The Galley of Lorne Inn

3.5 star property
Lakefront inn with free breakfast and restaurant

Room options

Room (A - Standard Double Room (Islay))

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Room (B - Standard Twin Room (Tiree))

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Room (C - Standard Double Room (Arran))

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Room (D - Superior Double Room (Skye))

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Room (E - Standard Double Room (Uist))

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Room (F - Standard Twin Room (Iona))

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Room (G - Standard Double Room (Gigha))

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Lochgilphead

At The Galley of Lorne Inn, you'll be 9 km (5.6 mi) from Arduaine Garden and 11.3 km (7 mi) from Carnasserie Castle. Highlights at this inn include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Loch View Restaurant, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the inn's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. 450 square feet (42 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and a conference centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of extended parking. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Lochgilphead inn include Kilmartin House Museum and Loch Ederline.

What's nearby

  • Kilmartin House Museum - 12 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Kilmartin Glen - 15 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Kilmeford Church - 15 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Oban Distillery - 38 min drive - 49.0 km
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 38 min drive - 49.0 km

Getting around

  • Oban Station - 30 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 148 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lucy’s - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kilmartin Hotel - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kilmartin Museum Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Galley of Lorne - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Room At The Top - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Galley of Lorne Inn

Lakefront inn with free breakfast and restaurant
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this inn measures 450 square feet (42 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A terrace, an arcade/games room, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly The Galley of Lorne Inn. Free self parking is available. The property offers extended parking privileges.

This 3.5-star Lochgilphead inn is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • 450 sq ft of conference space
  • 42 sq. m of conference space
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Conference centre
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Galley of Lorne Inn offers 6 accommodations with iPod docking stations and coffee/tea makers. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 19-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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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
  • Extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Loch View Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre (450 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 19-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (5:00 PM - midnight)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 8 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • 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 15.0 per night.

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 8 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • For stays on 31 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Galley Lorne Inn
Galley Lorne Inn Lochgilphead
Galley Lorne Lochgilphead
Galley Lorne
The Galley of Lorne Inn Inn
The Galley of Lorne Inn Lochgilphead
The Galley of Lorne Inn Inn Lochgilphead

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Galley of Lorne Inn?

The Galley of Lorne Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Galley of Lorne Inn?

As of 28 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Galley of Lorne Inn on 29 Oct 2025 start from AU$194.94, 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.

Is parking available at The Galley of Lorne Inn?

Yep, The Galley of Lorne Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Galley of Lorne Inn?

The closest beach to The Galley of Lorne Inn is Traigh a' Chruachain (12.1 km).

What makes The Galley of Lorne Inn 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 The Galley of Lorne Inn.

Does The Galley of Lorne Inn serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary full brekkie is on offer daily between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Galley of Lorne Inn?

No, The Galley of Lorne Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Galley of Lorne Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Galley of Lorne Inn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Galley of Lorne Inn?

Dogs are welcome at The Galley of Lorne Inn, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets.

Reviews

The Galley of Lorne Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 203 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 203 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 203 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 203 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 203 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay with at the Lorne Galley hotel. From our friendly welcome to the hospitality. We had a really wonderful stay. Just felt like home. Thanks for the tips on the Viaduct stop over for a picture.. was an incredible spot. Will be back for sure! And loved the dogs!! Thanks again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful lochside view, friendly, helpful staff, good Scottish food, small town feel, room had a warm, comfortable feel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

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

Happy

Very happy with stay. Good food nice beer and a very nice room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

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

Definitely book again.

The staff were extremely helpful, especially Amanda. As I was running late due to traffic I would have missed last order for eating, spoke with Amanda who said they would keep the kitchen open a little longer. Also due to work had to leave before breakfast was served and she sorted a packed meal left in the reception. Food was really good and amazing location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

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

Exceptional

Great service, great food, great rooms, great location, couldn’t ask for anything more
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed how quiet it was. And the staff couldn’t do enough to make our stay nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food and staff were excellent, delicious supper and breakfast. The major problem for us was the room. Make sure you are not in the IONA Suite. It is not a suite and the bedroom does not have a window. This was not explained to me when we booked and feel we were misled. We asked to change rooms but none were available so were stuck with it. As a long time user of Expedia we feel very let down and mis-sold.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fabulous three night stay . The staff were friendly and very helpful . Breakfasts and dinner delicious , plenty of options and beautifully presented . I would be very happy to stay for a few days as a solo traveler too as there as you are made to feel like one of the family . And very safe. Thank you .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely friendly place, great staff

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend hotel

Great place to stay friendly staff really nice food relaxing chilled atmosphere nice comfortable rooms you will have one of the best night sleep ever and the location is beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this hotel. The staff was wonderful. Dinner wasn’t bad but not mind-blowing. Breakfast was pretty good. You could tell that every detail of the room was chosen meticulously for comfort and a smaller environmental footprint. The outdoor space in the back was heavenly to watch the sunrise. I was even lucky enough to have a bunny come hangout with me.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with family
Great place to stay. Wonderful breakfast and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

A

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not the greatest stay. The room was mostly clean but there were cobwebs around the ceilings and black mould at the bathroom sink. We were given a very welcoming check in tho.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

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

8/10 Good

Lin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly owners and staff. Eclectic dinner menu - what we had was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

ROB

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

Excellent

Lovely location overlooking loch. Food was excellent. Staff friendly and accomodating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

willi

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

Different but excellent

Cracking breakfast. Excellent quality of the beer in the bar
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great except the food. The food was ok but usually its really lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindy

Travelled with partner
Fantastic spot! Great welcome, excellent food. Very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2024