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Holly Tree Hotel, Swimming Pool & Hot Tub

3.0 star property
Beach hotel with marina and free breakfast

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Holly Tree Hotel overlooks Loch Linnhe, offering a peaceful retreat with a free breakfast buffet. Guests enjoy the white sand beach and local seafood at the ocean-view restaurant. The property features an indoor pool and spa tub, with highly praised staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$333
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec

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Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Clothes dryer
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Room, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Clothes dryer
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Clothes dryer
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
Kentallen Pier, Kentallen, Appin, Scotland, PA38 4BY

What's nearby

  • The Dragons Tooth Golf Course - 4 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Loch Leven - 4 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Glencoe Folk Museum - 10 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Highland Titles Nature Reserve - 10 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Glen Coe Visitor Centre - 10 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

  • Fort William Station - 27 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 130 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crafts & Things - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ballachulish Tourist Information - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Loch Leven Seafood Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Quarry Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Laroch Restaurant and Bar - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Holly Tree Hotel, Swimming Pool & Hot Tub

Hotel near Loch Linnhe
Located close to The Dragons Tooth Golf Course, Holly Tree Hotel, Swimming Pool & Hot Tub provides a free breakfast buffet, an adjacent golf course and a marina. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the indoor public bath or the hot tub. The on-site local and international cuisine seafood restaurant, Holly Tree Restaurant, offers breakfast, dinner, light fare and ocean views. In addition to a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a front desk safe and meeting rooms
  • A video library, coffee/tea in reception and motorised watercraft on-site
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Holly Tree Hotel, Swimming Pool & Hot Tub feature thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Highchairs and children's books
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with digital channels
  • Separate sitting areas, electric kettles and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Captains Lounge Bar
  • Holly Tree Restaurant

Things to do

  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Personal motorised watercraft
  • Video library

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Marina
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Holly Tree Appin
Holly Tree Hotel Appin
Holly Tree Hotel
The Holly Tree Hotel
Holly Tree Hotel Swimming Pool
Holly Tree Hotel Swimming Pool Hot Tub
Holly Tree Hotel, Swimming Pool & Hot Tub Hotel
Holly Tree Hotel, Swimming Pool & Hot Tub Appin
Holly Tree Hotel, Swimming Pool & Hot Tub Hotel Appin

Frequently asked questions

Does Holly Tree Hotel, Swimming Pool & Hot Tub have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Holly Tree Hotel, Swimming Pool & Hot Tub?

As of 3 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holly Tree Hotel, Swimming Pool & Hot Tub on 30 Nov 2025 start from NZ$333.11, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Holly Tree Hotel, Swimming Pool & Hot Tub pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Holly Tree Hotel, Swimming Pool & Hot Tub?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holly Tree Hotel, Swimming Pool & Hot Tub?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Holly Tree Hotel, Swimming Pool & Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holly Tree Hotel, Swimming Pool & Hot Tub located?

Situated in Appin, this beach hotel is steps from Loch Linnhe and 3 mi (4.8 km) from The Dragons Tooth Golf Course. Highland Titles Nature Reserve and Glencoe Folk Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Holly Tree Hotel, Swimming Pool & Hot Tub Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 249 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 249 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 249 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 249 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 249 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Remma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay. Easy access and staffs are friendly and accommodating
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights. Restaurant was excellent for dinner, food and service excellent although choice on menu limited for our taste, and the presence of non residents dining was a good sign. Cooked breakfast on first morning was very good. Cooked breakfast on second morning was none existent. Without any explanation, we were left with only a choice of cereal, toast and yoghurts, with a few sandwiches in the place where the self-service cooked breakfast had been the previous day. No explanation from the staff, who were very good, other than embarrassed expressions on their faces. Hotel in need of refurbishment to take full advantage of the stunning views of the loch which it enjoys. In short, we will go to that area again, we may book to dine there again, but probably wouldn’t stay at the hotel again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good overall, excellent dining facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay by the loch

Lovely hotel by Loch Linnhe. Used to be an old train station . Very quirky but very nice . Clean and friendly staff. Good a little bit pricey but otherwise a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb stay at the Holly Tree

Fabulous stay at the Holly Tree Inn, everything was top notch, the luxury room (14) had fantastic views, the staff were friendly and attentive, the food fabulous at both dinner and breakfast and the hotel was spotless. My only surprise is tgat this hotel didn’t have a higher star rating. Ill be back 👍
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here quite a few times now. Standard of service good, although they have stopped making up rooms on a daily basis, I suspect due to shortage of staff. Good restaurant
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in a quiet area with great views across Loch Linnhe. The room and entire property were very clean. Room was spacious. Water pressure was very good in the shower. Staff was very attentive, especially in the restaurant and bar areas. The bathroom was dated and the bed was a wee bit harder than we would have preferred. Overall it was a nice small hotel that fit our needs very well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

udo

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Exceptional view. Miserable service. Rude. Kitchen closed 8.15 pm. No food for late arrival at 8.05 pm.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not as good as it used to be

The place as sadly gone downhill in the past two or three years. The room was comfortable, but no water bottles and NO HOUSEKEEPING during our stay, unacceptable considering rates. Bathroom in room 10 needs attention, the tap nozzle is stiff and the water taps are wrongly orientated. Tile work needs attention as does the side of the bathtub, looks dirty but it might be because it's old and worn out. Radiator in the bathroom seems to have been replaced and the polyfilla used to seal the previous holes was smeared on the tiles and not cleaned. One of the bedroom windows glass was cracked at the top. Breakfast that used to be very good when cooked to order, is now served buffet style. Feels like too much food is made and then stored and reheated next day not to right temperature. Toast bread is possibly the cheapest brand. We had booked two dinners but after the first night we cancelled the booking for the second as the food wasn't up to the standard it used to be. No seafood platter, the scallops still not properly trimmed (mentioned this last time we were here, they keep on leaving the scallop foot attached). Our meals were forgotten obviously under the lights in the kitchen for about 30 minutes and the chicken/haggis was pretty dried out. Told the waitress but she didnt look bothered. We won't be back unless massive improvements to the building and restaurant are made. There is no value for money as it feels like paying a high rate just for great views and not for the stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Very attentive staff, great coastal location, bathrooms in need of an upgrade
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really lovely hotel in a fantastic lakeside location & the staff were all really helpful & friendly. King size bed, really comfortable with lovely pillows. Can’t rate this hotel highly enough, would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Amenities
Well worth a visit
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aseem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Tranquil Escape at Holly Tree Hotel

Despite the rainclouds hovering during our visit, our stay at the Holly Tree Hotel was a peaceful retreat. Nestled between dramatic mountains and the calming waters of Loch Linnhe, the location offers a sense of quiet seclusion that’s hard to come by. The inclement weather kept us indoors more than planned, but somehow that only deepened the stillness and made the setting feel more intimate. The hotel itself maintains a gentle charm—warm, inviting, and perfectly suited for recharging away from the bustle. A special mention goes to the incredible staff who made our stay feel effortlessly relaxed—always attentive yet never intrusive. Breakfasts were wholesome and comforting, and the vegetarian dinner was a pleasant surprise, offering a thoughtfully prepared meal that didn’t feel like an afterthought. Whether you’re watching the mist roll in from your window or simply soaking in the silence, the Holly Tree Hotel proves that even rainy days can be restorative.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in a deluxe king room with a view. The view was amazing! We had a nice e little deck. The hotel dining was convenient and the food was pretty good. The full Scottish Breakfast was great! The bed was firm, which wasn't my preference but my husband liked it. I would stay here again.
Fantastic tub!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rowena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly, immaculate, historic with amazing views!

I booked my trip at the last minute and an overnight camp in the wild, we had the most wonderful hotel waiting for us. I’ve traveled to many places and stayed in many hotels. This is a really special place and historic building. I loved every minute of my stay, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

val

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location close to the shore, pleasant decking area, comfortable bar area with lovely view. Spacious, well appointed room, comfortable bed with good quality bed linen. Disappointed with breakfast. Basic cereals, hot buffet (nothing cooked to order). No alternative continental breakfast (meats, cheeses, tomatoes, cucu
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb place would highly recommend!

I went with a friend fof her birthday up the west coast of scotland and we decided to extend our stay and chose the Hollytree last minute. But what a fabulous choice! The views were incredible, the room was very spacious and the twin beds felt comfy and cosy! The lesuire facilities were also great - pool and jacuzzi where we met some other tourists. The breakfast was superb and the hosts were ever so polite - Magdalene was ever so nice and told us of nice walks to do round the area. Over all very friendly and amazing place would suit family, friends or just a romantic getaway with a partner🙂
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Trace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Reasonable stay

The room was a good size. Reasonably clean but there were areas in bathroom and around the windows that had slight damp/mould. Feel that the public areas were fit for purpose but tired. Think this could be a cracking hotel if it had a bit of an upgrade.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stunning views and lots of railway history

Amazing views and comfortable hotel. Dining rooms are fairly basic in relation to the bedrooms which are excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel, beautiful views, delicious food and drinks. Staff were helpful and prompt. Pool and hot tub nice touch. Room was big comfortable and had everything needed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place on the water. Our room with a balcony was spectacular. The room was warm, clean and very comfortable. Dining option for dinner and breakfast were both superb.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views of the sea from room, food in restaurant amazing. Just an amazing stay. Oh the pool & jacuzzi
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pretty setting lakefront, restaurant was pretty good with great views, clean and comfortable, beds comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024