Whiteways Guest House

Location: 70 Sandbeck Avenue, Skegness, gb

Star Rating: 8.7 Stars

Property Type: Bed and breakfasts

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Family rooms
• Packed lunches
• Non-smoking throughout
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Smoke alarms
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Key access
• CCTV outside property
• Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
• Television in common areas
• Free wired internet
• Snack bar/deli
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Wine release events
• Japanese garden
• Vegetarian menu options available

Rooms Available

• Double Room with Shared Bathroom

  This double room has a shared bathroom and a carpeted floor. This double room features a wardrobe, an electric kettle, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • TV
  • Toilet
  • Heating
  • Shared toilet
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access

• Standard Double Room

  This double room has a private bathroom and a carpeted floor. This double room features a wardrobe, an electric kettle, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • TV
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access

• Single Room with Shared Bathroom

  This single room features a shared bathroom, and a carpeted floor. This single room has a wardrobe, an electric kettle, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • TV
  • Toilet
  • Heating
  • Shared toilet
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access

• Standard Double Room

  This double room features a private bathroom and a carpeted floor. This double room has a wardrobe, an electric kettle, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • TV
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access

• King Room

  This double room features a private bathroom, and a carpeted floor. This double room has a wardrobe, an electric kettle, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • TV
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access

• Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  This twin/double room features a private bathroom, and a carpeted floor. This twin/double room has a wardrobe, an electric kettle, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • TV
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access

• King Room

  This double room offers a private bathroom, and a carpeted floor. This double room has a wardrobe, an electric kettle, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • TV
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access

