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Reviews of The Pennan Inn

Pennan Inn, Pennan, AB43 6JB, United Kingdom

#2 of 7 hotels in Pennan

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 51 hotel reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.9

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free Wifi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: July 28, 2025

    8.0
    Great location, even better food
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing, all good, it’s a quirky old building with character, you can’t replicate that with a modern build

    Location and excellent food

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 18, 2025

    8.0
    Nice and relaxing with great staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There could be tables outside for when the weather is good

    Lovely peaceful spot

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 16, 2025

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

    Tiny room with 1 armchair for 2, no bag or suitcase holder

    Nice,clean tiny accommodation for 1or 2 night

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 15, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Lovely place, with a cosy and authentic atmosphere. We loved our comfortable room with the best view of the seaside. Breakfast was great, with a buffet (bread, coffee, etc.) and a menu of cooked choices. We tried the porridge and Scottish breakfast, and they were delicious. The staff was very welcoming. The place is also an inn serving high-quality food at dinner, which is convenient as there are no other options to eat in Pennan.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: July 8, 2025

    10
    A cosy, ftiendly inn in a stunning location - excellent food
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The evening meal was superb. The inn was small but tastefully decorated, with reference to the 1980s film Local Hero which was partly filmed there.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 7, 2025

    10
    Exceeded our expectations in every way
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely staff, excellent breakfast, wonderful location

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 6, 2025

    8.0
    A wonderful ola e with a warm welcome
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bedroom wasn’t the one I thought I had booked

    Location and lovely people

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 30, 2025

    10
    Amazing spot for a quiet break
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All was great!

    Had an amazing room with a sea view, clean room, great food, friendly hosts, smooth check in & out and fab location.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 22, 2025

    10
    Pennan and the beautiful hotel with the very good food was a great experience, highly recommended!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our room was very small. We should have booked a larger room with a sea view at this hotel.

    We particularly liked the fantastic location and the small town with its harbor. The food at the hotel was very good and we highly recommend it.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: June 15, 2025

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

    Pennan allow you to enter in another “world”… if you are looking for peace, quiet, silence and amazing views …that’s the right place! And… you got a professional chef cooking for you! Well done! Keep going like that!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 12, 2025

    10
    Strongly recommend!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very nice owner and straff! Cute and clean room! Wonderful sceneries!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 22, 2025

    10
    Wonderful stay in quiet village by sea
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    All good.

    Wonderful stay at this beautiful inn right on the seafront. Very welcoming and attentive staff and owner. Outstanding location directly by the sea - I requested a seaview room and was lulled to sleep by the sound of waves. Good spacious room, very comfortable bed, excellent shower, wifi, and breakfast. Outstanding restaurant in the Inn, delicious food prepared with care and expertise. Easy to park on street or in car park at end of street.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2025

    10
    Very special
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The hotel is a unique place place to stay with a secluded location. Food was first class with great staff

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 17, 2025

    10
    Brilliant
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great place. Great staff, great atmosphere great food.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 10, 2025

    10
    A lovely, peaceful and stunning location. Great staff, food, Pennan Inn is one place not to be missed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Stunning location, gorgeous view from our room (No 2) food was exceptional. Staff very pleasant and helpful. Tucked away in the Scottish coastline, Pennan is truly a location not to be missed.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2025

    10
    Exceptional food in a beautiful location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I cannot think of any faults

    We picked the Inn because of it's location and connection to film history. The location is stunning, we enjoyed a few walks along the short shore and harbour and enjoyed the experience of the drive in to Pennan. The building is very old and some features inside reflect that, but it was clean, cosy and well decorated. The staff were very welcoming, friendly and helpful. Our room was lovely, the view is fantastic and the room facilities were excellent. Lastly the food,. I did not realise how good the food was going to be, it really is worth visiting for that alone. Our dinner was so tasty, the fresh ingredients and the combination of flavours used were really exceptional and everything was presented beautifully. We will definitely return for the location and the food.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2025

    10
    Worth a visit, better than some 4star hotels I’ve stayed in.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to dislike

    Friendly staff, gorgeous view from our room (2), food was amazing worth the journey down to coast. Staff couldn’t have been more helpful. Was a stormy day but we got in early and settled with a drink until room was ready.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Position and staff

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2025

    10
    Lovely town, lovely hotel, very friendly warm people. Do not miss out on seeing Pennan and staying a
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Lovely town, lovely hotel, very friendly warm people. Do not miss out on seeing Pennan and staying at Pennan Inn.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 20, 2025

    10
    Fantastic location and amazing hotel. Definitely worth a visit.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    Amazing and stunning location, the hotel is a wee gem of a place with friendly staff and fantastic food. Nice to be somewhere that isn't corporate and has genuinely friendly and interested staff.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2025

    9.0
    A unique and comfortable inn with incredible food, we’ll definitely be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location and situation of this unique little inn are just fantastic. We woke to the sound of the waves and an outstanding view of the sea from our bedroom window. Our evening meal was exceptional too- recommend. Owners and staff were very friendly, and accommodating to our bikes.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2025

    10
    Outstanding.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Loved everything.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: November 18, 2024

    10
    A true gem of a place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Sorry that i could only spend one night

    It's truly a gem of a place. Tucked away in the rugged folds of the Scottish coastline, this is simply all about fantastic food in an intimate, cosy setting. A worthy addition to any bucket list!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 15, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I recently stayed at the Pennan Inn Hotel for one night, and it was an absolutely delightful experience. My deluxe sea-view room with an ensuite was immaculate, comfortable, and offered a stunning view of the ocean—a perfect spot to unwind. The bar was cosy and welcoming, with exceptional service from the friendly bar lady. The selection of cold beverages, beers, and a top shelf brimming with malt whiskies was impressive. The menu truly surprised me with its variety of fresh, appealing dishes. I opted for the scallops, steak, and lemon posset—all of which were cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor. Breakfast the next morning was sublime—though I must admit, I did miss having a slice of haggis! The staff were helpful throughout my stay, and the free Wi-Fi worked flawlessly, which was a lifesaver as there was no mobile signal in the area. As for Pennan itself, the village is nothing short of magical. It’s beautifully isolated, picturesque, and everything you’d hope for in a coastal getaway. I highly recommend the Pennan Inn Hotel for anyone traveling or working in the region—it’s an exceptional place to stay, full of charm and character.

    Stayed in November 2024

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