The property is run down, ceiling and walls are cracked. Shower cabinet is very small and also the entire bathroom you can barely move around. Do not waist your money on this one!

A clean place to stay with excellent sea views. Carpets are threadbare and finish is basic. A budget, clean place to stay. Stair carpets are dangerous and should be replaced due to tripping hazards. This would also give a better first impression!

This property really needs some work done on it, apart from that the location and the staff are great

Lack of thought for basic amenities, extremely uncomfortable mattresses, block out blinds needed on door as light shines all night. No shelving available on shower. Photos do not show the true likeness of room! Would not recommend to anyone in its current state!

We wont be coming back. We rang 17 times with a couple of important questions in the week prior to check in. No answer. On arrival we banged on the locked door for 20 minutes...no answer. Then a neighbour told us to go next door....which was actually a different name and different number. The guest houses were joined inside but nobody had bothered to tell us. The phone was ringing in reception...it was being ignored. Inside a labarinth of corridors, stairs, doors, etc to our room...in the original building for which the key was lost...so we could go out that door but had to come in the other door. Room was over 30 degrees and stiffling hot. We asked for a fan....they didnt have any. Windows were screwed shut!!! Receptionist said she keeps telling owner to buy fans but he refuses. We asked to move rooms and were allowed ...there were a lot of empty rooms ...but again stiffling hot and windows screwed shut. We met a man on the stairs..." Im not staying in this sh..t hole" he said and trundled his cases down the stairs. We rang around but nowhere else had vacancies so we spent evening in and out of the cold shower and dowsed ourselves with wet towels. Carpet threadbare, scuzzy fittings, filthy windows , etc....

Nice sea views, yet rather functional accommodation that could need some fixing up again. Pictures online look a bit better than reality. But for one or two nights it’s okay.

The chap on reception (might be the manager) was very friendly and helpful. Although there are narrow corridors, the hotel overall is not grim, and "feels" pleasant. It is certainly clean, which for an old building with the usual plaster cracks is some achievement. Getting a parking space is always a bit of a gamble that end of Aber. The public car park over the road at the back of the hotel is one we've used many times and never seen cars damaged or broken into. The mattress was horrible (the owners might call it "orthopaedic", I say "hard") and the pillows about the thickness of two thumbs. We had a sea-facing room and the table and two chairs in the window were a pleasant place to sit and look at the waves. The room is too small to fit a comfy chair in. There's a "cubby-hole" type wardrobe with iron, hairdryer etc, and the en-suite is small and functional. As a base for getting out and about, it would be great with a decent bed and pillows (at least you could sit on the bed in comfort, then). If you're young-ish and healthy, you can probably still sleep on a plank and be comfortable, so it wouldn't be a problem anyway. There is a large communal kitchen area, which is presumably why "self-catering" is mentioned by the hotel. There was a young family using the facilities perfectly happily when we were there, so it's probably a good option for a longer stay. Overall, I liked the hotel. But I like a decent night's sleep too. Upgrade the beds, will ya?

Great value for money. Spotless and really well situated.

Very clean hotel. Sea view was very nice.

Only stayed for one night travelling up from South to North Wales. The hotel is well placed directly overlooking the beach. We were lucky enough to have a beach front room on the second floor, so the view was excellent. The hotel is close to all the beach front attractions an easy walk to restaurants and the peir. The hotel had a communal kitchen and common room, both were well equipped. The room had tea and coffee making facilities. There's no lift in the hotel so we had to carry out bags up two flights of stairs...not a complaint, but if you have any physical challenges this may not be the place for you. The room was small, very small with just enough room for the bed and a small table in the bay window. Likewise the bathroom was tiny, if, like me you are overweight you'll struggle in the shower. That aside the host was welcoming and helpful, the room and site were very clean and the bed was comfortable. It was a booked at a good price and if all you want to do is use the room to sleep then it's a great option. One last thing. Car parking it you drive there is likely to be a challenge.

