The Airds Hotel and Restaurant

Hotels
9 (738 reviews)
Port Appin , Port Appin , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Heating
Terrace
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Excellent breakfast
Cons:
Limited dinner options in winter
Cluttered reception area

Categories

Cleanliness
9.14
Overall sentiment was positive, with comments on cleanliness and comfort noted in multiple reviews.
Service
9.11
Staff were frequently described as friendly and accommodating, contributing to a positive experience.
Location
9.15
Location received high praise for its beauty and views, contributing significantly to guest satisfaction.
Room Quality
9.1
Rooms were described as spacious and comfortable, often exceeding guest expectations.
Amenities
8.63
Offerings were seen as satisfactory, with a slight concern regarding the lack of dinner service in winter.
Value for Money
8.59
Generally regarded as good value, though some guests mentioned needing more amenities.
Food and Beverage
9.14
Breakfast offerings received extensive praise, though concerns about dinner availability were noted.
Overall Experience
9.11
Overall sentiment of experiences was very positive, with guests expressing a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 16:36

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Individually decorated rooms with modern amenities and stunning loch views ensure a comfortable stay at The Airds Hotel and Restaurant.

Scenic Surroundings and Activities
Located amidst the picturesque Scottish countryside, guests can enjoy a range of outdoor activities including cycling, hiking, and exploring nearby castles and attractions.

Award-Winning Experience
As the only hotel in Scotland to be awarded The Good Hotel Guide Cesar award 2020, The Airds Hotel and Restaurant promises a truly exceptional and memorable stay.

To experience luxury, scenic beauty, and award-winning hospitality, book your stay at The Airds Hotel and Restaurant now.

Important information:

High tea is served at 17:30 in the restaurant.

Please note that per pet will incur an additional charge of £30 per stay.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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 7 years old stay for £35 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 8 years old to 10 years old stay for £114.50 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for £35 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    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

9
Based on 738 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.14
Service: 9.11
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 9.1
Amenities: 8.63
Value for Money: 8.59
Food and Beverage: 9.14
Overall Experience: 9.11
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Marc • couple • fr
9
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Carol • family_with_children • ch
8
Magnifique emplacement
Pros:

L'emplacement est magnifique (voiture obligatoire) ! La literie est très confortable. Nous avions la suite, très grande, la salle de bain immense, confortable. Nous avons mangé à l'hôtel le soir, très bon restaurant. Le petit déjeuner est servi à table et est choisi la veille, c'était excellent et copieux !

Cons:

Pour nous, les équipements ne correspondent pas à un hôtel 4 étoiles. Mais sinon, rien à dire.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • solo_traveller • ca
8
Beautiful location and charming accommodation
Pros:

Very charming accommodation and picturesque location! Very comfortable bed, spacious room, we had an incredible view from our bed. Wonderful cheerful, friendly and helpful staff. Amazing breakfast, good dinner. Good parking lot. Walkable to the pier & a nice restaurant there, a little store and beautiful art/gift shop. Short drive to views of Castle Stalker, walking trail, and ferry to Isle of Lismore.

Cons:

Ceilings were quite low in some spots, the staircase to the 3rd floor was tight and awkward (charming but functionally a challenge), cleaning of bathroom could be a bit better (recognizing the age of the place).

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Donald • couple • gb
5
Did not meet our expectations.
Pros:

Quiet location, good off-road parking, excellent breakfast.

Cons:

Bar was tiny, no draught beer, young Australian waitress tried too hard and her "cow-towing" and strident voice became monotonous. The seafood sharing platter for two people had only three (indivisible by 2) langoustines and was delivered without any plates to eat from. Room was cold on entry although outside temperature was 23C. Heated towel rail didn't appear to work. Cracked tiles on the bathroom floor. Menu was very limited. "Venison" pie was possibly minced beef. A friend had visited several times previously but this was not the place he described or recommended - perhaps there has been a change of ownership. The Pier House at Port Appin is infinitely superior.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Cristian • solo_traveller • es
10
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Markus • solo_traveller • at
9
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Carolyne • couple • gb
6
Disappointed with hotel
Pros:

Fabulous location and the views were stunning. Room was large and they had a lovely garden to sit relax and enjoy the view.

Cons:

Bathroom was terrible. Shower was not in good working order at all - falling off wall and tepid. Damp patches on the ceiling and carpet had stains. Woken up at 6 every morning by people above us running around. Breakfast was just ok. Hotel charged premium price but quality very low.

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • extended_group • ch
10
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • gb
8
Very happy for a stop over when we were visiting nearby Lismore island
Pros:

Nice situation near ferry to Lismore.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Iurii • solo_traveller • ru
10
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Bryant • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

The room is great with all you would need and stunning views .
Staff were very friendly and helpful
Breakfast was excellent!!!
Dog friendly is a nice touch .

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • couple • gb
9
Beautiful hotel, perfect location, great staff
Pros:

Luxurious bedroom, everything you could need

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Tara • couple • ca
9
Comfortable, cute and clean. Very friendly staff
Pros:

Cute and comfortable. Lovely breakfast included

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Erika • couple • gb
3
this is NOT A LUXURY HOTEL, as impression of hotel website, overpriced, more on par with YHA
Pros:

Mean portions, not very appetizing. Served eggs benedict, just 1 egg on an untoasted cold muffin, when complained not offered an alternative. Muesli and yoghurt, appeared to be no better than supermarket cheap muesli and no additional seeds or grains

Cons:

Overall very disappointing experience, it was the worst hotel we have ever stayed at, we felt we'd been hoodwinked into believing this was a luxury hotel, as per the website. Also we are very dubious about some of the good reviews and has left us wondering if they are fake. The hotel has been advertised to give impression of a luxury hotel, and is not as it appears on the website, there is no conservatory (guess this was removed years ago), we can only assume the owners are using photos from the past, when the hotel was a luxury hotel. We would say it was more on a par with budget YHA accommodation. There was no atmosphere, we didn't meet any other guests in our week stay. Our first floor room (suite) was a good size, clean and dog friendly, which was the only bonus, but the decor was extremely dated as was bathroom fittings, peeling wallpaper, lots of mold in shower, not all lights in bathroom working, unable to open locked windows with window key provided, room was thus very warm, no desk for use of laptop, even though it was a suite, make-do repairs (noticeably unmatching knobs on cupboard doors). The hotel is in dire need of a refurbishment. Given the poor breakfasts we decided to eat at the Pierhouse and the Old Inn. If the price had been half of what we had paid then we could have lived with that.

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Simon • couple • gb
9
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Adriaan Jacob • couple • nl
7
Pros:

Mooie ligging.

Cons:

Verouderd hotel. Doorgezakt bed.
Stoelen restaurant zaten niet lekker.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Ellen • solo_traveller • nl
8
Pros:

De ontvangst was erg goed, de kamer was erg mooi en schoon

Cons:

Niets

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Suzanne • couple • se
9
Pros:

Beautiful location, cute little village and nice walks from the hotel possible. Excellent service, amazing breakfast.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Hannah • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Lovely comfortable room, great food, friendly staff

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Pauline • couple • gb
3
The staff were lovely and trying very hard. The hotel is run down.
Pros:

Location.

Cons:

Shabby

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee