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Reviews of The Laindons

5 out of 5
The Laindons
23 High Street, Old Town, Hastings, England

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 109 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

guillermo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is just amazing, great breakfast with a great view, many great details!! Malcom is a wonderful person, we will come back for sure.

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Karen on 4 Oct 2023
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best hotel in Hastings
Amazing all aspects. Best hotel we have stayed in. Super friendly and helpful. Amazingly organised. Great location and easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from karen on 21 Sept 2023
Thank you x

10/10 Excellent

martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay... see here carpark tip
Very pleasant stay... Parking ... to avoid much angst....put in Bourne Carpark hastings to GPS, walk thru alley, 1 minute, Karen will give you a "stay free"
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Karen on 30 Oct 2023
Thanks for staying Hope to see you again sometime Best Karen

10/10 Excellent

Louisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely wonderful stay with a warm and friendly host and hostess. Wonderful consideration given to the details and amenities. Great choices for breakfast. I have already recommended to friends and family. Beautifully rounded off by it being a wonderful building. Five star service and amentities.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from karen on 10 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for your kind words means a lot Best wishes Karen x

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Karen on 13 Aug 2023
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Nenad

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Karen on 13 Aug 2023
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect host , the most welcoming and accommodating Karen . Perfect breakfast , perfect room and view ( yellow room ) . Perfect location . Perfect in every way
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Karen on 4 Aug 2023
Thank you xx

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paul & Michelle’s Stay
This is the best B&B we have stayed in , in the UK . Karen was absolutely amazing in every way, a perfect host. The breakfast was delicious, you can’t fault the stay at all! We absolutely loved the toiletries. The bed was better than our own . We will never forget the stay and if we ever go to Hastings we will definitely return to the Laindons ❤️ I have recommended this place to all of my family & friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from karen on 15 Jul 2023
Thank you So glad you enjoyed your stay xxx Karen

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There aren't enough words to describe how absolutely outstanding this little gem is. The attention to detail is out of this world. The area, building, room, food, drinks, views, comfort, extra comforts, welcome & friendliness from the lovely entertaining hosts are totally fantastic. Do not visit Hastings without treating yourself to the luxury of a stay at this beautiful retreat. You will be in for an absolute treat!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from Karen on 6 Jun 2023
Thank you so much for your kind words So glad you enjoyed your stay Best Karen and Malcolm

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best place to stay in Hastings
Fantastic property, beautifully decorated right in the heart of the old town. Great freshly cooked breakfast, with a range of options. This place is faultless.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from karen on 6 Jun 2023
Thank you

8/10 Good

Sally

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from Karen on 6 Jun 2023
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from Karen on 6 Jun 2023
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My wife and I had a wonderful stay, would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from Karen on 6 Jun 2023
Thank you So glad you enjoyed the house

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful room and breakfast. Lovely friendly welcome and great customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Karen on 6 May 2023
Thank you ,glad you enjoyed your stay Best Karen

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent!
Absolutely amazing.....the best place we have ever stayed at. The property was beautiful as was our room (yellow room). The view from our room was lovely, overlooking the old town, as was the breakfast room view. Breakfast was excellent with two courses! There was also an honesty bar if you got peckish or fancied a drink. Finally....Karen was a lovely person and nothing was any trouble.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Karen on 3 May 2023
Was lovely meeting you both Hope to see you again Best Karen x

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best place to stay in Hastings
Amazing stay. Room and hotel were clean, beautifully furnished and lots of extra treats. Owners went above and beyond to make our stay really special. Excellent home cooked breakfast and free parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic care from Malcolm and Karen from the moment we arrived. We felt so welcome, so relaxed and sooo warm. So many little touches, too many to mention. Homemade cake, homemade mince pies, homemade biscuits… an honesty bar in your room, a robe in your room. Wonderful breakfast too.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from Karen on 16 Dec 2022
Thank you for your lovely review We are glad you enjoyed your stay .xx

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property in convenient area to explore. Comfortable rooms. Lovely breakfast. Welcoming friendly people.
Response from karen on 3 Dec 2022
Thank you ,hope to see you again Best Karen