After a long drive from Bridgewater, it was a welcome relief when we found ourselves at the Celtic Bay House and our host, Veronica, made certain that we got a nice room with a view of the ocean. We were fortunate enough to find parking at the car park to the east. We spent the rest of the day hunting for our forebears.

friendly staff

We really enjoyed our stay at Celtic Bay Guest House. We visited during Easter Break. At arrival I was greeted by a very polite receptionist. Room and bathroom were dated but clean. We had sea view, which was perfect. I suppose it can get noisy, but all guests were respectful and we had no problem with the noise. Essentials were included. A bit pricy for what it is, but I suppose that's due to the Easter weekend.

Stayed in #11 of Cardigan Bay Guest House and it had a gorgeous view of the ocean, size just right for one or two guests. Easy walking distance to most everything In Aberystwyth. Friendly staff! 50 steps up the stairs as it is on the top floor. Would stay there again.

Clean room decent shower ok room needs abit of a face lift Pleasent staff

Great budget accomodation with lovely sea views. Room clean and comfortable. Room a little bright at night due to outside lighting on the building coming into the room but only minor issue. Would use again.

Great views of the sea and easy access to the town centre. We were made to feel most welcome and the receptionist was extremely helpful with local information.

Nothing but good things to say. Staff are very helpful. Only hotel I've ever used with proper coffee and decent sized mugs. Fantatsic to be able to use the kitchen. Honestly, suberb.

Good value and clean

Ideal for a stop over whilst at the University open day.

The place was in need of an up grade but was clean and tidy. It was good value for money

Excellent stay from all points of view

Location is amazing, right at the beach. The welcome was warm and great, really nice to be invited like this. The room was comfortable and large enough. Very nice shower (albeit rather small) and beds were good. Sea-view from the room was lovely and very good coffee facilities provided. The overall look of the place is very tired (haggard one might say) and could do with an upgrade, especially considered the price of the room (room only!).

Great place - great value

This is self-catering accommodation and I would be very happy to come here again. The ensuite bedroom I had was clean and comfortable. Tea and coffee-making facilities were provided in the room and I particularly appreciated the cafetière and small sample of ground coffee. The communal kitchen had lots of equipment and fridges. While some food was labelled with current guests' names, others (e.g salt, porridge oats) were unlabelled and I assumed had been left by earlier guests for sharing. It would be good to have a clearer (colour coded?) system that clarified what food was personal and what had been left for communal use. Guests should also note that Celtic Bay ask guests to advise time of arrival on the day (this instruction was half way down the second page of my confirmation document and I missed it)

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Nice little BnB, room and location as advertised. Lovely sea view with sound of the waves forming your background. Clean and everything was functioning well. Great service from gentleman at reception

NOT NICE apart from the view! Was a very hot day, windows all closed and at first look seemed like all jammed shut. No staff available downstairs. Room was like an oven, had small fan on all through the night, didn’t sleep at all well. Gave one of the sash windows a try in the morn and with a big effort (I have arthritis) one opened a small way but fell down like a guillotine which could have been nasty! How dangerous and ridiculous! Once opened fresh air at last but then…. A coach pulled up outside, left engine running for ages. I had to close window as fumes nasty. After 10 mins turned off and waited there. He was picking up a few hotels up an hour later!

Very cute, bed and breakfast style and extremely friendly staff. Only thing that would make this place better is continental breakfast and an elevator because the stairs are a little steep for luggage.

Had a lovely warm welcome at the hotel. Room was clean, plenty of tea, coffee and hot chocolate provided. There is a car park at the rear of the hotel which is £4.30 for 24hrs (card only) Hotel is in a great location.

The hotel itself is really old and well worn. The room was clean but the carpet is a bit gross (threadbare, didnt feel that clean, keep your socks on). Bed was extremely uncomfortable. En suite bathroom very small with old fixtures. Room was very hot, no fan in room but one window opened. View from window was beautiful, and the service from the front desk attendant (Abdullah) was exceptional.

Very friendly staff even when my dog barked at them! The room was simple but cosy, right on the seafront. Perfect stay. The only thing I would add to the room is a mirror in the bedroom area.