Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Bar
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Entrance stairway cleanliness
Noisy due to nearby bar

Categories

Cleanliness
8.21
The room was comfortable and clean but the entrance stairway wasn’t very clean.
Service
9.68
Staff were friendly and very helpful, accommodating all requests.
Location
9.22
Central location and good for exploring the area.
Room Quality
8.67
Rooms were cozy and comfortable, with good facilities.
Amenities
8.7
Facilities in the room were top notch.
Value for Money
9.16
Overall value given the quality of the stay.
Food and Beverage
9.21
Good included breakfast and excellent food at the nearby restaurant.
Overall Experience
9.18
Fantastic stay and exceeded expectations.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 16:31

Property Description

Charming Hotel in Port Charlotte with Garden and Sun Terrace

Family-Friendly Accommodation
Lochindaal Hotel offers comfortable family rooms with modern amenities, including flat-screen TVs, free WiFi, and private bathrooms. Guests can also enjoy free toiletries and iPod docking stations in each unit.

Delicious Dining Options
Start your day with a choice of à la carte, continental, or Full English/Irish breakfast. Indulge in British, Scottish, and Seafood cuisine at the on-site restaurant, with special dietary options available upon request.

Fun Activities
Unwind at the bar, explore the garden, or challenge your companions to a game of darts. With free WiFi throughout the property, staying connected is easy at Lochindaal Hotel.

Book now to experience a delightful stay at Lochindaal Hotel in Port Charlotte!

Important information:

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: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 259 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.21
Service: 9.68
Location: 9.22
Room Quality: 8.67
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 9.16
Food and Beverage: 9.21
Overall Experience: 9.18
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Andrea extended_group gb
10
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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sara family_with_children it
9
Pros:

Ottima ospitalità, personale cordiale e disponibile. Il proprietario si è intrattenuto in piacevolissima conversazione con noi a colazione, molto cordiale
Stanze pulite e super accessoriate, ottima la doccia
C’e un pub aperto fino all’1 di proprietà della struttura, ben fornito e frequentato, con giochi e biliardo

Cons:

Possibilità di colazione solo dalle 7.30, quindi forse un po’ limitante se si vuole partire presto
Per via del bar vi può essere un po’ di rumore la sera ma sono molto gentili e lasciano anche nelle stanze i tappi per le orecchie

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Colin couple au
10
You’ll be sorry if you don’t stay here
Pros:

The host Iain and Jack and Andrew. The room was of good size. The breakfasts and dinners. The choice of whiskies. The fantastic vibe of a local establishment. Islay and Islay whiskies.

Cons:

Leaving.

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Kristina solo_traveller hr
10
Pros:

Great cosy room, excellent bed and a bathtub to relax after a full day of walking

Cons:

Everything was great

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Corey couple gb
8
Cozy hotel in a great location. Would definitely go back
Pros:

Lovely room with great facilities.
Great location in Port Charlotte. Ideal at night time for peace and quiet with the opportunity to relax and have a drink
Really enjoyed the food we had there on the first night - good quality pub food

Cons:

Didn't feel part of a 'hotel' (I know it is a pub/restaurant as you were accessing your room separate to the bar/restaurant, which meant you didn't always see staff.
Followed process for getting room cleaned but nothing happened.
Different staff each day (although all very friendly) but meant there was no continuity
On the last day when we were leaving I couldn't find anyone to say bye to and check it was okay to leave

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Sally couple ca
9
Pros:

The Innkeeper Ian was wonderful. You could tell that he truly enjoyed owning and running the inn, interacting with the people who were staying there. He’s also an excellent chef. Had a great few days there with our friends.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Peter extended_group at
9
Ein wunder schöner freundlicher lustiger Aufenthalt in Islay in diesem Hotel.
Pros:

Nettes Pub. Ausgesprochen freundliches Personal. Nettes kleines Zimmer. Super Kaffeemaschine.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Jean-Claude Hügli solo_traveller ch
9
Pros:

Freundliche Gastgeber

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Clifford couple gb
10
A superb gem on a wonderful island
Pros:

The beds and room were both comfy and nicely furnished. Everyone made us feel welcomed and couldn’t do enough for us. Super friendly and just a lovely family run hotel and pub. The food was brilliant too..!

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Juerg solo_traveller ch
10
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Johanna_1990 solo_traveller de
9
Like home away from home
Pros:

Gemütliches kleines Hotel mit modernem Zimmer, riesen Bett und TV, super nettem Personal und schönem Pub, in dem man das beste schottische Frühstück bekommt und am Abend herzliche Gesellschaft und gutes Bier. Direkt am Meer gelegen und mit einem super Seafood Restaurant in der Nähe. Bei Ian fühlt man sich, als würde man alte Freunde besuchen. Wir kommen wieder!

Cons:

Der Raumlufterfrischer war etwas penetrant, aber das ist geschmackssache. Alles andere war absolute spitze und es war das schönste schottische Hotel, in dem wir bisher waren.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Shirley couple gb
5
The Locindaal
Pros:

Location was fine. Breakfast okay but a bit casual. For example fruit juice in cartons on the table, packets of cereal - not what we would expect at this price. Staff very friendly and helpful and cooked bit of breakfast was fine.

Cons:

Other hotels we have stayed at during this island-hopping trip have offered, for the same price, more spacious public rooms, separate dining area and one even had two swimming pools. In our opinion, the Lochindaal should be marketed as a friendly, traditional Scottish pub with rooms and priced accordingly. We enjoyed staying there but felt it was over-priced.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Ralf extended_group de
6
Pros:

Hat einen besonderen Scharm. Unterkünfte und Restaurant/Bar nicht miteinander verbunden.

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Graf extended_group ch
10
Es war sehr schön und ich fühlte mich sehr willkommen.
Pros:

Ich war rundum zufrieden.

Cons:

Die Küche etwas länger geöffnet.

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Susan couple gb
8
An enjoyable stay in a comfortable room.
Pros:

The bedroom was a lovely modern renovated room with a new bathroom and great shower. The bed was very comfortable. We appreciated the coffee maker.

Cons:

Breakfast was a bit hit and miss, tired looking fruit and nearly empty cereal packets on the bar the first morning.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Kevin solo_traveller us
9
Warm and cozy staff and room - the perfect place to stay in Port Charlotte!
Pros:

The room was SO cozy! A plush bed and couch, it was perfect. The owner was SO cordial, like many folks on Islay he made me feel like family from the moment we met. Welcoming, friendly, everything you could want!!

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Abadir couple us
9
A wonderful place to stay when on Islay.
Pros:

Jake and Ian run a fantastic inn. Its clear that this is the pride of their family. They pride themselves on the upkeep and cleanliness of the hotel. Its a gathering spot for locals too. A super friendly place to call home when you are traveling to Islay.

Cons:

I loved everything. It is hard for someone who has heart disease to eat a heart healthy meal - but not impossible.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Carolina couple ch
10
Pros:

It is an authentic, local, family-owned and welcoming place. We felt like at home and the owners really made us feel very comfortable.

Cons:

Nothing! Everything was perfect!

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Deborah couple gb
10
Lovely accommodation
Pros:

Very friendly and room surprisingly luxurious many personal touches

2026-05-20 via Nuitee