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Brander Lodge Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Taynuilt with a restaurant and a bar

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Garden View | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi
The Brander Lodge Hotel, by the sea, offers a quiet retreat with lovely gardens. Travelers appreciate the daily manager's reception, library, and laundry facilities. Enjoy in-room WiFi, free self-parking, and extended parking. Guests consistently praise this charming property.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Garden View

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Garden View | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Garden View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Comfort Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Business Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Ensuite

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Business Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Bridge Of Awe, Taynuilt, Scotland, PA35 1HT

What's nearby

  • Bonawe Iron Furnace - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Connel Bridge - 11 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Oban Distillery - 18 min drive - 14.4 miles
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 18 min drive - 14.4 miles
  • Ganavan Sands - 23 min drive - 16.9 miles

Getting around

  • Taynuilt Station - 3 min walk
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Robin's Nest Tearoom - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Inverawe Smokery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kilkrennan Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Brander Lodge Hotel & Bistro - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Honeysuckle Coffee Shop - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Brander Lodge Hotel

Hotel by the sea
A free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Brander Lodge Hotel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and laundry facilities.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), 2 meeting rooms, and wedding services
  • Barbecue grills, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a banquet hall
Room features
All guestrooms at Brander Lodge Hotel include comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 12 to 17 for adults and GBP 5 to 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 807 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • 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 (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Frette Italian sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 41-inch LED TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 12 to 17 for adults, and GBP 5.00 to 10 for children

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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Brander Lodge Hotel Taynuilt
Brander Taynuilt
The Brander Lodge Hotel & Bistro Taynuilt
The Brander Lodge Hotel And Bistro
Brander Lodge Hotel Hotel
Brander Lodge Hotel Taynuilt
Brander Lodge Hotel Hotel Taynuilt

Frequently asked questions

Is Brander Lodge Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Brander Lodge Hotel?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Brander Lodge Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

What time is check-out at Brander Lodge Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Brander Lodge Hotel located?

Situated by the sea, this hotel is steps from Bonawe Iron Furnace, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Loch Awe and Cruachan Power Station. Loch Visions and Connel Bridge are also within 9 mi (15 km). Taynuilt Station is only a 3-minute walk.

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Brander Lodge Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 145 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful, polite and professional. Very pleasant atmosphere, the food was excellent. Overall a very pleasant stay thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay when visiting the Highlands.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zorana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, quiet and calming in beautiful nature. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff excellent, no issues 😁, good price and location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Spent a lovely, quiet two nights stay. Staff were very helpful and welcoming. Special mention to the Chef and also David from Ireland for their extra attention 😁
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are a good size and clean, outside space via patio doors is a nice addition staff are great and very helpful. breakfast was a bit bland but alright, soundproofing could be better, as you can hear people walking and talking upstairs, all in all great for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal stay as part of a wider road trip. Very welcoming staff, and a great cooked breakfast (we were set for the day after that!). Lovely gardens and views out to the hills. Would happily return :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a find! On our way from Edinburgh to the Isle of Skye, it was the perfect stop. The restaurant was cozy, the food good, and the live music in the cozy bar was a huge bonus! Band members even took the time to chat when they wrapped up just before 9 p.m. Parking was free and convenient (a little tricky to find; it's tucked close to the building and not marked). The bed and bedding was comfortable and it was very quiet at night. It has historic character, also a bonus. Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Vincent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people are really nice there and great to talk to. The manager is very accommodating and efficient. The chef deserves a Michelin star.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Positive: good rooms, excellent breakfast choices, food was fine especially as we had dinner at 8m, great parking. For us the fact that the manager spoke French was also a plus. Negative: sound proofing needs to be improved, very noisy showers in adjacent room ( woke us up at 6.10 am), some dirty chairs in the dining room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Had a lovely stay steak pie was first class
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Set in a very picturesque place. Just felt the room need a little up dating, damp near the patio door.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ericka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On arrival we went to the bar as no one was at the check in desk, we spoke to staff at the bar about checking in, and from that moment we arrived until we left the staff were so friendly, helpful and accomodating. I did notice there werent many staff around and at times they were doing multiple jobs. Food was really good we ate dinner in the bar the first night and we had a good breakfast included in our room rate in the morning. The room was nice, comfortable beds, warm, we had a good shower and a beautiful little private patio area. The hotel itself is a little run down in areas but has amazing potential, the room could be a little cleaner but we had a really nice stay. It was excellent value for money and the staff really make the place! The hotel atmosphere is very chilled which is lovely!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Spectacular location, perfect for a stop-over. Beds were comfortable, shower was nice and hot, can only get better with a bit of TLC from the landlords!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Najib

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not clean , no facilities, very poor Wi-Fi in the rooms , not updated tv system, full of insect , no A/C in the room
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

John

The quality of the bedding sheets and furnishings inThe room need significant improvements
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property in a really good location. Will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for single traveler! Very friendly staff and good food!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, quiet well appointed room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very helpful and friendly, scenery was lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel was very good. Lovely clean modern room with super comfy bed. Staff were all excellent, friendly and helpful. The hotel is in beautiful scenery and I'm sure it is lovely to sit on the terrace outside restaurant and bar in the summer. Food was very good too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a major refurb, good choice of food and great garden.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Coming up by train, it was a convenient and luxury base camp for the Ben Cruachan circuit, if a short walk along the road doesn't bother you. Lovely garden and river. Very nice staff and food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely setting. Nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

sadegh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfy place
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

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