Lochside Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (509 reviews)
20 Shore Street, Bowmore, Isle of Islay , Bowmore , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Hiking
Bar
Packed lunches
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good food
Cons:
Small rooms
Noisy at night

Categories

Cleanliness
8.58
Rooms were very clean and well maintained with some reviews indicating cleanliness.
Service
9.05
Staff were described as very friendly, helpful, and professional across many reviews.
Location
8.79
Great location mentioned, ideal for exploring Islay and with fantastic sea views.
Room Quality
8.04
Some complaints about small rooms, but overall positive sentiment.
Amenities
8.67
Good facilities mentioned, though some suggestions for improvement on noise.
Value for Money
8.33
General sentiment suggests mixed feelings about value for pricing.
Food and Beverage
8.58
Food received a lot of praise, with some isolated criticisms about specific meals.
Overall Experience
8.75
Many reviews highlight a positive overall experience with plans to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 21:07

Property Description

Stunning Lochside Hotel in Bowmore

Luxurious Rooms with Modern Amenities
Indulge in comfort with rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Enjoy a relaxing stay in style.

Delicious Dining Options
Savor the taste of locally sourced seafood at the on-site restaurant. Unwind at the bar with a selection of whiskies from nearby distilleries. Don't miss the grab and go breakfast for a quick and tasty start to your day.

Exciting Activities and Nearby Attractions
Have a blast playing darts or explore the Bowmore Distillery located just 210 meters away. Immerse yourself in the local culture and create unforgettable memories.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at Lochside Hotel!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 509 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.58
Service: 9.05
Location: 8.79
Room Quality: 8.04
Amenities: 8.67
Value for Money: 8.33
Food and Beverage: 8.58
Overall Experience: 8.75
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Torsten solo_traveller de
9
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Andrea family_with_children us
10
Such a lovely hotel. Highly recommend.
Pros:

Everything

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Katrin couple at
8
2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Eric extended_group us
9
Great seaside views!
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
YASUYUKI solo_traveller jp
10
2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Darren solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Location was great, views across the Loch were fantastic.

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Kevin solo_traveller ie
8
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Jaspreet extended_group gb
7
Good breakfast. Clean simple rooms. Great bar downstairs to unwind after day of whisky touring.
Pros:

Good breakfast. Clean simple rooms. Great bar downstairs to unwind after day of whisky touring.

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Daniel family_with_children us
9
Cons:

It's important to keep the bathroom door shut after a steamy shower. Even the hot steam sets off the fire alarms, apparently! An important safety feature, given the age of the hotel.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Yvonne solo_traveller gb
9
It was enjoyable
Pros:

Easy to find and get to.

Cons:

My room was rather cramped

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Rob extended_group nl
10
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Brad extended_group gb
8
Overall a great stay and will stay there again
Pros:

Breakfast was great.
View out over the waterfront was great.

Cons:

Room was small for the price.
Our room was above the bar/restaurant and we could hear the noise from below late into the night.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Reisender solo_traveller de
10
Pros:

Das Lochside Team war super motiviert den Aufenthalt sehr komfortabel und äußerst angenehm zu gestalten.
Das Restaurant bietet hervorragende Küche an.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Marion family_with_children fr
10
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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alan couple gb
9
Really great stay - evening meals could have been more vegetarian friendly but breakfast was great.
Pros:

The location was amazing and fantastic views directly on the loch.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Jackie couple gb
3
I wouldn’t go back
Pros:

It was clean and the bed was comfortable

Cons:

The bedroom was tiny and cramped with no space other than a small space under the bed, for 2 nights with a couple it the extreme lack of space was uncomfortable. The food was poor and our room was above the bar which was very noisy until quite late.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Sota couple gb
10
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
ナーナー solo_traveller jp
10
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Jackie solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Douglas solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-02 via Nuitee