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The Galley of Lorne Inn

3.5 star property
Lakefront inn with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Room (B - Standard Twin Room (Tiree)) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated
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Perched by the sea, The Galley of Lorne Inn offers a serene retreat. Unwind with full breakfast, explore the garden and arcade/game room or enjoy ocean views at Loch View Restaurant. With free in-room WiFi, laundry facilities and coffee/tea in the lobby your stay is sure to be a relaxing getaway.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included

Room options

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Room (A - Standard Double Room (Islay)) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Room (A - Standard Double Room (Islay))

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room (B - Standard Twin Room (Tiree)) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Room (B - Standard Twin Room (Tiree))

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room (C - Standard Double Room (Arran)) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Room (C - Standard Double Room (Arran))

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room (D - Superior Double Room (Skye)) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Room (D - Superior Double Room (Skye))

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room (E - Standard Double Room (Uist)) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Room (E - Standard Double Room (Uist))

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room (F - Standard Twin Room (Iona)) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Room (F - Standard Twin Room (Iona))

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room (G - Standard Double Room (Gigha)) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Room (G - Standard Double Room (Gigha))

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

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Ardfern, Lochgilphead, Scotland, PA31 8QN

What's nearby

  • Kilmartin House Museum - 12 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Kilmartin Glen - 15 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • Kilmeford Church - 15 min drive - 11.4 miles
  • Oban Distillery - 38 min drive - 30.5 miles
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 38 min drive - 30.5 miles

Getting around

  • Oban Station - 30 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 148 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lucy’s - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kilmartin Hotel - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kilmartin Museum Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Galley of Lorne - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Room At The Top - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Galley of Lorne Inn

Inn by the sea
At The Galley of Lorne Inn, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site restaurant, Loch View Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an arcade/game room and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Extended parking, a TV in the lobby, and meeting rooms
  • Wedding services, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 19-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Loch View Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center (450 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 19-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (5:00 PM - midnight)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 8 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 8 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Galley Lorne Inn
Galley Lorne Inn Lochgilphead
Galley Lorne Lochgilphead
Galley Lorne
The Galley of Lorne Inn Inn
The Galley of Lorne Inn Lochgilphead
The Galley of Lorne Inn Inn Lochgilphead

Frequently asked questions

Is The Galley of Lorne Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 8 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Galley of Lorne Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Galley of Lorne Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Galley of Lorne Inn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Galley of Lorne Inn located?

Situated on the waterfront, this inn is within 9 mi (15 km) of Arduaine Garden, Carnasserie Castle, and Kilmartin House Museum. Loch Ederline and Kilmartin Glen are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

The Galley of Lorne Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 203 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 203 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 203 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 203 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 203 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at this property were amazing. Very welcoming and always had great stories and a friendly face. Will be staying here in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELAINE

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

Hotel in a quiet location

We were greeted at the Reception by Andrew the Owner and shown to our room by Amanda both of them were very friendly polite and helpful . Our Room was lovely and had everything that we needed in it . The Breakfast was excellent compliments to the Chef also the Girls in the Bar were very friendly and helpful we enjoyed our stay and will be back again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Great place to stay. Wonderful breakfast and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hospitality, food and bar.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely location, comfortable room with excellent shower, excellent breakfast made to order.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindy

Fantastic spot! Great welcome, excellent food. Very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

George

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

Best b&b

Handy for the bus and no worries about getting there and back. Great food too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

