Pension Homeland

The bar selection was good

I almost want to keep this gem to myself but it’s too good not to share. Fabulous, unique stay in the adapted former Naval officers’ accommodation. Original 60s interiors with lots of solid wood furniture revamped with interesting design features. Facilities in the rooms are fairly basic, no tea and coffee or mini bar for example, but very comfy beds, spotlessly clean rooms, light, airy and warm with super-efficient radiators and gallons of high pressure hot water. Staff are fun and friendly, great restaurant/cafe with excellent food including local specialities (try the “three in the pan” for breakfast and the Apple pie!) Very groovy bar with microbrewery. Appears to be a real local hub as well as serving hotel clients and live music is a feature but not too loud or too late. The absolute highlight for us as open water swimmers was the swimming area in front with 2 saunas in the winter, where we were welcomed with open arms by local swimmers. All this 25 minutes stroll from central station and the heart of town. Very reasonably priced. What’s not to like?

Loved Amy the cat. Great view from my room. Shower could use improvement as water would get everywhere

Lovely Retro style hotel

This is a lovely quirky place. The food is excellent and the room clean. Staff is ecclectic, but everyone is super friendly and all ages were represented. A little out of the way, but at 1am I appreciate that I am next to a dog park and not a coffee shop or bar, and the walk to city center is maybe 15 minutes. If you live with a morning coke drinker be advised no soda's are served on site but the coffee is excellent. Can't wait to come back