i dont know whats its like to stay as i am commenting on the function room and the downstairs service as a guest at a family wedding.the bride and groom brough in their own caterers so only paid for the room hire from 4pm. the bar didnt open in the function room until about 7.00 or 7.30 so had to... More

stayed here from the 27th - 29th april,hotel was ok but very dated.on entering our room( which overlooked the back street) it seemed very dark and dingy..everything was clean though and beds were comfortable... rooms had kettle tea coffee etc hairdryer and toiletries..we went for my husbands parents 50th wedding anniversary so booked quite a few rooms..having looked at everyone... More

yes this is a good hotel but one thing the porter on the night duty left the bar radio on and whet away with one small child and the only ones in the bar area all we heard was a chat show talking about sex please buy some cds and lets have some back ground music and some plants on... More

The room is quite dated. The cleanliness did not meet the hotel standard. I won't recommend this place to anyone. More

We stayed in this hotel last year (not by choice) , and have just stayed again (not by choice). I complained last year and i am sorry to say it hasn't improved. The outside is a disgrace the rendering is dropping of the walls it is in desperate need of painting. It is very dated, the toilets an en-suites leave... More

stayed 4 nights rooms large with nice views food was ok super views from restaurant bar bit dingy could do with a makeover overall good hotel More

We first visited the Esplande Hotel 60 years ago for our honeymoon. It was very good and in spite of the wet weather then we enjoyed our week's stay. After 60 years the service was excellent and a big improvement was the addition of the beautiful dining room, with its excellent view over the Harbour and also the addition of... More

The main downside was that the staff seemed to be trying to do too much with two little of them. Breakfast and dinner could have done with more waiting staff. On two occasions 20 minute waits for just being able to order. Also the bar person seemed always to be doubling up as a receptionist in the evenings which meant... More

Stayed here three times now and previously reviewed positively. This time was no different and the hotel did very well. The difference this time was we were with another 38 friends on a 5 night tour with The Esplanade as our base. For the first time in living memory we didn't hear a significant whinge. Yes one of the lads... More