Anchor Hotel

An overnight stay before catching the Islay ferry. The booking process could have been better, in that we never received confirmation of our booking, despite a telephone call. However the room was comfortable and clean (though the radiator that had been out of order the previous October (2024) was still not working! - a freestanding radiator was provided). We ate in the restaurant in the evening, and the food, as usual, was of good quality. the staff were helpful and positive.

Can’t put into words how exceptional the food was.
The rooms were well above expectations, warm, clean and comfortable. The staff were fantastic throughout. Check in is quick and the location is perfect.
The Seabed restaurant sources fresh produce daily from the harbour catch. Honestly L, I’ve never tasted anything like it.
Massive thanks to the team for an unforgettable stay.
5 stars all the way. Will be back.
Phil. Leicester.

Excellent customer service fron Emily and Farrah in the restaurant.....big shout out to them. Stayed 1 night in hotel....clean, central, easy to park and room was fine. Resteraunt was very good, brilliant fish and chips!

Breakfast was fab and parking a breeze. Tarbert is a quiet gem.

Overnight stay whilst using ferry from Kennacraig, check in was smooth, room was small but on the whole very clean. Bathroom towel rail in real need of replacement. Food and service very good and would recommend the restaurant. Would happily stay again.

Lovely stay in this charming town. The room was comfortable and the breakfast was delicious.

We thoroughly enjoyed our one night stay here. Parking was immediately outside the front door. We were made welcome when we checked in . The room was recently decorated and comfortable although the ensuite was rather small. We enjoyed an excellent evening meal in the restaurant and were impressed by the level of service and enthusiasm of the staff. Breakfast was similarly well served and presented.
Unfortunately I left my wash bag in the room. When I phoned about this I was told that it had been found and was being held safely. It was subsequently posted on to me intact. Thank you!
We would definitely return to the Anchor and the attached restaurant if we are in Tarbert again.

Free on street parking just opposite.
Hotel just needs some work - large stains on our bedroom carpet, ceiling tiles missing/damp stains in hallway.
Breakfast was nice.

We stayed here last minute after we were left stranded by a cancelled ferry back to Arran.
The staff could not have been more accommodating, they went out of their way to make our very wet and bedraggled children comfortable, providing additional beds, bedding, towels and heaters. We really couldn’t have hoped for more.
The food was great, particularly the breakfast which was very generous.

Great hotel. Super location, right overlooking the harbour. Lovely clean room. Helpful staff. Fabulous breakfast

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Too small. Since it was for one night, it was okay. The Harbour was beautiful. Town very small and we were unable to find anyone that could accommodate us for dinner.

Very tired, needs a full refit.

Food was delicious - Cullen skink, scallops with black pudding, carrot soup, goats cheese tart etc. Comfortable bedrooms overlooking the pretty harbour. Friendly atmosphere.

We’ve used this hotel a few times for catching the boat to Islay, although there is nothing really wrong with the rooms, I had left my good phone charger in the room on the early set off for the boat, when I called back (the next day after eventually getting through to them) they said they would ask room service but no one ever got back to us, so we had to call back to chase it up, they said they never found it. I know it’s not a big deal but obviously the staff can’t be trusted, I will be avoiding staying here in the future. Watch your belongings!

Situated right in the middle of Tarbert so easy access to the town except it’s not a big town.

My Wife and I stayed for 2 nights and the Hotel was absolutely superb. The room was spotless clean, the food was incredible with massive portions. The owner was lovely and friendly and a very special mention to the 2 young waitresses who were absolutely wonderful. Thank you all very much and we will definitely return

Due to an unseasonable storm we were stuck in an adjacent island and unable to reach the hotel as there were no ferries off the island. In spite of that they were unwilling to apply some common sense and cancel the booking.

Quite dated, absolutely no sound proofing in the rooms, WiFi was quite poor. On a positive note, good location, shower was ok, although the door didn’t shut over fully so the bathroom floor was getting wet. I never ate there, breakfast or dinner so can’t comment on that. Parking is on the street and is free.

The hotel is a bit tired and needing a refurb, but the staff are lovely, and the breakfast was great