Ravenhill Guest House, Belfast
690 Ravenhill Rd, Belfast, BT6 0BZ
A warm and welcoming Victorian home located just 2 miles south of Belfast city centre. It is within easy reach of the Waterfront Hall, Odyssey Arena, Central ra... more
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9/10 Overall rating
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on May 14, 2007
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on April 24, 2008
well worth the money, with easy access and the roominess of the room.
Nothing! One recommendation I'd like to suggest is a provision of non slip bath mat.
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Richard ( Group of work colleagues)
from Peterborough , GB on April 22, 2008
"Good, easy access to the city centre (bus route along Ravenhill Road and the nearby Ormeau Road; but walkable in 20-25 mins). Large rooms with very large and comfortable bed. Good ensuite bathroom facilities. Use of lounge - plenty of helpful books to read and very relaxing. Breakfast menu very varied and exciting - food very well presented and tasty. Hosts very welcoming. Would definitely book again." (97613204)
Superb attention to detail. Beautifully deocrated with excellent facilities. Food fantastic !
Nothing - this was the best B&B I've stayed in for a long while
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Aileen marie ( Group of adult friends)
from Co. galway , IE on April 21, 2008
"I loved the whole experience, the owner was an absolute gentleman, very friendly and helpful and a fantastic cook! The room was lovely, very clean and comfortable. The guesthouse is in a really nice area of Belfast and really close to the city centre. It had absolutely everything we were looking for and we were delighted with our choice of accommodation." (97982675)
Friendly staff, clean and comfortable room, delicious food, wireless internet, nice area, close to city centre.
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Samuel ( Mature couple)
from Wokingham , GB on March 21, 2008
"Good start to the day with a hearty breakfast - especially the Ardglass kippers. Clean comfortable bedrooms who needs more in a guesthouse." (97190041)
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on February 22, 2008
Clean, good location, great breakfast, welcoming owners
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Carol ( Same sex couple)
from Porter, texas , US on November 1, 2007
Very nice host, excelllent room and location. Very good breakfast.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on October 10, 2007
"I don't think I can add any more than what I have elaborated above." (97249610)
The owners were very accomodating and friendly, and the room and lounge were very clean. The breakfasts were outstanding. My wife and I were here on vacation for the first time to Ireland and we were well rewarded at these accomodations.
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Anonymous ( Group of work colleagues)
on September 30, 2007
Excellant service and good breakfast service and accomodation service
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Ray ( Solo business traveller)
from Sutton coldfield , GB on September 30, 2007
"A small but impressive guest house where peace and harmony meant you wanted to stop longer! Just what is needed after an 8 hour drive for a quiet sleep and magnificent Ulster Fry breakfast." (97674248)
Clean, neat and discreetly fashionable. Great pictures in room!
Zilch
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on June 13, 2007
"Expensive in view of level of service" (99516518)
room position, breakfast
road noise, children serving at breakfast. Approach when booking in although plane late expect someone on premises
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Helen ( Solo leisure traveller)
from Dublin , IE on June 11, 2007
"The house is spacious and sparkling. The owners and staff were most welcoming and friendly. There was a good breakfast menue and I choose fresh orange juice (small but good), fruit salad with yogurt and Scrambled eggs and bacon served with wholemeal toast. and of course, a pot of tea. All was very good and very nicely served." (99348786)
I has a nice double bed with cotton sheets and a good sized shower room to myself. This was described as a single room. The room itself was small but pleasant with a large window on to the back of the building and a good sized shower room, together with TV and Radio.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on May 11, 2007
"Accommodation is in a quiet, pleasant area of Belfast, but with pubs, restaurants etc within 5 minutes walk and a large park about 10 minutes walk away. The accommodation is about 2 miles from the city centre and is on a direct bus route, but the buses are only 2 per hour. However, there is a bus route on the main road 5 minutes walk away, with buses every 10 minutes." (99979114)
Very pleasant, knowledgeable staff, plenty of information available, excellant breakfast.
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on May 3, 2007
The human contact, the breakfast, the room and the booking organisation.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on April 11, 2007
"Very friendly and welcoming. Lovely cup of tea and shortbread biscuits on arrival! Very clean, great breakfast." (99478501)
Very clean, good quality.
