Limehouse Guest House Central East London

Hotels
8.4 (118 reviews)
3 Southwater Close , London , gb

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Non-smoking throughout

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and helpful hosts
Good location
Reasonable pricing
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Water temperature inconsistencies

Categories

Cleanliness
7.63
Some reviews mentioned cleanliness issues with the room and bathroom.
Service
9.1
The owner and hosts received positive feedback for being friendly and helpful.
Location
8.64
Guests appreciated the good location close to public transport.
Room Quality
8.09
Generally positive comments about the rooms, though some experienced issues with hot water.
Amenities
8.12
Basic amenities were noted as sufficient, but some guests had problems with the heating system.
Value for Money
8.58
Most reviews indicated that the pricing was reasonable for the service and location.
Food and Beverage
8.53
Food quality was not explicitly mentioned, assumed standard for hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.5
Overall positive experiences despite some drawbacks; guests would recommend.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-09 04:03

Property Description

Central Location:
Conveniently situated in Tower Hamlets district, close to various attractions in London such as Victoria Park, Tower of London, and Brick Lane.

Well-equipped Units:
Each unit is furnished with a fridge, kitchenware, kettle, and comfortable amenities like slippers and a wardrobe for a cozy stay.

Nearby Transportation:
With free WiFi throughout the property and Canary Wharf Underground Station nearby, exploring London is easy from Limehouse Guest House Central East London.

To experience a convenient stay near major London landmarks, book your stay at Limehouse Guest House Central East London now.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 118 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.63
Service: 9.1
Location: 8.64
Room Quality: 8.09
Amenities: 8.12
Value for Money: 8.58
Food and Beverage: 8.53
Overall Experience: 8.5
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Janice solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

The apartment is a great base to stay on the outskirts of London. The room was comfortable and airy. Check-in was easy and well-explained.

Cons:

We couldn't get any hot water for the shower, despite following the instructions carefully.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Emilie solo_traveller ch
7
Pros:

BED and Room. Nice and quiet.

Cons:

The shower. And the Bathroom.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Scott family_with_children ca
8
I would stay there again.
Pros:

Location was good - not far from downtown and not far from London City airport. Host was very nice.

Cons:

Room was a bit small but served our overall needs.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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MihaF family_with_children ro
9
Nice, cosy room close to Eastern Central London
Pros:

I booked the place almost a year in advance, so all I knew was that the place is affordable and relatively close to Central London. The place is situated in a nice neibourghood. The room had 2 comfy beds, access to a shared bathroom + a functional & shared kitchen. The owner was very helpful and supportive. There were lots of grocery shops around at walking distance (Lidl, Tesco etc.). Bus access was 5 minutes away, metro access around 12 minutes away. I would come back again.

Cons:

I don't remember if the announcement mentioned a shared bathroom, but as I reserved it ages ago, my memory could have just be not that great. I would have prefered to have a private bathroom, especially since the neighbours sometimes forgot to close the door, but the place was clean so it was OK in the end. Second, some AC would have worked wonders - outside temperatures were 30 degree Celsius and higher during the days. I understand it is not frequent, but - global warming & stuff, it probably be more frequent in the future.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Jack extended_group gb
7
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Leach solo_traveller gb
3
Pros:

Not much

Cons:

The location is not great and you had to put a padlock on the room door if you went out. A bit cramped.

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Jan solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Barresi solo_traveller it
8
Pros:

Host è stato fantastico per accoglienza e consigli su come muoverci, indicazioni ecc. Molto molto ospitale. Grazie

Cons:

Se devo trovare un difetto direi solo la camera un pò caldina. Senza ventilatore acceso non si dorme con questo caldo..neanche a Londra

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Armand solo_traveller de
3
2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Jonathan family_with_children gb
7
Not my first choice but ok for a short stop in a budget. Host was very nice
Pros:

Adequate room inside a house in a quiet estate 5 minutes walk from several very busy bus routes into Central London. Limehouse DLR is walkable or two stops on a bus

Cons:

Shared bathroom

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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KATSUHIKO solo_traveller jp
8
Pros:

オーナーが親切

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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KATSUHIKO solo_traveller jp
3
Pros:

スーパーが近い

Cons:

髪の毛など床に落ちてる

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Adam solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Trifonow solo_traveller de
3
Pros:

Der Gastgeber ist sehr nett aber die Wohnung ,also das Bad war extrem schmutzig und er saugt nie...überall Haare gewesen un Staub und und und....

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Mohammed Kaamil solo_traveller ng
8
2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Ocholi solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Gyula family_with_children hu
8
Good price/value apartment
Pros:

Really kind owner, close to public transportation, and near Lidl and Tesco Express. The bathroom has been renovated, and the apartment is near a park.

As I understand it, parking is free from Friday 16:30 until Monday 8:30, and on weekdays from 16:30 to 8:30. I parked my rental car on the street during these times and had no issues. I was always able to find a parking space somewhere nearby.

The city center is about 30 minutes away by public transportation. Bus 15 is very convenient for getting into the city, and you can enjoy the view from the upper deck of the double-decker bus.

Cons:

Our room was the only room facing north, and it was little cold. I asked the owner about it, and the next night was better.
Slippers are mentioned in the facilities, but when I asked for it I was told They don't have it. For me it was strange to use bathroom without slippers.

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Michael solo_traveller at
8
Preiswerte Unterkunft mit kleinen Nachteilen
Pros:

Unkomplizierter Zugang. Vollständig ausgestattete Küche zur Mitbenutzung. Netter Gastgeber!

Cons:

Badezimmer zur Mitbenutzung mit Durchlauferhitzer in der Dusche; funktioniert nicht optimal. Aber kein Problem! Lage ist nicht optimal, in Bezug auf U-Bahn oder Pubs.

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Rachael extended_group gb
10
Great place to stay for London access.
Pros:

NA

Cons:

Lovely place and in a nice area of London and the host was so nice.

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Daniel solo_traveller us
3
Terrible, do not risk.
Pros:

The location.

Cons:

There are numerous things to critique.
The staff wasn't nice nor professional. Two homeowners live on the premises in other rooms inside the house. On three separate occasions, the homeowner left his room to come out and specifically give us critiques.. He told me to take our laundry down the street to dry because he didn't want moisture in the house. What's the point of advertising laundry as a utility on the website when you force us to go to the laundromat anyways. We were not allowed to have our door open. There were other guests there so we had to not only rotate showers between ourselves, but then rotate showers with the other guests who are random people we didn't want to associate with. I'm not sure if this is a European thing, but we were only provided one towel for each person, and no towel in the bathroom. So we often forgot to bring our shower towel into the bathroom and had nothing to dry our hands with. If we wanted to wash our towel after usage, again, we had to go to the local laundromat to do so, since he said he didn't want us hanging or drying anything... even though there are windows to let air in. The biggest grievance was that, since the homeowners lived there, there was their dirty laundry in a basket in the hall, their groceries were on the counter and dishes in the sink, their cleaning supplies were scattered everywhere, their shampoo and conditioner were in the bathroom, etc. Instead of having an apartment of your own that was clean and private, you will instead be living in someone else's house while they are there and actively come out to tell you to stop doing whatever you are doing. Instead of privacy, you have to tip-toe around the homeowners looking out of their room peep-hole. This was truly a terrible experience, and very misleading. There were other issues, but frankly, I'm tired and writing this review on my phone. I'm just happy to be rid of this place.

2026-04-26 via Nuitee