Hell Bay Hotel

Simply The Best!!!|Day visitors for snack lunch,over 28 years!|Residential visitors, 4 times in the last 2 year’s!||I’m writing this, as a Very frequent visitor to the Isles of Scilly, for Most of Our Married Lives…|Returning to the West Country where I grew up, until I was 18 years,and Happily returning to Devon when I married…I’ve very much appreciated being More accessible, being Much closer to discover ALL of the FIVE INHABITED Islands…as well as a few of the now uninhabited islands with the Islands own Archaeologist…Katherine Sawyer…over the years.|Likewise the Islands ornithologist…Will Wagstaff!!|BOTH of US, have had THE BEST HOLIDAYS there.|A work colleague who as a younger person, did several seasons working there, once used the “marmite” expression..||Until a O Birthday some year’s ago, the Only Off Island we’d stayed on, was the St Martins Hotel, before it became Karma some year’s now..Only for 2 night’s.||Two year’s ago, Again, for a Special Birthday…we had 2 night’s at this WONDERFUL Hotel…|Words cannot do it Justice.||We’ve Always enjoyed coming to the Island’s…staying on St Mary’s In Lovely Bed and Breakfast’s….and for at least the last 17 year’s….the Most Wonderful Guest House!!!||After Our First stay, at HELL BAY HOTEL I’ve returned 3 times on my own…for 4 night’s…This time it’s 5 night’s!!!||EVERYTHING about this Hotel, is Totally Wonderful.|Bryher is Our Favourite Off Island.|The position of the Hotel…at the End of England…Only Bishop Rock Lighthouse…is Further out, before USA.|The view’s Everywhere you look out to sea…SO close…Bliss.|The STAFF…Jeanette, Reception..12 years, and the Excellent “Team”.|Always Ready to help, advise,deal with holiday brain questions, and this year Sam, an Excellent, Caring Practitioner in the Treatment Shed…Aromatherapy, Massage and Facials.|Restaurant and Bar/Lounge…Amazing Artwork…SO Varied..with easy access to outside areas, to dine, drink and Gaze at the Wonderful Gweal Lake and Island…All Accessible.|Bar, Lounge and Restaurant staff, by Sarah…14 years at Hell Bay….and like Jeanette, caring, knowledgeable and Completely Guest focussed, as well as overseeing the Practical issues, when the Hotel is Extremely Busy.|The Rooms, Facilities and Communal areas within the Hotel are Spotless.Any tiny maintenance issue…I had a small issue with a shower pole…was rectified by the time I returned to my room, by Harry..He also transports guests to the Quay, for a boat trip to the off islands, or returning Home!!|Everyone in the Wonderful Group/Selection/Staff All pull Together, including the General Manager, Francesca McNeill, who drove me to the Quay on a departure day, before.|For me, being amongst younger people doing a season or maybe two, before their onward “Life Journeys” is Very Special.|Such Opportunities, Acceptance and Understanding at Such a Young Age, is Uplifting…and SO Interesting!!!||Last….However DEFINITELY NOT LEAST…the FOOD.|NOT ENOUGH WORDS, TO DO JUSTICE.|Head Chef…Richard Kearsley….and his “Brigade”.|I stayed this time on a B and B booking.|The option to eat in the Restaurant or the bar, is open for the A’la Carte menu ( dogs not allowed in the Restaurant understandably).|This year, the option to have a 2 course menu, is Brilliant with a Canapé, breads, Teas/Coffees..petit 4..Both ends…as well as 3 courses is a Great idea.|The Choice’s and Quality, of the food is Thoughtful,Delicious and So Very Special.|Likewise the Many Breakfast options.||To sum up…Nearly Finished…ZZZ the Staff make This Hotel…Always Friendly, Efficient and Very Hard Working….along with All the other Attributes…. Truly Special Place…||Thank You..

Had a lunchtime stop here at this beautifully located hotel for a well-needed drink and rest. We then left to continue walking clockwise around this beautiful island before stopping for a photo shoot overlooking Hangman's Island and the neighbouring island of Tresco. "Where's your rucksack ?" my wife asked !!! Well it was sitting an hour away alongside the table back at Hell Bay hotel and we would not have time to be able to catch the ferry back to St. Mary's !! I quickly phoned reception and they went to retrieve the bag and phoned back to say it was going to be taken by a member of their maintenance staff back to the waiting room on the quay. Fantastic customer service to say the least from this highly recommended hotel on Brhyer.

Just lovely. From comfort of bed, spaciousness of room, cleanliness and so on. I love open shelving type storage in hotels. Filter coffee, not instant, and a choice of teas. The restaurant included a really local twist on a pasta dish based on the indigenous wild leek. Top marks to chef for that one! I could find nothing wrong as I can't blame the hotel for the rain that occurred.

We didn't stay - just called in for lunch. And it was one of the best Mussels and frites I've ever had. The others I was with had wonderful fish and chips with the most tasty, buttery tartare sauce ever. The staff were lovely and helpful and the view just beautiful.

Beautiful location on the island of Bryher. Fairly straightforward transfers from St Mary’s and porters to meet you at Bryher and take you and luggage to the hotel. Our room matched the website description and was flawless. The restaurant is of a high standard, initially we were going to have only one meal there, but the food was exceptional and we changed plans to have another meal the following evening. The staff are largely young, efficient, competent, keen and friendly. Can wholeheartedly recommend. You will need to dig deep into your pockets, but it will be worth it.

Incredibly welcoming atmosphere and the food is to die for, I go for the burger personally. Great location. Staff are a delight, especially Holly/Hollie (please enlighten me which spelling) is your MVP who even was on first name terms with me and addressed me by first name too. Rooms are immaculate.

Fantastic food in a lovely location. We’ve been visiting the islands for 34 years mainly staying on St Mary’s but have now stayed at Hell Bay several times. We find it hard to imagine why anyone could find fault. The staff are friendly and efficient, the accommodation is excellent and the food is as good as we’ve eaten anywhere.

This was our second trip to Hell Bay and it did not disappoint. The rooms are clean, airy and serviceable. Not particularly luxurious but they have everything you'll need and stylish. There's even a drying room for the vagaries of the Cornish weather. The staff were young, energetic, friendly and helpful. The whole vibe was relaxed but efficient. Breakfast was served within a few minutes, unlike many other places I've stayed and all the food was fresh, inventive and delicious. |We had said, that having been twice before, we wouldn't return but we're seriously reconsidering.