The Pines Guest House East Road Elgin, Elgin, IV30 1XG, United Kingdom
#2 of 14 B&Bs and Inns in Elgin
Guests' ChoiceBased on 220 hotel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.1
Free WiFi
10.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 29 August 2025
Tarathip
ThailandAll excellent!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 30 July 2025
Jim
United KingdomWe felt very comfortable throughout our stay and Lyn and Lee coud not have been more helpful.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 20 July 2025
Barbara
BelgiumAll was good.
Cosy and confortable house. Good location to visit the town and the Spreyside.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 29 June 2025
Michael
United KingdomVery good breakfast. Location beautiful .
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 24 June 2025
David
United KingdomThere was nothing I didn’t like
Beautiful property, lots of character and history. Owners were engaging and friendly. Breakfast was excellent and lots to choose from. Off street parking and plenty of local places to visit
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 2 June 2025
James
United KingdomComfortable stay in this lovely guest house wth welcoming hosts. Very handy location for my visit to Elgin, walkable to town and restaurants, with a lovely breakfast.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 28 May 2025
Chantal
AustraliaLovely room, well appointed fittings, excellent bed and pillows! Hosts were terrific!
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 20 May 2025
Leong
SingaporeNone
Located near the city and the room is clean and comfortable
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 18 May 2025
Jodi
United StatesAll good. We walked to won and to busses without any problems.
Gorgeous deluxe accommodations in a great town! The accommodations themselves were the highlight including the host, Lyn. We were in Speyside for the Annual Whiskey Festival and Lyn helped do research for transportation to/from other areas! The House is pretty, kept us beautifully, and very comfortable.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 15 May 2025
Graham
United KingdomNothing other than some traffic noise.
Good size bedroom with comfortable bed. Plenty of parking and friendly owners. Breakfast selection was excellent.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 6 May 2025
Sheila
United KingdomIt was on a very busy road but we knew that when we booked and it didn't prove to be a problem. Our hosts were very accommodating and friendly and the breakfasts were superb.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 30 April 2025
Shelli
United StatesIf we were to list something we didn’t particularly like about this stay it would have to be the shower! It was tight and the water was very difficult to manage but could always be worse!
The property was very clean and inviting! Lynn and Lee were great hosts, so sweet! The breakfast was incredible!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 11 March 2025
Charles
United KingdomNothing leaps to mind
Very friendly owners/service providers. near central position such that all of Elgin’s amenities are within walking distance. Hotel was clean decor is contemporary. Free of road parking. Rooms, clean, warm and comfortable. Who needs more?
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 25 January 2025
Angela
United KingdomWe booked a room here at the last minute due to a cancellation at nearby accommodation. The cost for one night was £109 so we were expecting something special for our money. The house and room were very nice, but not 'special' as we had hoped. It was definitely not worth the money. Photos suggest the hotel is tucked away in the countryside, actually next to a busy road. No fridge in room. TV had apps that had to be logged in to. No terrestrial TV. No available socket next to bed.
Lovely owners, very clean, comfy bed. Walkable to town centre. Nice breakfast.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 30 December 2024
Yvonne
United KingdomExcellent stay. Owners were great. Breakfast was delicious, 10 out of 10
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 28 December 2024
Linda
AustraliaRooms maybe a little cooler than I’m used to but I was visiting from Australia
Such a beautiful historic home and continues to be a great place to stay. The owners are particularly generous with their time and attention to detail. With my visit being in Winter I was happy to see I had electrical blankets on the beds. Showers had an abundance of hot water and the home was decorated lovely for Christmas. Breakfast choices were varied and super coffee being served. Complimentary bottles of water and snack bars and chocolates also in abundance.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 11 December 2024
Sarah
United KingdomTowel was a little small but was nice and fluffy
Bed and pillows were very comfortable, linen smelled fabulous. Nice and quiet too.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 16 November 2024
John
CanadaClean, cozy, warm. Breakfast was delicious with lots of options. Lynn was very friendly, accommodating and hospitable. Location was well within walking distance to the downtown and famous Elgin Cathedral. This Bed and Breakfast is highly recommended.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 2 November 2024
Scott
United StatesRestaurants in town were booked
Beautiful setting, welcoming host
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 26 October 2024
Emily
United StatesNo notes, we'd stay again in a heartbeat!
We loved our stay at the guest house! It was well positioned for our whisky tour and we were able to walk into town for a nice dinner with ease. The home was beautiful and the hosts were super kind and welcoming. They allowed us to park there and wait inside for our tour pickup and were helpful upon our return and checkin. We loved chatting with them! The room was large and comfortable, we appreciated the quality linens and a night of peaceful sleep. Breakfast was delicious too!
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 12 October 2024
Brian
United KingdomThe owners were very friendly and keen to make our stay enjoyable and memorable . They achieved this!
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 10 October 2024
Wendy
United KingdomI wasn’t a fan of the coffee machine in our room instead of a kettle but that was my personal thoughts.
Location, Lynn and Lee were great hosts, House was lovely too. Breakfast was great
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 9 October 2024
John
United KingdomNothing not to like.
Location perfect for my needs and hosts very friendly. Breakfast superb.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 3 October 2024
Hugh
AustraliaNo complaints. Everything was good.
Breakfast was very good. Hosts were friendly, courteous and helpful. Bed was comfortable. We enjoyed our two nights stay.
Stayed in September 2024
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