Hotels on the West Coast and Islands

Our Hotels on the West Coast of Scotland

Take your pick from an amazing selection of hotels on the West Coast, Scotland.

Choose from harbour hotels and seaside accommodation, or book a room in a rural hotel for the ultimate relaxing escape. You’ll find no shortage of great hotels here; it’s just a case of deciding where you’d like to be based for the duration of your stay. 

If you’re planning on exploring the area’s best beaches, we’d recommend staying in the vicinity of Calgary Bay, Mull. This is well known as one of the top beaches in the country, and its secluded location gives it a fairytale feel that’s totally unique. 

Sanna Bay is another fantastic beach on the West Coast. Famed for its white sand and crystal clear waters, Sanna Bay boasts incredible views over nearby isles. 

Experience the incredible scenery of the West Coast with a trip to Cuillin Mountains Skye, or make your way to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park to enjoy picture-perfect lochs, woodland walking tours, and cycling routes. The park is perfect for lovers of the great outdoors, with plenty of sports on offer here. 

If you’re heading to the West Coast for a walking break, we’d recommend a visit to Glencoe. This is one of Scotland’s most impressive glens, with beautiful scenery and cascading waterfalls to feast your eyes upon as you explore the area on foot. 

Best Hotels West Coast Scotland

The Gairloch Hotel is nestled beside Gairloch Bay, where you’ll find the spectacular Gairloch Beach. The hotel overlooks the sandy shores and is within easy reach of a number of other great secluded beaches in the area. The hotel itself is set amongst lochs and mountains, making it the ideal choice for those looking to explore some of the West Coast’s best scenery. 

There are 72 bedrooms at the Gairloch Hotel, along with a restaurant and lounge bar where you’ll find a packed schedule of live entertainment. The hotel is ideal for walking enthusiasts and outdoor explorers, thanks to its prime location near plenty of challenging walking routes, parkland, and mountains.

If you’re interested in walking holidays, don’t miss our walking break packages at the Gairloch Hotel. 

Located in Rothesay, Argyll and Bute, the Glenburn Hotel commands impressive views of Rothesay Bay and the Cowal Peninsula. The hotel is situated in a prime position atop terraced gardens and was originally constructed in 1892 as a hydrotherapy retreat.

There’s a huge amount of choice when it comes to accommodation at the Glenburn Hotel. The hotel has a vast number of bedrooms to pick from, each of which is spread over 20 to 30 square metres to ensure a comfortable stay. 

Arrochar is one of the main gateways to the Argyll Forest Park, which happens to be the first forest park ever created in the UK. It’s also home to the Arrochar Hotel, one of the most enviably positioned hotels in Argyll and Bute. 

Arrochar Hotel is situated at the foot of the ‘Arrochar Alps,’ on the shores of Loch Long. It’s just two miles from Loch Lomond, so it’s the perfect place to stay if you’re planning to explore the Loch and its surrounding area. 

Another of our top West Coast recommendations is the Kyle Hotel. Situated in the small highland town of Kyle of Lochalsh, the hotel is perfect for summer breaks and winter escapes alike. There are 37 en-suite bedrooms here, and it’s easily accessible from the town’s rail station and Skye Bridge. 

The 83-bedroom Caledonian Hotel is another great place to stay on the West Coast of Scotland. Situated in the beautiful village of Ullapool, the hotel is perfectly located for Scottish getaways. 

The Caledonian Hotel overlooks a working harbour, where you can catch a glimpse of brightly coloured fishing boats as they pass by. As the main port of the Outer Hebrides, Ullapool is a great base from which to explore nearby attractions. There are good road links to Loch Maree, Lochinver, Gairloch, Corrieshalloch Gorge, and Inverewe Gardens, so you’ll find no shortage of things to do during your stay here.