The Ferry Boat Inn

Hotels
7.3 (901 reviews)
Shore Street , Ullapool , GB

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Fishing
Cycling
Bar
Canoeing
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Overpriced for quality

Categories

Cleanliness
6.19
Issues with cleanliness noted, including dirty carpets and shower.
Service
8.16
Staff received positive remarks across multiple reviews.
Location
8.7
Consistently praised for its great location on the waterfront.
Room Quality
6.65
Comfortable rooms mentioned, but several complaints about conditions.
Amenities
7.18
Basic amenities available, but some issues reported with the TV and cleanliness.
Value for Money
6.64
Several mentions of being overpriced for the quality provided.
Food and Beverage
7.19
Food quality mixed, some enjoyed while others had negative experiences.
Overall Experience
7.66
Mixed reviews overall, with some highlights in location and service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 04:15

Property Description

Stunning Loch Views and En Suite Rooms
The Ferry Boat Inn in Ullapool offers breathtaking loch views and comfortable en suite rooms in the Scottish Highlands. Each room is equipped with modern amenities including a flat-screen TV, wardrobe, and tea/coffee facilities.

Delicious Seafood Restaurant and Scenic Surroundings
Indulge in local fish and shellfish at the on-site Blue Kazoo Seafood Restaurant while enjoying picturesque views of Loch Broom and the mountains. The inn's convenient location allows for easy access to the Ullapool Museum, shops, and the ferry to Stornoway.

Warm Hospitality and Memorable Experiences
Start your day with a delicious breakfast and explore the beautiful surroundings of Ullapool. Whether you're visiting in the summer or winter, The Ferry Boat Inn offers a cozy retreat with friendly service and unforgettable experiences.

Book now to experience the charm of The Ferry Boat Inn and create lasting memories in the Scottish Highlands.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.3
Based on 901 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.19
Service: 8.16
Location: 8.7
Room Quality: 6.65
Amenities: 7.18
Value for Money: 6.64
Food and Beverage: 7.19
Overall Experience: 7.66
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Irene • couple • gb
6
The weather was bad which didn’t help but no wardrobe facilities
Pros:

Handy for everything

Cons:

Room was quite small especially having our dog with us the shower was quite small

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Linda • solo_traveller • nz
9
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Hugh • couple • gb
2
Very sparse, uncomfortable room.
Pros:

Good view of the harbour from the window.

Cons:

For £190 it was very, very poor value. No b’fast included (but you could buy a continental b’fast as extra) Very sparse & uncomfortable bedroom, poorly laid out & no thought had gone into furnishing it. Stains on the wall & skirting board from the tea & coffee facilities. Only 2 teabags & one packet of biscuits provided on arrival. Broken/very loose toilet seat. No hangers or anywhere really to hang clothes. No chairs/easy chairs to sit & enjoy the lovely view from the window. Utterly no imagination….get someone in to “re-imagine” the rooms - would not cost much.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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marianne • couple • us
9
Would absolutely stay again
Pros:

Old historic property . Lovely staff and exceptional food

Cons:

There are a lot of stairs for luggage

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Katharina • solo_traveller • de
7
Pros:

Sehr geräumiges Zimmer mit sehr gutem Restaurant im Untergeschoss.

Cons:

Das Badezimmer ist im Verhältnis wirklich sehr klein und das Waschbecken mini. Das war etwas gewöhnungsbedürftig

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Kay • couple • gb
7
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Sabine • couple • de
8
Wir können diese Unterkunft uneingeschränkt empfehlen
Pros:

Das Zimmer war sehr gemütlich und wir hatten einen schönen Blick über das Wasser.
Auch das Personal war sehr freundlich.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Staff were very friendly

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Sue • couple • au
8
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • gb
10
Road trip
Pros:

The staff was very helpful; we arrived very late, but that wasn't a problem, and the lady was helpful.

Cons:

There wasn't anything to dislike.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • couple • gb
6
If you don’t mind basic old aged rooms this is the place for you
Pros:

Not a lot.

Cons:

Very dated room shower tray & doors not clean

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Taylor • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • couple • gb
3
Pros:

Position and the staff were very helpful in difficult conditions

Cons:

The bathroom was dirty. The loo was broken.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Mariëtte • couple • nl
6
Te duur voor deze service en dit verblijf.
Pros:

De gastvrijheid van het personeel .

Cons:

Het alarm wat meerdere malen per dag af ging en wat niet werd toegelicht.
Om schoonmaak van de kamer moest worden gevraagd.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Alison • couple • gb
8
Had a great stay. Lovely clean comfy room
Pros:

Loved the location

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Anne • couple • at
5
Pros:

Good location. Friendly, helpful staff.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Lawrence • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

The location

Cons:

The rooms
Friends travelling with us had a window thar could not be closed which meant the room was cold throughout the night
Our shower cubicle was too small

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Smith • couple • gb
9
Brilliant place to stay
Pros:

Rooms and bathrooms excellent
Food was very good

Cons:

Stairs were a bit steep

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Claire • family_with_children • gb
8
The location was ideal for ferry. Food was delicious,especially fish pie. Staff were very pleasant.
Pros:

The breakfast was good . You could have as much as you liked and all was delicious. The staff was a1 very cheerie and helpful.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Smith • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great hotel and right on the front street.
Pros:

Really lovely hotel. Rooms were beautiful. Bathroom was exceptional. Food in hotel was brilliant.

Cons:

Steep stairs.

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee