we're not disappointed.
This attention to detail was evident in the way that our room was prepared. We especially loved Sujii's towel creations left on our bed in the evening with a sweet treat. The room was cleaned and fresh by the cleaning staff every day.
On departure, Stewart and Josh ensured that our luggage was safely delivered to the taxi.
The OGH is certainly a special place. I've mentioned a few people by name but need to add that every single staff member was attentive and helpful, in the spa, the entrance hall, the Curry Room., everywhere. Thank you for a really fabulous stay, we enjoyed every minute.

2025-11-05 via Tripadvisor
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L7001KKanny Couples
10
Amazing hotel
Pros:

Excellent hotel, insured our stay was memorable by going above and beyond what they needed to do.Very good service and attention to detail.would highly recommend staying at this hotel if you ever visit Guernsey.

2025-11-05 via Tripadvisor
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Philip couple gb
10
Fantastic venue, wonderful staff and great festival at St James! We will be back!
Pros:

Very well maintained with all the facilities we wanted.

2025-11-03 via Nuitee
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R1209WTsaraha Couples
10
Fabulous hotel
Pros:

The Old Government House is a very special place to stay. It is a beautiful building. The bedrooms are well equipped and housekeeping is immaculate. The lounge is a lovely room for a drink or afternoon tea. We enjoyed delicious breakfasts and dinner. Every member of staff shows courtesy and efficiency. It’s hard to single any one person out but will just mention Wilkins in the dining room for his swift attention and cheerful smile.

2025-11-01 via Tripadvisor
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Michael couple gb
7
Good
Pros:

Nice feel

Cons:

My room was small for the money. Spa was a bit limited.

2025-10-28 via Nuitee