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Sugar Boat

3.0 star property

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Deluxe Single Room | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, towels
Front of property
Reception
Deluxe Quadruple Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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30 Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh, Scotland, G84 8AQ
  • Place, John Muir Way - West
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Helensburgh Leisure Centre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Hill House
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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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)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Sugar Boat

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free guesthouse has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe.
Sugar Boat offers 4 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with smart speakers.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and hairdryers. This Helensburgh guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Sugar Boat. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from John Muir Way - West. A restaurant, a bar and a coffee shop/cafe are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • 10 minutes by car from Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and 13 minutes from Loch Lomond
  • Pets welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

This 3-star Helensburgh guest house is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Sugar Boat has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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 (72 centimetre high)
  • Handrails in stairways (72 centimetre high)
  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • Smoke-free property

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property does not have a front desk. Guests arriving after 4:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. The host will greet guests on arrival.

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

Sugar Boat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was outstanding - great place to spend a night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely night's stay at the Sugar Boat in their family room. The room was beautiful and the breakfast was fabulous! We'd definitely recommend to anyone, and will return next time we're in Helensburgh - thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a nice place. The rooms are wonderful and the restaurant is top notch.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Room spotless clean bed soooo comfy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay at Sugar Boat on our way up to the Highlands. The room was very comfortable, the staff were amazing and the food was great! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really friendly welcome, room was immaculate and very well decorated
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

subhdra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
New modern accommodation, easy parking next to the building, convenient for restaurants and water front. Had a lovely experience, the breakfast was fantastic, the staff were excellent friendly knowledgeable and very help, this made our stay very relaxing and enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb..Simple as that

Excellent place to stay. Staff superb and so was the room. Shall stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stylish and comfortable. Staff lovely. Good breakfast. Easy parking. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Dillon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Good stay and friendly staff. The girl cleaning rooms was especially helpful with hints on places to visit and we were happy with every single one. The food was all wonderful and the open kitchen view was nice to see. The noise to the outside world could be toned down but otherwise any noise inside was quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Central location

Central, newly refurbed, car park nearby, good value only downsize is that it said it was dig friendly but the cost is £30 per night per pet, so dog slept in the car...
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This small quaint bed and breakfast gave an old timey feel. My room over looked the courtyard which is a magnificent view during the Christmas season. It was clean and had everything needed for a stay including tea and biscuits. The staff are all wonderful and treat you as family. I would also stay here again. Thank you SUGAR BOAT STAFF!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family of four very much enjoyed our one night stay in Hellensburgh at Sugar Boat. The restaurant downstairs had great quality food and was so convenient to just walk back upstairs after our meal. The entire place was very clean, smelled wonderful and was so unique and different from other stays. It was great to be able to park free right next to the hotel and also be able to walk around the town's square and out on the pier. An added bonus was the fabulous continental breakfast delivered right to our room in the morning! Would definitely recommend this guest house and stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Øyvind

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at Sugar Boat for two nights and had a wonderful experience! We had booked a family room (for three people) and had the top floor to ourselves. A beautiful room, plenty of space for us, very nicely furnished - lovely colours, comfartble beds, tea and coffee facilities. Beautiful and modern bathroom. Breakfast in the restaurant was also very nice - good food and nice and friendly staff! We felt most welcome, and hope to come back at some point.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Incredible value, stylish & extremely comfortable

The frontage of this stunning hotel hides the incredible style & comfort inside. It’s absolute brilliant. Gorgeous crisp white high quality bed linen, excellent bathroom /shower/ fluffy white towels, very comfy bed. Every single fixture & fitting is the highest standard. Dinner was extremely good & all the staff were superb.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cosy Room

Lovely room, cosy. Asked for a receipt 2 times , never received one
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Gem of Helensburgh

We found an unexpected gem in Helensburgh. The staff was friendly and helpful. The flat above the restaurant was spacious, clean and very modern. It also had a nice view of the square. It was a bit of a climb with a large suitcase but that was the only negative. The truly outstanding discovery was the restaurant. Both the dinner and the breakfast (the latter included with the room) were extraordinary. Also, the owner Will was a gracious host. As well, they gave us complementary drinks as " compensation " for being above the restaurant on DJ night. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023