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Reviews of Kilmartin Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Kilmartin Hotel
Kilmartin, Lochgilphead, Scotland

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 69 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

george

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely staff great place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, immaculately clean room. Really beautiful corner of Scotland and I had a very restful night sleep. Really good variety on the restaurant menu, and delicious fish and chips.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Work stay over
Very friendly staff and great food and room was spotless with a comfy bed and and a powerfull shower Richard was flexible with breakfast time but as I've stayed before he makes sure if you are leaving before breakfast starts there is a really good packed lunch ready for you when you leave
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Kilmartin rest spot
This is a very old, quaint building in Kilmartin. The lady who runs it is very nice. The room was tiny - definitely very tight for two. I was solo, so it was fine. The bead was clean and comfy and that’s all I cared about that night. The bathroom is also very small but it all worked as needed. Kilmartin itself is amazing and worth a visit. So, this hotel suits the bill very nicely. Next time I would go down to the bar and hang out with the locals, Seemed like a very interesting bunch.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Jeannie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Disappointing
Food was good & offered great flexibility. However, this did not outweigh the shabbiness of the place. Entering through a very tired pub door, parking was not great & being on a main road, it was very noisy. No shower & wallpaper in bedroom looked like it was from 1960’s!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Judith

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is stunning. The large size of our room was very good. However, although this is a very old property it is in desperate need of a complete refurbishment and update from the 1970's to modernise and refresh. Breakfast was ok but limited choice. We didn't eat an evening meal but our first impressions when walking into the small bar, we were pleased to be eating elsewhere that evening
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Ronald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, no nonsense country hotel. Excellent staff, good restaurant. Perfect location for exploring the glen.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly, clean, delicious food, great location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Wai Hing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine except the bed sides were too soft that you would be afraid of falling down when you are close to the sides. The breakfast was ok which served with a lot crispy toasts but the others was a bit oily.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

V

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
40 ANN WED
Great time
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

sara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved this hotel! The rooms are huge and very quiet. There is a lively pub below that serves great food and has wonderful people in it. There is parking for guests or free parking accross the street. There are some cool Bronze Age cairns and stones that are within easy walking distance. The breakfast was fantastic as well. I recommend everyone stop here on their way to the highlands or to invarary castle especially if it’s a weekend. Well worth it! I will be back
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
This hotel does need some love and care. It is a quaint sweet little town with some incredible ancient history. I hope the hotel can continue to thrive with the new museum going in across the road. But it definitely needs updating and refurbishments. The staff is excellent and the food (both dinner and breakfast) were very good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My room was nice and clean and there was a bar down stairs so one can have a beer and dinner as well. So all in all , after a long day on the road on my motorcycle it was a great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura, Asheville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed two nights in the Kilmartin Hotel to walk the pre-historic sites in the area. Because I was on foot and there's not much else in town, I ended up eating 5 meals in a row at the hotel. Every one of them was good: two Scottish breakfasts, steak and ale pie, curry of the day, and smoked salmon salad. I loved this place and the people. The owner, Richard, is a truly good hard-working local guy and his staff are very friendly and attentive. In the bar at night, the locals are super nice and it's great not to be surrounded by other tourists. The hotel is 360 years old. If you're looking for modern and sparkling, this isn't your place, but if you're looking for warmth and authenticity, this is it. I was worried the noise from the bar might keep me up, but upstairs in my room I couldn't hear a thing and slept well in the comfy bed. I was on the 3rd floor (no lift) and up there were no showers (don't know about 2nd floor) but after a day of hiking in the mist a hot bath was just the ticket! The bus from Oban stops directly at the hotel. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

carole

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

gerard

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Carol

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff were nice, but unable to get toilet in room working. Cut our stay short.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra, Selbyville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great 1 night stay. Comfortable bed and the pub/restaurant has good food. Lovely cooked breakfast included.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Calum

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Wonderful staff and delicious food! Spacious room (winter).
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Plastic windows allow no escape on the top story.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Janice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent location, welcoming staff, the food was delicious. Clean comfortable bed and plenty hot water. Room need a bit of freshening up
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Aaron

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Great Team
Richard and the team were great. The food was excellent and the Scottish breakfast was fabulous. The room (All-seasons) is in desperate need of an over-haul. Struggled with the lock on the door at first but got the gist of it in the end. The bed was very comfortable and a good nights sleep was had.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jobina

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just what we wanted, well used local amenity, hub of the community but attention to details for visitors was excellent. Meals were varied, always delicious and us vegetarians were well catered for. Very comfortable room with great views. A lovely break
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

4/10 Poor

JOHN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very small. Hotel dining room was good, but rest of property needs renovation
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A good place to stay, a good place to dine.
Enjoyable weekend stay, ideal for the ancient Kilmartin sites. Also ideal for me, close to Craobh Haven Marina, for my diving weekend. I particularly enjoyed the bar service and traditional Scottish food prepared with an original, creative style & twist.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Historic ... in need of renovations.... v friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel . So friendly anf welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Food great - accommodation dismal
The food in this hotel was above average, very tasty, reasonably priced and appeared to be quality fresh produce. The hotel itself was shabby and not seen a duster in a while, cobwebs and dust everywhere, bedroom very shabby, poorly finished and the most uncomfortable bed in the world.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

6/10 Okay

David.B, Airdrie UK

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The exterior of the hotel was old fashioned and quaint which was appealing. On arrival we were checked in by friendly staff in the hotel bar which was cosy and welcoming. Due to covid restrictions we could not be taken to our room but that wasn't a problem. The staff at dinner who served and welcomed us to the dining room was really lovely, funny & friendly, making us feel really welcome and comfortable. Likewise at breakfast on both mornings. The food was delicious. There was also a beer garden with heater should we have wished to have a drink. The location at the top of Kilmartin Glen was great. Easy walking access to country walks asking paths to the surrounding standing stones and cairns. The old kirk and Kirkyard across the road was beautiful. Easy driving to lots of local beauty spots, beaches and canals and Lochs. Sadly the room itself was a big let down. It was badly in need of a deep clean and makeover. I won't list everything that was wrong or what let it down but literally everything in the room and ensuite needs cleaned, updated, replaced and repaired. There was a sign on stairwell staying that works were being done... So hopefully Spring Room is on the list! We would love to return, but the room would put us off... So hoping the room receives the TLC and makeover it needs. Staff were lovely , friendly and welcoming and couldn't have been better. Food was great too ... Just need to sort that room out. .. and it would be an awesome place to stay. 😌😌😌
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Theresa, ayr Scotland

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff and management were very welcoming. I felt it was relaxed and made me feel at ease. The location is amazing. Right next to historic stones and circles. I would come back again xxx
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Douglas, Moffat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent property in a very convenient position for visiting various places - food is top class and staff are very helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mo&Dan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
we really enjoyed in this hotel, room is a bit dated, but very clean. the staff was very friendly and helpful, they are also very friendly to our beloved puppy. the food was excellent. the surrounding is stunning!! we would go back to stay over there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel very friendly lovely breakfast plenty hot water in room. The only downside was the mattress on the bed is past it’s sell buy date completely done at one side no support and springs all popping up but that’s the only complaint so don’t have the summer room till this has been rectified. We have stayed here numerous times and that’s our only complaint
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Nikita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
Comfortable accomodation in atmospheric old bulding. Close to archeological monuments of Kilmartin Glen. Cleanliness is fair.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Grahame

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely highland hotel
Lovely little highland hotel with a lovely pub attached, good food, great beer. The owner is also lovely and did everything to make my stay excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Strongly recommend
The Kilmartin Hotel is located in a beautiful and fascinating part of Scotland. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the food was excellent and very good value. All in all we had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Chris, Southamy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly and welcoming to a tired cyclist! Food was just to the standard needed, not too posh but beautifully prepared.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Warm local hotel with great food
A very friendly country inn and pub - this hotel is the hub of the small local community. The food is a standout experience with a great range of options and very tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Inn for a Family Road Trip Around Scotland
Very cozy little inn, with tasty pub food and a very helpful, kind staff. The breakfast included was extra-high quality and generous in portions. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dirty. Black mould in shower room. Disgusting carpets especially on stairs and marked bed skirts and walls. Electric kettle does not turn off. Exposed wires on overhead light. Tape holding in window panes. Damp patches in bedroom ceilings. Breakfast was deep fried. Needs completely renovated and cleaned properly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019