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Loch Melfort Hotel

4.0 star property
Victorian hotel with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

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Interior
Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains
Romantic Studio Suite
Terrace/patio
Restaurant

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Arduaine, Argyll, Oban, Scotland, PA34 4XG
  • Place, Arduaine Garden
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Oban Distillery
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Oban Ferry Terminal
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Classic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room

Premium Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Double Room, 1 King Bed

Traditional Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Classic Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Romantic Studio Suite

Romantic Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Double Room, Sea View, Sea Facing

Premier Double Room, Sea View, Sea Facing

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

The Garden Room - No pet allowed

  • Sleeps 2

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 2

Economy Double Room with Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

Premier Double Room, Sea View, Sea Facing

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Sea View Deck Double or Twin Room-Pet Friendly

  • Sleeps 2

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Living area

Junior Suite with Sea View-No Pet Allowed

  • Sleeps 4

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Main House Sea View Balcony-No Pet Allowed

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Main House Garden View-No Pet Allowed

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Cosy Main House Double-No Pet Allowed

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Sea View Deck Double/Twin-No Pet Allowed

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Master Suite Double-No Pet Allowed

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Main House Sea View-No Pet Allowed

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Sea View Balcony Room-No Pet Allowed

  • Sleeps 2

Romantic Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Traditional Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2

Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Classic Double Or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the area

Oban

At Loch Melfort Hotel, you'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Arduaine Garden and 6.3 km (3.9 mi) from Kilmeford Church. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and a terrace. Added amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Oban hotel include Kilmartin House Museum and Carnasserie Castle.

What's nearby

  • Arduaine Garden - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Oban Distillery - 29 min drive - 38.2 km
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 29 min drive - 38.2 km
  • Connel Bridge - 32 min drive - 44.2 km
  • Ganavan Sands - 35 min drive - 42.1 km

Getting around

  • Oban Station - 24 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 151 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lucy’s - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Puffer Bar & Restaurant - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Oyster Bar - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Chartroom II - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Galley of Lorne - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Loch Melfort Hotel

Victorian hotel with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 30 square feet (3 square metres) and includes conference space. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Loch Melfort Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Oban hotel is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 30 sq ft of conference space
  • 3 sq. m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Loch Melfort Hotel offers 30 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 13 for adults and GBP 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 30 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Telescope
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 13 for adults and from GBP 8 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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 major credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, debit cards, cash and mobile payments. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Hotel Loch Melfort
Loch Melfort
Loch Melfort Hotel
Loch Melfort Hotel Oban
Loch Melfort Oban
Melfort Hotel
Melfort Loch
Loch Melfort Hotel Oban
Loch Melfort Hotel Hotel
Loch Melfort Hotel Hotel Oban

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Loch Melfort Hotel?

Loch Melfort Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Loch Melfort Hotel?

Yep, Loch Melfort Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Loch Melfort Hotel?

The closest beach to Loch Melfort Hotel is Traigh a' Chruachain (14.7 km).

What makes Loch Melfort Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Ocean-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Loch Melfort Hotel.

Does Loch Melfort Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, full breakfast is on offer daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Loch Melfort Hotel?

No, Loch Melfort Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Loch Melfort Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Loch Melfort Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Loch Melfort Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Loch Melfort Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 263 out of 392 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 392 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 392 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 392 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 392 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A joyous experience
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable rooms, wonderful views and trails. Delicious food with friendly service.
View from our room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amaz
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful spot. Very friendly and helpful staff. Especially thankful for the member of staff who got the EV charger working. A relief!! Loved the live music in the evening too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was our second visit, love this hotel, the view, the food, everything
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

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

Great hotel

Very welcoming staff. Spacious comfortable room with fabulous view of Loch Melfort. Excellent dinner served by very pleasant, efficient staff. Definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was huge and overlooked the sea. Food was excellent. Didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

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

Hotel with amazing views

Amazing views from restaurant. Bar slightly unusual to have a shop at one side. It didn’t feel overly cozy. Room was comfortable and in good condition. Big choice and selection in menu for dinner in restaurant. We enjoyed our dinner but we’d had more enjoyable meals in smaller venues. The hotel was busy at dinner time. The staff were always polite and professional. Overall it was a nice stay,but had an atmosphere that meant I didn’t really feel relaxed somehow.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

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

Room, view & food - Amazing!!

Amazing room, with amazing views! We stayed in the sea view lodge that overlooked the loch and had highland cows right outside. The food was amazing, both myself and partner had the chicken balmoral, it was the best chicken balmoral I’ve ever had. Breakfast was excellent also. Overall great night away and would definitely stay again, worth every penny and probably more.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

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

Lovely views

Lovely hotel, the view really makes it. Doesnt look like much when you drive up but the view on the other side is beautiful. Only odd thing was the water in the bathroom runs a tea colour. Although its clean... makes for an odd bath. Food in the restaurant was lovely. We liked that you can mix and match from main and bistro menu.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma, Ilminster

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
YFabulous stopover when travelling to Mull.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerry

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

Perfect stay in paradise

Totally wonderful, the view from the dining hall was stunning. The staff were great and so helpful. It was a birthday treat for my wife, and there was a lovely box of chocolates from the hotel in our room, which was a lovely gesture. The food was exquisite, so all in all it was a perfect few days in paradise 🙂🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked specifically for an overnight stay so we would be relatively close to attend a wonderful concert at Kilmelford Village Hall ,approx a 10 minutes drive away . We've had a very busy schedule recently and the hotel and tranquil peaceful surrounds and lovely views across the bay , was just what we needed. We were lucky the sun shone and we were able to spend a blissful hour or two after checking in ,sitting out on the patio with a nice cup of tea and cake. We weren't able to dine unfortunately as the evening menu started too late for us to attend the concert but we did have a very tasty breakfast the next morning with local sea trout being on offer as well as a good choice of other items . The hotel itself has a lovely relaxed ambiance and all the staff are friendly and helpful . We had been before and stayed in one of the chalet rooms but this was our first time staying in the hotel itself .Last time we visited the lovely adjoining gardens of Arduaine . We will definitely return and stay for longer .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catharine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an absolute gem of a hotel set in a stunning location. Peace, quiet, tranquility, incredible views, beautiful grounds. Our balcony room overlooking the shore was spacious and comfortable. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The restaurant is superb with vegetarians, vegans and dietary allergies all fully catered for. Highly recommended and we look forward to staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding location, staff and food!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rona

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

Fantastic Views and Super Friendly Staff

Fantastic night in room 7. Had a lovely big balcony, great weather, super friendly staff and brilliant food. Can't wait to come back, just wish I could guarantee the same weather
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Meribeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Dangerous step

There is a step off the deck that is very hard to discriminate from the actual deck and I had a nasty fall on it. It should be painted with a line so you can see it. It’s dangerous and I have a sore rib and ankle now unfortunately.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay but mattress wasn’t the softest
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivor Carroll

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It has family friendly rooms but it’s the kind of hotel you’d visit just for the restaurant. They take their
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gladys

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

Stunning location

Most relaxing place with stunning views overlooking the loch.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Elaine

Travelled with family
Service was very poor for food and drinks
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing 2 night stay .. food and service excellent.. Room spacious and clean .. enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025