Lochside Hotel

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

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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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Laura • extended_group • gb
10
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • us
10
Fantastic location, excellent service, wonderful staff, and great food. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay!
Pros:

The location was great, service was fantastic, rooms were clean and well fitted. The restaurant staff were excellent and the food was very good. I was very pleased with the choice to staff a Lochside Hotel.

Cons:

The only thing, but I managed was that in room #2 there is no chair. I am a bit older and I don't like laying bed. Smaller bed with a nice chair would have been great. That's it

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Evelyn • couple • gb
7
We enjoyed our stay very much and staff were lovely
Pros:

Situation

Cons:

Lots of stairs!

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Jun Ken • solo_traveller • sg
9
Pros:

The restaurant has a great view of the loch.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Dale • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Nice, friendly staff. Good restaurant and good bar.

Cons:

The rooms were small.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Ian • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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James • extended_group • gb
10
A wonderful experience on Islay.
Pros:

The setting on the shore of Lochindaal.
The cozy, comfortable feel of the whole place.
The friendly, cheerful and efficiency of the staff.
Great food and first class service.

Cons:

There was nothing to dislike.
It was all excellent.

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Jamie • couple • gb
10
I have stayed at this hotel on numerous occasions and had a lovely time every single time, I would recommend it to anyon
Pros:

The staff are on point and very friendly

Cons:

N/A

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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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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Kevin • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-08-13 • 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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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