The Isles Of Glencoe Hotel, Ballachulish ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2024

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About the Hotel

Ballachulish, Ballachulish, United Kingdom, PH49 4HL

The Isles of Glencoe Hotel is nestled in the scenic Highlands of Scotland, offering breathtaking views of Loch Leven. Its unique location allows guests to immerse themselves in outdoor adventures, from dramatic landscapes featured in films to historic trails. This hotel serves as a convenient base for exploring the rich history and natural beauty of the area.

Location

The hotel is located 100 km from Glasgow, making it accessible for travelers seeking a Highland retreat. Visitors can explore the nearby Glencoe valley by foot, bike, or car and engage in various outdoor activities. Public transport options are available for those wishing to visit local attractions such as the Glencoe Folk Museum and McCaig's Tower in Oban.

Rooms

All rooms in the Isles of Glencoe Hotel have been fully refurbished and provide comfortable accommodations. Guests can enjoy stunning panoramic views over Loch Leven, with options for double, twin, and family rooms. The hotel offers dog-friendly options, ensuring no family member is left behind. Amenities include tea and coffee making facilities as well as en-suite bathrooms with complimentary toiletries.

Eat & Drink

The Water's Edge restaurant offers lochside dining with dishes inspired by local ingredients and stunning views of the sunset over the water. An afternoon tea service is available daily, featuring freshly baked scones, sandwiches, and a selection of teas in a traditional setting. The Kingshouse Restaurant serves hearty Highland mains, showcasing in-season produce and a vegan menu that changes monthly.

Leisure & Business

Guests have complimentary access to impressive leisure facilities, including an indoor swimming pool, bio-sauna, and exercise room. The hotel hosts daily entertainment options such as live music and quizzes. Various outdoor activities are available nearby, including paddleboarding and hiking in the picturesque Glencoe landscape.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

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2 persons

24 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

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2 persons

24 m²

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Feature Double or Twin Room

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2 persons

24 m²

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2 Single beds

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Getting around

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City Centre

Ballachulish700 m

Airports

Glasgow (GLA) 136.4 km

Bus

Bus stop 12.3 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Dining!

Every meal we had at the restaurant was a delight, especially the pan-seared duck and salted caramel crème brûlée. The chef even took the time to check on us!view full review

Relaxing Pool!

The pool was perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring, with a soothing temperature that made it a joy to swim and relax.view full review

Stunning Views!

Our room boasted an incredible view of the loch, making every morning a picturesque delight. Plus, the daily restock of tea and coffee made it even more enjoyable.view full review

Spacious Bathroom!

The bathroom in our room was impressively spacious and warm, providing a cozy retreat that felt luxurious after each day of adventure.view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Ski storage
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Canoeing
Skiing
Hiking
Cycling

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Pet amenities available
Room service
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Picnic area/ Tables
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Indoor swimming pool
Garden area
Sauna
Jacuzzi

Room features

Heating
Garden furniture

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Location

Ballachulish, Ballachulish, United Kingdom, PH49 4HL

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Ballachulish, Ballachulish, United Kingdom, PH49 4HL

City landmarks

Nature reserve

Ballachulish Slate Quarry

620 m

South end of Ballachulish Bridge

James Stewart Memorial

750 m

Store

Crafts & Things

1.6 km

8 Upper Carnoch

The Glencoe Massacre Monument

2.3 km

Ballachulish Quarry Incline

680 m

Glencoe Lochan

2.3 km

St Mun's

780 m

Museum

Glencoe Folk Museum

2.3 km

Ballachulish and Glencoe War Memorial

1.3 km

Massacre of Glencoe

2.2 km

St John's Churchyard

1.6 km

Park

Glencoe Lochan Trail

2.3 km

Cameron Mausoleum

1.7 km

8 Upper Carnoch

Glencoe Memorial Site

2.2 km

St Mary's Church

1.8 km

Henderson Stone

2.2 km

Glencoe & North Lorn Folk Museum

1.9 km

Glencoe War Memorial

2.1 km

Bridge

Ballachulish Bridge

3.3 km

Glencoe Visitor Centre

3.2 km

Gallery

F. W. Holroyd Art Gallery

3.2 km

Cnap a' Chaolais James of the Glen hanged 1752

3.3 km

The Dragons Tooth Golf Course

3.4 km

Meall Mor

3.6 km

St Bride's Church

3.9 km

Nearby

Loch Leven

410 m

iPowerboat

20 m

Ballachulish Quarry Commemorative Memorial

400 m

Sandstone Obelisk

460 m

Cnocan Dubh Hill Fort

500 m

Restaurants

Club House & Cafe

750 m

The Clubhouse

The Quarry Centre

460 m

Loanfern

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

74%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Great view

Clean rooms

Service lacking warmth

Limited dining options

7.4/10

Very good

Rooms

7.5

Location

8.3

Service

8.4

Dining

6.6

Ron

United Kingdom, March 2024

7.8/10

Staying at the hotel was a mixed experience. The rooms, although newly decorated and clean, were not serviced as advertised. However, the fantastic view of the loch and mountains made up for it. The service lacked warmth and friendliness, although it managed to meet demands effectively. The stunning location in Glencoe and the surrounding area provided awesome views, but some facilities like the bar area being closed were disappointing. The dining experience, while offering a buffet, could use more variety in its timings and offerings.

Rooms

8.0

The family room we stayed in was newly decorated, exceptionally clean, and had an excellent view over the loch and mountains.

Service

7.0

The staff seemed to find it difficult to smile or greet guests warmly but were able to keep up with the demand effectively.

Location

9.0

The location is simply breathtaking, offering awesome views over Loch Leven and Glencoe. The warm pool and clean surroundings helped pass the time.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience, with a buffet style offering, was satisfactory but could benefit from starting earlier and varying the dishes.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were good overall, but some areas like the bar being closed were disappointing.

Great view

Service lacking warmth

Steve

United Kingdom, February 2024

7.8/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of highs and lows. The rooms were very modern, clean, and comfortable with absolutely stunning views, but there were some areas that were tired and in need of renovation. The service was fantastic, with the staff going above and beyond to make us feel welcome and special, although some minor improvements could enhance the overall experience. The location was simply breathtaking, offering outstanding scenery and easy access to beautiful locations, but currently undergoing refurbishment which may impact certain areas. The dining experience, while helpful, didn't meet the expectations for the price paid. Overall, a stay with great potential but with room for improvement in some aspects.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were very modern, clean, and comfortable with absolutely stunning views.

Service

9.0

The service was fantastic with the staff making us feel welcome and going above and beyond to accommodate our needs.

Location

9.0

The location was simply breathtaking with outstanding scenery and access to beautiful locations.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience, while helpful, didn't match the price paid for the stay.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were in places but presently undergoing refurbishment.

Grace

United Kingdom, January 2024

7.8/10

The hotel offers a nice view of the burial islands from the room, with a lovely area for kids but could benefit from some maintenance. The semi-separate space for a single bed and second TV was a bonus. The service was incredibly friendly and attentive, making planning day trips easy. The location is ideal for exploring Glencoe and is a perfect base, though slightly crowded with 20 odd people. Overall, a good value for money stay.

Rooms

7.0

The room had a lovely view of the burial islands and a nice area for kids, but could use some maintenance. The semi-separate area for a single bed and second TV was a nice touch.

Service

9.0

The service was incredibly friendly and attentive, making planning day trips effortless.

Location

8.0

The location is perfect for exploring Glencoe, directly overlooking Loch Leven. Great for trips to Fort William and Oban.

Dining

7.0

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were good overall.

Lovely view

Maintenance needed

Eric

United Kingdom, December 2023

7.8/10

The hotel offers clean and comfortable rooms with friendly staff, set in a great location for exploring the Glencoe area. While the dining experience could be improved, the overall value for money is good.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were clean, comfortable, and well-equipped.

Service

9.0

The staff was very pleasant and friendly.

Location

9.0

The location is perfect for exploring the Glencoe area, with spectacular views of the loch and the burial islands.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was lovely, although greater options for vegetarians would be appreciated.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities desperately need updating though.

Patricia

United States, October 2023

7.8/10

Staying at the hotel was a good mix of positives and negatives. The rooms provided privacy while being close together, but some aspects like the heating system and the bathroom needed updating. The view of the loch was stunning, and the bedding was cozy. However, our son didn't find the bunk beds very comfortable.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were well laid out, clean, and had a nice view of the loch. However, some updates are needed, especially in the heating system and bathroom.

Service

9.0

The staff was exceptionally nice and helpful, making our stay pleasant. Zoltan was especially kind and accommodating.

Location

8.0

The hotel is ideally located just outside Glencoe, offering spectacular views. It was convenient to reach from the bus stop and perfect for a relaxing break close to everything we needed.

Dining

7.0

The variety of choices at the buffet stood out to me, making dining enjoyable. However, traditional Scottish specialties were lacking, and some warm dishes tended to be cool.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel provides great amenities, and the facilities were satisfactory overall.

Dick

United States, June 2023

7.8/10

My stay at the hotel was wonderful! The rooms were spacious with a tired look but had patio doors opening to a beautiful view of the loch. The service was top-notch, with friendly staff making me feel welcome. The location was perfect for exploring the Highlands. The dining experience was good, although seating arrangements affected the food temperature. Overall, a lovely experience with a few minor drawbacks.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms, although showing signs of wear, were spacious and offered a lovely view of the loch.

Service

9.0

The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, making my stay very enjoyable.

Location

8.0

The hotel's stunning loch-side view and proximity to the Highlands made it a perfect choice for exploring the area.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was good overall, but the seating layout affected the food temperature slightly.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were nice and added to the overall comfort of the stay.

Dave

United States, June 2023

8.2/10

The hotel offers stunning views and great service, despite needing some refurbishment in the rooms. The location is fantastic with beautiful Loch views, but dining options could be improved. Overall, it's a worthwile stay for the value it provides.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were modern, clean, and comfortable with absolutely stunning views, even though they were older and in need of a refurbishment. The staff was very helpful.

Service

9.0

The staff took every effort to accommodate us, our kids, and the dog. They were lovely, helpful, accommodating, and friendly.

Location

9.0

The hotel had fantastic views of the Loch and was conveniently located near a village with a bar, restaurant, and local store. Worth the beautiful setting.

Dining

7.0

The breakfast was okay but could use more variety. However, the self-service buffet was tasty while enjoying views of the Loch.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were well thought out and included a swimming costume dryer, but it would have been better if they stayed open longer.

Malcolm

United Kingdom, April 2023

6.0/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of great and not-so-great experiences. The location by the loch was beautiful, but the tired rooms and dining options left something to be desired. The staff were a hit or miss with some being really attentive and friendly, while others seemed disinterested. Overall, a decent stay with some room for improvement.

Rooms

7.0

The room was nice but lacked drawers. The shower was really good, but the view was okay if you're not planning on spending much time in the room.

Service

6.0

The staff were a mix of inattentive and attentive. While some were unfriendly, others went above and beyond to make the stay special.

Location

6.0

The location was good, right on the loch, but the tired rooms and restaurant setup took away from the overall experience.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was nothing special. It was decent, but not exceptional, especially considering the price paid.