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The Colonsay Hotel

Property class: 3

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A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table with food and drink, and a log wall.
A dining area with tables set for a meal, large windows offering a view of the countryside.
A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, two bedside lamps, and a window with curtains.
A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a small table.
A bedroom with two single beds, a window with curtains, a bedside table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$264
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct

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Scalansay, Colonsay Hotel, Isle of Colonsay, Scotland, PA61 7YP
  • Place, Turraman Loch
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Colonsay House
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Kiloran Bay Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Islay (ILY)
    ‪143 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with two single beds, a window with curtains, a bedside table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Classic Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, two bedside lamps, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, nightstand, chair, and a window with floral curtains.

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a small table.

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Isle of Colonsay

At The Colonsay Hotel you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Turraman Loch and 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Queen's Bay - Loch Staosnaig. Highlights at this hotel include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and a garden. Free English breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. .With a stay at this 3-property class Isle of Colonsay hotel, you'll be 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Eilean Staosnaig and 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from Loch an Sgoltaire.

What's nearby

  • Turraman Loch - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Colonsay House - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Colonsay Brewery - 9 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Kiloran Bay Beach - 9 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Tràigh Bàn - 9 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Islay (ILY) - 106 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Colonsay Pantry - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Colonsay House Gardens & Cafe - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Colonsay Hotel

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The Colonsay Hotel also features a garden and concierge services. Self parking is free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Colonsay Hotel offers 9 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. This Isle of Colonsay hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 75.0 per day.

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 75.0 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 credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

The Colonsay Hotel Hotel
The Colonsay Hotel Isle of Colonsay
The Colonsay Hotel Hotel Isle of Colonsay

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Colonsay Hotel?

Yep, The Colonsay Hotel has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Colonsay Hotel?

As of 26 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Colonsay Hotel on 28 Oct 2026 start from AU$264, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The Colonsay Hotel?

The closest beach to The Colonsay Hotel is Tràigh Bàn (4 km).

Does The Colonsay Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary English brekkie is available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Colonsay Hotel?

No, The Colonsay Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Colonsay Hotel?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at The Colonsay Hotel?

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

Are pets allowed at The Colonsay Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Colonsay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 21 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was excellent. The staff was very friendly. Overall it was a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn’t fault the property or the staff. The amenities are as best as you could expect in such a small island. Manager was very helpful and chatty I would recommend the Colonsay Hotel for shorts stays , not because there is anything wrong with it , the staff , ir the island but it is a small island and there is only so much you can do. Beaches are stunning and so is the walk across The Strand to the Isle of Oransay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Island visit

Lovely hotel so relaxing friendly helpful staff Great breakfast and dinner .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely peaceful stay. The staff were very friendly and helpful but the hotel is showing signs of its age
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay, very accommodating. Breakfast and evening meal staff were great. Breakfast was plenty and of great standard. Evening meal had lots of variety giving us choice for the three nights we stayed. We also hired bikes locally that were waiting at the hotel. Even large glass windows in the dinning and breakfast area to look out at the baby rabbits and over to Jura on clear days
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed two nights and loved the place. Charming, authentic, cool place with lots of space to relax. Old but that’s the point as has some history. Walking distance from ferry as we were on foot. Food offerings were great and well prepared. Staff very friendly and accommodating. No rigid rules and they always found solutions. Beds comfortable, amenities were good. Would recommend for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Bed was uncomfortable, duvet too small, no tv, not worth the money
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a charming but rustic property. I expected that, as I read the age of the hotel. Tub/shower was a bit rickety, but clean. The rooms are heated with radiators that are on timers...you cannot control the temp yourself. Food at their restaurant was great. The place just needs a bit of TLC.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Disappointing

This hotel is so hot, even at breakfast. It felt completely over priced. I’d rather have stayed at the Premier Inn for less money.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
How do I describe the island of Colonsay and the Hotel? It is impossible to find the right words. This is an island of incredible beauty, almost dream-like quiet, the most amazing beach ever, it is such a special place. The hotel is an old inn, just up the pier road from the ferry dock, with classic weathered architecture - uneven floorboards, winding stairs, safe timeless feel, but modern in the things that matter - comfortable bed, functional bathroom etc. The screen-less windows open to sea air and birdsong. The restaurant has a decent variety of good, simple food with local ingredients. The bar has local peaty whiskeys and a welcoming atmosphere. One comment - Colonsay is a small island, but it is hilly and the single road is winding. While bringing a car over on the ferry is expensive, it really is the only practical way to see the island, to get up to the stunning Kiloran Bay beach, to bucolic Colony House for lunch in the garden cafe, and down to the Oronsay causeway unless you are a vigorous hiker or biker with lots of time. Don't miss the surprisingly interesting historic museum in an old church up near the beach, and the salmon smokery - most delicious salmon ever. This is not an island with excitement or modern entertainment, but don't neglect to just sit quietly, wee dram in hand, blue sea and green hills in view, and listen to the sheep, birds, and wind. Even if I never go back, a day will not pass that I don't want to be on Colonsay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I stayed here for one night while we visited the Isle of Colonsay; we wish we could have stayed longer but the limited ferry schedule constrained us. Since this is the only hotel on the island, it doesn't exactly have much competition, but it provides a good experience nonetheless. In addition to a hotel, it's a pub, lounge, and restaurant, and there are tables and chairs set up in the grassy yard. The location is excellent; it's up a slight hill from the ferry terminal, which gives the dining area (and some rooms, presumably) a great view over the bay, and it's within 3 miles of most of the points of interest on the island (e.g. Kiloran Bay, The Strand/Oronsay). Dinner at the restaurant was amazing, and the pub features several varieties of gin made on the island. The rooms can be a little small, but that's understandable given the age of the building, and they have clean, modern bathrooms. The staff were accommodating of our request to store our luggage at the hotel both before and after our stay, and also let us check out slightly late, since we arrived on a morning ferry and departed on an evening one.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
With no prior warning, the hotel manager totally amended our arrangements for our stay at the hotel. The hotel phone was not answered and voicemail messages were ignored. As a result, after travelling to Oban to catch the ferry, we had no alternative other than to cancel our trip at the last minute.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Séjour annulé car le ferry pour se rendre à Colonsay a été annulé, le séjour payé ne nous a pas été remboursé !
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024