Probably the busy road but not really a problem
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Alan ( Mature couple)
from Canterbury , United Kingdom;GB on March 30, 2007
The breakfast
The light switch to the shower room is in an awkard position the hinge side of the door. The lighting is rather minimal especially for reading
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on January 25, 2007
"We did not book ourselves. Our friends who live locally did it for us. We received a warm welcome. It was our first trip to Belfast and we found the staff helpful in our discovery of the city. The room was restful which we needed after our very busy activities during the day. The busy road outside the window woke us early each morning but we live in a quiet village in rural France. The bed was huge. We didn't kiss goodnight, we waved!" (99425638)
Spacious bedroom. Large shower cubicle. Huge bed (room 3) Good breakfast menu. Friendly helpful staff.
Noise from the busy road in the mornings. Took ages to pull hot water but it was always hot
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Lorraine ( Mature couple)
from Stockport , United Kingdom;GB on December 14, 2006
"Lovely house warm and friendly host/staff and home cooked breakfast" (99087096)
The host and staff The style, period of house The spacious bedroom and comfortable bed Ease of transport to city centre
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Christina ( Mature couple)
from Newcastle upon tyne, , United Kingdom;GB on October 30, 2006
"A very nice place to stay, away from the busy city center. There is also a good regular bus link to town just around the corner which is very handy if you do not have a car during your stay." (3305336364)
It was cosy and quiet and the hosts were very welcoming.
There was nothing at all to dislike about our accomodation.
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on October 21, 2006
"Very welcoming, friendly, relaxed environment with an excellent home prepared breakfast." (99354489)
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Kathleen ( Mature couple)
from Forest hill , United Kingdom;GB on August 18, 2006
"I found the Ravenhill clean and tidy. Food was excellent. Staff were very friendly, and helpful. Cannot fault it. We really enjoyed our stay." (3304839567)
The staff were friendly and helpful. Excellent food on offer.
No dislikes.
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Neil ( Mature couple)
from Germiston , South Africa;ZA on July 21, 2006
"The accommodation was far better than expected and scrupulously clean. We were also very warmly received and given all the advice we needed about the city and environs. This was a real pleasure." (3304334358)
Clean, spacious, friendly
No complaints
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Peter ( Mature couple)
from Middlesbrough , United Kingdom;GB on July 14, 2006
"i have no complaints about my stay, the only problem was slight early morning traffic noise which can not be helped, but next time i will ask for a room out the back. i have expectations of a return visit. a nice house with nice staff." (3304474733)
very clean and bright, god welcom from a very nice couple
road noise
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Pam ( Mature couple)
from Hartlepool , United Kingdom;GB on June 15, 2006
"This was the best B&B we stayed at during a touring holiday. We were made to feel welcome, with much needed refreshment provided on arrival. Our room was comfortable and tastefully furnished, the choice of breakfast menu was wonderful, using local produce and fresh ingredients." (3304700605)
Well located, good parking, a very warm welcome, lovely room and a particularly good breakfast
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Anonymous ( Group of adult friends)
on June 14, 2006
Friendly welcome, very clean accomodation, good service and excellent food.
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Stuart ( Young couple)
from Altrincham , United Kingdom;GB on June 4, 2006
Excellent room - oodles of character but also a flat screen TV - what more could you ask for. Fantastic breakfast, too.
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Rachel ( Young couple)
from Plymouth , United Kingdom;GB on May 15, 2006
"We felt very welcomed by our host. We arrived in the evening and, after we had settled into our room we went downstairs to the lounge to have coffee. The bedroom was a good size with a comfortable bed and a nice clean en-suite bathroom. Breakfast featured organic and homemade produce that was delicious." (3304591149)
It was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was lovely.
Nothing.