Guest Reviews

• katie (3/5): Filthy, very disappointing - Bed and pillows were comfortable. Easy access to parking. Room was filthy, had to complain. It was then re-cleaned but still wasn't up to standard but I didn't feel comfortable complaining again. Wasn't asked if I wanted breakfast. Wasn't shown the communal areas. The stairs and hallways were filthy and it smelled of tobacco smoke. When I emailed to complain afterwards, I was accused of lying about being told of their absence the following morning. I requested a refund but was refused then they just stopped answering my messages.
• Spearman (10/5): -
• Maria (10/5): - Amazing lovely hotel friendly owners crystal clean throughout and very relaxing didn't have breakfast but judging by the smell of it wish we had Nothing not to like
• Jack (1/5): - One of the worst if not the worst place we've ever stayed at. There was two options to choose between here in booking. One £50 and another £65 with breakfast. Which we never received as they claimed it was booking.com error so we had to go else where for breakfast. You can even check there own website and it says the same thing as it does on here and now we are in the process have trying to get a refund for the breakfast but this place as refused to do so. Also yo add the lock on the door was practically hanging off the wall the shower took 5 business days to get warm and even then it wasn't warm the bathroom was disgusting (the floor especially) one toilet roll between all the guests aswell we had no cup in the rooms for tea/coffee and to top it all off the TV was broken ill add pics below avoid like this place like the plague never again!!
• Andrew (10/5): We e joyed our 2 day stay - Lovely
• Anthony (8/5): Brilliant stay - The breakfast was spot on, great value for money. The bathroom could've been a bit cleaner, toilet seat dirty.
• Susan (8/5): A good stay and quiet surroundings - Very comfortable, 5 minutes from main street and beach, Room slightly compact. Shower quite small
• Alison (10/5): -
• Whitehouse (10/5): - The location near to the shops it was home ti home very nice people
• Geoffrey (10/5): Look no further for your Skegness stay. - Location ideal for the beach and the town - just on the edge of centre in a lovely, quiet, civilised street; facilities offered everything I needed; friendly attention of Josie, Paul and Steve was a joy. Look no further for your Skegness stay, be sure to order breakfast, and relax, switch off and enjoy. There was nothing I wished to be any different. If there had been, I feel confident it would have been taken care of for me.
• Darren (9/5): -
• Melinda (8/5): -
• stephen (10/5): -
• Philip (10/5): -
• Thomas (10/5): - How helpful they were. Nothing was to much trouble. They were the perfect hosts.
• Tiffany (8/5): -
• Mcevoy (10/5): - Polite staff good place to rest and relax
• Kelly (7/5): -
• Wendy (8/5): Would definitely stay again - Great value for money. Owners amazing. Very welcoming Shower could have been cleaner
• Melanie (9/5): - Hosts were friendly. Bed was comfortable Close to entertainment Ensuite was small
• Linden (10/5): -
• Scott (8/5): Great Location, Lovely hosts! - Great location, hosts were nice! Breakfast was good, freshly cooked every morning and the welcome from the owners was second to none. They had a couple of guests cause some issues on my first night, although this didn’t disturb me at all they weee very apologetic in case it had. They show they really want to provide the best experience they can for their guests
• Warren remigio (8/5): - Staff was very friendly and nice,showed us how to go around the town,which was very kind of them.breakfast was exceptionally good. As you get in they is a smell which I could not figure out what it is but there is an unnatural smell which they should work on,some of us our nose are very picky
• Jeanette (9/5): Good value, excellent location and friendly hosts. - Lovely friendly hosts, excellent location. Good value for money. We were able to park on the premises. Nothing major. Would have liked a couple of chairs and a small table in the room as we sometimes like to play cards but the hosts were very accommodating and let us use one in the dining room.
• Pete (10/5): Exceptional - The room was very large and had a comfy bed Nothing
• Rosa (8/5): Good price welcoming and comfortable for a short stay. - The breakfast was good 👍 full English with toast, jam, cereal and more if you wanted extra serving. Room and facilities very comfortable. No lift to floors.
• Kevin (9/5): Superb -
• Martin (10/5): Exceptional -
• David (1/5): Bad - Location good, everything else poor, dusty dirty room and smelly, awful breakfast. Dusty dirty room
• Lynda (9/5): Superb - Location brilliant for everywhere. Room on front was really big and spacious. Mattresses soooo comfy. Great hosts.
• Lisa (10/5): Very comfortable - Clean, friendly owner comfortable As above
• Rodney (8/5): Extremely clean and comfortable accommodation. - Curtesy and friendliest of proprietors. No breakfast taken. Nothing
• Gareth (10/5): Exceptional -
