The Colintraive

Hotels
9.1 (155 reviews)
Colintraive Hotel , Colintraive , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Massage services
Packed lunches
Darts
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Wonderful location
Excellent service
Cons:
Dinner quality varied
Bar crowding

Categories

Cleanliness
8.94
No specific mention, but standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
9.41
Staff are lovely and very helpful.
Location
9.56
Wonderful location managed by friendly staff.
Room Quality
9.01
Room was nice, though needing TLC.
Amenities
8.74
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
9.2
Overall pleasant experience, would return.
Food and Beverage
8.65
One dinner experience was subpar, but generally good.
Overall Experience
9.31
A decent stay overall with excellent staff.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 04:58

Property Description

Charming Village Location:
Nestled in the peaceful village of Colintraive on Scotland's Cowal peninsula, The Colintraive offers a serene escape with its own pub and restaurant serving local delights.

Elegant Guest Rooms:
Indulge in the comfort of tastefully decorated guest rooms offering picturesque views of the countryside or Isle of Bute, equipped with modern amenities including a TV, tea/coffee facilities, and en suite bathrooms with complimentary toiletries.

Culinary Delights:
Savor the chef's specialties at the on-site restaurant, featuring locally sourced game and fish, homemade breads, pasta, and ice cream. Enjoy these delectable dishes while taking in the breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes.

Experience the beauty of the Isle of Bute and its attractions, just a stone's throw away from the hotel. Book your stay at The Colintraive for a memorable getaway.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 16 years old stay for £25 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People 16 years old and over stay for £50 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 155 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.94
Service: 9.41
Location: 9.56
Room Quality: 9.01
Amenities: 8.74
Value for Money: 9.2
Food and Beverage: 8.65
Overall Experience: 9.31
M
Martin solo_traveller gb
10
Despite a world gone totaly ditsy, it is a pleasant relief to occasionally encounter an oasis of old-school hospitality
Pros:

Full of character, super location, lovely staff, excellent food.

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Lucia couple gb
7
Good location just by the ferry. Lovely staff and clean accommodation.
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

The room was a bit cold when we arrived but it warmed up after we put the spare heater on .

2026-01-21 via Nuitee
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Andrew solo_traveller gb
10
Great, good people, good food great location.
Pros:

A wonderful location managed by very friendly helpful staff. The menu was excellent with good food to match excellent service. Would go out of my way to stay there again.

Cons:

Nothing. Iliked everything about the place.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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stephen couple gb
10
Always a pleasure. Staff are lovely
Pros:

Always love to stay at the Colintraive. First time in room 1 and it’s really nice

Cons:

We were having dinner or so didn’t get to try Joe’s amazing food…next time

2025-11-10 via Nuitee
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Anne Baillie couple gb
6
Sadly disappointed
Pros:

I enjoyed the bath in our room. Plenty of hot water.

Cons:

I really didn't like being squashed into the bar for my evening meal.I would have preferred to have been in the dining room. Apparently there was a problem as to why we couldn't be in the dining room.

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
A
Alex couple gb
9
2025-08-20 via Nuitee
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robert couple gb
7
Pros:

Overall,we had a pleasant stay at the Colintraive Inn. The staff were friendly and welcoming and the co- owner likewise. Our room needed a little TLC,but was acceptable . Our only negative experience was one dinner (out of three) which was to be frank shambolic, a consequence of an extremely busy evening,I think. In fairness,this we were not charged for it and in fact we're offered a drink on the house. The breakfasts were excellent.

A decent stay overall and we would definitely return.

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Cons:

Dinner meltdown

2025-07-29 via Nuitee
L
Lorna extended_group gb
10
Thoroughly recommend
Pros:

Excellent hotel, staff and food.

Cons:

Everything

2025-07-26 via Nuitee
J
Jones couple gb
8
Great stay in a fantastic place.
Pros:

Love the Colintraive! The location is absolutely stunning, the staff are friendly and the food is good. This is the third or fourth time staying over there and it never gets tired.

Cons:

This time around, the food was a little tired - we ate towards the end of the night and you could tell. It wasn't awful by any means, but by the C's usual standards it felt a bit like it had been hanging around for a while. Otherwise, no problems at all.

2025-07-21 via Nuitee
H
Harvey young couple gb
10
Great dog friendly stay
Pros:

Dog friendly and great staff

Cons:

Toilet hadn’t been cleaned

2025-06-19 via Nuitee
H
Hazel young couple gb
8
Very good
2025-06-14 via Nuitee
A
Archibald young couple gb
8
Very good
2025-06-11 via Nuitee
A
Alasdair young couple gb
8
Very good
2025-06-11 via Nuitee
S
Simon young couple gb
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Everything was perfect. Food was superb. Friendly staff.

2025-06-02 via Nuitee
K
Katie young couple gb
10
Exceptional
2025-05-30 via Nuitee
C
Caroline solo traveller gb
10
Hone away from home with fabulous food
Pros:

Lovely comfortable small in where you are made to feel extremely welcome and nothing is too much trouble.
You go for the food and the views, both are exceptional.
The menu has something for everyone whilst being compact, the quality of the produce is superb, and worth the wait.
Great wine list too.
Great night’s sleep.
Beautiful sunsets or a rainbow - the weather is not within the owners’ control!

Cons:

Nothing!

2025-05-30 via Nuitee
M
Martin young couple gb
9
Superb
2025-05-14 via Nuitee
D
David young couple gb
9
Fabulous and a yearly treat as a result
Pros:

First class food from Chef/Proprietor's team. Excellent, cheerful staff. Cask ale from Fyne Ales brewery in superb condition. Imaginative wine list. Jolly locals made us feel most welcome. Colintraive's community is special and its EV chargers at their Heritage Centre are a great facility (once you get the hang of the Pod Point payment system).

Cons:

Weather on our second day!

2025-05-01 via Nuitee
E
Eveline review category business travellers gb
8
Very good
2025-04-30 via Nuitee
G
Gordon solo traveller gb
8
Very good
2025-04-19 via Nuitee