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Hell Bay Hotel is an award winning hotel on the beautiful island of Bryher on the Isles of Scilly. Set in a picturesque cove facing the Atlantic Ocean, Hell Bay offers families and couples a friendly and private oasis to relax and spend quality time together and to enjoy the wild, natural delights of Bryher and the other islands of Scilly.
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Property amenities
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Hot bath
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Beach
Boating
Books, DVDs, music for children
Children's playground
Wifi
Outdoor pool
Pool / beach towels
Heated pool
Yoga classes
Yoga room
Sauna
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Kids' meals
Wine / champagne
Hiking
Mini golf
Canoeing offsite
Patio
Highchairs available
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Shuttle bus service
Spa
Facial treatments
Full body massage
Manicure
Pedicure
Baggage storage
Gift shop
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Sun loungers / beach chairs
First aid kit
Laundry service
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Bathrobes
Housekeeping
Interconnected rooms available
Private balcony
Room service
Coffee / tea maker
Flatscreen TV
Complimentary toiletries
Seating area
Telephone
Iron
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Refrigerator
Radio
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Ocean view
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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46Car recommended
Grade: 46 out of 100
47Restaurantswithin 5 miles
28Attractionswithin 5 miles
Nearby restaurants
Longstone Cafe
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The Hall - Restaurant of St Mary’s Hall Hotel
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Seven Stones Inn
456 reviews2.7 miBar
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St Mary's Riding Centre
261 reviews3.5 miHorseback Riding Tours
Bant's Carn Burial Chamber and Halangy Down Ancient Village
265 reviews2.6 miAncient Ruins
Tresco Abbey Garden & Valhalla Collection
714 reviews1.2 miHistoric Sites
Garrison Walls
111 reviews3.3 miHistoric Walking Areas
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Arriving in pouring rain, we were quickly shown to our lovely room - a real "wow-factor" view and a spacious room with huge bathroom. Fabulous toiletries and fluffy towels on an excellent heated towel rail, tea and coffee making cupboard and a comfy bed - a perfect base. Food at the bar was excellent but as a treat we booked for the award winning restaurant and it was worth every penny! Cocktails in the sumptuous lounge proceeded fabulous service and exquisite food. All staff were excellent and fully informed on the requirements of a gluten free diet - the gluten free bread products were the best ever! The chef even made a take away lunch for the journey home. The bar staff were so friendly and made great suggestions of local gins, they remembered guests and took a real pride in their job. From the transfer drivers to gardeners and indoor staff - everyone made us feel very welcome. All in all a fabulous, luxurious stay and so special to lie in bed and see the lighthouse!…
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I was moved to write this review after reading the adverse review that was posted in August. Yes the staff are young but in my experience they are well trained and attentive and help create a relaxed atmosphere in the hotel. As for the food it is excellent. I’m also amazed by the comment about the rooms until I thought about the elephant in the room DOGS! The hotel policy of allowing dogs in ground floor rooms is getting a bit out of hand I feel. During my stay I observed 8 dogs in just 4 rooms below us. Bryher has seen an increase in dogs causing damage to local livestock and many of the locals are very concerned. I’m therefore surprised that Tresco Estates isn’t listening to the locals and putting a limit on the number of dogs at the hotel at anyone time. Personally I come to Scilly for the peace, the scenery and nature . I don’t find my experience is enhanced by staying in kennels or having dogs running free on the pristine beaches. Most Uk councils restrict dog access to beaches to the out of season periods. Dogs are not environmentally friendly and I think the hotel should limit their numbers and not allow them in the pool area . Hell Bay is in danger of following Karma by loosing sight of the environment and community in which it sits. You pay a high price to stay at Hell Bay but the increase in the number of dogs makes me think that price isn’t worth paying.…
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: If you want to avoid the smell of dogs get an upstairs room
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Dropped in for lunch today. The delicious meals of squid, bouillabaisse and strawberry and tomato salad between us all arrived quickly despite the restaurant being busy . The waiting staff were helpful, knowledgeable and welcoming. All looking forward to our next visit.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Very disappointing. Overrated hotel, poor service and average food. Run by gap year students, no ‘grown up’ presence visible. Staff all chatting about when their last day would be with little attention to customers. Dinner was bland and 2 main courses arrived after the other 2 had finished. Tired decor, musty bedroom, uncomfortable beds. I couldn’t use the pool at 8.30am as the covers hadn’t been removed, no one around to help. Spa closed, no therapist employed. It’s in a beautiful location but don’t waste your money.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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My wife and I have just returned from a fabulous 5 night stay at Hell Bay Hotel We were fortunate to have the emperor suite with a stunning view .The suite is faultless, tea and coffee making facilities ,a huge comfortable bed .,and a lovely sitting area The meals are very good - and every member of the staff went out of their way to make our stay so enjoyable .They are truly a great bunch .We enjoyed our boat trips to Tresco and St Martins .Great meal at the Seven Stones pub on St Martins and great view >Tresco -Abbey Gardens and lunch at the Ruin Beach Cafe are both worth a visit The helicopter flights from Penzance are weather dependent but the seemless connection we had to Bryher,to the hotel ,.Helicopter from Penzance to Tresco, luggage and ourselves from Heliport to the quay on Tresco ,boat to Bryher and transport for us and luggage to Hell Bay worked very well and again in reverse when coming home -It is obviously a very well oiled machine J and C…
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 23 Jun 2023
Dear N5908KGjohno, Thank you so much for the kind words. We are delighted to hear that you had a fabulous stay with us. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent service and food so it is great to hear that you were well looked after throughout your stay. We also try and make travel as easy as possible so it is wonderful to hear your feedback stating that that was the case. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. All the best, The Hell Bay Hotel team
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Just wow! Absolutely fantastic hotel! Great location, fantastic food, superb staff. Definitely one of the best hotels we have ever stayed. The island itself is lovely, with stunning views everywhere you look…….will definitely be going back!
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 16 Jun 2023
Hi Joef191, Thank you for your lovely review. It is so wonderful to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. Our team strive to look after our guests and provide them with the highest quality food and service possible so it is great to hear that you felt this to be the case. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Best wishes, The Hell Bay team
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Enjoyable stop on our first holiday on Bryher Lovely small Island with wonderful walks and views Enjoyed our food each evening, Good day trips with options to Tresco and Abbey Garden are very special We shall be back
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 16 May 2023
Dear K9063SCpaulw, Thank you so much for your review. It is always lovely to hear that our guests have enjoyed their stay with us at Hell Bay, but it is more lovely still when they have enjoyed the wider island of Bryher so much. Delighted that you made the most of the walks and views on offer, and of course had several tasty meals with us in the restaurant! We look forward to welcoming you back to Hell Bay again soon. All the best, The Hell Bay Hotel team
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We had a lovely stay at the Hell Bay hotel and it is clearly somewhere that invests in the buildings, the furnishings and the staff. Our room, requested well in advance, had a splendid sea view. We loved the little kitchenette and fresh milk for tea and home made biscuits. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. The food was excellent for both breakfast and dinner. We would love to come back.
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Responded 17 Nov 2022
Dear LoungerLizard, Thank you for such a lovely review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and that the room and facilities were of a high standard. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Best wishes, The Hell Bay Hotel team
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This was our third visit and we stayed in Room 22 (one of our favourites for the views!). Everything was as excellent as ever. We love the understated, friendly but efficient service and the whole relaxed atmosphere of the hotel. The rooms are spacious and comfortable and the food is amazing, but it's the little touches that make the difference - a plug socket near the mirror over the dressing table and massive, proper bath "sheets" instead of the miserly towels you get in some places! Bryher is such a magical place and we will definitely be back.
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Responded 20 Oct 2022
Dear Elaine, Thank you for your very kind review. Our team work very hard to ensure that all our guests have a fantastic and unique stay, and we are so pleased to hear that you felt the service to be efficient yet friendly. We are very lucky with our views and are so glad you appreciated them - along with the bath sheets! We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Best wishes, The Hell Bay team
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This was our second stay at the Hotel. We were a party of 4 adults and young children. The hotel is in a beautiful location and rooms facing the sea provide stunning views. We used the hotel pool, really enjoyable. Of an evening we ate in the hotel. Meals were very good the only thing we would have liked was a bit more variety in the evening menu. We could have eaten elsewhere of an evening but on this occassion we chose to eat there. Breakfasts were excellent, with lots of hot and cold choices. Hotel staff were friendly and efficient throughout. Getting to the island from St Marys via Tresco Boat Services on Firethorn was easy, all we had to do was look at boat times on Tresco website and let Hotel know what time boat time we were on. The hotel takes your luggage from quay to hotel and vice versa on return, we walked from quay to Hotel but you can get a lift in the mini bus. There are lots of walks from the Hotel and if you want a grand sunset view towards the small island of Gweal and out to sea walk up the hill opposite. Rushy Bay is about 10 minute walk and beautiful swimming spot, ,bit of shell collecting and lie on the beach. All in all great stay and lookig forward to returning.…
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Responded 1 Sept 2022
Dear Steph618, Thank you for your kind words. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay and that you plan to return. We pride ourselves on the service we offer and always strive to make stays as seamless, relaxing and enjoyable as possible. We will pass your comments regarding the menu on to the Hell Bay kitchen team as they are always grateful of any feedback. We look forward to seeing you again. Best wishes, The Hell Bay team
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hell Bay Hotel
What are some of the property amenities at Hell Bay Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at Hell Bay Hotel?
Top room amenities include a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and a seating area.
What food & drink options are available at Hell Bay Hotel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Hell Bay Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to a fitness centre, a heated pool, and a sauna during their stay.
Does Hell Bay Hotel have an airport shuttle?
Yes, Hell Bay Hotel offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are pets allowed at Hell Bay Hotel?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Does Hell Bay Hotel have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.
Is Hell Bay Hotel accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.