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3.74 / 5
3.74 / 5
0.1 mi from University of Plymouth - Main Campus View map
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I had my reservations about Giwell at first, but honestly great choice of accommodation. You don't realise how convenient it is to be so close until its 8:50am and you have to get to your lecture for 9am and you are still early. Room was also larger than I thought it was going to be. Overall, just amazing. Going - Second Year International Student

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By member1294658
On 8th November 23
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I had my reservations about Giwell at first, but honestly great choice of accommodation. You don't realise how convenient it is to be so close until its 8:50am and you have to get to your lecture for 9am and you are still early. Room was also larger than I thought it was going to be. Overall, just amazing. Going - Second Year International Student

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By member1294658
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i am not a full time student but only doing a part time degree in Maritime Logistics, is it still possible for me to stay here?
By member1068732 On 6th May 22
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do the apartments come with pots and pans and all that or is that something you have to figure out yourself?
By member844618 On 3rd January 20
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good
By member442330 On 21st September 19
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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member4122128 On 26th October 24 verified Verified student

Love it here, rooms is just the size that I was expecting. I get along with my roommates very well and the halls team regularly check on our flat.

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Student Review: 3.9 /5
By Shweta Sonarikar On 16th October 24 verified Verified student

Gilwell is a very small cozy accommodation and the flat system here is really well maintained. Overall it is a good accommodation for international students specifically

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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member1294658 On 8th November 23 verified Verified student

I had my reservations about Giwell at first, but honestly great choice of accommodation. You don't realise how convenient it is to be so close until its 8:50am and you have to get to your lecture for 9am and you are still early. Room was also larger than I thought it was going to be. Overall, just amazing. Going - Second Year International Student

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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member929473 On 26th December 17 verified Verified student

defo the most social halls, which is great for pre drinks. The rooms themselves arent actually that bad and the toilet and shower are quite nice. It does get noisy sometimes, especially wednesday nights, but u get so used to it that when u go back home the quietness is strange. Its so close to the uni, su and 2 night clubs which is great for nights out. Its cleaned twice a week and the cleaners are friendly. Best of all, its the cheapest halls

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Student Review: 1.9 /5
By member826427 On 4th May 17 verified Verified student

Due to the location and nose location, sleep isn't a given. Often woken up by fire alarms and drunk students coming home. Problems take a long time to resolve. Good if you are young and just looking to drink. If you are a bit older and want to do serious studying then I wouldn't bother.

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Student Review: 1.7 /5
By member426369 On 25th April 17 verified Verified student

My experience at Gilwell was not great. All the buildings and rooms need renovating as the paint looks horrible and there are holes in the ceilings and walls. The cleanliness isn't great, included in our bills we get cleaning, however it is never done or is done to a poor standard. Sleep is never guaranteed due to being so close to clubs, fire alarms at 6 in the morning or RA's walking through the flat slamming doors. The staff are rude and unhelpful. Overall I am very disappointed with the accommodation, think twice before coming here. There are loads of lovely halls in Plymouth that you can make a home, not these.

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Student Review: 1.9 /5
By member1226368 On 25th April 17 verified Verified student

Staff members are unfriendly and treat you like children even when your over the age of 30. Staff have attitude when you ask for the address of your room. Place smells very bad due to the fact that pigeons fly in through all the windows. Cleaners normally forget to clean or hoover even though we pay for this. Reception has lost 3 of my parcels I ordered from amazon even though I have written evidence from amazon stating time and date of when/where it was delivered, Fire alarm regularly goes of and wakes me up in the middle of the night. Shower was cold for 5 weeks and staff did nothing about it. This place is not fit for purpose and you can find much cheaper elsewhere. The only positive I found was the fact that the staff help you move in on arrival.

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member825443 On 21st December 16 verified Verified student

Very goods halls, well looked after close to uni and very good value for money, doesn't deserve the nickname the ghetto.

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Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member825417 On 21st December 16 verified Verified student

Despite the lack of communal space, there are so many opportunities to meet new people. All flats are single sex which, on the face of it, may not be ideal, but in reality it's not too bad. The newly renovated bathroom facilities are great when they don't leak and if they do it'll take ages for maintenance to fix it, probably because you're in the 'ghetto'. Gilwell has a more social layout of rooms than Robbins hall so a pre drinks party in the corridor is a laugh until you're kicked out at 11. In all, GIlwell is the cheapest accommodation and isn't actually as grotty as everyone makes out - just remember the fairy lights.

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Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member1325403 On 20th December 16 verified Verified student

Good value for money however as there's no proper common room or place for all the block to chill isn't very comfortable when friends come round . Basically need bigger kitchens and sofas and tables !

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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member625056 On 13th December 16 verified Verified student

I was pretty disappointed when I was told I was going to be living in Gilwell as it wasn't my 1st choice of accommodation and a lot of the online reviews make it sound awful. But I can honestly say there's no where else i'd rather live in my 1st year, its so sociable (you'll know the names of everyone in your block) and the toilets and showers are much better than the ones in Robbins. The only problem I've had is the noise coming from the 2 night clubs next door, and don't be surprised if you find pigeons in your kitchen as the like to sit on the window cills. Its clean and the RA's are nice, overall I wish someone had told me not to worry about living here. 100%worth the money you'll save on rent too :)

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1119806 On 26th November 15 verified Verified student

Best nights out, best people, still passed first year

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member519774 On 26th November 15 verified Verified student

Everyones always up for getting mashed every night in Gilwell the RA's don't really care and its great banter

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Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member919028 On 17th November 15 verified Verified student

Brilliant as a first year accommodation! Helps you get situated right next to the uni and in the middle of the town! Great value for money, just could do with a social area as the communal areas in each flat are pretty small which can prove a little awkward between 6 people, however if you can't afford the more expensive accommodation, don't be put off by Gilwell as they are no where near as bad as some people make them out! Would definitely recommend.

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Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member916414 On 6th October 15 verified Verified student

Up the ghetto. The bathroom bench is a favourite

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member716317 On 4th October 15 verified Verified student

The people here are awesome, if you want an eventful freshers then this is the place

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member1115255 On 5th September 15 verified Verified student

When comparing the gilwell hall to others around... It really is great for the money. It is located over the road from university. (Can not get any closer) perfect! Hall management are all lovely. You can not help the weekend kithen mess. mostly covered in playing cards and empty bottles but the halls create a outgoing friendly atmosphere to be in. I personally had no issues with wifi throughout the year.

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Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member1011381 On 20th July 15 verified Verified student

Gilwell has a very bad rep among students, and I can see why having stayed there. However I would not have wanted to stay in another Hall if I could do it again, I had the best experience and met the nicest people I will know for life

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member58829 On 30th April 15 verified Verified student

Cheap, cheer full, not the nicest but probably the best social halls in the world!

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Student Review: 3.2 /5
By member118617 On 30th April 15 verified Verified student

Good fun, close to the uni, cheap, but not cheap enough

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Student Review: 4.5 /5
By member108598 On 30th April 15 verified Verified student

Best year of my life and when people say Gilwell is the s***, they are not exaggerating, somebody legitimately took a s*** outside my friend's flat.

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Student Review: 3.5 /5
By member51929 On 8th March 15 verified Verified student

Very social accommodation, very close to uni. May be known as the Ghetto but is really not that bad and in my opinion better than Robbins. It's very close to campus and Cuba. Nice and cheap accommodation for a friendly sociable halls of residence. It's a bit tired but that's what makes it so great for 'pre drinks' and parties so forget what others say about it, they will definitely want to come over for a party!

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