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The Pines Guesthouse

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Elgin with free breakfast

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Front of property
Staircase
Double Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi
Interior
Exterior
The Pines Guesthouse provides a peaceful retreat where travelers enjoy made-to-order breakfasts and complimentary WiFi. The attentive staff creates a welcoming atmosphere throughout the smoke-free property, making each stay comfortable and relaxing.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Netflix
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Netflix
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Netflix
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Romantic Double Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi

Romantic Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Netflix
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Netflix
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Elgin is home to The Pines Guesthouse. Spynie Palace and Duffus Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Moray Golf Club and Hopeman Golf Club. Relax and Harbour Treasures are also worth visiting.
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the pines east road, Elgin, Scotland, IV30 1XG

What's nearby

  • Elgin Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Relax - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Glen Moray Distillery - 7 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Duffus Castle - 12 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Pluscarden Abbey - 23 min drive - 8.2 miles

Getting around

  • Elgin Station - 13 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Muckle Cross (Wetherspoon) - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Drouthy Cobbler - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Pines Guesthouse

Property highlights
The Pines Guesthouse provides free cooked-to-order breakfast and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Pines Guesthouse offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and digital channels

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 1485774

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Pines Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Pines Guesthouse?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Pines Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Pines Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Pines Guesthouse located?

Situated in Elgin, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Elgin Cathedral and Elgin Museum. Relax and Spynie Palace are also within 3 mi (5 km). Elgin Station is 13 minutes by foot.

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The Pines Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely B&B in Elgin. Breakfast was excellent, the owners are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect, friendly and really nice accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roland

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short stay, but very comfortable and the owners are really helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5 Stars - Would Thoroughly Recommend.

Very welcoming and homely experience at The Pines Guesthouse. Hosts were lovely, and breakfast was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Hotel doesn’t have parking, how ever there is parking close by. There is a pub with in walking distance for dinner and live music on the weekends
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay

Nice stay with a lovely breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful guesthouse where you can feel at home. We received a very friendly welcome. Lyn gave us some restaurant tips and a suggested route for the next day. A great stay and a perfekt breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Amenities
Lovely guest house would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay here, hoists very helpful breakfast was lovely would defo stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodation,very comfortable,and very tasty choices of breakfast..Pleasant, and amenable hosts. Our second stay, and very recommendable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located. Very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very pleasant and comfortable stay. Our host was friendly and welcoming!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were wonderful. The location was convenient to the local sites.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great guest house would recommend it to anyone. The atmosphere is good and owners could not be more welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable room, and excellent walk in shower and facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ernst

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

In the best tradition of a small personal scottish

Wonderfull and lovely place - we have recieved the kindest treatment despite last minute changes on our end.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One Night Stay - Superb

One night stay - very comfortable room and breakfast was excellent. Lovely hosts - would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A friendly welcome to a comfortable guesthouse
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely building and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hosts were amazing! Comfortable bed and delicious breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely b&b. Great staff. No problem accommodating our vegan needs for breakfast. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Amenities
Wonderful breakfast! Beautiful house!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A comfy night.

Very central to Elgin, lovely building and decor and a comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First time i have used The Pines and certainly wont be the last. Great room, breakfast and not forgetting the hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mini break

Lovely period house in convenient area for the town. Excellent breakfast. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

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