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on April 30, 2006
"this hotel is very clean, friendly and helpful staff, breakfast menu could benefit from reviewing, room could be warmer, tv in room was tiny, replacing old sash windows for pvc would be benificial as it was noisy with early morning traffic, but overall i was very happy and would definatly come again" (3304525280)
hotel is in lovely location near everything, warm welcome when we arrived hotel is spotlessly clean from top to bottom staff friendly and attentitive
unusual breakfast menu may be off-putting to some people
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on April 4, 2006
"Only drawback with this room was the noise of being woken up early when staying at the front near the road. I would stay here again if I was in a different room" (3304438596)
Nice shower and decor, pleasant host
Double glaze windows to make it warmer and quieter
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Steve ( Solo business traveller)
from Watford , United Kingdom;GB on March 25, 2006
"Very friendly and efficient staff, very good breakfast options for vegetarians. £7 taxi fare from City airport; 40 minute walk into the centre of Belfast up a busy road and then taking the riverside walk. From the comments of other guests, the bus service seemed good too." (3304301394)
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John ( Group of work colleagues)
from Penarth , United Kingdom;GB on March 19, 2006
Everything was very good - the landlord was particluarly friendly -the stay could not have been better
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on February 18, 2006
"Really good B&B. If its only 2 stars, it should be 4*" (2982095)
Very friendly owners. Fantastic food. Great attention to little extras. Best B&B stayed in for a long time!
Only one slight problem, TV had a small aerial that made it a bit hard to get a clear picture.
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on January 25, 2006
"Fantastic, everyone was so helpful and friendly." (3304039623)
The rooms and atmosphere in the hotel were lovely
it could be a bit warmer!
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Tracy ( Young couple)
from Leighton buzzard , United Kingdom;GB on December 22, 2005
"The hotel offered everything we needed for a short break. It was a pitty that we could not have stayed longer." (3002477)
The accommodation was very comfortable and on arrival the housekeeper looked after us very well.
Minor decor repairs
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Anonymous ( Family with older children)
on December 7, 2005
"I presumed that my teenage daughter would have been roomed closer to our own room, while we were on the ground floor , she was on the second floor, while not a problem, just caused some inconvenience." (3304003414)
Friendly,without being intrusive. very clean.
Strange odour in the hallway, may have been some kind of pot-pourri !! wasn't mad about it.
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on November 10, 2005
"The bed and breakfast was on a busy road. The nearest restaurants were a 10 minute walk away. Although it was comfortable with friendly staff I felt that it was overpriced." (2893543)
The bedroom and bathroom were large.
The bed and breakfasts street sign was not lit - I passed by before seeing it.
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C ( Solo business traveller)
from Walthamstow , United Kingdom on August 9, 2005
"I am happy to encourage the provision of organic food for breakfast. Ravenhill has a nice atmosphere with beautiful old furniture on display - my kind of place." (2348364)
Peace and quiet, no noise disturbance from other guests, tasteful simple decoration (I have stayed in places filled with frightful kitsch: frilly curtains, plastic flowers, nick-nacks everywhere . . .)
The TV reception was poor. I would prefer a make-up mirror with better reflection and better lighting. Duvets are more comfortable.
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Anthony ( Solo business traveller)
from Widnes , United Kingdom;GB on July 10, 2005
"Clean, comfortable and friendly. Parking available and within easy reach of Belfast City Centre and main roads to other areas - Newry, Coleraine etc." (2471567)
Clean, comfortable, friendly.
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Anonymous ( Group of adult friends)
on June 15, 2005
"More like visiting family than staying in a hotel... Breakfast was also excellent and the house well maintained." (2255400)
Very friendly and welcoming, looked after us well.
None spring to mind.
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Barbara ( Solo business traveller)
from Poole , United Kingdom;GB on June 1, 2005
"Freindly staff, very clean" (2316625)
Offered hot drink when arrived which was appreciated especially after a long journey, good breakfast, large bed
Bigger breakfast
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on May 24, 2005
"Excellent guest house which was in a nice quiet area. Lot's of local information and books/games available if required." (2230148)
Lovely individual room. Very friendly owners and the breakfasts were served at the time they were orderd.
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Inge ( Young couple)
from Blanchardstown , Ireland on February 16, 2005
"very friendly people, nice breakfast in teh morning all fresh food. Room and bathroom were spacious. Would definitely go there again next time I have to stay overnight in Belfast." (1895569)
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Lloyd ( Mature couple)
from Boxworth , United Kingdom on December 22, 2004
"I was happy with our stay because the people were friendly and warm, the house was immaculate, the room and bed very comfortable and I think it was good value for money." (1677377)
The oldie worldy Irish charm
A phone to downstairs from our room would have been nice.
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Kelsey ( Young couple)
from Southampton , United Kingdom on November 10, 2004
"A little out of the city centre, probably a 30 minute walk. Very clean rooms and hospitable hosts. General decor inviting and well maintained. Excellent power shower in our en suite bathroom. Cooked breakfast included fantastic sausages! Would certainly stay again if visiting Belfast" (1499389)
lovely decor and very clean; delicious home-cooked food; friendly atmosphere; would definitely recommend
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Judith ( Group of adult friends)
from Puyallup , United States on November 3, 2004
"Ravenhill is a lovely home, and the Nicholson's are gracious and helpful. Breakfast is delicious, with varied choices and tasty homemade bread and preserves. It is convenient to bus routes and there is some parking for guests. I only saw one room, the one we stayed in, but it was on the top floor, and the decor was bland and my bed very uncomfortable, with a sway in the middle and very hard. I did not get much sleep. (We found that overall many of the B&B's we stayed in had very hard beds.) Bathroom facilities were adequate with a large tub/shower and plenty of hot water. The house was very clean and well kept. Over all it was a good stay and I would return, though I would ask for a room on the second floor next time and a more comfortable bed!" (1468637)
Owners friendly and helpful, breakfast varied, and delicious. Convenient location to bus service comfortable, clean
Bed was uncomfortable, room accessed via 4 staircases.
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Kevin ( Mature couple)
from Benfleet , United Kingdom on October 20, 2004
"We found the guest house easily using the online map and were welcomed with a cup of tea and biscuits. Information about the local buss service was useful. They were very helpful with directions across the city. Breakfast was enough to last the day and the room was warm and friendly." (1573108)
Friendly and clean with a warm welcome. Helpful with local information.
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Anonymous ( Other)
on October 5, 2004
"The rooms are very simple - no fluffy bedding or a lot of decorations. It is spacious, the beds and pillows are comfortable, and the en-suite clean with a BATH! Coffee and tea in the room with a little something to enjoy with it .... a nice touch!" (1349279)
The fact that there actually was a BATH in the bathroom was very much appreciated! The breakfast was also really nice, with a big selection of food to choose from, and it was given early enough for us to take before we had to leave for the airport.
Having to carry our heavy luggage up a lot of stairs was a little uncomfortable. Even though the host asked if he could assist us, we didn't want him to carry the heavy luggage for us. If one would like to stay over for more than one night, and would like to unpack, the space for hanging and packing clothes for two people will not be enough. It is a little far from nice restaurants where dinner can be enjoyed.
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Anonymous ( Other)
on August 25, 2004
"We were very happy with our stay. It was close to the Airport and near to the centre of town. The rooms were tasteful and modern set in an authentic Victorian setting, with many original features." (1417382)
Incredibly Helpful
The lounge was a little like being in somebody home instead of it feeling like it was a room set aside for guests.
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John ( Young couple)
from Bishop auckland , United Kingdom on August 17, 2004
"Ravenhill is run by Roger and Olive Nicholson, who are lovely very genuine and have worked hard to create a relaxed atmosphere. They offer an excellent standard of accomodation, cleanliness outstanding and the guest house is close to all amenities. I can honestly say that the soda bread, with grilled mushrooms and cheese, is the most delicious breakfast I have ever had. We are already looking at flights to go again." (1242343)
Outstanding accomodation, clean, warm welcome, breakfast award winning and well deserved
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Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller)
on July 7, 2004
"OK." (980484)
Attentive staff.
The room was not all that clean, I'm afraid, and was in a poor state of repair. Ordering a taxi also seemed to be a problem. I had to leave early in the morning, and there was little flexibility in moving breakfast for me, which meant that I missed out.
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"I had a very pleasant stay at Ravenhill. It was comfortable, clean, the breakfast superb and I was made to feel very welcome. A real home-from-home." (99665506)
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