Gwesty'r Marine Hotel Restaurant in Ceredigion

We love this hotel,from the moment you book in to the moment you leave,such friendly host & staff,the rooms are excellent & the views of the sea front which is opposite is outstanding,breakfast is lovely & filling,we recommend the evening meal option,myself have the Dover sole & my wife just loves the lamb shank,we then have a cheese board,but other puddings are available,we then wash it down with a bottle of 🍷 & a bottle of champagne,you can relax with a drink from a well stocked bar & watch the world go by as the waves wash against the shore

Only stayed one night, but room was lovely and clean. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Also, free parking was really appreciated, and we were allowed to park there even after check-out.

Uninspiring sausages, only half an egg left on the buffet, whole thing quickly cooled. There are better options nearby for £15. Waitresses still seemed to be half asleep (which maybe accounts for tgeeggs not beinfg replenished).

A lovely hotel. Staff are excellent. The only downside is is that the hotel is over three stories with no lift.

I'll never forget how beautiful it is here

Called in on the off chance with other members of my family visiting for a funeral, we received a very welcome reception and were then given a very positive welcome our orders were taken and our drinks were served while we're seated in the lounge. When our food over was prepared we were shown to our table in the dining room wher our meals were served very professionally by the 2 waitresses all the meals were superbly prepared and cooked, the staff were brilliant and we couldn't have wished for better. Thank you very much we will most definitely call in again next time we visit the area.

Great location, beautiful sunsets with sea views. Staff are excellent, food excellent can’t fault will be staying again. Thanks very much to everyone (diolch yn fawr iawn)

Couldn't fault anything. Brilliant view, lovely room overlooking the sea. Well worth the money. Wonderful staff members who Couldn't do enough for us. You would be hard pushed to find better in Aber.

We stayed here overnight at a weekend and after a few drinks in the bar we decided we didn’t want to search the town for somewhere to eat. Reception told us that we didn’t need to book but there was a large party due to eat at 7:30pm. We were the first ones in the restaurant and got to have a lovely sea view. I had the sirloin steak with all the trimmings which was absolutely beautiful, there was so much I couldn’t finish it. My partner had the gammon steak and only just managed to finish it. The restaurant got busier the longer we were there and the staff were really lovely. Would eat there again if staying as it’s really convenient and good quality.

I should have checked the reviews before booking… The food in particular was below average, both dinner and breakfast, where there was quite a wait for them to replenish the breakfast buffet. Some of The condiments sachets on the tables were two months out of date !!! ! I had scampi, it was tiny tiny pieces of scampi (?) surrounded by a massive amount of breadcrumbs that when you stuck your fork in, oozed fat. Looking at the food and the menu the kitchen obviously relies heavily on the deep fat fryer and microwave. Overall, not a good experience, expensive, and not one to be repeated.

Where do I begin. I booked a night for my wife and I for one evening as the Marine advertised itself as having Spa facilities and believing it to be one of the fine hotels in town. How wrong we were! The front facade of the hotel appears very grand but that disappears the deeper into the premises you go. Beyond the reception, the floors were comically uneven and appeared to have a mind of their own. There was a strange smell in the corridors on route to our room - unable to make out what it was. The room at first sight appeared pleasant having a sea view, however the facade soon diminished as there was no double glazing and the window was covered in condensation thus eliminating that sea view. It gave the impression of being a glorified 70’s seaside b&b which had been given a lick of paint. We ventured to the afore-mentioned Spa facilities and were at a loss how the establishment considered itself worthy of a “Spa” status - for what was basically a very dangerous hot tub in a cellar. There was a handrail to help you up the steps to the tub (where you promptly hit your head on the low ceiling) but no rail to guide you into the tub on very slippery steps. Unfortunately while entering I slipped and fell down two of the steps on my derriere - having recently had twin hip replacement this was not ideal. I reported the matter to reception staff who stated they would pass the details on to management. Of note - my wife also stated that the ladies changing room had an over-powering stench of cat urine (not sure they would advertise it as that) - it was extremely strong. The Marine appears to be charging premium rates for budget quality.

We had sea bass one evening. It was 10 out of 10, the equal of a top London restaurant. Bar meals are also available, at a lower price.

it used to be a cavery but owing to covid table service. we had much smaller plates than what we had with the cavery. the service was shocking . the waitress would bring some of the veg then wait for up to 5mins for more . then we had to chase her up no gravy .when we ate the main course took nearly 30mins to order the sweet.i thought for for main course priced at £16-95 is a bit overpriced. and all sweets £6 .i had a fruit trifle not much fruit in it . all in all not worth the money

Booked table for Sunday lunch and was expecting usual high standard of food and service. Unfortunately this wasn't the case at all. They were only doing a bar menu which was fine as it did have a roast option but the roast alone was £16.95 per head. The meat was ok but the roasties were deep fried, the amount of mash was so small we eventually found it hiding under the yorkshire, all the veg appeared to be frozen. When you're being charged that much you expect more than frozen peas, carrots and broccoli. We had to send the califlower cheese back as it had no sauce or cheese on it! The waiter we had was very dirty. His clothes were unkept and extremely dirty and for the whole time we were there his mask was under his chin which is unacceptable. The owner didn't seem to care of his attire or for not wearing his mask whilst serving her customers and he was serving multiple tables. In the present climate with COVID this was not acceptable. The other waitress cleared some of our plates and veg away and 2 family members were still eating! Very poor quality for overpriced food. When I went to pay the bill, they had charged me for another table's drinks!! All in all not a good experience unfortunately and not sure why their standards have dropped so much. If I didn't know who the owner was I would have thought it had changed hands. They have clearly priced themselves out the market as it was very expensive for the quality of food and clearly explains why it was so quiet which is a shame as it used to be so good. Will not go back unless they bring the standards back up. COVID can't be blamed for bad service and lack of management.

Good location right in the face of the wild Irish Sea, and efficient staff. Also reasonably priced with a handy (if cramped) car park. However, the walls were thin, and allowed other guests’ private conversations to flow through, while the twin bedroom and bathroom were far too small. I didn’t walk away devastated, but not did I walk away delighted.

My fourth stay at the gwesty Richmond. Welcoming, friendly and helpful staff. Clean, comfortable and well appointed room with wonderful sea views. Would recommend as an excellent place to stay. Diolch yn fawr iawn.

We ate here on Thursday evening and were both extremely disappointed. The steak was tough, chewy and over cooked. My wife’s scampi was bland and over cooked. The service was good and the Guinness excellent.

Poor choice on menu. Plates cold. Below average. Beef curry ????? How can beef be a white meet? Very expensive for the two meals we purchased.

I was staying at the hotel and had dinner there for two nights in a row due to the limited options in town and the convenience. The restaurant is quiet and comfortable and has a sea view. The food was fine. Service was a bit disappointing on the first night. Things were a bit rushed which meant I didn't feel I was provided with enough guidance as to which dishes could be adapted to be gluten-free. The second night was much better. Overall, this is a convenient option if staying in the hotel.

Visited here for 2 nights with a friend booked a twin room asked for sea view but weren't given one. On arrival hotel had scaffold up on front but to me that wasn't a problem work needs doing. Booked in friendly staff. Nice looking reception area. We were given a room at back of hotel room was small and bit cramped for 2 of us and no table to eat food off we used the ironing board. Bedding was a bit lumpy see picture bed was not made to a good standard. Breakfast was a bring to the room job in a paper bag. Was OK under the circumstances could have done with sauce for bacon/sausage bap as was bit dry. We ordered an evening meal to the room and I must say it was lovely. I think under different circumstances this hotel would have been a good stay. We managed to park at back of hotel in car park but once we moved car had to go in overflow carpark just down road from hotel. An enjoyable stay but I think the room we had should be single occupancy not twin. Right on seafront with a good view over the beach and sea. Staff were helpful when we needed things for our room eg, tea bags milk etc.

Like any seafront hotel it shows signs of age but the staff were very pleasant and helpful and the lift worked! Close to lots of things.The staff at breakfast were particularly helpful. The wide selection of hot food at breakfast was impressive but would have benefited by being hotter. Suppers in the bar were very nice.

One night stay. Clean room, but quite small and a bit cold. Free parking. We had a sea view which we appreciated. Friendly service. The breakfast buffet was a bit old fashioned with serve yourself cooked breakfast but a limited range of healthier options.

Having had several Sunday Carvery’s here in the past and being totally bloated on the way out, we gave it a go for Christmas Dinner. So much choice of excellent meats available, and as usual, too much, but all together an exceptional Christmas dinner just like mother used to make.I have read the poor report by another diner regarding the lack of understanding allergies. I guess vegetarians and vegans may also be disappointed as the owner is from farming stock, so the cuisine is more akin to James Martin than Viki Smallwood.Sorry you didn’t enjoy your experience, we absolutely loved it..

We started out for dinner walking to a restaurant a little further up the road, but the October rain was heavy, and we stopped in at the nearly empty restaurant. We enjoyed an excellent dinner. My wife had a pork dish which was wonderfully prepared, and I tried the Welsh Cawl which was very good, perfect for a rainy night.. The bread that was provided with dinner was excellent. The restaurant did not have a dinner salad but the chef was able to make one from ingredients that they had in the kitchen, which was an interesting combination of flavors. The staff was attentive, and very helpful and patient. I am a little surprised by some of the less than positive reviews. For us, this was an excellent discovery that was safe and warm, and provided shelter from the storm.

After eating here many times for a Sunday carvery, we thought we would be on to a winner for Christmas Dinner. However, it was absolutely shocking! No concept of food allergies what so ever! Food in general was lovely and the hired staff couldn't have been more helpful but the chef and owner had a total lack of knowledge and understanding of food allergies!! Despite being called in advance to advise that 2 of our party had a dairy allergy (that's ALLERGY not dislike) and being told alternatives would be provided, TWICE we were brought out vegetables that had been treated with butter and/or milk! On the second occasion, the owner brought out a bowl of mash potato stating it had been "scraped from the bottom of the pan and therefore had hardly any butter in it and would that be OK"?! That's like asking a vegetarian if they'd be OK with wafer thin ham!!! In the end NO ALTERNATIVE veg was given! Whilst this was the most serious of shortcomings, we experienced other problems..... There was no system in place for serving and clearing. Twice we had to ask for our table to be cleared (between courses). Our vegetables were brought to our table before our starter plates had been cleared and before we had even gone to the carvery for our main course. There wasn't enough room on tables, tables were shoehorned together with literally no room to even walk between them in some places! The couple on the next table who although were very lovely and friendly, sat less than 5 inches away from us and waited over 10 minutes for their vegetables whilst sitting at the table with their main course and had to ask for them in the end! Cross contamination on the desert table resulted in both of our dairy free not being able to have fruit, however, they did provide dairy free ice cream. We wasn't brought tea cups when our table was served coffee and tea resulting in some of us having to use coffee cups for our tea! The only alternative milk they had was soya milk which was also unsuitable for one of our dairy free as one of them also has a soya allergy! No Almond milk, coconut milk, oat milk or any other alternative was given a second thought!! We wasn't offer mince pies as stated on the menu. To be honest the whole thing was a complete shambles! Staff were far too busy for us to keep asking for things that should have been automatic and at the end of the day, we didn't want to spend our entire Christmas meal keep asking for everything! Definitely wouldn't recommend and definitely wouldn't go there again for Christmas Dinner!

What a great hotel. We booked following a family emergency. They were so accommodating and fond us a room at short notice. The breakfast was lovely as was the evening meal. Would highly recommend.

Visited with a large group. Everyone enjoyed their meals on the first night so decided to eat here on the second night too. Plenty of vegetables and chips to accompany our main meals.

Abbiamo cenato con un buon passato di verdure ed un salmone con patate al forno e la mattina seguente abbiamo fatto colazione con un buffet molto vario con fragole fresche, tutto molto buono, la ristorazione migliora la bassa qualità delle stanze dell'hotel.

We stayed here 26th to 28th July for our grandsons wedding .Travelling with our 7yr old granddaughter we had a family room.first night I booked the restaurant for 7 of us and what a treat. we all ate different food but it was all amazing. Served by a very pleasant young lady who was really pushed owing to the arrival of a full coach of people.The wedding was also held here and once again food excellent service excellent.Breakfast here is also a real treat.Staff are helpful and happy.We will be back for a more leisurely look around this lovley town soonDeserved it's 5 stat rating.

Had the set meal and was good plenty more then enough for you good service clean and tidy, but for the size of the hotel not many eating in the evening, a bit pricey

Stayed two nights while on a trip through Wales.

We did not stay at this hotel thank heavens but was recommended to eat here as I craved a roast dinner. Most places in the area seem to serve Sunday lunch but nothing in the evenings so was very happy when the hotel replied to my email to say that they were serving between 6:30 and 8pm.

It is half term and I turned up to an empty bar and restaurant, no one behind the bar, and a carver underway. I said could we order a meal for the kids looking over the sunset out the window in the bar: they said they were just running a huge carver y from lunch in the huge non-atmospheric dinning room, far away from the sun set and the sea and beach view, so what is the point. We waited at the bar 20 mins to hear this while people hung out in the kitchen, this was at 7pm prime time... not impressed. so went elsewhere. sorry.

Worst customer service I have experienced I stay in hotesl 3-4 a week it wasnt cheap 87.00 per night great points great location and free parking bad points staff haven't a clue I asked for draught beer x4 it took to get list of beer options ordered Welsh rabbit as starter asked for tomatoes sauce 15 mins later no sause steak came out no knife chips came out cold managers response you've had had two pints of paranoi free I said I will pay for my beer wont stay here again

it isn't the cheapest around but its worth every penny , I cant beat it the Sunday lunch is Brilliant , excellent portions food fresh meat plentiful vegetables lovely and to finish off self service sweet selection WOW its a got to visit place . Been to t o a few dinners do,s there and again never fails to please . Well done keep it up

Disappointing I'm afraid, looked very nice in the photos but not in reality. Our double room was tiny and cold with a view over a flat roof and back of houses but not every room can have a sea view-ho hum.

The restaurant is a pleasing example of Welsh hospitality. Friendly service, tasty food and good use of local produce. The local culture is in every aspect of the experience, framed by the sea views across the esplanade.

Während das Hotel mit Frühstück absolut in Ordnung war, war das Nachtessen eher ungeniessbar. Wir waren zu viert und hatten alle etwas anderes. Lammfleisch war eher eine Schuhsohle und das Risotto war eine ungeniessbare Bappe. Dafür hat es Plattenweise Gemüse gegeben in allen Variationen. Die Bedienung aus dem Ostblock war sehr freundlich aber leider nicht so authentisch.

On lovely day I walked a little further along the promenade than usual to find a suitable place for lunch. A nice surprise. Very helpful staff, nothing too much trouble, reasonably priced food and a good bar menu. Worth a visit.

Good basic seaside hotel with stunning views. Upgraded and refreshed Victorian villa seafront hotel. Perfect graduation base.

Sarà forse un tipico ristorante gallese, ma il cibo era pessimo. Impossibile distinguere l'agnello dal roastbeef, entrambi ricoperti da una pesante e insapore salsa marroncina.

Don't think of staying here! They do not care about you, only them! There are lots of other places in Aberystwyth that provide customer service.will never stay here again.

Full choice plus fruit, fruit juices & yoghurt. I even managed to sneak an extra sausage for the dog :)

I went to this noisy place for a coffee on a Sunday afternoon and I will not come back again... very very noisy,tables were dirty and full of sticky glasses with drinks. When my partner asked the barman to clean the table he gave her a cloth to do it herself!!!! First and last visit.

I had the unfortunate experience to have Sunday Lunch with my wife at this establishment.The food was of a very poor quality.The roast potatoes were Luke warm and soggy.The cabbage was awful along with the vegetables.We were shown to a table where the table cloth was dirty so we had to change tables.It reminded me of being at a Warner’s holiday camp in the 50 s.We won’t be back.

Thankfully we only had lunch there, and did not have to stay overnight.The food in my opinion was quantity not quality, the cabbage smell was so strong we had to put the dish on another table, the peas were like cheap tinned peas we had at school. Loads of meat, the meat was ok, but the rest of it was inedible. The table we were shown to was dirty, and we had to move.

last minute birthday treat now children grown seafront location quiet comfortable room, friendly staff bearing in mind it’s feb superb

The best meal we've had in a long time! We had the Lamb and the Chicken - absolutely gorgeous! We will definitely be back

We booked on line several months before. We arrived with bags and checked in and were asked to pay up front. There was no offer to help with bags and we struggled into the lift and staggered to our room. It was clean but grim. The decor was old - wall paper coming off the wall in places, the paintwork around the window flaky, the curtains were torn, the en suite small. The redeeming feature for us was the bright smiling waitress who served our breakfast and made us feel very welcome.

We just called in on a Tuesday evening for a drink. Sat in the bay window and fancied sweet. The Welsh speaking bar man served us. Diolch yn fawr. The service was fast, and each sweet dish cost £4.75. We really enjoyed ourselves. Very relaxing. Good bitter as well. We’ll call again.

One of the only places open in aber on a Sunday evening. Not as good as it was made out to be. Pretty basic food not much atmosphere. Poor waitress was left on her own however there was only 2 tables to serve. She was very attentive and more than happy to change the corked wine we had for another. Maybe this was an off night or probably just good for large events.

We stopped for one night and a hopefully, hearty breakfast ! The room was a small double and ok. The breakfast was absolutely disgusting. No welcome, the chap present ignored us. It had been obviously prepared and kept warm for approximately 2 hours. Even then, the hash brown was not cooked properly, the bacon was dry to the point it was hard to cut and the sausage squirted fat over me when my fork made contact ! The worst breakfast I have ever attempted to start to eat and I don’t know why I bothered.

My uncle had promised to take me to the Sunday carvery - a regular visit for him. It didn't disappoint. Thankfully the restaurant wasn't full. The meats were cooked to perfection and expertly sliced by a master craftsman! Lovely vegetables, although with roast potatoes why have mashed as well? It's an 'all you can eat' buffet style and some people did just that.

What a pleasure to eat here......... the waitress so friendly, however professional. Menu choice varied and food delicios and well...

Yo estaba deseando quedarme en el marino para la graduación de mi hermana. Había reservado una habitación compacta", y de la foto en el sitio web, no podía esperar para alojarse en una habitación preciosa. Sin embargo, la habitación que me dieron no parecía en nada como en el sitio web, estaba muy de moda y había un enorme paso hacia ella. Era una habitación limpia, con todo lo que necesitábamos, té, etc., pero me sentí como si hubiera sido fraudulento.

El hotel pone en un verdadero esfuerzo para que su día especial perfecto. La comida tenía una gran variedad de elección, así que casarse aquí y pasar la noche en la suite para terminar honeymoor su día/noche.

Hermosa vista mientras nos sentamos tener nuestra comida - la comida es muy buena y el personal muy amable y profesional.

we only stayed here due to the bad weather which had stopped us campingThe room we had was very small yes not even enough room to swing a cat the double bed was a divan and we had to put the base together as it was not lined up right.we had an early night but did not have a great sleep as I was getting bitten not sure by what ( but it was not my husband) when we got up in the morning we had to wash the shower base out before we could use it Will we ever go back to stay No but on a plus the breakfast was good

Tengo que decir que nuestra habitación era enorme y las vistas son increíbles. Quitando eso, el hotel necesita una renovación urgente, está muy muy viejo y anticuado. El servicio es agradable pero poco cualificado, el desayuno muy básico.

Do not be inhibited......you will be WELCOMED by the FRONT DESK STAFF.....and you can thereafter RELAX.Plenty of SEATING with views of the BAY.....No frightful CHARGES.for anything you may wish to EAT or DRINK.....I write with a assured confidence....I am a REGULAR VISITOR..."ROTARY MEETS HERE" A recomendation in itself. I recommend this HOTEL to you.....I have BOOKED my own GUESTS in.here....

As a regular to the area this was not my first stay. Suffering with a shoulder prob I need a double bed and also fancied a sea view. They gave me a deluxe room at a reduced rate. The mixer tap on the jacuzzi bath trickled permanently and would give no more so could not use. When I retired for the evening I noticed whilst in my bare feet that the bedroom floor outside the bathroom was wet and sticky, I had to place towels on the floor. The toilet wobbled when used.The leek and potato soup was more like pea soup and tasted soapy.The main of plaice was overcooked.You can get far better nearby for less

Really looking forward to experiencing 5 star food in a 5 star hotel. It was our 33rd wedding anniversary on the 1st March, also St David's day, so expecting something really special on the menu. Might as well have gone to the Little Chef, the menu was so uninspiring we decided to eat elsewhere (at the Harbourmaster in Aberaeron) There didn't seem to be anything highlighted as local or even Welsh. Since there are over 100eateries in Aberystwyth and also a whole pile more outside you would think they might make an effort. Happy to do a laurel rest apparently. Wake up and smell the competition biting your heels! I will be back in 2018 and expect to see something far more exciting or not surprised to see you are insolvent because looking at the other reviews you deserve it.

Well looked after by staff and a wide range of menu choices. The four in our party all had three courses with no issues and the wine selection was reasonably priced and covered the bases.

£18.95 for ONE Sunday carvery!! (1 course)Salmon offered as a vegetarian option.Incorrect change given on 2 occasions.Rude service- we only ate one course but were forced to pay for two when we had been told by a staff member we were more than entitled to only have one course! Very disappointing Sunday lunch. Please avoid this place as we left very angry and upset as paying customers!!

Visited the Marine for Sunday lunch with the family, 9 in total. Only options are for 2 or 3 course - not just the Main course. 2 course £18.99 ! Having booked for just after 1 pm, there was no starters left. It does not get replenished ! The mains have a super selection of meats in fairness, with lots of veg delivered to table. They could cut costs by having a further area to help yourself. Too much wasted. As for desserts, there was a large selection, although the one my wife wanted had run out (and they had no more). I don't eat desserts, so for us this was very expensive for the 1 course. As a final thought, it is time the owners reinvested some of the money made from the popular lunches back into the decor and room. Overall disappointed and embarrassed.

Was staying and arrived late so ate in. Choice was limited and I had scampi with chips. Chips were OK but a bit soft, strangely I was advised that the plates were hot when they clearly were not and the scampi were OK but alap soft. On the bright side there was a lot. For desert a chocolate fudge cake arrived cold, she offered to heat it but surely should have been zapped before it came, I couldn't be bothered to see it go. Overall appreciate it's a grumpy review but there really wasn't anything to excite

We had our work Christmas lunch here and after looking at other reviews/photos we didn't have high expectations but the food was brilliant and as we were a party of 16 we even got our own room some could make as much noise as we wanted to the staff were so easy going and helped so much with any issue that arose. Thanks so much

We went to the restaurant to sample their Sunday Carvery which had been recommended to us. We were certainly not dissapointed.There was an excellent selection of all three couses especially the sweets. There was a choice of five meats with the main course. After the three couses we could hardly move and had to go for a walk along the prom

So disgusting would not stay here again ,not cleaned before we arrived , no instructions on how to use the jacuzzi bath , no first aid kit,

Absolutely fabulous, freshly carved meat fresh piping hot vegetables, the service is spot on, and the selection of puds to choose from, its hard to make a choice, 3 courses are available but I don`t know how anyone can manage it . 2 courses and your full to burst. well worth a visit .

Absolutely fantastic food. Really to much!!!!!. Lots of choice of meats and vegetables served on the side. If you can manage a dessert it's help yourself and they are to die for.

We were in Aberystwyth on a Sunday and having had the Marine Hotel recommended by a friend we decided to give it a try.. What a pleasant visit! We were greeted at the door of the restaurant and after being asked if we had booked, which we hadn't, we were soon found a table for two. The Sunday lunch is a carvery but not quite the same system as most carveries that we have been to. There is a choice of Starter and Main, or Main and Desert, so we chose the latter. When we went to the serving counter we were taken aback by the number of meat dishes being served, Beef, Lamb, Turkey, Pork ,Gammon and Chicken. There may have been others but there was such an array that I might have missed something. Also available at the counter were Roast Potatoes, Yorkshire Puddings and Stuffing and after choosing from these we returned to the table to find steaming dishes of vegetables already awaiting us, obviously placed by the attentive Staff who must watch as people leave their table to go to be served? Gravy was also there in a jug and water also, a nice touch and had we realised we may not have first brought in drinks from the bar. The vegetables proved to be far too much for us to finish, in fact we hardly seemed to have made any impression on the large amount that could well have served six people?When we had finished we approached the desert table placed in the centre of the restaurant. This is self service and the choice is amazing. I found it worth taking a couple of photographs of this as I was so impressed.Not the cheapest carvery that we have been to but I must say one of the very best.

We booked a party of 17 to celebrate our Ruby Wedding Anniversary. We had a 3 course meal which was exceptionally good. We had a choice for each course. Every person attending gave huge praise for the meal and venue. Eating with a sea view and good attentive service made it a special evening. We would certainly recommend eating here. The portions were large and the meat tender and plentiful. Thank you.

long wait, expensive bar food and then terrible food- nachos was just plain nachos with a smattering of cheese on top! fish and chips overdone and mainly batter - lots of great places to eat -avoid this one!

Ended up here due to refusing to stay in a damp and dingy room at the already booked Nanteos Mansion.The guys at the Marine were great, managed to fit us in and looked after us really well.