10/10 Excellent

Nichalos, Jacksonville Beach

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our one night stay at The Laindons, you can tell the owners and staff have thought about every detail. It’s appreciated to find a rare gem like this B&B. We will definitely stay again and can’t wait! Thank you!
Response from Karen on 1 Dec 2022
Thank you for your review Hope to see you again Best wishes Karen

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely balance of a friendly, personal welcome from Karen and privacy as you come and go. The breakfast is superb: it’s not much of an exaggeration to call it gourmet. The house is very generously laid out: lots of books, cake if you want it, fresh milk in your room, Teapigs tea bags. Very good value. There’s a car park nearby, with a fair amount of churn, but you occasionally have to wait for a space to come free. When you get a space it’s covered by a voucher from the guest house.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Karen on 7 Sept 2022
Thank you for your review ,hope to see you again Best Karen

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Winderful
Everything as expected and better
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from karen on 21 Aug 2022
Thank you x

10/10 Excellent

Cally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Warm welcome and very thoughtful, attentive service throughout my stay. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend The Laindons.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from karen on 21 Aug 2022
Thank you x

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the welcome we received from Karen to the fabulous room with comfy bed, one of the best stocked mini bars and gorgeous bathroom toiletries to the amazing breakfast, our stay at The Laindons was simply perfect. Amazing service, beautiful room, gorgeous breakfast - at least 15 out of 10!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Karen on 11 Aug 2022
I am so glad Thank you xx

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Karen on 11 Aug 2022
Thank you x

10/10 Excellent

Aretta

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Karen on 7 Jul 2022
Thank you

8/10 Good

Mrs Kannika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoy our stay and cake
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from malcolm on 5 Jul 2022
thank you for staying with us

10/10 Excellent

Rosie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from malcolm on 5 Jul 2022
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Karen and Malcolm on 28 Jun 2022
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A real gem
Myself and a friend spent one night at The Laindons. We only met Karen briefly but Malcom gave us a great welcome and made us feel at home within minutes. We booked the Blue room which had a bathtub in the bedroom. We've stayed in some amazing places but this was by far our favourite room, it was beautiful. Everything was up to such a high standard from the decor to the bedding. It really felt like luxury. We were given a parking permit to use which covers check in to check out (4pm to 11am), this is a great addition offered. If you stay, you'll find out why guests love the breakfast! We are familiar with the area but if you're not, the location is perfect. The Laindons is in the heart of the Old Town with plenty of shops, bars and restaurants within walking distance. We loved our stay, until next time.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Karen on 22 Jun 2022
Thank you so glad you like our efforts

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely stay, such a beautiful place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from Karen on 22 Jun 2022
Thank you glad you enjoyed your stay

10/10 Excellent

Darryl, Austin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful proprietors! Karen and Malcolm are excellent hosts. The English breakfast was superb.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from Karen on 23 May 2022
Thank you x

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
All appoitment of high wuality, attent iij ve inn keepers. Included breakfast absolutely 1st rate !
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from Karen on 23 May 2022
Thank you xx

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Landons hastings
Brilliant, lovely people, great house,charming hosts. Top notch.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from karen on 23 May 2022
Thank you xx

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely fabulous
Karen & Malcolm are brilliant hosts. They made our stay a very special experience. The service, rooms & breakfast couldn't have been better. Nothing was too much trouble & everything had been thought of. Many lovely extra touches were very much appreciated. We partcularly enjoyed relaxing in the lounge. If I had to be really picky, I would say that the water pressure in the shower in the Green room could be better. It was a bit of a pain returning to the car to pay for the parking from 11am to 4pm but luckily we managed to secure a space in the car park next door.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from Karen on 6 May 2022
Thanks for your review and staying with us . Shall look in to shower pressure The Parking in the Old Town on a Bank Holiday weekend gets busy .

