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title: "Helmsman Guesthouse, Aberystwyth | StayVersus"
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Guesthouse · ★★★★
# Helmsman Guesthouse

Aberystwyth, Aberystwyth, United Kingdom

9.6 ·  Exceptional 9 reviews ·  4.7/5 on Google, 107 reviews ·  9.5 Location score
## About Helmsman Guesthouse

Helmsman Guesthouse is a guesthouse in Aberystwyth, Aberystwyth, United Kingdom. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 9.6 out of 10 across 9 reviews. Facilities include beachfront, free breakfast, free wi-fi. It is 130 m from the centre of Aberystwyth. The nearest beach is 30 m away. The nearest airport, Cardiff International Airport (CWL), is 125 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:30

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 15

Helmsman Guesthouse 43 Marine Terrace [helmsmanguesthouse.co.uk](http://www.helmsmanguesthouse.co.uk/)

## Rating on Google

4.7/5

107 Google reviews

-   5★75%
-   4★19%
-   3★6%
-   2★0%
-   1★0%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

BeachfrontFree breakfastFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Free breakfast

### Leisure

-   Beachfront

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.5**/10

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **89**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **5**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">North Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">30 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Cliff Railway (Bottom Station)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">290 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Cardiff International Airport (CWL)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">125 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">280 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Aberystwyth</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">130 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Amgueddfa Ceredigion210 m
-   Aberystwyth Viewpoint620 m
-   Aberystwyth Castle650 m
-   War Memorial660 m
-   Pendinas Monument1.2 km
-   Penparcau Organ Donor Memorial Garden2.0 km

### Compare

## Compare Helmsman Guesthouse with nearby hotels

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## Questions about Helmsman Guesthouse

### How do guests rate Helmsman Guesthouse?

Helmsman Guesthouse has a guest rating of 9.6 out of 10 from 9 reviews, which is better than 93% of rated hotels in Aberystwyth.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Helmsman Guesthouse?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:30.

### Does Helmsman Guesthouse include breakfast?

The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included.

### How far is Helmsman Guesthouse from the airport?

The nearest airport, Cardiff International Airport (CWL), is 125 km away in a straight line.

### Is Helmsman Guesthouse close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 30 m from the hotel.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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