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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cue up the fun
    One of the few properties with an on-site pool table.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to University of Sheffield

Popular amenities

  • Self-parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Non-smoking

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Victoria Quays, Sheffield, ENG, S2 5SY
  • Place, Ponds Forge International Sports Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Sheffield Hallam University
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Crucible Theatre
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Doncaster (DSA-Sheffield)
    ‪64 min drive‬

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Room, Private Bathroom (Laila Mai Houseboat )

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Trundle Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Room, Private Bathroom (Millie Grace Houseboat)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Trundle Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About this property

Houseboat Hotels

Free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas are available at this smoke-free houseboat. Housekeeping is not available.
Houseboat Hotels offers 2 accommodations.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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Important information

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Property # 3493499
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 cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Frequently asked questions

Is Houseboat Hotels pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Houseboat Hotels?

Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Houseboat Hotels?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Houseboat Hotels?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Houseboat Hotels located?

Situated in Sheffield, this houseboat is within a 15-minute walk of Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, Sheffield Hallam University and O2 Academy. Sheffield Cathedral and Lyceum are also within 15 minutes. Sheffield Station is 13 minutes by foot.

Houseboat Hotels Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Communication

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Another excellent trip on the houseboat. Love this hotel - great location, fabulous accommodation. Why stay in a regular hotel when you can stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice all in all, easy to park, right outside, quiet and secluded area yet 5 mins walk into Sheffield. Enjoyed our stay. Just need to modernize the TVs, new mattresses and have onboard internet and it would be perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Brilliant Houseboat

Brilliant place to stay in Sheffield. Won’t be staying in a traditional hotel ever again!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Description, communication was faultless. Accommodation was beyond our expectations. Everything was exceptional 👌
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tansy

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Brilliant stay

It was an amazing stay with everything we needed on the houseboat. Great accommodation in a lovely little area on Victoria Quays. It was a little breezy on Friday so the boat moved a little bit after that hardly any movement at all. Really clean boat that provided everything you needed and more. Would 100% recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Lovely stay

Lovely experience. Ideally situated for the centre, quiet with lovely bars close by. Very clean, warm and spacious. There was a smell from the toilet but we accepted this may be the case on a boat and we did eventually get used to it and not notice it. Would we stay here again …. A resounding yes
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Room comfort, communication

A lovely boat apart from the smell.

A lovely boat with everything that was needed. Sadly though, there was a rancid smell coming from the toilet/bathroom which didnt dissipate and stunk the entire vessel out. This was such a shame as the beds were comfy and the facilities were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Excellent!

Lovely relaxing stay- boat was pristine and communication was excellent! Definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Fab stay

Fabulous place to stay! My son loved it. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Fantastic stay! Couldn’t ask for more :). Great host, very accommodating! Great communication. Have recommended to lots of people!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One of the best hotel/apartment I’ve stayed in👍

Really relaxing and enjoyable stay. Close to city centre, whilst being remote enough to enjoy some piece and quiet. Wish we had booked for longer. Will definitely recommend and return again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this accommodation, it was a surprise to my partner and his face when he saw the boat, he was absolutely thrilled to bits, the location was also terrific it was in the centre of everything Sheffield has to offer and it was tranquil too, the best of both worlds! It was lovely and clean and fully equipped with more than a hotel room with obviously the option to cook if you wanted and its spacious, I could go on about how much we enjoyed it but I think it’s something that one should experience themselves and as far I we are concerned we’d love to stay there again and it’s highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A wonderful short stay

It was a surprise for my girlfriend who had no idea where we were stopping but was really happy when we arrived in front of the houseboat Millie Grace. We were met by Mark who was really friendly and made us feel welcome. The house boat has everything needed for a comfortable stay and was kept up to a very high standard. I would certainly recommend anyone wanting a short stay in a normal hotel to consider houseboat hotels for something a little different.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable, clean, moored next to a lovely bar!

I am 6'5" and thought I'd struggle but was comfortable on the boat. The facilities - heating, cooking equipment, TVs, beds, shower, hot water etc - were all in good working order. I will look to stay on houseboats every time now!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Canal boat

Great so much better than a hotel room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Brilliant stay

Excellent experience booked for my birthday, we were given really good instructions by the owner of where to find and access the boat. The boat was super clean and very spacious. Will definitely be booking again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Small floating apartment with character

It's a small floating apartment. Very private and cosy. Directions are good and it's relatively easy to find (given the foibles of the Sheffield road system). Parking is also easy, just by the boat with a parking permit provided. It's also handy for the town centre (an easy but up-hill walk). If you don't want to prepare your own breakfast then the Victoira Junction Cafe is only a few yards away. The double bed is comfortable and cosy. We've now stayed four times and still find it nice for a night or two in Sheffield when we are passing through.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect!

Absoulutely perfect. It was our 2 year anniversary and we had such a laugh! All cosy and everything you need, its like been at home but on a boat.. would definitely come again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We cooked on board the boat but found the lighting poor in that area. A spot light would be most useful.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quirky Change

What a great alternative to a mundane stay in a large chain Hotel. Good location to peruse the sights, shops and bars of Sheffield City Centre. We stay in many varied types of S/C accomodation whilst travelling around the country for work and this would rate very highly and will defintely be the place to stay whilst in the area. Great place for work and pleasure.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A peaceful breakfast

This was our third stay on the Millie Grace and as good as ever. We were only there overnight so didn't have as long as usual to use the amenities but hot croissants and coffee straight out of the oven on a cold morning while sitting peacefully on our own houseboat was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

unusual one night stay!

Never stayed on a house boat before and this proved to be a new and unusual experience that we would try again. Nice and clean, comfortable and good location.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One word. Fantastic
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautitiful peaceful spot and close to city centre

Would love to return, great for when visiting your kids in uni.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Houseboat was warm and cosy, bed small as u would expect but comfortable. Location was quite isolated, dark and we were the only boat being lived on so it was a little unnerving returning to it late at night. Very helpful and friendly owner.