Kinloch Hotel, Isle of Arran

Hotels
9.1 (592 reviews)
Blackwaterfoot , Blackwaterfoot , gb

Free
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
Good breakfast
Cons:
Uncomfortable beds
Dinner options were average

Categories

Cleanliness
9.26
Reviews indicate clean and tidy facilities.
Service
9.73
Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.47
The hotel is praised for its beautiful location and views.
Room Quality
8.62
Some comments on room comfort, particularly about bed quality.
Amenities
9.05
Amenities are good, but specific issues with the pool were mentioned.
Value for Money
8.91
Mixed reviews about the value based on food and drink pricing.
Food and Beverage
8.56
Food quality was generally praised, but some found it average.
Overall Experience
9.23
Guests enjoyed their stay and would recommend the hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-09 02:40

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities

Indulge in the comfort of a flat-screen TV, free toiletries, and stunning sea views from select rooms. Relax in the indoor pool or enjoy a game of darts at our leisure center.

Delicious Dining Options

Savor delectable dishes at our a la carte restaurant, offering a variety of culinary delights to satisfy your taste buds.

Convenient Location and Activities

Located in Blackwaterfoot, Kinloch Hotel, Isle of Arran provides easy access to nearby attractions and offers a range of activities on-site. Don't miss the chance to explore the beauty of Arran!

Book now to experience luxury and relaxation at Kinloch Hotel, Isle of Arran.

Important information:

We no longer accept pets at the hotel
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: GLA

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 592 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.26
Service: 9.73
Location: 9.47
Room Quality: 8.62
Amenities: 9.05
Value for Money: 8.91
Food and Beverage: 8.56
Overall Experience: 9.23
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Barry solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Tom solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Staff were amazing, place was lovely, clean, comfortable, and right by the beach

Cons:

Bit expensive

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Reiss solo_traveller gb
7
2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Anna Cristina extended_group be
8
A relaxing stay with good hiking paths not very far.
Pros:

The position is next to a golf course two small shops and a car garage. Long beach walks. Quite , its position is in a cul-de-sac,
Staff very friendly. Nice swimming pool. Good food and service.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Barker solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Good, clean comfortable room with a Seaview.

Cons:

The shower room was very small and tight. Door was nearly hitting the wash-hand basin . The shower however was a good size.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Lesley couple gb
10
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Christian extended_group de
8
2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Nick solo_traveller gb
10
Lovely, will return at some point.
Pros:

Lovely staff, really good evening meal and a fine breakfast. Would go back with my family. Sauna and pool were great.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Irena couple gb
9
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Pamela couple us
9
Nice hotel
Pros:

Very nice, lovely pool, friendly staff

Cons:

A bit pricey

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Lisa solo_traveller ca
10
Really nice hotel. Breakfast was really good. Views from lobby area were nice, and overall rooms were clean comfortable
Pros:

Very clean and rooms/bathrooms seemed recently renovated. For a single room, it was exactly what I needed. The views from downstairs were also very nice.

Cons:

In the summer, having access to the pools/sauna a little bit later would be really nice. I didn’t have a car so making it back to the property after hiking by bus usually meant the pool and sauna were already closed.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Isobel solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Location. Friendly helpfull staff. Good breakfast. Plenty places to sit and enjoy the view.

Cons:

Unfriendly, noisy locals in the bar blocking doors and route in and out although the area was not busy. We were travelling with a friend who has a disability. They made it difficult for him to move through the bar. It was not a comfortable situation.
It is a shame as everything else was fantastic.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Ronald couple gb
8
Cons:

Breakfast choices limited

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Eduard couple ch
10
Ideales Ferienhotel
Pros:

Sehr gutes reichhaltiges Frühstück. Gepflegtes Diner mit grosser Auswahl an ausgezeichneter Speisen. Tolles Zimmer mit Meerblick. Direkt an Bushaltestelle gelegen. Frundliches hilfsbereites Personal.

Cons:

..

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Aksel solo_traveller no
8
Pros:

Fantastic sunset

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Richards couple gb
5
Accommodation is modern and well presented. The restaurant food needs improvement.
Pros:

The room was very pleasant with a comfortable bed and a good sea view. The ensuite facilities very very good.

Cons:

As Kinloch Hotel is quite remote, we chose to eat in the restaurant on the first evening. Prior to going down for dinner, we reviewed the restaurant menu online and were pleasantly surprized by the array of meals on offer. However, when we were given the evening menu, the choices were considerably less. When we compared the two Evening menus, the menu on the hotel website had 16 Main Dishes and 5 burgers whereas the Evening menu (excluding the specials) we were offered in the restaurant had only 10 main dishes and 3 burgers on offer. We sent an e mail to the hotel as soon as we arrived back in our room, but to date, I have not received a reply. Consequently, we eat out in Lamlash and Brodick for the remaining two nights of our stay. In the morning, we also found the breakfast was below our expectations. Guests are not free to help themselves to the cooked breakfast, they are served by one of the waiting staff. The eggs were so overcooked they were very disappointing. Having complained via e mail and having no response, we noted that we were asked every morning at breakfast whether we would be eating at the hotel that evening. The staff almost seemed awkward when asking us as if they had been warned to be on their guard against us.

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Lewis couple us
10
Pros:

Great setting

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Ross extended_group gb
8
2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
10
Perfect place to stay
Pros:

A lovely, comfortable hotel in a great location.Good food and excellent staff.We can't wait to return

Cons:

Everything was fine

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Billy John solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Location and hotel staff

2026-06-11 via Nuitee