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Crinan Hotel

4.0 star property

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; seafood
Superior Double or Twin Room
Aerial view
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; seafood

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Room service

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Crinan, Argyll, Lochgilphead, Scotland, PA31 8SR
  • Place, Arichonan Clearance Village
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Studio Barn Argyll
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Kilmartin Glen
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Ensuite, Sea View

Classic Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Ensuite, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double or Twin Room

Classic Double or Twin Room

  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Lochgilphead

Located in Lochgilphead, Crinan Hotel is by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of Arichonan Clearance Village and Moine Mhor Nature Reserve. .This hotel is 5.9 mi (9.6 km) from Kilmartin Glen and 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from Studio Barn Argyll.

What's nearby

  • Arichonan Clearance Village - 12 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Studio Barn Argyll - 15 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Kilmartin Glen - 16 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Kilmartin House Museum - 18 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Loch Awe - 27 min drive - 24.0 km

Getting around

  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 135 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Galley of Lorne - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Tayvallich Inn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Smiddy Bistro - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cafe 35 - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lorne Inn - ‬23 min drive

About this property

Crinan Hotel

Crinan Hotel offers 20 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 20 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Digital television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and a turndown service.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this Victorian hotel include concierge services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite at Westward Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
Westward Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean, this fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required.
Crinan Seafood Bar - This bistro specializes in seafood and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
CRINAN PUB - Onsite pub. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • CRINAN COFFEE SHOP
  • CRINAN PUB
  • Crinan Seafood Bar
  • Westward Restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1790
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 7 and November 9.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per day

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total (up to 10 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 10 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Crinan Hotel

Crinan Hotel Lochgilphead

Crinan Lochgilphead

Hotel Crinan

Crinan

Crinan Hotel Hotel

Crinan Hotel Lochgilphead

Crinan Hotel Hotel Lochgilphead

Crinan Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 175 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

david

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quaint hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

BRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Crinan hotel was lovely , the staff were amazing , could not have been more helpful. The food in the restaurant in my opinion was excellent, beautifully prepared and the portions were good . The location was stunning and would definitely stay there again .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trish

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is possibly the most charming hotels and place I can remember staying. It’s an old building in a harsh Scottish environment and that is part of its charm. If you want pristine decoration it’s not for you. If you want excellent hospitality, fantastic staff and walls full of the owner’s original art, go. Walk the Crinan trail - the view from the viewpoint is one of the best on a clear day (it is a steep walk though). A genuine Scottish gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Allan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was lovely with a sea view good big bed and comfortable. The gentleman who checked us in wasn’t very cheery and seemed very severe otherwise we always enjoy coming here as the food is always great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good old hotel with an amazing view and many walking paths nearby and easy access to the canal paths.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angus, Glasgow

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff, food and ambience excellent. Small room was dated with only a shower head attached to taps.paint peeling.But views from room beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
We visit every year and say that we won't be going back, but every year it draws up back
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Food very good However our room needs a serious uprade
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Perfect stay

Beautiful location Excellent food and wine options Very dog friendly Lovely staff Shabby chic but well maintained
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, great food. Walks from hotel were fabulous
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
just a lovely place to be for one night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with very helpful staff. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has a wonderful atmosphere and the staff are very efficient and friendly
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

jay

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid at all costs

The man in front of house very miserable and grumpy. He didn’t have an ounce of customer service in him. The hotel overall grossly overpriced. Extremely dated very small tv. Breakfast was actually disgusting
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Expensive for what they offer in regards to the bedrooms and bathrooms, they rely on the stunning location to overcharge & offer substandard accommodation. Great location & could be a great hotel if they upgraded.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous location. Comfortable room with spectacular views. Excellent food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting and a very welcoming hotel environment.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

keith

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

Beautiful

Just old world charm with exceptional food.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

CATRIONA

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Polly

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