Summer Isles Hotel

Hotels
Independent
9 (51 reviews)
Achiltibuie, Ullapool, Ullapool, Scotland, IV26 2YQ , Ullapool , GB

Pets allowed

Facilities

Free breakfast
Express check-out
Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Picnic area
Snorkeling nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
See all facilities

Property Description

Recreational Opportunities
Take advantage of the bicycles for rent, terrace, and garden to enhance your stay.

Dining Experience
Indulge in delicious meals at Summer Isles restaurant, or grab a quick bite at the coffee shop/cafe and unwind at the bar/lounge.

Comfortable Accommodations
Relax in one of the 12 uniquely decorated guestrooms with free Wi-Fi, complimentary toiletries, and a cozy ambiance.

Plan your mountain getaway at Summer Isles Hotel, ideally located steps away from Hydroponicum and a short drive from Loch Vatachan. Book your stay now to experience the best of Ullapool!

Important information:

  • This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

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

Property Policies

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • General

    Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • General

    Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

See all policies

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 51 reviews
C
Charles
10
Pros:

Fantastic staff. Comfy superbly decorated room with amazing shower.

2024-10-16 via Nuitee
K
Katherine Ann partner
10
Pros:

The views were incredible! Tge people were so friendly and helpful and clearly love what they do.

2024-10-03 via Nuitee
J
James partner
10
Pros:

Charming hotel, spacious rooms, gorgeous views and wonderful food. A true delight

The 45 min drive over Scottish backroads was totally worth it

A gem that's hard to find

2024-09-27 via Nuitee
C
Chris family
10
Pros:

Lovely property

2024-09-11 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
2
Not worth the extortionate pricing
Pros:

What a disappointing experience. The 5 star reviews for this hotel are far from reality.
Considering the room was over £400, I wouldn’t expect most of the bathroom tiles to be loose and cracked which we tripped over time and again.
Now onto dinner… £36 for the highlander beef for the ‘manager’ to not ask us how we want our fillet cooked, to forget the side dishes, to not give us steak knives and to point at us eating our dinner when another guest asks that the highlander beef is!
Then it got even messier when we tried to check out. Whoever prepared the invoices the night before got them completely wrong. Some guests had the correct amount due but the wrong name on the invoice and others had a completely wrong balance to pay. For example, we paid for our dinner on the first night so our balance should be around £250 for half the room costs and the dogs surcharge of £30. However, overnight our bill miraculously racked up to over £600 because a member of staff added someone’s else dinner onto our invoice!
The only thing holding this place together is the blonde lad, I unfortunately didn’t get his name but I believe he was the assistant manager. He was helpful, energetic and attentive throughout.
I had a quick look at the trip advisor reviews before deciding on whether to share my experience and it is evident that the owner is unwilling to open his ears to concerned guests and take on their comments on how the hotel could improve.

2024-09-09 via Nuitee
B
Barbara
10
Peaceful
Pros:

Brilliant staff, food and comfortable room. No negatives.

2024-07-15 via Nuitee
L
Laura family
6
Pros:

After a long days driving we finally reached this hotel which is very isolated .. our Accomodation was okay but the food was not great in the restaurant with limited non seafood/fish options. The manager did allow us eventually to order from the bar menu but it wasn’t great. Service was so slow for breakfast and again not the best we had … can only assume they were short staffed but breakfast wasn’t set up for 08:00 which was already later than anywhere else we were staying … overall not the best but just okay.

2024-07-13 via Nuitee
E
elizabeth partner
8
Pros:

Beautiful small hotel.
We stayed with 2 dogs.
Consequently we were allowed in bar but not restsurant/hotel lounge. It would be good to make it clear that dogs not allowed in lounge.

2024-07-11 via Nuitee
D
Dorothy partner
10
Pros:

The hotel is situated in an outstanding area of natural beauty with glorious views out to the summer islands. The staff were friendly, helpful and attentive. The dinner was excellent and breakfast was also of a very high standard.

2024-06-21 via Nuitee
J
John
10
A First Class Third Visit
Pros:

Over the last two decades or so I have made three visits, I believe each was under different owners, certainly different chefs, however the experience has remained top notch each time.

The welcome is great and after usually a long journey the obvious luxury is welcome too, whether it’s relaxing into the deep sofas in the resident’s lounge or catching a cheeky 40 winks on a very comfortable bed.

A twin room this time under a turf roof and there was nothing not too like. A huge bathroom too! The peace of the Summer Isles Hotel is great!

Dinner was, as expected delicious and the fish always a treat. Similarly they do a great breakfast menu and they can provide marmite so toast is complete!

The staff are brilliant, friendly, professional, helpful and strike just the right tone. I always wish I had more time to spend here, soon I trust I’ll be back.

2024-06-10 via Nuitee
A
Anna
10
Pros:

Excellent comfy and friendly hotel. Service excellent. The hotel itself is a little tired. It is closing a the end of the season for two years major refurbishment. I do hope they don’t alter the ambience or try to cater for the.masses. The people who stay there as it islquiet, a bit old fashioned and serves an excellent fresh local food. Thank goodness it’s not like a gastro pub with rooms! The views are magnificent even in the rain. Lovely walks and a few mountains to climb.

2024-06-08 via Nuitee
J
John
10
A First Class Third Visit
Pros:

Over the last two decades or so I have made three visits, I believe each was under different owners, certainly different chefs, however the experience has remained top notch each time.

The welcome is great and after usually a long journey the obvious luxury is welcome too, whether it’s relaxing into the deep sofas in the resident’s lounge or catching a cheeky 40 winks on a very comfortable bed.

A twin room this time under a turf roof and there was nothing not too like. A huge bathroom too! The peace of the Summer Isles Hotel is great!

Dinner was, as expected delicious and the fish always a treat. Similarly they do a great breakfast menu and they can provide marmite so toast is complete!

The staff are brilliant, friendly, professional, helpful and strike just the right tone. I always wish I had more time to spend here, soon I trust I’ll be back.

2024-06-05 via Nuitee
T
Thomas
10
Pros:

Great view . Shower was fantastic. Restaurant had great menu and food

2024-05-29 via Nuitee
R
robin partner
10
Pros:

Very nice, quiet hotel

2024-05-09 via Nuitee
M
MONICA
10
A very special place.
Pros:

Wonderful location with beautiful views out to sea. Hotel accommodation very comfortable, and expensive, but quality in everything they do.
Dinner was exceptional with seafood to die for!! The Langoustines are huge and the oysters just wonderful.
Next time we stay for longer.

2024-05-06 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Nostalgia
Pros:

Very clean and excellent cuisine

2024-04-29 via Nuitee
S
Sheila
10
Magic
Pros:

This is the most luxurious hotel in a magical setting. I would live here if I could. The whole experience was just perfect. Loved it

2024-04-29 via Nuitee
D
Darcy family
10
Pros:

Wonderful, secluded hotel in the NW Coast of Scotland with incredible views from you window. Staff was focused on ensuring we had a wonderful stay. Dinner was one of the best of our stay and reasonable priced. Breakfast is included with the room and was made to order unlike the buffets at other hotels. The hotel is older which is part of its charm. Hard to get too but worth the drive. One of our favorite places to stay in Scotland.

2024-04-20 via Nuitee
L
Lindsay
8
Pros:

Excellent location and very good food. Good staff.

2023-10-29 via Nuitee
K
Karen
8
Pros:

Property was remote, quiet,idyllic views.

2023-08-09 via Nuitee