Loch Shiel Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (734 reviews)
Main Street , Acharacle , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Cons:
Inconsistent food quality
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.44
Some reviews mention outdated and unclean rooms.
Service
9.41
Most reviews indicate friendly and accommodating staff.
Location
8.95
Several reviews commend the location as peaceful and close to attractions.
Room Quality
7.9
Mixed reviews, with some guests noting issues with room amenities.
Amenities
8.43
Reviews highlight good amenities like bicycle storage.
Value for Money
7.89
Some guests felt the pricing was not reflective of the quality.
Food and Beverage
7.44
Negative comments about poor food quality, particularly at dinner.
Overall Experience
8.91
Overall, guests reported a mix of positive experiences with some reservations.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 10:33

Property Description

Scenic Beauty and Comfortable Stay
Loch Shiel Hotel in Acharacle offers a serene escape with its picturesque garden, shared lounge, and lake-view rooms.

Delicious Dining Options
Indulge in culinary delights at the on-site restaurant and unwind with a drink at the public bar.

Relaxation and Convenience
Enjoy free WiFi, buffet breakfast, and soak up the sun on the terrace.

Experience tranquility at Loch Shiel Hotel - book your stay now for a memorable getaway.

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 734 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.44
Service: 9.41
Location: 8.95
Room Quality: 7.9
Amenities: 8.43
Value for Money: 7.89
Food and Beverage: 7.44
Overall Experience: 8.91
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Ingeborg • solo_traveller • nl
8
Uitstekend
Pros:

Personeel, sfeer, huis

Cons:

Bed in kamer 4 was niet geweldig

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Julie LF • couple • fr
7
Hôtel plein de charme mais vieillissant
Pros:

La localisation et le charme des lieux. Ancien hôtel, à la décoration authentique. Ambiance garantie!
Personnel sympathique et serviable.
Ouverture du petit déjeuner malgré notre départ très précoce (7h).
Literie confortable.

Cons:

Équipements un peu vieillissants (douche, toilettes)...
Petit dejeuner très simple.
Rapport qualité prix moyen

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Tony • solo_traveller • gb
9
Comfortable stay in a very decent hotel and location
Pros:

I really enjoyed my stay at the Loch Shiel hotel - the ride on my motorcycle to get there was fantastic, the location is just excellent. My room was fine, a little old fashioned in some respects but that is not a criticism - it's a positive statement, I like to stay in different places and this was a comfortable stay with a comfortable room.

The staff were friendly and parking for my bike was fine outside the hotel - it's in a very rural place and it all felt safe and secure.

Food was good at the hotel with a decent menu choice and reasonable prices. There was live music on the night I stayed there (a Celtic music group) and it was superb and felt like a very 'authentic' experience.

I'd be happy to stay there again if travelling that way.

Cons:

There wasn’t anything that I didn't like about my stay at the Loch Shiel hotel

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Olaf • solo_traveller • de
7
Pros:

Zimmer war groß. Essen sehr gut.

Cons:

Bad etwas zu klein, vor allem, wenn man zu zweit ist

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

It's an interesting and comfortable hotel in a great location for the countryside and wildlife. The staff were friendly and full of useful local knowledge.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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schwarz_as • couple • de
5
Lieber nicht, wenn es nicht sein muss!
Cons:

Das Zimmer war sehr eng und das Bett recht klein. Außerdem gab es wieder nur eine Decke zum Zudecken für 2 Personen. Die Handtücher und der Badvorleger waren ausgefranst. Ein Kissenbezug hatte einen Riss. Spinnweben im Zimmer und Bad. Tapete löste sich teils von der Wand. Das Frühstück bestand ausschließlich aus abgepackten Waren. Toastbrot zum selbst aus der Tüte fummeln. Kaffee musste man sich selbst "erstellen" aus heißem Wasser und löslichem Pulver (!!!).

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Trevor • extended_group • gb
8
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Petra • solo_traveller • de
7
Für ein oder zwei Nächte ok.
Pros:

Frühstück war ok. Leider nur Nescafé. Hervorzuheben die Freundlichkeit und Hilfsbereitschaft der Mitarbeiter.
Genügend private Parkplätze.

Cons:

Hotel ziemlich in die Jahre gekommen. Warmes Wasser war selten. Dusche teilweise nur kalt. Es gibt keine richtige Rezeption vor Ort, daher sehr schwierig eine Hotel-Rechnung zu bekommen.
Liegt sehr abgelegen.

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Olaf • couple • de
9
2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Stefan • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Gesamte Atmosphäre von Personal und Haus. Mit local Bar and beautiful Restaurant.

Cons:

Sehr hellhörig da altes Haus

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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nickcw123 • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great hotel with nice breakfast
Pros:

Great hotel with nice breakfast (included in the price). Room was nice size and was quiet.

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Mike • solo_traveller • gb
8
Work Trip
Pros:

Staff very friendly, great location and not to far from client. Lovely meals.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Jörg • couple • de
10
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Sebastian • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Traumhafte Lage am Loch Shiel. Gutes Essen und Frühstück.

Cons:

In unserem Badezimmer war die Duschtür defekt und ließ sich dadurch nicht wirklich schließen.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
9
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Sian • couple • gb
8
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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john • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The staff was excellent. Very large comfortable room.

Cons:

The midges. Not the hotel's fault.

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Luke • extended_group • gb
10
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Jelena • solo_traveller • gb
1
One of the worst hotel stays I ever experienced
Cons:

Loud shouting and partying in the bar directly below our room going on until 2am made our stay here extremely uncomfortable. There was nobody on call to report this to, and nobody at the reception the morning after. Other things didn't add up either — the internet password was not working, it took over 45 mins for the breakfast to get prepared. Very poor experience, especailly for the price of £150 a night. Do not recommend.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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michael • solo_traveller • gb
7
Comfortable and convenient transition between the self catering cottages I’d booked
Pros:

Spacious and comfortable room in a convenient location

Cons:

The restaurant was extremely limited. The food was ok but very basic and uninspiring. I was hoping for some local seafood but fairly basic fish and chips was as close as I got. The owners are new and I suspect that they are sussing out demand and will hopefully come up with a much better menu once they have a better feel for the place. It must be difficult balancing breadth of menus choices with turnover and potential wastage.

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee