The Ferry Boat Inn

Hotels
7.3 (901 reviews)
Shore Street , Ullapool , GB

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Fishing
Cycling
Bar
Canoeing
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Overpriced for quality

Categories

Cleanliness
6.19
Issues with cleanliness noted, including dirty carpets and shower.
Service
8.16
Staff received positive remarks across multiple reviews.
Location
8.7
Consistently praised for its great location on the waterfront.
Room Quality
6.65
Comfortable rooms mentioned, but several complaints about conditions.
Amenities
7.18
Basic amenities available, but some issues reported with the TV and cleanliness.
Value for Money
6.64
Several mentions of being overpriced for the quality provided.
Food and Beverage
7.19
Food quality mixed, some enjoyed while others had negative experiences.
Overall Experience
7.66
Mixed reviews overall, with some highlights in location and service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 04:15

Property Description

Stunning Loch Views and En Suite Rooms
The Ferry Boat Inn in Ullapool offers breathtaking loch views and comfortable en suite rooms in the Scottish Highlands. Each room is equipped with modern amenities including a flat-screen TV, wardrobe, and tea/coffee facilities.

Delicious Seafood Restaurant and Scenic Surroundings
Indulge in local fish and shellfish at the on-site Blue Kazoo Seafood Restaurant while enjoying picturesque views of Loch Broom and the mountains. The inn's convenient location allows for easy access to the Ullapool Museum, shops, and the ferry to Stornoway.

Warm Hospitality and Memorable Experiences
Start your day with a delicious breakfast and explore the beautiful surroundings of Ullapool. Whether you're visiting in the summer or winter, The Ferry Boat Inn offers a cozy retreat with friendly service and unforgettable experiences.

Book now to experience the charm of The Ferry Boat Inn and create lasting memories in the Scottish Highlands.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.3
Based on 901 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.19
Service: 8.16
Location: 8.7
Room Quality: 6.65
Amenities: 7.18
Value for Money: 6.64
Food and Beverage: 7.19
Overall Experience: 7.66
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RUSSELL • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

Staff ,food and Drinks

Cons:

Rooms not the cleanest,windows were very noisy with the wind kept us up all night.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Gail • solo_traveller • gb
7
Not fancy but comfortable and great location overlooking the water.
Pros:

Great location, comfortable bed, good atmosphere in the bar and lovely food.

Cons:

A wee bit shabby, could do with new stair carpet and woodwork painted in bedroom. Also, better breakfast options though there are places close by.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Laura • solo_traveller • it
8
Pros:

Camera di buone dimensioni, con vista (parziale) sul porto, comodo anche il bagno

Cons:

Camera poco insonorizzata, si sentivano molto le persone nel corridoio e la luce del corridoio illuminava anche dentro la stanza da sotto la porta

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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James • extended_group • gb
8
Great location, haphazard mistakes affacted stay
Pros:

Location was spot on, right on the front. Can park car/bikes out front. Bar below for night cap.

Cons:

Rooms were not made up right on arrival. Breakfast was crammed in on the bar and not spread out on a table. Limited choice for a continental…
Music was left on in the bar all night by staff, so sounded like a lock in All night….

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Yvette • couple • nl
6
Pros:

Vriendelijk personeel en een mooie locatie. Gezellig restaurant en prima eten.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Deborah Mackay • solo_traveller • gb
10
Fantastic
Pros:

The location and the staff, room was lovely with a great view.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great location and value for money
Pros:

Location, friendly staff, evening meals

Cons:

No cooked breakfast option

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Agnieszka • solo_traveller • pl
8
Pros:

Bardzo przyjemny pobyt! Wszystko było w porządku, hotel spełnił nasze oczekiwania, a obsługa była miła. Dobry stosunek jakości do ceny. Świetna opcja na nocleg w Ullapool.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Jasmine • couple • gb
10
Lovely stay, ideal location,
Pros:

Great location for catching a ferry. Wee pub downstairs and breakfast was great! Room was ideal, and good value for money.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Raphaël • solo_traveller • fr
8
Chambre avec vue sur l'infini
Pros:

L'emplacement et la vue.
L'équipe est sympa et l'hôtel a un pub / restaurant.
L'hôtel et la rue sont calmes.

Cons:

Il faisait assez froid dans la chambre et pas moyen de mettre le chauffage.
Les rideaux ne sont pas trop occultants, du coup, quand le soleil se lève tôt, il vient chatouiller nos yeux.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Esther • solo_traveller • nl
5
Cons:

Kamer was niet schoon

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Rosemary • solo_traveller • au
8
Room with a view
Pros:

Great location, great view from the room acrosd the harbour.

Cons:

Toilet didnt flush and shower drain was blocked and we had to clean the filter.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Scott • couple • gb
8
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Jill • couple • gb
9
Warm, friendly hotel with excellent staff & amazing location, handy for the ferry to Stornaway.
Pros:

Fabulous location! Wonderful helpful staff ( our room was booked as a twin but was made up as a double….they managed to sort this even though they were crazy busy in the restaurant…. We were very grateful). Delicious food for dinner.

Cons:

Loose toilet seat.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Irene • couple • gb
6
The weather was bad which didn’t help but no wardrobe facilities
Pros:

Handy for everything

Cons:

Room was quite small especially having our dog with us the shower was quite small

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Kay • couple • gb
7
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Hugh • couple • gb
2
Very sparse, uncomfortable room.
Pros:

Good view of the harbour from the window.

Cons:

For £190 it was very, very poor value. No b’fast included (but you could buy a continental b’fast as extra) Very sparse & uncomfortable bedroom, poorly laid out & no thought had gone into furnishing it. Stains on the wall & skirting board from the tea & coffee facilities. Only 2 teabags & one packet of biscuits provided on arrival. Broken/very loose toilet seat. No hangers or anywhere really to hang clothes. No chairs/easy chairs to sit & enjoy the lovely view from the window. Utterly no imagination….get someone in to “re-imagine” the rooms - would not cost much.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Linda • solo_traveller • nz
9
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Katharina • solo_traveller • de
7
Pros:

Sehr geräumiges Zimmer mit sehr gutem Restaurant im Untergeschoss.

Cons:

Das Badezimmer ist im Verhältnis wirklich sehr klein und das Waschbecken mini. Das war etwas gewöhnungsbedürftig

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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marianne • couple • us
9
Would absolutely stay again
Pros:

Old historic property . Lovely staff and exceptional food

Cons:

There are a lot of stairs for luggage

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee