The Airds Hotel and Restaurant

Hotels
9 (690 reviews)
Port Appin , Port Appin , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Parking
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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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.

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 690 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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Patrick extended_group fr
8
Une parenthèse paisible dans un admirable décor
Pros:

Sa situation exceptionnelle face à la mer

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Calum Noble solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Gillian solo_traveller gb
8
Great spot
Pros:

Beautiful room, with incredible views. Delicious breakfast and nice garden to enjoy a drink in.

Cons:

Couple of minor gripes, not a fan of the key code to get in front door throughout stay and a bedroom door had a tempromental lock.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Roland couple de
9
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Teela couple gb
10
Had a very restorative stay in Port Appin
Pros:

Gorgeous location

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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MT67_62 extended_group fr
7
Joli hôtel avec du potentiel mais besoin d'un rafraîchissement
Pros:

L'hôtel est bien situé avec une vue magnifique. Le personnel était très sympa. La chambre était grande

Cons:

L'hôtel a besoin d'un rafraîchissement. C'est vraiment dommage parce qu'il a beaucoup de potentiel. Le chauffage au sein des parties communes est quasi inexistant donc pas très agréable au petit déjeuner et au dîner mais aussi au salon qui était très mignon. Le chauffage dans ma salle de bains ne fonctionnait pas du tout et le chauffage dans la chambre s'éteignait la nuit et ne se rallumait qu'à 7h15. Fiche à remplir la vielle pour son petit déjeuner et souvent un peu de confusion. Je n'ai pas trouvé ce système très efficace.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Kim couple gb
9
Great stay, highly recommend
Pros:

The location is so perfectly peaceful. The rooms are modern and super comfy, staff are all lovely and the food is amazing.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Edvard solo_traveller hu
9
2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Martin couple ch
8
Ruhiges abgeschiedenes Hotel in grossartiger Natur am Meer
Pros:

Grosses geräumiges Zimmer. Sauber. Freundliches Personal. Gutes Frühstück. Lage abgeschieden in grossartiger Natur direkt an Meeresarm.

Cons:

Hotel in die Jahre gekommen. Gewisse Dinge haben nicht funktioniert (Duschhahnen, Handtuchwärmer), wenig Stauraum und Zimmer war nicht abschliessbar. Grösste Enttäuschung war die arg limitierte Speisekarte für das Dinner (kein Fisch und Meeresfrüchte !) - wir sind in das 30 km Oban zum Fischessen gefahren…

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Lucy couple gb
9
Loved it
Pros:

Location view sunny balcony friendly staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Anthony couple gb
7
Beautiful location but a mixed experience
Pros:

The location is beautiful and the staff were very friendly. The view from the front rooms is stunning (make sure you book one of these). Dinner and breakfast were both good. Our bed was extremely comfortable.

Good off road parking. Useful local info provided in the room.

Cons:

Overall, I was disappointed with the hotel. For the cost (£340 /night), I was expecting a more luxurious experience. The decor is tired and the building needs redecorating externally. Our windows were filthy. Even the hotel sign is covered in moss. Our bedroom was clean, but the bathroom had seen better days. The shower door was mouldy. On arrival, our room smelled strongly of bleach, so much so, it actually made our eyes water and we had to open windows and doors to blow it through.

The hotel has two EV chargers, but the £30 fixed cost is only reasonable if you need to fully charge. For top up charging, there are better value chargers in Oban and Fort William.

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Fiona couple gb
5
I wouldn’t stay again.
Pros:

Position overlooking the bay was very nice - on the road but quiet.

Cons:

It seems rather unloved and slightly run down. The food at dinner was grossly overpriced for what it was. The breakfasts very poor - minuscule portions of fruit and yoghurt and the mains not very well cooked and enjoyable. We travelled for 3 weeks in Scotland and this was the sadly the worst. When we checked out, someone else’s car charging fee was added to our bill - we don’t have an EV.

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Oliver couple gb
4
Extremely disappointing
Pros:

Port Appin is delightful and the hotel’s location is ok but hardly prime.

Cons:

A shadow of its former self. Dreadful entrance. Miserable bar that closed at 8pm. No on site over night staff - so when one of our party was locked out of their room we came to close to breaking in to the room! Our room was below another with very noisy floorboards. Door locks were hardly fit for purpose. Carpets badly stained. Evening meal did not justify the price. The hotel is for sale - and it is clear that the owner is skimping on redecoration and maintenance (much needed) and on permanent staff (of which there are very few)…

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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DAVID couple gb
8
A boutique type of hotel
Cons:

We requested a walk in shower on booking . com and were advised our request was accepted. On checking in no room[ with sea view] with walk in shower was available causing us much discomfort for three days

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Delphine couple be
8
2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Sandie extended_group fr
10
Un endroit charmant pour découvrir l’Ecosse lors de notre road trip entre amis. Les chambres sont très confortables avec
Pros:

L’emplacement, la vue, les chambres, le restaurant. Tout est parfait !

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Arnaud couple fr
9
Séjour reposant, nous y sommes sentis comme chez nous.
Pros:

Vue magnifique sur le loch. Emplacement paisible. Chambre cosy et agréable. Lit confortable. Salle de bain pratique et spacieuse. Ensemble propre. Personnel accueillant. Dîner et déjeuner très bon

Cons:

Rien à dire

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Eva couple se
8
Vackert läge och lätt att ta sig till glencoe.
Pros:

Läget

Cons:

Städningen

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Cara couple gb
9
A great stay and would definitely recommend the hotel
Pros:

Preset quantities of muesli/ yoghurt/ fruit were very small and it was a lot of work for staff delivering the portions to the guests. A buffet style for these items I feel would be better. The evening meal was superb and The hotel staff were so friendly from the minute we arrived. Our room was an excellent size with a beautiful view over the loch. Would definitely rent to people and hope to come back

Cons:

Breakfast

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Uwe couple de
7
2026-05-04 via Nuitee