John

Lovely stay food really good and breakfast amazing thank you we stayed in Iona room lighting needs to be better as walls are dark bedding dark but bed comfy good stay overall
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place around the property was very scenic with gorgeous flowers. The staff was sweet and very hardworking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food and staff were excellent, delicious supper and breakfast. The major problem for us was the room. Make sure you are not in the IONA Suite. It is not a suite and the bedroom does not have a window. This was not explained to me when we booked and feel we were misled. We asked to change rooms but none were available so were stuck with it. As a long time user of Expedia we feel very let down and mis-sold.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Avoid This Hotel – No Power, No Refund, No Accountability I booked The Galley of Lorne Inn for October 2025 through Expedia. On arrival, the hotel had no power and was completely inoperable following a storm. Staff told us we could not stay and that a refund would be arranged through Expedia. Days later, Expedia confirmed they had contacted the property, but the owner refused to authorize the refund, citing a strict cancellation policy even though the hotel could not accommodate guests. Expedia’s agent said they had pushed for flexibility, but the property would not cooperate. To make matters worse, staff later told Expedia they were not allowed to confirm the power outage and that only the owner could speak — yet the owner does not respond to calls or emails. I have travelled internationally for years and have never experienced a property that failed to provide accommodation and then refused any accountability. If you value honesty and professionalism, choose a different place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

It's a little gem with great views.

Ah, what a gem of a place! A bit off the beaten track, but that's exactly what I was looking for and the Galley of Lorn did not disappoint. The overall air is casual, the staff are friendly and chatty, and nothing is too much trouble. The whole interior looks fairly recently updated, but it's left with enough older features to retain some character. The rooms are all named after Scottish islands, and we stayed in Skye. The room is black and gold decor, done well, not at all overstated. Usual tea and coffee, small fridge (tiny, and tucked inside one of the bedside cabinets,) a safe, hairdryer... Most, if not all, the things you might reasonably expect. The television is probably the largest I've ever seen in any hotel room, which was excellent, and there's an Alexa Show by the bed as well. The bed itself is relatively firm, which suits us entirely. The bathroom is clean and modern. It has an excellent waterfall shower in a double sized shower cubicle, with good water pressure. And then there's the view from the room onto an inlet of Loch Craignish; I'll add pictures. Food, excellent, no complaints. Large plates of well made meals with a focus on locally sourced produce, from Cristian the chef... Don't tell him it's excellent, his head is said to be big enough already. Must mention Laura, receptionist/ barmaid/ waitress, for just being excellent all round.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful lochside view, friendly, helpful staff, good Scottish food, small town feel, room had a warm, comfortable feel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

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

Happy

Very happy with stay. Good food nice beer and a very nice room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

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

Definitely book again.

The staff were extremely helpful, especially Amanda. As I was running late due to traffic I would have missed last order for eating, spoke with Amanda who said they would keep the kitchen open a little longer. Also due to work had to leave before breakfast was served and she sorted a packed meal left in the reception. Food was really good and amazing location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

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

Exceptional

Great service, great food, great rooms, great location, couldn’t ask for anything more
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed how quiet it was. And the staff couldn’t do enough to make our stay nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fabulous three night stay . The staff were friendly and very helpful . Breakfasts and dinner delicious , plenty of options and beautifully presented . I would be very happy to stay for a few days as a solo traveler too as there as you are made to feel like one of the family . And very safe. Thank you .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend hotel

Great place to stay friendly staff really nice food relaxing chilled atmosphere nice comfortable rooms you will have one of the best night sleep ever and the location is beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this hotel. The staff was wonderful. Dinner wasn’t bad but not mind-blowing. Breakfast was pretty good. You could tell that every detail of the room was chosen meticulously for comfort and a smaller environmental footprint. The outdoor space in the back was heavenly to watch the sunrise. I was even lucky enough to have a bunny come hangout with me.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Bernd

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Positive: nice (but small) rooms and decorations. Negative: lack of operations. At breakfast time nothing was prepared. Fixed breakfast time during our stay from 08:30h to 09:30h
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not the greatest stay. The room was mostly clean but there were cobwebs around the ceilings and black mould at the bathroom sink. We were given a very welcoming check in tho.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly owners and staff. Eclectic dinner menu - what we had was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

ROB

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

Excellent

Lovely location overlooking loch. Food was excellent. Staff friendly and accomodating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

willi

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

Different but excellent

Cracking breakfast. Excellent quality of the beer in the bar
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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