Shamrock Guest House
Shamrock Guest House descritpion
On the south bank of the Thames River, The Shamrock Guest House offers affordable accommodations halfway between London and Dover. Bluewater Shopping Center is just 6 miles away.
Rooms at The Shamrock all have TVs and tea/coffee facilities. Guests can also make use of a fridge and microwave in each bedroom.
There is free Wi-Fi available, and free private parking is available on site.
Less than a mile from the center of Gravesend, The Shamrock Guest House is a 10-minute walk to Gravesend Train Station. Gravesend Pier is a 12-minute walk away.
It is just a 10-minute drive to Ebbsfleet International Train Station, where trains to Paris are available from the Eurostar terminal.
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Facilities of Shamrock Guest House
Pets ：Pets are not allowed.
Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking ：Free!Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
General ：Heating | All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)
Reviews for Shamrock Guest House
Review 1：The room could have done with a bedside lamp. Only had a good night's sleep with the help of earplugs, nearby road traffic was loud even with the window closed. If you are a lightsleeper, earplugs are a must. As mentioned by someone else earlier, the top room retains heat well, and in warm summer weather may be tricky to get proper rest, probably the guesthouse could introduce a fan in the room for warm seasons (as seen and appreciated elsewhere). There was definitely something of crawly biting nature on the sheets, I only got asleep after removing all the tiny speckles from the sheet, but I have no idea what are these. Unfortunately cannot not mention, it obviously needs addressing, probably not such an issue if sleeping clothed. Also the water is extremely hard, again dechlorinating shower filter could maybe be made use of.
Review 2：Hassle free service, some self catering facilities are there, i.e. a fridge, a microwave oven, a kettle and basic dishware with cereal and hot drink packets provided. I liked there were no issues with hot water in the shower and the shower cabin size was reasonable, in other budget accomodation it is sometimes too miniature or cant get the shower the way you need. Only hands soap provided, no shampoo or bathing soap. You get one towel and soft tissues are conveniently provided in the room. TV and remote. Not much more one would ask for while travelling and for the price of £34 I paid, too.
Review 3：nth major but staff gave me a towel ( means for shower ) but was no body wash !! whats the point ! otherwise no complain at all
Review 4：Everything was there! parking behind the hotel,comfortable bed,main thing for me was tea,coffee when i wake up, even some extra like corn flakes and a pint of fresh milk,very close to town where restaurants are,had a fridge, and the price for £35 is very good i guess!
Review 5：bed a bit soft for my liking, bedside light not working. Room was smaller than usual (first time stayed in top floor room). Very hot in room, even when we turned radiator off and window was wide open. car parking can be difficult as on a main road so no parking right outside
Review 6：fridge and microwave in room, 5 mins walk from town centre
Review 7：Shower was not great Clearly run on a tight budget
Review 8：Bargain. Friendly staff Free milk and cereal is a bonus The view of the Sikh Temple, causing me to wake up thinking I'm in India when I'm actually in exotic Gravesend ;-)
Review 9：There was no soap or shampoo.i have wash dirty cups in sink next toilet.also fill kettle twice same place. Not heigene.
Review 10：Only thing i like guest house i was easy to get to.
Review 11：The price reflects the level of comfort, its basic but it does the job.
Review 12：very friendly hotel owner; excellent value for money, the fridge in the room was a plus.
Review 13：The room smelled like an ashtray that had been badly disguised with an excess of washing powder. (The bedding was clean, hence the washing powder smell!) The curtains were so dirty and smelly that I felt uncomfortable being in the same room as them. The house was more like a slightly seedy halls of residence than a guest house. Okay for one night, but wouldn't go back.
Review 14：The person at the reception desk was friendly and helpful.
Review 15：Bit noisy from passing traffic on main road as we had a room on the road side but didn't bother us too much, better with the window shut.
Review 16：Friendly helpful owner, very clean, great shower, comfy bed.
Review 17：Didnt like the fact there was only a main light in the room. A lamp would not go amiss for the evening. Also the beds very lumpy springs etc and sore on the back probably cheap mattresses.
Review 18：Facilities for self catering were great and the people were so friendly and helpful. Overall good for the price as most Hotels over £300 :)
Review 19：The first 2 rooms offered had NO WARDROBE. not even any hanging place for clothes. The bedding was very old worn and shabby. The room we stayed in did have a wardrobe but it was shaky and wobbly . Locals we met were horrified when we said where we were staying.
Review 20：Very handy for the centre of Gravesend and close to the temple where we were attending a wedding. Safe parking available. The member of staff we dealt with was pleasant and helpful. He tried his best to please us by offering 3 different rooms.
