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Sugar Boat

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Helensburgh with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, City View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Deluxe Quadruple Room | Living area | Smart speakers
View from room
Sugar Boat guesthouse, near the train station, offers free to-go breakfast and in-room WiFi. Relax at the coffee shop, bar, or restaurant. Outdoor furniture provides pleasant spaces to unwind, and the staff is praised for their helpfulness.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 9 - Sep 10
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Tomorrow

Sep 10 - Sep 11
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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, City View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Single Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Quadruple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Helensburgh, Sugar Boat is near a train station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Loch Lomond and Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. Geilston Garden and Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre are also worth visiting.
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30 Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh, Scotland, G84 8AQ

What's nearby

  • Hill House - 3 min drive - 0.8 miles
  • Loch Lomond - 14 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Loch Lomond Shores - 14 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Kilcreggan Ferry Terminal - 31 min drive - 18.3 miles
  • Gourock Ferry Terminal - 47 min drive - 19.9 miles

Getting around

  • Helensburgh Central Station - 3 min walk
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cafe at Kilcreggan - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Esplanade Cafe - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪The Clyde Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Scotts Greenock - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪Flamingo - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sugar Boat

Guesthouse near a train station
Take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a bar, and a restaurant at Sugar Boat. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), outdoor furniture, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and smart speakers, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, smart speakers, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 10 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways (28 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (28 inches high)
  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart speaker

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 20 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 1:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 10 to 20 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: GBP 20 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 1:00 AM

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Sugar Boat Guesthouse
Sugar Boat Helensburgh
Sugar Boat Guesthouse Helensburgh

Frequently asked questions

Is Sugar Boat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Sugar Boat?

This guest house doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Sugar Boat?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available from 11:00 PM– 1:00 AM for a fee of GBP 20.

What time is check-out at Sugar Boat?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sugar Boat located?

Situated in Helensburgh, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of John Muir Way - West and Hill House. Geilston Garden and Duck Bay Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km). Helensburgh Central Station is only a 3-minute walk and Helensburgh Upper Station is 12 minutes.

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