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The Pierhouse Hotel

4.0 star property
Beachfront inn for sun and fun

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Exterior
Superior Double Room, Ensuite | View from room
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Port Appin, Appin, Scotland, PA38 4DE
  • Place, Loch Linnhe
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Castle Stalker
  • Place, Oban Ferry Terminal
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Ensuite, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
  • 4 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 5 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
  • 4 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Appin

At The Pierhouse Hotel you'll be steps from Loch Linnhe and 4.6 km (2.8 mi) from Tralee Beach. Highlights at this beachfront inn include a restaurant, a marina and free cooked-to-order breakfast. .The restaurant, Seafood Restaurant, serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the inn's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Appin inn include Appin Village Hall and Castle Stalker.
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What's nearby

  • Loch Linnhe - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Connel Bridge - 24 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Oban Distillery - 32 min drive - 38.5 km
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 32 min drive - 39.2 km
  • Ganavan Sands - 36 min drive - 41.5 km

Getting around

  • Oban Station - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pierhouse Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Old Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Creagan Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lismore Heritage Café - ‬101 min drive
  • ‪Racer Cafe - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Pierhouse Hotel

Beachfront inn for sun and fun
The Pierhouse Hotel offers its guests a marina. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The Pierhouse Hotel also features a terrace, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Appin inn is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Pierhouse Hotel offers 12 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Seafood Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30 per night

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; cash is not accepted
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 and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly 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

Pierhouse Appin
Pierhouse Hotel Appin
Pierhouse Hotel
The Pierhouse Hotel Seafood
The Pierhouse Hotel Port Appin, Scotland
The Pierhouse Hotel Inn
The Pierhouse Hotel Appin
The Pierhouse Hotel Inn Appin

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Pierhouse Hotel?

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

Are there any beaches close to The Pierhouse Hotel?

The closest beach to The Pierhouse Hotel is Ganavan Sands (13.2 km).

What makes The Pierhouse Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Pierhouse Hotel.

Does The Pierhouse Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, free cooked-to-order brekkie is available daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

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

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Pierhouse Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

The Pierhouse Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 225 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 225 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 225 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 225 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 225 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

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

Amazing stay at Pierhouse

Amazing time; excellent service with staff very helpful and kind. Wonderful food and such a beautiful setting. We enjoyed a delightful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

Amazing food,Amazing place,Amazing staff

From the minute we arrived to the minute we left,we had the Best of service and attention . The food (with a focus on seafood) was absolutely amazing. The rooms were of high standard,clean and comfortable. The staff are helpful,chatty and charming. This has been the best hotel visit I’ve had in years.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

fatima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel. Clean comfortable rooms. Good location with great vies across loch
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant friendly staff. Lovely position
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fadi

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

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

Superb hotel, so relaxing.

Second time staying at this hotel, this time with friends. Superb stay, beautiful setting and friendly, helpful welcoming staff. Such a relaxing stay, wished it had been for longer. Will definitely be back.Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, comfortable place. Good food, comfortable bed and room. Best of our stays in Scotland.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay at The Pierhouse Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire

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

Great stay

Fantastic from start to finish
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

craig

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great setting and lovely public areas and dining room with an interesting menu
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

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

Cycling trip to Port Appin

Wonderful Hotel great food and lovely staff will be back soon.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Hazel

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elsie

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

wonderful

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and helpful staff and superb food and drink.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Kenneth

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

The Complete Hotel

The Pierhouse is a hotel that demonstrates superb, uber-friendly customer service from the time you check in until the point of leaving. A primarily Sea Food restaurant is fabulous.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

2 night relaxing stay

Thoroughly enjoyed our 2 night stay. Nice room (perhaps a little warm overnight but not complaining) , excellent staff and food. Would definitely go back and will recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021