AS we didn't drive as far as we were meant to,we had to spend a night in Aberystwyth. The first hotel we went into was booked out, so we went to the next one and were glad we did. The receptionist was really helpful and fitted us in.A great meal in the restaurant and then a comfortable bed. We were right up the top and lovely views along the promenade. After a very full breakfast we were on our way again,vowing to return to this hotel one day. Would love to spend a couple of days there as the hotel is quiet but very cloe to the shops

Das Hotel ist im viktorianischen Stil und unser Zimmer hatte direkt einen Erker mit Aussicht zum Meer und der Promenade. Fast kein Auto Verkehr. Nur das Rauschen der Brandung, das Kreischen der Möven. Ein Geheimtipp!Hier kehren wir sehr gerne wieder ein.

I have been here before several years ago when my daughter was at uni so I more or less knew what to expect. It is a bland but clean room and bland but edible menu for a good price. I was pleasantly surprised by my room as I ordered a single room but was given a family room which was lovely. Everything is sufficient but no frills. A box of tissues would have been nice as would some green tea in my room. What I really missed was being welcomed to the dining room at breakfast and being served my coffee. I am happy with a buffet breakfast but just those little bits of interaction and not having to carry a hot drink across the dining room would be good. Overall for the price it was fine and very clean but a few tweaks would make it more enjoyable.

3 of us had dinner here and thoroughly enjoyed our meals. The waitress and barman were really lovely and when we asked for something that wasn't on the menu for our vegetarian daughter the kitchen came up trumps. Our meals came with huge dishes of vegetables and the carrots and cauliflower cheese were exceptional.

Enjoyed the evening, tasty selection of buffet supper. Service was excellent and waitress very helpful

Could not fault anything ,food was hot and plentiful, puddings were amazing and so many to choose you could have a little of each if you wanted ,Staff were excellent and asked all the time if we needed any more or wanted anything else ,Would go again soon

We arrived 12,15 we had booked in advance due to the popular of this restaurant we lined up & @12.30 we went in to our table very nicely set out with ample room we went straight to the main meal which was a choice of 5 meats which was excellent display & hot you had choice of how many you liked as soon this was done very nice pleasant waitress brought out fresh hot vegetables to the table, the meal was very good, afterwards the choice of so much puddings display in the center table this again help yourself, this place very busy but also wheel chair or walking frames, I certainly will return again.

A large hotel on sea front. Although sign outside said pet friendly we were a little apprehensive, as it was a very wet day and our dog is big and was very wet. We asked at reception and were told it was no problem dogs were more than welcome in the bar. We ordered a bar meal and drinks, water was brought for the dog. The food was freshly cooked to order and the portion size was huge, no room for sweet. Everybody was very friendly and more than helpful. Great place, will definitely visit again when in area.

Recommend by our guest house this restaurant did not disappoint. A modern but not austere interior with seating for around 20 covers. Not a large menu (always a good sign) but a wide enough choice to satisfy most tastes. The staff were happy, friendly and attentive without being intrusive. the slow cooked beef was divine. On the Saturday we visited they were operating a two sitting arrangement, 6pm and 8pm. Not a problem with us (6pm) and may only be a Christmas arrangement - but given how good they are their popularity may be understandably high.

Although are room was clean, lovely, and with a seaview. I do feel £95 a night was expensive. The lobby was nice but the rest of the hotel looked a bit tired. The breakfasts were a big let down. The bacon and sausage were cheap and dry. Cold toast and cold dry coissants. We stayed 3 nights, but after the first breakfast i just had a yoghert and toast

The Meal was very average we had Scampi and it was frozen bag scampi and frozen chips too. No butter with the Pate and toast either. Nice pudding though Bread and Butter with custard. The gentlemen that Served us one of the best though we gave him a good tip because he really did his best for us.

Today I visited the restaurant after recommendations and was not disappointed! Although there was minimal vegetarian options (lasagne or nut roast). I had the veg lasagne and it was beautiful I presume homemade. The dessert table was outstanding even though it was a bit messy, but the restaurant was busy and very hot so things were melting quickly. I had a delicious 2 course meal! Thank you!

Took six visitors from USA for Sunday lunch, we had not booked but luckily they had one large table left. Meat selection was excellent as usual, I did think the veg was not as good as I had on previous visits being a local. Cauliflower cheese was very warmed up, and the cabbage had seen better days. Over all the starters were very good and the main meal, everyone eat what they had been served.

