The Caledonian Claymore Hotel

Hotels
6.1 (533 reviews)
Loch Long Arrochar , Arrochar , gb

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Pets allowed
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Budget-friendly
Entertainment options
Good food quality
Cons:
Limited breakfast hours
Cleanliness issues
Rude service
Maintenance problems
Lack of variety in amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
5.8
Mixed reviews about cleanliness with some mentioning stains on bed sheets and room issues.
Service
7.4
Generally friendly staff, but some complaints about rude service and unprofessional behavior.
Location
8.6
Highly praised location with great views and proximity to landmarks, although limited breakfast hours mentioned.
Room Quality
6.3
Mixed feedback on room quality, with comments about dated rooms, mold, cleanliness issues, and maintenance problems.
Amenities
7.2
Satisfactory amenities with entertainment, breakfast, and a warm clean room.
Value for Money
7.4
Varied opinions on value for money, with some guests feeling it was excellent while others mentioned cleanliness issues.
Food and Beverage
7.2
Generally positive feedback on food quality, but limited breakfast hours and lack of variety mentioned.
Overall Experience
6.7
Mixed overall experiences with both positive and negative feedback from guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-06-30 14:19

Property Description

Luxurious 3-Star Accommodation
Experience the charm of The Caledonian Claymore Hotel in Arrochar, where comfort meets elegance. Each room boasts a flat-screen TV, private bathroom, and cozy bed linens for a relaxing stay.

Charming Garden and Dining
Unwind in the hotel's serene garden or savor delicious meals at the on-site restaurant. The bar offers a perfect setting to socialize and enjoy refreshing beverages after a day of exploring the picturesque surroundings.

Convenient Amenities
Stay connected with complimentary WiFi and rest assured with free private parking. With Glasgow Airport just 52 km away, seamless travel arrangements are guaranteed.

Ready to elevate your travel experience? Book your stay at The Caledonian Claymore Hotel today!

Important information:

When booking 5 rooms or more, different terms and conditions will apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

6.1
Based on 533 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.8
Service: 7.4
Location: 8.6
Room Quality: 6.3
Amenities: 7.2
Value for Money: 7.4
Food and Beverage: 7.2
Overall Experience: 6.7
S
Stuart young couple gb
7
Good, could have been so much better
Pros:

We didn't go for breakfast as there were 4 coach loads all going so we missed it

Cons:

The TV in the room was tiny, the lady on the front counter was surly, the hotel itself needs upgrading in some parts

2025-05-22 via Nuitee
E
Evelyn young couple gb
8
Very good
2025-05-21 via Nuitee
C
Christine young couple gb
6
Ok stay
Pros:

The location was great. Staff were friendly

Cons:

Didn't get breakfast as it was too busy. 1 hour from 7.30 to 8.30 am is not enough time to serve everyone.. Drinks are very expensive and are not of great quality. Room was OK but could have been cleaned better. Stains on bed sheets.. Would not stay again.

2025-05-19 via Nuitee
V
Victoria young couple gb
8
Very good
2025-04-29 via Nuitee
H
Heather young couple gb
10
Exceptional
2025-04-19 via Nuitee
B
Bev young couple gb
3
AVOID !!
Pros:

Avoid Avoid Avoid !!! Unless you are on a coach trip !!
Arrived early to a frosty reception
Asked if we could get a drink to a response of NO nothing until 3pm !
To top it off no room for us to have a meal
Said fully booked ( was offered to share a table )
Appalling attitude 2
We found a pub further down and managed a late lunch instead !!
The room view was another building !! So curtains closed !! The room was miles away on wet carpet
Room smelt of paint too
Just glad we left at 6am !!!

2025-04-17 via Nuitee
V
Valerie young couple gb
9
Superb
2025-03-23 via Nuitee
A
Ashley group gb
5
Passable
Pros:

The location was good

Cons:

The check in staff in the day we arrived were rude, which ruined the night for us

2025-03-22 via Nuitee
C
Catherine family with young children gb
10
Wonderful staff and a great place to stay
Pros:

The hotel is beautifully situated with breathtaking views. The food was absolutely great with good quality ingredients. The hotel is well laid out with lots of space. But it’s the staff that really make it. They are helpful, kind and experienced.

Cons:

I would say that the room we were in was a little dated but it was clean and well maintained so no real issues there.

2025-03-18 via Nuitee
C
Charles young couple gb
8
Budget hotel value for money .friendly staff
Pros:

Budget hotel excellent value for money entertainment. breakfast .warm clean room all for under £40 per person.

Cons:

cleanliness could be improved

2025-03-12 via Nuitee
T
Thomson young couple gb
10
Excellent from the start
Pros:

Great 👍

Cons:

Nothing it was so good

2025-03-09 via Nuitee
H
Hannah young couple gb
2
Won’t be going back
Pros:

It was in a good location nearby to pubs and shops with a great view out front.

Cons:

The bathroom was covered in mould, there was an air freshener consistently going off in the room that appeared to be coming through the vents. When I contacted reception they appeared to have no idea what I was talking about and didn’t see an issue because it wasn’t a “bad smell”. I did tell them that this was causing an exacerbation to my asthma which impacted my ability to enjoy my stay.
Breakfast is served between 7.30-8.30 which we didn’t attend for so unable to comment on the food. Also feel that breakfast should be served for longer than an hour.
We arrived at the same time as a coach trip and we felt that if you’re not part of the coach trip you are treated significantly differently. Our room wasn’t ready on arrival because “the private rooms hadn’t been checked” but the coach party got their room keys straight away on arrival. We had to sit in the bar area with our luggage while the room was checked. We asked about the ability to get some lunch to be told this wasn’t an option. Some of the staff were ok but a couple were unhelpful, unprofessional and very rude.

2025-03-08 via Nuitee
K
Karen young couple gb
4
Not good.
Pros:

Breakfast was exceptional

Cons:

Receptionist very rude and abrupt on check in. Hotel generally unkempt. Ashtray outside overflowing with cigarettes. Found a chocolate on our bedroom floor and there was some blood on the wall. Window in room draughty and quite cold, window showed signs of rot and heater in room stated do not cover but curtains covered it. Bathroom door wouldn't lock or close fully with minimal room between the door and toilet. Generally very disappointed.

2025-03-04 via Nuitee
M
Marietta young couple pl
5
Passable
2025-03-02 via Nuitee
S
Saranne young couple gb
10
Great value.
Pros:

Nice atmosphere, they had entertainment on and nice bar. Also beautiful location.

Cons:

Breakfast only between 7.30 to 8.30.

2025-02-27 via Nuitee
C
Charles young couple gb
2
Very poor
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The room was filthy. Staff not very informative. They tried to sit a total stranger at our breakfast table when there were plenty of empty tables just needing cleaned.

2025-02-24 via Nuitee
W
William young couple gb
4
Disappointing
Pros:

The location

Cons:

Room decor in 311 shocking man.

2025-02-23 via Nuitee
S
Stephanie young couple gb
9
Wee trip
Pros:

The view fron our room was amazing

Cons:

Our room, 314, was very small

2025-02-17 via Nuitee
L
Leo review category business travellers gb
10
Exceptional
2025-02-14 via Nuitee
S
Sanchez young couple nl
1
Pros:

I don't like it nothing from this hotel, I was fressing cold in the room was not heater ,not hot water sufficient, very smelly room , everything was updating old roting, windows bed filthy, horrible everything abaut it ,the staff really unpleasant. I never back to this place the most horrible holiday in hotels ways I ever been. Sorry!!

Cons:

I don't like anything abaut this hotel ,the worst hotel I ever been in my life. Sorry.

2025-02-10 via Nuitee