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Isle of Colonsay, Isle of Colonsay, PA61 7YU, United Kingdom

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Review Score

Based on 126 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free Wifi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: September 3, 2025

    7.0
    Great location and food
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There is a fair bit of sound leakage from the bar area to rooms. Installing and shutting some doors to the bar/ to the rooms upstairs would reduce this greatly

    Great location and really lovely food for breakfast and dinner. The wait staff in the restaurant was excellent- so friendly and kind

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: August 27, 2025

    8.0
    Lovely Island Hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was hard to get answers to a few questions prior to our stay, this lets the hotel down as once we were there we were made to feel very welcome.

    Great location, with lovely staff. Our room was very comfortable and we slept well. Good hearty food in the bar/restaurant and lovely breakfast.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 24, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast was ok but dinner menu and quality wasn’t too good

    Nice relaxing lay out downstairs plenty room to sit and enjoy a drink

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 15, 2025

    8.0
    A relaxed stay in the only hotel on Colonsay. Friendly staff and good dinners made for a very enjoyable stay. Very spaci
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lack of toast at breakfast

    The relaxed atmosphere and plenty of different seating areas downstairs. The dinners were very good with a very efficient and friendly waitress.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 2, 2025

    7.0
    Beautiful hotel and food. Welcome could have been better.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No real welcome when arrived. Felt a little bit unwelcome.

    Clean and room was lovely. Breakfast staff lovely and girl serving dinner was very nice. Evening main meal lovely.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 29, 2025

    9.0
    Colonsay Hoitel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Two sashes of the windows were broken, so only one window opened. Obviously in line for being mended as the rest of the standard was A1.

    Friendly, helpful staff. Beautifully clean, comfortable rooms. Very well situated. Wonderful catering, outstanding food.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 25, 2025

    8.0
    Lovely comfortable island hotel for a special break
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel has been modernised very nicely throughout but I felt it lacked character in some ways but that's purely my own taste!

    Beautiful location on this lovely island. Room was a good size, nicely furnished and very comfortable. The bathroom was very nice - all modern fittings. Staff were friendly and helpful. Food was very good. Good shed for storing our bicycles. Stunning views and a lovely garden with outdoor seating. Lots of birds to watch! A few games and books available in a lovely large lounge. TV in the bar.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2025

    9.0
    The best hotel on the island, albeit the only one.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing really

    The hotel is close to the ferry terminal and is mostly located in an older building that has been tastefully extended and modernised at some point.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 9, 2025

    8.0
    Short break on Colonsay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Loud pop music played in restaurant and bar all day and every evening. Hotel is expensive for what it is, but as it is the only one on the island then this is to be expected.

    Great location, very clean, great staff. Dogs policy - no dogs in restaurant😆

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 30, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The mattress in room 6 has had its day. We would have scored the hotel higher if not for this.

    Good standard of breakfast, starters and main meals, waiting staff were good Room was pleasant and appreciated view to harbour. Good bar and lounge area. Pleasant gardens and seating outside. Shelter for bikes.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 30, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I thought the hotel was overpriced.

    The location was perfect - just a short walk or drive from the ferry terminal. The room was comfortable, breakfast was very good and the staff were very nice.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 28, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wished I booked another day

    Great breakfast and views over the harbour

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 14, 2025

    9.0
    Island Hospitality
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No wifi in bedroom, only in public areas, and windows rattled in tbe wind which was noisy on our first night.

    The hotel is perfectly situated as you come off the ferry, the staff were attentive and the food was great. Our room was a good size and bed was comfortable.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 10, 2025

    9.0
    Peaceful retreat in beautiful situation on quiet island.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Quite very clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 8, 2025

    8.0
    Delightful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Smell in room on arrival, cheese left beside bathroom bin, stiff shower dial, waitress had no local knowledge.

    Location, public areas, food and restaurant

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I didn’t like the music at breakfast, I felt that it spoiled the atmosphere and was not necessary. I asked for it to be turned down and the member of staff seemed ok with that request. Two other guests thanked me.

    I loved the laid back atmosphere of this hotel and the traditional feel. The food was excellent.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2025

    8.0
    Lovely stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our bedroom was a bit tired. It was small but we were aware of that in advance. However the windows rattled and our bedside lights were falling to bits! Bed very comfortable though and bedroom/bathroom clean. It was just small for the price we paid. Communication with the hotel prior to our stay was very difficult. I emailed 4 times without any response. And I called on numerous occasions but got no answer, not even an answering machine which was a bit frustrating. I finally got the manager on the phone and he was helpful.

    The restaurant and bar were great. Food very tasty and lovely staff in the dining room. Bar well attended and a good selection of drinks but felt the hotel could do with more staff when busy. The staff we met were delightful.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 17, 2025

    9.0
    Single room in May
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No towels in my room when I arrived but the linen cupboard was open so I could have them. Quite pricey though but only hotel on the island. For the price, there should be blackout curtains as the flowery ones are very thin and do not stop the light at all.

    Comfortable bed, 5 mins walk from ferry, really good breakfast, hot and cold little buffet, nice views on water.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 16, 2025

    8.0
    A pleasant place to stay, centrally located on a beautiful and friendly Island
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We had a ‘standard’ bedroom which was just about adequate but it was very small and had a very compact bathroom. There was no servicing of our bedroom during our 3 night stay. This was not a big problem but it was not explained to us that this was the policy when we arrived.. and there was no written information about the hotel facilities in our bedroom.

    Superb location. Spacious comfortable public rooms. Well-equipped bedroom and bathroom. Pleasant staff. Good food and service at breakfast and dinner.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 14, 2025

    9.0
    Super Hebridean island break.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was first class

    A very comfortable hotel with cosy bar and excellent restaurant. A place to go for a relaxing island holiday.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2025

    7.0
    Overall a very enjoyable stay in a nice hotel. Little tweaks could make it so much better.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Garden not being well maintained. Weeds at front door step, dead plants in planters at entrance, overgrown shrubs in garden. Waitress not clearing away dirty plates from table. Lovely framed photos throughout property but some slipping from mount. Lamps not working in lounge. Lights not working in bathroom. No plug in washbasin. Lack of local information in lounge ie books about local history, nature, maps etc.

    Great location, nicely decorated, staff were pleasant, food was good.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 11, 2025

    9.0
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing we didn't like

    Wonderful in every respect . Loved the live music too

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 8, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Dated facilities.

    Friendly staff. Great location. Good food.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 8, 2025

    9.0
    For those of us without a vehicle, the Colonsay Hotel was the closest accommodation, and it was fine
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    As with most hotel rooms, there really isn't a good place to put 2 carry on bags, and 2 backpacks.

    The breakfast was fine. I didn't realize until day 3 that the hot breakfasts were also included in the price, but there was plenty to eat, even with the "continental". They have a small staff, but they work really hard, and are very pleasant and accommodating. The dining room is light and airy, and there are plenty of sofas in varying rooms, to sit and have a drink. The library is especially nice as well, with lots of windows, comfortable seating, and available books.

    Stayed in May 2025

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