• Rita (8/5): Very good - The friendly proprietors. clean and spacious room. Great value for money. Situated in an excellent location. Rosie and Paul were always on hand to help. Nothing was too much trouble. Shower wasn't very powerful and took a while to get the right temperature.
• Sandra (8/5): Lovely b& b - The room and comfortable bed and the owners All ok
• John (10/5): Exceptional - Excellent stay, as always. Made to feel so welcome and nothing to much trouble. There was nothing not to like.
• Belinda (8/5): Very good -
• Andrew (6/5): Pleasant -
• Mark (10/5): Exceptional -
• George (1/5): Hotel booking conditions state 'No Refunds' - they should add 'No Heating'. - The property is in a convenient and quiet location and a short walk from the train/bus station and town centre. The heating in the room did not work. It was 5C outside and forecast to get colder. We returned to our room at 10pm and the radiator in the bedroom was tepid but only at the very top. The one in the bathroom was stone cold. The room was so cold no heating could've come on while we were out. The proprietor advised he only has the heating on between 6.30pm - 9.30pm to keep costs down. The room and what else I could see was well overdue for refurbishment but the lack of heating made it unbearable and we checked out after one night. The owner said I should have called him but it was 10.30pm by the time I realised there was nothing I could do to get the radiators to work. There were no bleeding points on the radiators and it would've needed an engineer to fix the problem not the proprietor. This should've all been checked before allowing a guest to stay not wait until the problem arose and then blame the customer. This is the first time in my 60 odd years that I've had to check out of somewhere early. The rating suggests this is one of the best places in Skegness - I dread to think what the others must be like. Just seen the proprietors reply. Why, when it's so cold, should a client ask for the heating to be turned on? - it should be on anyway and regulated in the room by using the radiator control. Our windows were closed all the time it was so cold - why did you make this up? And you've clearly forgotten the 10 minute conversation we had when we checked out early after 1 night. In my complaint to Booking.com I stated that you seemed to be a decent person - your convenient lapses in memory and fact show that I was mistaken.
• Goodwin (1/5): Not good - Nothing, we left straight after checking in. We were told to park across the road even though there was a parking space on the premises, we were told that someone else was coming so we couldn't park in that space. When we got to our room, I did a check of the cleanliness and was shocked to find it was quite dirty. The surface where the tea tray was had remnants of milk droplets still remaining from previous guests, and the room was really dusty. The skirting boards were thick with dust, and so was the radiator. Behind the TV was the same. The net curtain looked like it hadn't been washed for a while. It had traces of black mould along the bottom in places. I picked the two mugs up from the tea tray and found one of them to have black marks in the bottom of it. I didn't even get to check the bathroom. We left immediately. I spoke to the guy who checked us in to tell him that we were not staying because it was too dirty and his attitude was, "Well, that's up to you!" He never offered to try to sort things or to go with me to the room to check what I had found. So, it was not good at all. The room was cold, and despite the description saying the room had heating, the heating wasn't switched on in the property. The radiator had been turned to zero on the thermostat, but even when I switched it on, there was no heating. Had we stayed, I would have wanted the room warming up just a little.
• Leah (7/5): Good -
• John (10/5): Exceptional - It's was central not far to town
• Taylor (10/5): Exceptional -
• Shane (10/5): Exceptional - The service , the polite cheerful hosts clean comfortable bed and room breakfast was lovely Wasn't anything I have to complain about
• Caitlin (10/5): Exceptional -
• Donna (10/5): Exceptional -
• Lin (10/5): Very pleasant stay and will be returning - Paul and Josie were very welcoming and nothing was too much for them. The breakfast was really good
• Beth (9/5): Superb -
• Spencer (10/5): Fantastic stay and people - Great service and value lovely owners and made the stay
• Jay (9/5): Superb -
• Yaninna (9/5): Superb - Paul n his wife was very friendly ...could not do enough fr us put extra blankets on the bed as i was cold. Breakfast was lovely ...smashing couple to chat to,not forgetting little Gabby. My only downside for me was the cold..i was freezing....even though Paul put heating on. I would imagine it be lovely n cool in the height of summer. All in all 9/10. Would go back.
• Dawn (10/5): Exceptional -
• Sarah (8/5): Felt very welcome taken care of and enjoyed our stay - Comfortable clean and great location :) we liked everything
• Charles (10/5): Great for the price! - For the price it was a really good room. Comfy bed, good a mount of room and decent amenities! A hook for a coat and towel rail for the room would be grand.
• John (10/5): Exceptional - Josie and Paul were very friendly and welcoming. Nothing was too much trouble. Room very clean.,tidy and comfortable. Breakfast very very nice 😁 Everything was great, except for the weather (but nobody can predict that 😢)
• Denise (10/5): Excellent, hosts couldn’t do enough for me - Spotless Nothing
• Marie (10/5): Exceptional - Had a fantastic stay Mel and hubby were so hospitable and welcoming. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Lovely breakfast, would stay here again
• Edward (8/5): Very good - Very nice single room, although not with much in the way of power outlets. Does very well for a short stay at short notice. Staff very helpful and friendly. Very peacable nights sleep. Shampoo is not provided, which is fine just be aware. Toilet does not have its own sink, so you have to use the one in your bedroom.
• John (10/5): Exceptional - Comfy bed en suite and the room was very clean. The area was nice and quiet and a short walk into the town centre. We will definitely be back. Our stay was to short 😊
• Lynn (10/5): Happy happy happy - The hosts, Paul and Josie are amazing, they couldn't do enough for us to make our stay great. The breakfast is absolutely delicious 😋 The room was lovely and clean and had everything we needed. See you next year 😀 There was nothing we didn't like.
• Chris (9/5): A pleasant couple of nights. - We had a very pleasant couple of days here. Paul and Josie are what I would describe as "salt of the earth" people, very helpful and accommodating but won't take any nonsense, good on ya! They provide a good, "set you up for the day" breakfast. Our room was a reasonable size with a small area to sit in the bay window. Not a view as such but plenty of light. The house is on a wide road with a few parking spots if you don't manage to secure one at the house. Just a short 15 minute walk into town. We had a reasonable meal at Tarantino's. The area felt safe. We had car problems and had to leave the keys with Paul until it could be collected. This wasn't an issue at all and we are grateful for Paul's help with this. All in all, a comfortable stay, thank you both. The shower pressure was minimal in our room and the en-suite door mechanism could benefit from an overhaul. As could the door to the room, but these things take time and cost money and I feel this is a "work in progress" guest house, so, "keep up the good work" you're doing great!
• Jim (9/5): Stay was welcoming, breakfast was one of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed in. Would most definitely come back. Clean and - Hosts were so friendly and inviting. Nothing was too much trouble. Can’t say anything I didn’t like.
• Katie (10/5): Exceptional -
• Gary (9/5): Superb -
• Moaz (8/5): Very good -
• John (10/5): Exceptional - Good location ,the staff is very helpful.
• Alison (10/5): Exceptional - the owners went above and beyond to ask if I needed anything, also everything was very clean , breakfast was exceptional and freshly cooked . everything was perfect
• Gary (7/5): Comfortable - Spacious room, car park, close to beach and town centre. Breakfast ( personal choice- we were offered tap water, we only drink bottled or filtered water which they had none to offer, freshly squeezed juice would be nice, there were no mushrooms, we were not given a choice regarding how eggs should be cooked). Also the shower pressure not adequate, would recommend a pump system to be added which would improve the issue. The bathroom door bar has a screw head raised, could do with being tightened down. The owners entered our room even though the sign says,, do not disturb,,. We understand the rooms have to be checked but I believe it is privacy invading and it should be done at the end of our stay.
• Sharon (10/5): Fab fun lovely - The room was clean and fresh. Th tv was a very good size. The bed was very comfortable. The owners were very friendly and the breakfast was very tasty and plentyful. I would stay there again. Nothing it was all perfect 10*
• Mckue (6/5): Peaceful and Tranquil - Fantastic Hosts, Paul and Josie will try there best to please you. Room was very small for a deluxe. Doors need to be plained to stop them from sticking.
• Mackinnon (8/5): Very good -
• Alex (10/5): Exceptional - Host very welcoming lovely breakfast easy getin t twn
• Angela (9/5): I felt at home and very comfortable in their Bed and Breakfast - Guest House - Breakfast was great - choice of cereal and after English breakfast with toast with tea or coffee. The location was very central with only a 5 minute walk to the centre of the main shopping areas. Beach takes about a 10 minute walk. Close to buses and train. Whilst the hotel was close to everything there were no noise. There were nothing i did not like. My thoughts are that Josie and Paul were very understanding of people's needs and want to please and be helpful to their guests whilst staying in their Guest House.
• Kelly (10/5): Exceptional -
• Michael (10/5): Exceptional -
• Abdul (7/5): Every thing was nice but if we compare it with price then lot more nice option are available - Staff was very good and breakfast was very good It was more expensive then its value
• Shania (10/5): Lovely staff, comfortable room and comfortable bed - The property was everything expected of a B&B. Breakfast was lovely, the staff were very friendly and was very understanding when late to check in due to traffic, explained the area well to us and advice on where to go, best place to park etc. very friendly staff, comfortable room/bed, lovely stay and good value
• Joyce (10/5): Exceptional -
• Robert (10/5): Exceptional -
• Moffatt (9/5): Nice stay but not worth the money - Very friendly staff and left you alone come and go as you please off street parking gave me peace of mind the room was very clean although the bed wasn't the comfiest it was also small but im a big chap the TV lost signal but it did rain so it could of been why the shower room was great and very clean as we're all areas I had too share the toilet which was clean but when I came to use it it was locked I had too open it with a coun to use it the breakfast although cooked perfect was very small the equivalent of a ck8lds portion and not worth £7.50 extra Small breakfast for price and shared toilet had been locked
• Daniel (9/5): Superb - Environment Bed
• Cath (10/5): I enjoyed my stay very much - The breakfast was very nice with nice selection hosts very nice and friendly couldn't do enough for you There was nothing I didn't like a fair price for a lovely stay
• Glitzarr (10/5): Lovely hotel a short walk from the seafront with very pleasant staff and ample parking. - Staff were really pleasant and helpful. Great hotel in easily walkable distance from the seafront with a fair amount of parking available at the hotel itself and nearby. Fantastic value for money. We were satisfied with everything.
• Garner (10/5): Exceptional -
• Lomax (10/5): Exceptional - Very welcoming by host. Beautiful food. Had the best sleep in a long time. Can't fault it.
• Watkins (8/5): Very good - The couple were really friendly and helpful and the location was fantastic
• Christine (8/5): Very good - Very friendly welcoming comphy bed Nothing
• Andrew (9/5): Superb -
• Colin (10/5): Exceptional - Clean good bed All ok for me
• Michael (10/5): Best guest house in skegness - Friendliness of both Josie and Paul, the owners . From the moment you arrive . They help you with your luggage to your room . The room we stayed in was very spacious and quiet. The guest house is only a 5 minute walk to the main shopping centre . There is an authentic Italian restaurant just at the top of the road . We highly recommend it . Full English breakfast every morning very nice . We have stayed here twice now, car parking available free on the guest house drive . That's one headache that you don't need to worry about . Would definitely stay again . Nothing .
• Judy (7/5): Good -
• Jayne (10/5): Perfect - Everything people very friendly nice rooms and a decent breakfast thank you Nothing it was all brilliant
• Leslie (8/5): A pleasant short stay, nice breakfast (extra charge), all I required in somwhere to sleep. - Close 5-10 minutes walking distance to the event location I was attending. Unlimited access with outdoor key. Road outside not particularly noisy or busy. Room and facilities functional (see comment in next box). Shared toilet and shower room clean and tidy. Nothing major springs to mind except the hot tap in the bedroom wash basin was seized. I didn't mind too much as I wasn't really using the basin for much except to clean my teeth. In defence of the owners, I actually forgot to mention it to them however it's the kind of thing you'd expect to be noticed by the cleaning staff anyhow.
• Adam (10/5): Exceptional - Friendly staff, very welcoming. Situated in a great place, I'll be staying there again.
• Kerrie (6/5): Disappointed - Location...very close to everything in Skegness No parking space left. No breakfast and paid £95 for one night. Tired looking accommodation.
• Joshua (10/5): Exceptional -
• Yvette (10/5): Lovely Friendly staff great location and very clean - The room was cosy and clean very quiet with modern decor Tea and coffee supplies in the room which was added a nice touch to the room Bed was quite comfy and the room was very cool especially with it being hot this June weekend We kind of expecting an en suite for us which would of Gave us a little bit more privacy when wanting to shower in the mornings before we started our day.
• Ownsworth (9/5): Superb -
• Kerry (10/5): Holiday saviours! - We booked ten minutes before getting three due to sunnyside accommodation taking our money and scamming us so stay clear of them.ones, we booked here turned up and they couldn't have done anymore for us! Parking outside safe enough, room huge and clean, I have a stoma and it unfortunately leaked a little during the night I felt so embarrassed however they changed the bedding and no mention of it,so thoughtfull and caring! Lovely owners and they are exactly what you expect from staying in a b&b! So cheap, yet doesn't feel cheap whatsoever! We didn't get breakfast there as extra because we're to.lazy to get up.early so can't review that part but I can say it smelled yummy!!! Nothing at all. Stay how you are, your doing fantastic

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