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful property, the owners have paid great attention to detail, making for a very comfortable stay, such as fresh lemon slices in the mini fridge for your gin, or water! Although they didn’t have parking a parking permit for the local car park was provided, this was a short walk through an alleyway and we could see our car from the room. The breakfast was lovely and the staff very friendly and helpful. A lovely place to stay and well worth their 5* rating.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from karen on 19 Apr 2022
So glad you enjoyed your stay thank you

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from Karen on 26 Apr 2022
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love Laindons. Karen remembered us from 3 years ago when we last visited from the US. The breakfast is fantastic, rooms are clean and well maintained with top notch amenities!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from karen on 12 Apr 2022
Great see you guys again xx

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Response from karen on 1 Mar 2022
Thank you ,so glad you enjoyed your stay with us in Hastings x

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful property well located in Hastings Old Town and Karen is a marvellous host. We were fortunate enough to stay in the Yellow Room with its beautiful view of the East Hill. It really looked like a painting with all the different styles of architecture. Our room was spacious and spotless and the bed linens are top quality. Breakfast was truly excellent, I really couldn’t fault it. I would also recommend the pub a few doors away, First in, Last out. It had a roaring fire and our meals were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Response from Karen on 1 Jan 2022
Happy New Year And thank you for your review . Hope to see you again soon Best Karen

10/10 Excellent

shelley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Welcoming, fabulous host. Rooms gorgeous. Lots of lovely little details. A delicious breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from Malcolm and Karen on 1 Jan 2022
Sorry its taken me so long to reply Happy New Year and hope to see you again

8/10 Good

Anthony, London

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very smart and well maintained...clearly the owners have high standards. The only issue was noisy shower pumps which doesn't matter if everyone is sleeping in but inevitably wakes you when someone is showers at 0700!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from Twist on 1 Nov 2021
Sorry that you were woken up by the shower noise Will be sorting that out , Best Karen and Malcom

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Response from Twist on 1 Nov 2021
Thank you for you review ,glad you had a great stay Many thanks Malcolm and Karen

10/10 Excellent

rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A real gem
Great for a weekend away by the sea. Lovely experience, run by a couple who make you feel right at home as soon as you arrive. Lovely spacious room(red room), fantastic breakfasts with lots of choice in the centre of the old town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from Twist on 2 Nov 2021
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay Thank you Best Malcolm and Karen

10/10 Excellent

Lucy Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was a dream! It was so breathtaking from the blue room which we stayed in, to the relaxing lounge area, to the beautiful dining area we would have our breakfast in. The hosts are beyond wonderful. And their breakfast is mouthwatering! Highly recommend the salmon, cream cheese bagel. The area of the property is beautiful and safe feeling, the people are so friendly and welcoming. The home has so much history which can be found in each room, without a doubt we will be coming back again soon hopefully! As from the moment we stepped foot past the front door we haven’t stopped thinking about the Laindons as well as beautiful Hastings it lies in. We cannot thank the hosts enough for welcoming us into their loving home, it truly was beautiful and we will be returning soon! As we now consider it our home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from Karen on 30 Sept 2021
Thank you Lucy It was great having you both stay with us and yes do come again Malcolm is wating. Best Wishes Karen and Malcolm x

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a super B & B
We were given the Yellow Room which was really bright with large windows with a great view. The room was very comfortable with everything and more provided I would really recommend a stay at the B & B Malcolm and Karen are great hosts. He makes for great entertainment whilst serving Breakfast Here is somewhere we will definitely be going back to
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from Karen on 30 Sept 2021
Malcolm does keep us our toes !! Thank you for staying with us and yes do come again best wishes xx

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely guesthouse in Hastings Old Town
Great location in the old town, 5min walk to the sea front, very clean and comfortable accommodation, lovely breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Response from Karen on 30 Sept 2021
Thank you for staying with best Malcolm and Karen x

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great anniversary stay.
We stayed in Hastings for a couple of days. The laindons was friendly, nice and a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Response from Karen on 30 Sept 2021
Thank you for staying with us and glad you enjoyed your stay with us

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best
Laindons was amazing. The hosts Karen and Malcolm made us feel so welcome. I cant really put into words how wonderful the hosts and place is . Absolutely five star . We had a wonderful stay ,could not fault a thing. Thanyou both for making our stay amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from Malcolm Karen on 11 Aug 2021
Thank you for your lovely review Hope to see you again x

10/10 Excellent

Amarachi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021