Tigh an Eilean Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (640 reviews)
Shieldaig, Ross-shire , Shieldaig , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Pets allowed
Laundry
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
Great food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Need for refurbishment

Categories

Cleanliness
6.7
Multiple reviews mentioned issues with cleanliness, including mould and unclean bathrooms.
Service
9.7
Consistently praised for friendly and helpful staff.
Location
10
Highlighted as exceptional with beautiful views and great accessibility.
Room Quality
7.7
Comments on rooms being tired and in need of an upgrade were prevalent.
Amenities
7.7
Basic amenities mentioned, with a lack of TVs noted. Overall, average but could be improved.
Value for Money
7.2
Many reviews felt the price did not match the quality of the rooms or amenities.
Food and Beverage
8.7
Food generally well-reviewed, though a few negative experiences were noted.
Overall Experience
8.7
Overall satisfaction is positive despite some significant issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 16:10

Property Description

Unique Amenities
Tigh an Eilean Hotel offers a shared lounge, terrace, and an onsite restaurant and bar for guests to unwind and socialize.

Comfortable Accommodation
Each room at the hotel is equipped with a desk, private bathroom, free toiletries, and free WiFi. Some rooms even offer stunning mountain views.

Convenient Location
Situated just 46 km from Victoria Falls and 119 km from Inverness Airport, Tigh an Eilean Hotel provides easy access to nearby attractions and transportation hubs.

To experience a perfect blend of comfort and convenience, book your stay at Tigh an Eilean Hotel today!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public 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.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 640 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.7
Service: 9.7
Location: 10
Room Quality: 7.7
Amenities: 7.7
Value for Money: 7.2
Food and Beverage: 8.7
Overall Experience: 8.7
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Walcher • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Location. Friendly Attentive Staff.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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MICHAEL • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Emma • couple • gb
5
Although not the best place we stayed in, it was comfortable and breakfast was good.
Pros:

Service not great but comfortable and great views
Breakfast was good.
Restaurant service was ok but not the best

Cons:

Needed to have someone available when checking in and checking out.

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Graham • couple • gb
7
Superb location .Restaurant food didn’t warrant the prices charged
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Staff seemed to be over stretched.Ran out of wine glasses and white sugar which was intriguing.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
6
Bit disappointing, though situation could not be bettered.
Pros:

Breakfast was good. Situation idyllic.

Cons:

Room miniscule! Food not as good or varied as I have had at this hotel in the past. Prices also gone up more than expected.

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Matthias • solo_traveller • ch
10
2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Darren • couple • gb
9
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Alan • couple • gb
8
Relaxing
Pros:

The location is stunning. We only paid for a room and no breakfast. We have stayed here before. The hotel is dated but the location and staff are fantastic. It's a really authentic laid back just relax hotel. It faces the loch so you have amazing views. We were on a car run from Inverness and having been in the region many times and our son marrying in Loch Torridon we know the area well. Switch your phone off ...sit on the benches overlooking the loch ...stay at a hotel which makes no demands and enjoy.

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Nina • couple • us
10
Our favorite Inn in Scotland Highlands and Islands!
Pros:

We stayed in several places in Scotland, this was the best for all three staff welcome and friendliness, breakfast and comfortable beds! This was a perfect spot for exploring the area. It was also a lovely active spot for both tourists, like us, and locals.

Cons:

There was nothing we didn't like. It is an older building, as expected, but the room perfectly updated and comfortable, complete with warm towel rack to dry our damp clothes after a rainy hike!

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Jon • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Incredibly friendly staff. Clean, comfortable room. Stunning location.

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
8
Will go again
Pros:

Nice view

Nice restaurant

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • gb
10
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Kath • couple • gb
10
Great location
Pros:

Location. Overlooking the loch. Great view.
Also staff very pleasant, room clean, good breakfast and very dog friendly

Cons:

All good

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Beverley • couple • gb
10
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Emma • couple • gb
5
Nice location with wonderful views but the hotel is in need of updating and a lick of paint!!
Pros:

The views and the staff in the bar were lovely. Super comfortable bed and wonderful views.

Cons:

No staff in the hotel, one person to serve breakfast who was clearly very stressed. The hotel clearly needs lots of updating and decorating since the last time we stayed, the rooms are pretty outdated and shabby. The water was lukewarm for a bath BUT the views were stunning. I think the £250 room rate would be justified if it had a lick of paint and freshen up.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • gb
4
Lost it's way, not what it used to be!
Pros:

The location is exceptional.
The food is good.

Cons:

No gf bread despite letting them know in advance 1 guest is coeliac
No lounge as described on website.
Bar very noisy and crowded.
Children 'playing' on piano loudly and badly during dinner in room open to dining room and noise from bar coming through the other door.
Reservation for dinner mixed up so had to wait for 20+ minutes for table.
Food order confused (and for others too)
Room not refreshed .

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • couple • au
9
Warm, welcoming and comfortable.
Pros:

Amazing service from staff, very cute and cozy place.

Cons:

Shower was not great.

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Roland • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Amazing location. Best of all the accomodation we stayed on our tour of Scotland including Isle of Skye.
Excellent accomodation. Comfortable. Incredible sea view.
Attentive staff.
Delicious food in restaurant and bar just next door.

Cons:

Not much.
Only one member of staff at breakfast. She was overloaded. Unfortunate as service was otherwise very good. Recommend at least two staff members for meal times.

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Food was excellent but make sure you book in advance and even though an older property rooms were clean and well maintained - staff friendly and accommodating

Cons:

Be prepared for shortages of items in the bar and on the menu - it is the reality of a remote location

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Ruth • couple • au
7
I would recommend this hotel. It’s very pretty and the staff are lovely.
Pros:

A sweet little hotel in a pretty location.

Cons:

Breakfast was limited because a food delivery had not arrived. This was not the fault of the hotel, which is in a remote location.

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee