The Grey Gull Hotel

Hotels
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Independent
7 (57 reviews)
Glenburn Road, Lochgilphead, Scotland, PA308EU , Lochgilphead , GB
44-1546-606017

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Pets allowed

Facilities

Express check-out
Free WiFi
Express check-in/check-out
Designated smoking area
Picnic area
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Television in common areas
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Front desk (limited hours)
Express check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
Hearty breakfast
Cons:
Rooms need refurbishment
Filthy cleanliness
Poor amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
5.14
Rooms were filthy and covered in cobwebs; the shower was moldy and the carpet was dirty.
Service
8.11
Staff were friendly and provided speedy and efficient service.
Location
8.15
Beautiful location with decent views, although obstructed by room features.
Room Quality
5.6
Rooms need refurbishment; dated with poorly maintained furnishings.
Amenities
6.13
Hotel facilities were subpar, with poor wifi and limited TV channels.
Value for Money
7.59
Touch expensive for the overall quality but better compared to other hotels in the area.
Food and Beverage
8.64
Breakfast was hearty and nicely serviced by friendly staff.
Overall Experience
6.61
Overall experience was below expectations due to cleanliness and room quality issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 17:28

Property Description

Convenient Amenities
Utilize complimentary wireless internet, a TV in the common area, and a picnic area during your stay.

Dining Options
Savor delicious meals at the on-site restaurant or opt for snacks at the cozy coffee shop/cafe, followed by a relaxing drink at the bar/lounge.

Cozy Accommodations
Feel at home in one of our 27 guestrooms equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi, satellite TV, and well-maintained bathrooms, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Don't miss out on the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at The Grey Gull Hotel in Lochgilphead, just steps away from Loch Fyne and minutes from The Cobbler. Book your stay now to experience the best of Lochgilphead!

Important information:

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a picnic area.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: GLA

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

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Location

Guest Reviews

7
Based on 57 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.14
Service: 8.11
Location: 8.15
Room Quality: 5.6
Amenities: 6.13
Value for Money: 7.59
Food and Beverage: 8.64
Overall Experience: 6.61
J
johnston • couple • gb
9
very relaxing and a lovely place to stay
Pros:

beautiful views from our room ,, the room was spotless ,modern and very comfortable

Cons:

we honestly have no complaints at all

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Andreas • couple • de
8
Pros:

Perfect stay between Edinburgh and Islay

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Joke • solo_traveller • nl
9
Fijne grote kamer met prachtig uitzicht
Pros:

Ik zie veel geklaag over dit hotel maar ik had een grote kamer met mooi uitzicht, nummer 26, de badkamer was, denk ik, recentelijk gerenoveerd. We konden kiezen uit 2 baden. De fietsen konden binnen staan. Het was schoon en redelijk comfortabel. De WiFi was ok.
Ja er is achterstallig onderhoud, maar ik heb maar 2 hotels meegemaakt in 6 weken UK die perfect waren, voor de rest is het allemaal te duur en overal mankeert er wel iets.

Cons:

De temperatuur van de douche viel niet af te stellen, het was of te koud of te heet en varieerde constant. Het ontbijt was niet bijzonder

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • solo_traveller • gb
4
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Nikki • solo_traveller • ca
9
Friendly staff, great value
Pros:

staff were helpful and very friendly
breakfast options were plentiful, eggs were perfect

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
7
The View
Pros:

Right on the water front such an unbelievable view.
The food within the restaurant was great and well worth visiting for the food alone.

Cons:

The atmosphere between the staff within the restaurant was very awkward.
The room floor was very uneven good thing I've got strong ankles.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
D
Derek • couple • gb
8
Satisfactory
Pros:

Breakfast was fine. Location adequate.

Cons:

All was fine

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Gary • couple • gb
7
Pleasant enough lochside property
Pros:

Good breakfast. Loch view from our room. A lot of investment has gone in to the room.

Cons:

The outside of the property needs some maintenance.
We had a bath in the bathroom and strangely one in the bedroom too. We didn’t feel this was a plus - surely it just means that bedding and everything else in the bedroom gets damp.
We arrived late (about 10:30pm) and there were still areas of our bedroom carpet that was wet.
The carpet was also ill fitting in the room and had not benefitted from the room investment.
The room windows could open but not stay open.
There were lots of workers stayed when we were there and they wore their work clothes to breakfast including hi viz vests which made us feel like we were on a building site canteen. Other places we have stayed ban hi viz gear at breakfast - just a thought!

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Jenni • couple • gb
6
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Flavio • solo_traveller • it
8
Pros:

Personale accogliente ,Bagno nuovo , ampio parcheggio

Cons:

In camera c'è la moquette per terra .

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Yvonne • couple • gb
4
Dissapointed
Pros:

The hotel needs to be redecorated. The sheets and towels were clean but very disappointing room and hotel.
Restaurant nice.

Cons:

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2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Ben • couple • gb
7
Friendly stay in a lovely spot
Pros:

Very nice food, especially the fish and chips, the location is stunning

Cons:

Shower was a bit broken

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Ingo • couple • de
8
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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LORNA • extended_group • gb
7
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Jacqueline • solo_traveller • gb
7
Both hotels need work done .
Pros:

Being close to my family who live near grey gull hotel .staff was pleasant breakfast was ok didn't like sausages
I went to there sister hotel in Loch Long omg wat change I saw there was bad both hotels need wee bit of tlc

Cons:

Needs tlc n some work done in rooms like pain doors fixed bathroom door wouldn't lock no shampoo like it told u in the hotel

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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alan • couple • gb
7
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Aazaz • couple • gb
8
Pleasant hotel
Pros:

Nice enough hotel if trying to get the ferry to Islay the next day

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Ralf • couple • ch
9
Very good place to stay.
Pros:

Great surroundings.

Cons:

Bad smell in the room.

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Mateusz • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • gb
1
Our dinner on first night was pretty mediocre, hence we ate out elsewhere for the rest of our stay. The bedroom was clea
Pros:

Being honest nothing

Cons:

The property looked down trod outside & in.
We arrived to be given a downstairs room, the window did not close & the lock was broken off.
However the nice gentleman in reception gave us a family room but wanted to charge an extra £99, however after some persuasion we were upgraded for free which I felt was only fair as our possessions would not have been safe in a ground floor room whereby anyone could have entered through the window.

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee