Title: Sugar Boat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Sugar Boat Guesthouse in Helensburgh with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92110000/92102100/92102068/w2200h1179x176y0-9f709684.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, City View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92110000/92102100/92102068/e43109e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92110000/92102100/92102068/1830fe40.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92110000/92102100/92102068/df1a3f49.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Quadruple Room | Living area | Smart speakers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92110000/92102100/92102068/08f5c1cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Sugar Boat guesthouse, near the train station, offers free to-go breakfast and in-room WiFi. Relax at the coffee shop, bar, or restaurant. Outdoor furniture provides pleasant spaces to unwind, and the staff is praised for their helpfulness. 9.6 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - - Bar - Pet-friendly - Housekeeping - Free WiFi - Restaurant £180 includes taxes & fees 6 Nov - 7 Nov ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov 3 - Nov 4](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=92102068&PinnedHotelID=92102068&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=92102068&PinnedHotelID=92102068&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov 4 - Nov 5](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=92102068&PinnedHotelID=92102068&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=92102068&PinnedHotelID=92102068&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov 7 - Nov 9](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=92102068&PinnedHotelID=92102068&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=92102068&PinnedHotelID=92102068&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov 14 - Nov 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=92102068&PinnedHotelID=92102068&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=92102068&PinnedHotelID=92102068&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, City View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92110000/92102100/92102068/e43109e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, City View 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Smart TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Premium bedding Hairdryer Private bathroom - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Deluxe Single Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92110000/92102100/92102068/b8ea76b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Single Room 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Smart TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Premium bedding Hairdryer Private bathroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Deluxe Quadruple Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92110000/92102100/92102068/c769a783.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Quadruple Room ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Smart TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Sofa bed - double Premium bedding Hairdryer - City view - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed ![Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92110000/92102100/92102068/de425e26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Smart TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Premium bedding Hairdryer Private bathroom - 172 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FHelensburgh-Hotels-Sugar-Boat.h92102068.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FHelensburgh-Hotels-Sugar-Boat.h92102068.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C56.00448%2C-4.73448&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=tGEZRtF5CqrF_dkZePHris4Au8g=) 30 Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh, Scotland, G84 8AQ #### What's nearby - Hill House - 3 min drive - 0.8 miles - Loch Lomond - 14 min drive - 9.2 miles - Loch Lomond Shores - 14 min drive - 9.2 miles - Kilcreggan Ferry Terminal - 31 min drive - 18.3 miles - Gourock Ferry Terminal - 47 min drive - 19.9 miles #### Getting around - Helensburgh Central Station - 3 min walk - Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 42 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Clyde Bar - ‬7 min walk - ‪Ardencaple Hotel - ‬3 min drive - ‪Flamingo - ‬3 min walk - ‪The Ashton - ‬4 min walk - ‪Sugar Boat - ‬3 min walk ## About this property ### Sugar Boat Guest house near a train station Take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a bar and a restaurant at Sugar Boat. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Continental breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and outdoor furniture - Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff Room features All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and smart speakers, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Extra amenities include: - Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles - Bathrooms with rainfall showers and hairdryers - Wardrobes/cupboards, smart speakers and heating ## Similar properties ![Signature Room | In-room dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74270000/74264600/74264540/ea6c4830.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Riva Boutique Hotel & Restaurant Helensburgh - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.4 Very good 326 reviews £90 includes taxes & fees 13 Nov - 14 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-13&endDate=2025-11-14&selected=74264540&PinnedHotelID=74264540&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 bars/lounges](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/888400/888304/531c71bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Oak Tree Inn Balmaha - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available 9.2 Wonderful 537 reviews £77 includes taxes & fees 10 Nov - 11 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=888304&PinnedHotelID=888304&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1340000/1340000/1339968/w1000h746x0y0-e42b0c7a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rosslea Hall Hotel Helensburgh - 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Parking included - Free WiFi - Breakfast available - Bar 9.0 Wonderful 116 reviews £72 includes taxes & fees 6 Nov - 7 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=83284830&PinnedHotelID=83284830&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## 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 ### Access methods Host will greet you ### Pets Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet (varies based on length of stay) Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Food and water bowls are available ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - 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 The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### 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 ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sugar Boat pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. ### How much does it cost to stay at Sugar Boat? > As of 3 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sugar Boat on 6 Nov 2025 start from £180.0, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Helensburgh-Hotels-Sugar-Boat.h92102068.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Sugar Boat? > This guest house doesn't offer parking. ### What time is check-in at Sugar Boat? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available from 11:00 PM to 1:00 AM for a fee of GBP 20. ### What time is check-out at Sugar Boat? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Sugar Boat located? > Situated in Helensburgh, this guesthouse is within 1 mile (2 km) of John Muir Way - West and Hill House. Glenarn Gardens is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) away. Helensburgh Central Station is only a 3-minute walk and Helensburgh Upper Station is 12 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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