The Tontine Hotel

Food was divine, honestly. If heaven were a restaurant, this would be it. The staff were so kind, helpful and engaging that I wish local shops and services would take a lesson from them. This was my first time at the hotel. Because of booking agent issues I was moved between several rooms, which wasn’t the hotel’s fault. Each evening I was welcomed back, and staff checked whether I needed anything and offered to get it. The rooms are basic compared with hotels outside the region, but they were warm and clean. My last room was on the top floor and needed blackout blinds. I’m sensitive to light when I sleep, so I didn’t rest well there. The basement rooms I’d had earlier were warm and dark, and I slept much better. Would I return? Yes. Enjoy, folks.

We stayed overnight, and the rooms were beautiful and clean. The staff were lovely too. The letdown was the food at my engagement party here in April 2025. We had vegans and vegetarians, including me, and none of us got a hot filled roll. I don’t think those rolls are a great choice to begin with, so none of us ate for the whole night. All we got was an apology.

The staircase in the middle of the hotel was the standout feature for me. It’s a beautiful place, with lots of function spaces, and the rooms were clean, spacious, comfortable and affordable. It’s handy for the town centre. We walked in on Sunday afternoon along the esplanade and back, a lovely walk.

Lovely room and good food. A pint and other alcohol cost more than at the local pubs.