This place never fails. Tasty food, and they're not shy with their portions. Staff are helpful, polite and professional.

Somone should give this little gem a star/rosette/award, the food is wonderful. Book an early table, this wonderful food doesn't come out of the freezer, its fresh, fresh, fresh and will sell out!Very welsh patagonian meatballs were superb, lamb best ever.

What a disaster lunch was fish so small vague none so small we could not see on the plate went out four good value food we starving don't go in four food u be better off to go to mc Donald

Visited this hotel for lunch on Monday 16th March - a mistake. On arrival reception staff we're busying themselves with who knows what, but it was obviously more important than acknowledging customers. Went into bar/lounge area where one person was on a telephone ordering food stock, presumably the chef, again no acknowledgment either on entering or when he had finished his telephone call, he just left without asking if we needed help/serving.Reception staff didn't leave their reception area to check on us either. Had to ask if there was someone who could serve us.On ordering at the bar a member of the reception staff stated that this was not really her job on entering our order into the 'till'. Hello, it's everyone's job to ensure customers get dealt with, they're the reason for you having a job!Another person, presumably a waiter brought cutlery out and asked the question at the table where we were sitting "where are you sitting"!! Then on another trip brought condiments, then another visit to our table to bring drinks, then another visit to query that we had two of each main meal, which was correct as there were four of us! Then a further visit to say they had run out of tuna, a hotel running out of such a basic commodity. Finally the meal was delivered, OK, but nothing special.The overall impression was of a tired hotel with disinterested staff and lack-lustre service. We never visited again during our week long stay in the area and found other much more welcoming places to eat. Based on our lunch experience, we would not book overnight accommodation at this hotel.

We attended a formal meal with former students of the university. The starters were all superb, and a vegetarian meal provided for those who had ordered it. The Sea Bass was absolutely cooked to perfection and Aberystywth is lucky to have chefs like this, The Pavlova likewise was a wonderful desert. The other mains-chicken and a Steak seemed to be well enjoyed by other diners.as were the other deserts, The presentation was beautiful wih extra vegetables-cauliflower cheese, swede and green beans. The tables were beautifully laid with white tablecloths and candles. Table service was exemplary.

We recently had a meal here and it was fantastic, with excellent service and staff very friendly, Highly reccomend the resturant.

My Daughter and myself were visiting my Grandson for his birthday and decided to have lunch at the Marine Hotel. We all agreed that the meal was the best Sunday lunch we have ever had. There was plenty to eat and the quality was the best. Would not hesitate to eat there again. Well worth the price.

Went for Sunday lunch. Haven't been for a while but it was just as good as normal. Fantastic carvery for your meat ,roast potatoes,yorkies and sauces. By the time you get to your table your vegetables are there. Starters are help yourself with a good choice. Sweet table in middle of room again help yourself. Good choice. You can go as often as you want. Not the cheapest for a Sunday lunch but value for money. Definitely worth a visit.

had a great evening meal and entertainment, thanks to all the staff and " Robbie Williams" for a fantastic time.

I haven't stayed in the hotel but I had a chance to try some of their restaurant meals. Fantastic cuisine. Sunday Lunch there is simply amazing. Highly recommended.

Whilst you select your cuts of Beef, Pork, Lamb, Turkey and Ham from the Carvery, your waitress delivers a selection of vegetables to your table.The prices are slightly more than your average Sunday Lunch but the portions and quality are well worth it.Afterwards, walk off your meal on the promenade and enjoy a trip on the Cliff Railway.

If you don't like carvery's - then you haven't been here before. Being English we're only used to the pub chains that provide this type of service. The isn't anything more different. The starters (except for the soup) are all in a chiller approx 8' x 4' - 3 types of smoked fish, prawns, pate, pastas, eggs in mayo, loads of salad - you name it, it's here. Then for the main course - the normal ham, turkey, lamb, pork, beef - but then it's never normal here, you can have a slice of everything. Help yourself to the dressings, roasties and gravy, and crawl to your table to await the arrival of at least 3 vegetables and some new potatoes. If I was being piccy, the yorkshire's were not as crisp as usual, but hey, let's not be greedy!! Then you have a sweet table to be believed. It might be a tad more expensive than that which we get up north, but boy is it worth it. We've been here now for several years, it never disappoints!