Review 21：FRIDGE THAT MAKES A NOISE AT 3 AM ROOM NEEDED SOME COMFORT TOUCHES, FURNITURE OBVIOUSLY SECOND HAND, NO PICTURES, NO PERSONALITY. EVERYWHERE SMELT OF SMOKE
Review 22：STAFF - HELPFUL
Review 23：did not find any problems with our stay
Review 24：availabiltyto city center,close to seashore and park,very good value,staff very helpful with information,would stay again
Review 25：half the shower head was dirty and grubby which was not good but it was on ly half dirty so tip clean shower head bed bit small for being when your tall but it was comfy on a pos This cant be helped but on main road so cars going thou all night but youths shouting taking loud all hours of the morning out side not good
Review 26：Microwive and frigde in the room the space in the room good loo and shower space great tv ceral in the room tea and coffee you even get given a pint of milk not little things but a full pint each awesome bed was comfy so total 9 OUT OF 10 which is a good rating and great cost and near to town centre
Review 27：No coffee, wardrobe falling over, main railway Linetwork out side windows, plumbing in the bathroom misaligned water on the floor from the basin.
Review 28：Cost, easy booking in, easy to find
Review 29：The mattress was rather thin, and the bed springs made their presence known whenever I moved. Our room was directly next to the road, which is pretty busy. After closing the window, noise was acceptably reduced. There were a couple of other issues, but as I left in the morning before the owner was up, I could not raise them with him, so it would not be fair to raise them here before giving him a chance to respond.
Review 30：Within walking distance of the town centre. Very pleasant and polite owner. Adequate parking. Enough room for my 13yr old son and me to relax. Free wifi in the room. Double glazing helped reduce the road noise. Decent flat screen TV. we were supplied with milk for the plentiful choice of cereals. Tea bags, coffee, kettle and spoons were all supplied.
Review 31：The noise from the mosque at 5.30am was a bit much that early. The ventilation was poor in our room with no access to a fan.
Review 32：Very friendly place to stay. Clean room and lovely staff.
Review 33：Hvala vam puno na gostoprimstvu... Thank you very much on your hospitality :)
Review 34：Room was very good.Behavior also excellent.
Review 35：all was good
Review 36：the rashes i developed
Review 37：Only £35
Review 38：Cheap furniture, limited facilities and not vey clean
Review 39：staf were friendly and helpful
Review 40：It was good, friendly staff, clean room, good value.
Review 41：location they are friendly clean
Review 42：Getting woke up at 5am by a faulty fire alarm no cooked breakfast.
Review 43：Price and Location
Review 44：Bathroom door didn't shut
Review 45：Range of breakfast cereal in the room
Review 46：Limited breakfast facility
Review 47：Room was comfortable and clean and perfectly adequate for what I needed
Review 48：Had tea making facilities but no Milk
Review 49：Stayed the night after watching a local rugby match very very basic but did the job
Review 50：En suite bathroom light didn't work.
Review 51：Fine for one or two nights.
Review 52：I ended up paying more that it said I was liable to pay when booking online
Review 53：Smell of cigarette smoke in hallway shower temperature was barely warm, not remote for tv
Review 54：Bed was extremely comfortable room was warm and cosy
Review 55：Guys smoking in thrir rooms!!
Review 56：Comfy and close to town
Review 57：Clean and pleasant staff friendly and very helpful even came out in the rain to help me with parking
Review 58：No facility for meals
Review 59：A good night rest, warm room, helpful staff.
Review 60：If I have to have a dislike, possibly the lack of a cooked breakfast
Review 61：Clean, comfortable and convenient. Very good value for money
Review 62：Squeaky beds but not as loud as friends snoring so wasnt a huge issue!! :)
Review 63：Location Value for money Clean Very friendly staff
Review 64：Nothing
Review 65：Clean tidy basic just what was required
Review 66：The staff were very friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The hotel was situated very close to town and the rugby club where we were attending a family party. The price was good,
Review 67：didnt like the stairs as thet are rather awkward at the top just outside my room, I found them difficuly to negotiate with my luggage.
Review 68：I liked the privacy of my room, the private toilet and shower, the quietness, and the nice walcome.
Review 69：Don't judge a book by its cover. Outside leaves a lot to be desired, however perfect inside for a 1 night stay and great value for money. Clean basic room.
Review 70：Very smokey atmosphere. As a non smoker not good. Noisey, my room was situated right by the railway, bed wasn't comfortable, mattress was old and very soft, every time I moved the springs would sound. Personally, it was too hot and no way of increasing ventilation.
Review 71：Friendly owner
Review 72：Stale smell of cigarettes Mold cloakroom Tea & coffee cheap & nasty
Review 73：Clean & Comfy bed Friendly,helpful staff Clean carpet Nicely tiled cloakroom
Review 74：Parking was a worry but the owners were so helpful and we were within yards of the premises.
Review 75：Excellent novel idea for cheap stopover. Although no hot food where do you get a microwave, cereal kettle and tea. Brilliant for the money and a good size TV.
Review 76：the premises stunck of smoke the moment you walked through the front door. our first room smelt even worse, we moved to a second room, this was slightly better, BUT there where hairs in the bed, bathroom door had to be kicked to open it, and room had cobwebs and dust
Review 77：The bed was rather old and the furniture in general a bit tatty.
Review 78：It was good to have a table and a fridge in the room. The ensuite shower room was nice.
Review 79：Perfect place to say at a very reasonable price. The attending manager (possibly also the owner?) was extremely friendly when we arrived late. Room is simple, but has a fridge and breakfast cereals + milk. Parking is perfect behind the hotel (we could leave our car there after checking out). Location is perfect for central Gravesend and the waterfront.
Review 80：Off- putting from outside, not a very high class area, but good, clean value for money.
Review 81：Location exactly right for my weekend activities. The staff very friendly and helpful. The accomodation although very basic was clean and comfortable and just right for the price.I would stay there again.
Review 82：1.The room corners had too much accumulated dust, with nail cuttings from previous guests. 2. No hot breakfast. 3. The BED was creaky - not good for young couple. 5. Only handwash provided - No body wash in bathroom.
Review 83：1. The shower was clean.
Review 84：Even for someone who is young and athletic such as myself, some of the steps going towards the middle floor were really steep to a point where I wouldn't realise the drop - I am not sure how less mobile people would cope with this.
Review 85：Free wifi Modern en-suite Plenty of tea/coffee supplied to last a few days. Microwave and TV.
Review 86：Beds need to be replaced, as does some of the room furniture, a chairwould be nice
Review 87：Closeness to the town centre, quiet despite it's location, showerreally good
Review 88：Looked a bit run down from the outside,but overall it was cheap and what more can you expect for budget prices
Review 89：Clean,cheap,good value for money!plenty of milk and cereals for breakfast
Review 90：Very friendly staff. Made us very welcome and provided excellent parking for our motorbike. Fresh milk, tea, coffee and cereals were a bonus. Perfect spot if you're visiting Brands Hatch.
Review 91：I was met by the manager who was very helpful. He introduced himself and explained everything I needed to know, My stay was pleasant and the room was well equipped clean, and comfortable.
Review 92：lack of mirror bed is not that comfortable no iron in rooms check out time was inconsistent
Review 93：Close to town center Goof value for money Clean Basic and ideal for 1 or 2 night stays
Review 94：No chair. Uncomfortable squeaky bed. Sleep disturbed by late nightguests checking in. The receptionist should have tried to prevent this.
Review 95：Excellent value for money for a single room.
Review 96：Squeaky, uncomfortable bed.
Review 97：Central location, large room, tea, coffee & breakfast making facilities, easy check in/out.
Review 98：Mattress and bed frame are not fit for purpose.
Review 99：Location
Review 100：No fan
Review 101：Can't really say anything bad. It was exactly what I expected for the money.
Review 102：Very helpful and friendly reception staff
Review 103：Nothing really. It is a simple guest house with excellent value for money.
Review 104：Clean room, clean shower, Clean bed. Friendly staff. Amazing low price.
Review 105：Rundown area. Felt unsafe. No seating in room.
Review 106：Old Fort.
Review 107：Good value for the money
Review 108：the look of the guest house from the outside
Review 109：It was conveniant
Review 110：Location, Price, welcome
Review 111：Just wanted a room for a night . It was clean tidy and comfortable for the money parking no problem ..
Review 112：Plenty of tea, coffee, milk and cereals. Great tv in the room.
Review 113：Liked my room, clean and simple for 1 night stay.it's affordable.friendly staff and walking distance to the shops.
Review 114：bedroom next to busy main road, not double glazed, train line at the back. v Very noisy.
Review 115：Breakfast of cereal and milk, and tea and coffee facilities.
Review 116：I liked the manager. He was very friendly. And that they provide with afresh milk and cerea for a breakfast. And price is really nice.
Review 117：Traffic noise may be a problem on week days
Review 118：Friendly helpful service
Review 119：Proprietor was polite and friendly, rooms were clean and the whole package was better than expected for the very reasonable price.
Review 120：It was in a good location. Friendly staff.
Review 121：Location next to a mosque room door wouldn't lock
Review 122：Clean friendly service from owner
Review 123：The staff was very friendly, but otherwise it was horrible.
Review 124：It would be great to change the mattress
Review 125：Really friendly staff
Review 126：no shower gel provided
Review 127：good price
The Fine Print
Please note that the limited onsite parking is on a first come, first served basis.