The Grey Gull Hotel

Hotels
6.7 (610 reviews)
Glenburn Rd Ardrishaig , Ardrishaig , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good food
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Uninspiring food quality
Room maintenance issues

Categories

Cleanliness
4.78
Multiple mentions of dirty rooms, unclean bathrooms, and overall lack of cleanliness.
Service
9.25
Staff are described as friendly and helpful throughout multiple reviews.
Location
8.29
Location was appreciated but some reviews mentioned external appearances could be better.
Room Quality
5.74
Issues with room size, heating, and cleanliness were noted, affecting overall quality.
Amenities
7.27
Basic amenities were available but some reviews suggest better upkeep is needed.
Value for Money
5.73
Several reviews mentioned overpricing relative to the experience provided.
Food and Beverage
4.78
Many reviews criticized the food quality, describing it as poor and inedible.
Overall Experience
7.75
Mixed experiences noted, with potential for improvement but appreciation for staff efforts.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-07 10:35

Property Description

Charming Stay in Ardrishaig

Picturesque Setting: Nestled in Ardrishaig, just 14 km from Kilmartin House Museum, The Grey Gull Hotel boasts a serene garden and free private parking, offering a peaceful retreat for guests.

Cozy Accommodations: The rooms feature modern amenities including a kettle and free WiFi. Some rooms even offer stunning sea views, providing a perfect backdrop for a relaxing stay.

Explore and Unwind: Guests can partake in various activities like hiking in the beautiful surroundings of Ardrishaig, ensuring a memorable and adventurous getaway.

Book your stay at The Grey Gull Hotel now for a delightful experience in Ardrishaig!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 4 years old to 11 years old stay for £30 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 12 years old to 17 years old stay for £40 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 10 years old stay for £30 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

6.7
Based on 610 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.78
Service: 9.25
Location: 8.29
Room Quality: 5.74
Amenities: 7.27
Value for Money: 5.73
Food and Beverage: 4.78
Overall Experience: 7.75
J
johnston couple gb
9
very relaxing and a lovely place to stay
Pros:

beautiful views from our room ,, the room was spotless ,modern and very comfortable

Cons:

we honestly have no complaints at all

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Andreas couple de
8
Pros:

Perfect stay between Edinburgh and Islay

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
J
Joke solo_traveller nl
9
Fijne grote kamer met prachtig uitzicht
Pros:

Ik zie veel geklaag over dit hotel maar ik had een grote kamer met mooi uitzicht, nummer 26, de badkamer was, denk ik, recentelijk gerenoveerd. We konden kiezen uit 2 baden. De fietsen konden binnen staan. Het was schoon en redelijk comfortabel. De WiFi was ok.
Ja er is achterstallig onderhoud, maar ik heb maar 2 hotels meegemaakt in 6 weken UK die perfect waren, voor de rest is het allemaal te duur en overal mankeert er wel iets.

Cons:

De temperatuur van de douche viel niet af te stellen, het was of te koud of te heet en varieerde constant. Het ontbijt was niet bijzonder

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
A
Amanda solo_traveller gb
4
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Nikki solo_traveller ca
9
Friendly staff, great value
Pros:

staff were helpful and very friendly
breakfast options were plentiful, eggs were perfect

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
A
Andrew solo_traveller gb
7
The View
Pros:

Right on the water front such an unbelievable view.
The food within the restaurant was great and well worth visiting for the food alone.

Cons:

The atmosphere between the staff within the restaurant was very awkward.
The room floor was very uneven good thing I've got strong ankles.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
D
Derek couple gb
8
Satisfactory
Pros:

Breakfast was fine. Location adequate.

Cons:

All was fine

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
G
Gary couple gb
7
Pleasant enough lochside property
Pros:

Good breakfast. Loch view from our room. A lot of investment has gone in to the room.

Cons:

The outside of the property needs some maintenance.
We had a bath in the bathroom and strangely one in the bedroom too. We didn’t feel this was a plus - surely it just means that bedding and everything else in the bedroom gets damp.
We arrived late (about 10:30pm) and there were still areas of our bedroom carpet that was wet.
The carpet was also ill fitting in the room and had not benefitted from the room investment.
The room windows could open but not stay open.
There were lots of workers stayed when we were there and they wore their work clothes to breakfast including hi viz vests which made us feel like we were on a building site canteen. Other places we have stayed ban hi viz gear at breakfast - just a thought!

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
J
Jenni couple gb
6
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
F
Flavio solo_traveller it
8
Pros:

Personale accogliente ,Bagno nuovo , ampio parcheggio

Cons:

In camera c'è la moquette per terra .

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
Y
Yvonne couple gb
4
Dissapointed
Pros:

The hotel needs to be redecorated. The sheets and towels were clean but very disappointing room and hotel.
Restaurant nice.

Cons:

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2026-07-14 via Nuitee
B
Ben couple gb
7
Friendly stay in a lovely spot
Pros:

Very nice food, especially the fish and chips, the location is stunning

Cons:

Shower was a bit broken

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Ingo couple de
8
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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LORNA extended_group gb
7
2026-07-12 via Nuitee
J
Jacqueline solo_traveller gb
7
Both hotels need work done .
Pros:

Being close to my family who live near grey gull hotel .staff was pleasant breakfast was ok didn't like sausages
I went to there sister hotel in Loch Long omg wat change I saw there was bad both hotels need wee bit of tlc

Cons:

Needs tlc n some work done in rooms like pain doors fixed bathroom door wouldn't lock no shampoo like it told u in the hotel

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
A
alan couple gb
7
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
A
Aazaz couple gb
8
Pleasant hotel
Pros:

Nice enough hotel if trying to get the ferry to Islay the next day

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
R
Ralf couple ch
9
Very good place to stay.
Pros:

Great surroundings.

Cons:

Bad smell in the room.

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
M
Mateusz solo_traveller gb
7
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Sandra couple gb
1
Our dinner on first night was pretty mediocre, hence we ate out elsewhere for the rest of our stay. The bedroom was clea
Pros:

Being honest nothing

Cons:

The property looked down trod outside & in.
We arrived to be given a downstairs room, the window did not close & the lock was broken off.
However the nice gentleman in reception gave us a family room but wanted to charge an extra £99, however after some persuasion we were upgraded for free which I felt was only fair as our possessions would not have been safe in a ground floor room whereby anyone could have entered through the window.

2026-07-07 via Nuitee