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Reviews of The Ballachulish Hotel 3 stars

Ballachulish, Glencoe, PH49 4JY, United Kingdom

#25 of 36 hotels in Glencoe

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 828 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 8 June 2024

    8.0
    Nice comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Guest Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We arrived just as a coach tour arrived too meaning check-in was delayed. Would recommend booking dinner in case of a tour group staying at the same time.

    Spacious room, TV with Netflix etc, comfortable bed and room, beautiful views from the hotel and nice lounge rooms to take in the views. The dinner and breakfasts were good.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful views of loch.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Feature Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Heavy footed guests in room above. Inconsistent room service. Didn’t replace coffee mugs one day and didn’t replace towels another

    View over loch was lovely. Comfortable room . 20 minute drive from Fort William. Onsite restaurant with staff doing their best in busy times. Helpful, friendly reception staff.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2024

    8.0
    History kept alive.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Guest Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room had no view at all, looked out on a wall & roof. An admin error on booking had to be fixed by Bookings.com, hotel could not amend any details. Worth mentioning that it was handled in no time by Bookings.com.

    Delicious breakfast with the pastries deserving of a special mention. Views from breakfast room and lounge area. History of this beautiful building and hotel. Location of this hotel is just breathtaking, they also send information in advance for meals and facilities options.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2024

    8.0
    Meh
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Guest Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The restaurant was overpriced, not very good, and the service was beyond lacking.

    This was a nice stay but by far my least favorite accommodation during my 8-day stay in Scotland. While my room was cozy and very clean, it was loud and quite hot and the window faced a hallway and mechanics, offering zero privacy. Overall, the price point is too much for the location.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    8.0
    Excellent staff ruined by poor quality food, dirty dinning area and room with a price that is very overinflated
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Guest Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cleanliness and the quality of food.

    The staff.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable stay with great staff. A bit overpriced for its worth
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Feature Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much facilities No lift and only stairs for access to room

    Old features and beautiful scenery around

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    9.0
    Very pleasant.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Guest Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The old world charm, especially the sitting/lounge room.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    8.0
    Gorgeous location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Guest Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I can’t think of any dislikes. Beds comfy, location exemplary, views galore. Lovely patio.

    Location was extraordinary, breakfast was very good. Rural stay, would need a car mostly to explore. Patio views beyond explanation. Lovely location. Would stay again if I ever return from North Carolina, USA

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    8.0
    Lovely sunset right from your window
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Feature Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great views and a really lovely stopover.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    7.0
    Short staffed and service came up short
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Feature Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This was an odd experience. When we arrived no one was at the front desk and there was a sign saying they’d be right back. We waited for over 15 minutes before going to find someone at the bar who said he’s the front desk person, but had to work at the bar. The restaurant service was also awful. Our reservation was at 8:15 and nobody came to take our order. By 8:50 we still hadn’t placed a drink order. We had to go find someone to place an order. Oddly, the same person who was working the front desk and bar was also our server. It’s obvious they are severely understaffed which made for a bumpy experience. The food was great and the person that helped us was pleasant, but for the cost I’d say this is not worth the stay.

    Great location, beautiful exterior, comfortable rooms.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful location, relaxing interior and fabulous room!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Guest Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Our waiter was not engaged. He was fine, but a nice hotel deserves a better server.

    Dinner was really good, I had the shrimp and it was a little hard to eat with the heads, but it was fun!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    7.0
    Adequate
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Guest Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No tissues or flannels available in hotel cost $370 a night compared with Amrâth in Amsterdam which provided the above for around $300

    Breakfast was good

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    9.0
    Awesome location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Guest Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No elevator. Luggage assistance would have been helpful.

    Great location. Plenty of parking. Great breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Guest Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location and comfort.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    8.0
    A very happy stay in a comfortable room, the restaurant meal was very nice and the staff really helpful and friendly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Guest Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stairs were quite hard when carry heavy bags but just when arriving, so no a big problem.

    Nice comfortable room, very friendly and helpful staff, excellent restaurant.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    9.0
    Great spot
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Feature Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Friendly staff - food good - great location Dog friendly

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Feature Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful hotel, the room was really spacious and offers great comfort. The view was beautiful ! Great team at the restaurant! Really kind and helpful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    9.0
    Fantastic stay at a lovely property
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Guest Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was very clean and spacious, beautifully decorated. The hostess was extremely kind and professional. Excellent breakfast!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    9.0
    Solo trip. In
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Guest Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!!

    Very clean and comfortable room with gorgeous toiletries. Staff friendly, smart and efficient. Beautiful building with lovely public rooms. Stunning views from the restaurant. Good varied evening menu. Substantial breakfast. Plenty of on site parking. Ideal situation between Glencoe and Fort William.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    8.0
    Lovely setting with grand views. Staff were gracious.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Guest Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dated bedroom decor and furnishings although the shower was great!

    Love the setting and the Woodburner in the bar. Views from the dining room and bar were beautiful

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Feature Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Guest rooms were very comfortable and very nicely maintained. The hotel is very old and is showing its age. Floors are very creaky and the lobby area is in desperate need of a makeover. The grounds outside and the golf course were beautiful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    9.0
    Recommended stay in Glencoe
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Guest Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Good surroundings and comfortable. Good breakfast selection too

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful location in Glencoe.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Guest Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel staff was not overly friendly.

    Beautiful location and a good restaurant. The bathroom was new and updated and quite spacious. Great heating.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    9.0
    Lovely hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Feature Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I actually booked our stay there because the communal sitting room looked so nice, and I thought the fireplaces were wood burning. They aren't working fireplaces. Other than that, they were nice rooms.

    The bathroom and tub were great. Very clean and spacious. Breakfast was amazing with great views of the lake.

    Stayed in April 2024

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