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A coastal property with a stone fountain, grassy lawn, and a view of the sea. - sandwick bay guest house (Stornoway)
A two-story house with a stone pathway leading to the front door, surrounded by well-maintained grass and shrubs. - sandwick bay guest house (Stornoway)
A room with two wooden beds, a wooden wardrobe, a window with curtains, a bedside table with a lamp, and a radiator. - sandwick bay guest house (Stornoway)
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Located close to Mol Bheag and Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal, sandwick bay guest house provides free English breakfast. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included

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A bedroom with a single bed, a wooden chair, a small bedside table, a window with a view, a wall-mounted mirror, and a bathroom with a sink and a towel rack.

Basic Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A bedroom with a wooden desk, a bed, a window, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

Panoramic Single Room

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A room with two wooden beds, a wooden wardrobe, a window with curtains, a bedside table with a lamp, and a radiator.

Basic Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A neatly made bed with white linens and towels, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, and a checkered rug on a wooden floor.

Basic Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A small, single-bed room with a wooden floor, a white bedspread, a bedside table, a radiator, and a window with a view of the outside.

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Bay View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Stornoway, sandwick bay guest house is in a rural area. Lews Castle and Tiumpan Head Lighthouse are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mol Bheag and Hebridean Way End Point. An Lanntair and The Good Food Boutique are not to be missed. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale-watching. Visit our Stornoway travel guide
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30 millar road, Stornoway, Scotland, HS1 2RX

What's nearby

  • Museum Nan Eilean
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • The Good Food Boutique
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • An Lanntair
    19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Hebridean Way End Point
    4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Lews Castle
    5 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Stornoway (SYY)
    8 min drive

Restaurants

  • HS-1
    3 min drive
  • Beckett And Sons
    14 min walk
  • Church Street Chip Shop
    2 min drive
  • Lews Castle Storehouse Cafe
    6 min drive
  • The Tearoom
    17 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways (30 inches high)
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 20-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from June 10 to June 11:
  • Parking area

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Important information

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 cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is sandwick bay guest house pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at sandwick bay guest house?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at sandwick bay guest house?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is sandwick bay guest house located?

Situated in a rural location, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mol Bheag, Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal, and The Good Food Boutique. An Lanntair and Hebridean Way End Point are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

sandwick bay guest house Reviews

7.4

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.0

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 32 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is within easy walking distance of the town centre, it was clean and the host was a very pleasant chap. Breakfast was most enjoyable and has a good view out over the bay. The location affords access to most visitor attractions without having to travel through the town centre.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with sink. Bathroom large across the hallway. We had to leave early the next morning so couldn’t have bf but got a packed lunch for the journey x
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful place, I highly recommend!

A fantastic place with extremely nice and helpful hosts. I have enjoyed my stay and the breakfast and will be staying there if I am in Stornoway again. I enjoyed it much more than a hotel I have been to earlier
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very good

Very nice manager, nice room and very good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really convenient for town centre and ferry. Lovely position next to the sea/beach. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly welcome, decent breakfast, clean room.and shared bathroom, good parking. Good view from dining room and a short walk into town. A minor point was that there was nothing on which to dry hands in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was comfortable for a night before heading to the ferry. Owner made me lunch as I was leaving too early for breakfas
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jim is very welcoming and was exceptionally helpful when we had a problem with bike rack.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A kind a lovely hosts. Every detail was perfect! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable with superb view and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities
The position is beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Breakfast was a bit prescribed. List of options chosen on arrival. Well cooked, cereals/juice available but toast was tasty white sliced.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This has to be the worst place i have ever stayed and have stayed in many places. For £175 per night for a double room thankfully en-suite ( the only room that was out of 9) due to the standard its worth half of this amout
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Creepy place

Breakfast was normal. I didn’t like it at all. Everyone has to share a bathroom with the whole BNB. The place was dark and creepy. It smelled musty
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Very peaceful, but a bit outdated now.

Stay was perfectly pleasant, clean and comfy bed. Jim as the owner was really helpful and responsive. It would be fair to say that the guest house was a bit outdated and also fair to include the fact that bathroom is not en suite. Not a problem, in fact, but might be a surprise to some.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The place was clean and tidy, and the owner was very kind. But until I arrived I had no idea that the room did not have its own bathroom. Sandwick Bay was OK, but pretty limited. However Stornoway is a very limited place. No restaurants as such, Even the chippies shut at 8. Lewis has a lot going for it - north, west and south. Stornoway is the obvious place to stay - but is not much fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I was surprised that there was no en suite.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unclear regarding shared bathroom - was under the impression that a private bathroom was booked to discover that the bathroom was a shared facility. Dated B&B needs modernisation. Over powering sickly smell of airfreshners. Outside needs some tlc. Uninviting entrance. The host is a nice chap. Breakfast was adequate.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not an enjoyable stay!

Not an enjoyable visit. Only stayed 45 minutes before deciding to leave. Room was very dated. Needs a complete makeover from the wooden floor to the ceiling. Bathroom (shared) dated back to the 70's. No pre warning of the "big£ dogs the owner delighted in telling us about, in a menacing way. All in all, would not go back and would never recommend to anyone else. I value my friends too much!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The twin room is very basic as it states. Just be aware that separate tub and shower actually means one ‘shared bathroom’ with everyone else on the floor. It would be helpful to have the light operable above the sink. It was a very last minute booking due to a ferry cancellation , but it is very close to the ferry terminal. The owner did supply us with a bagged lunch as our departure was very early in the morning which we appreciated very much.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vi var mycket nöjda med vår vistelse vid Sandwick Bay Gu
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La chambre était propre mais encombrée par de gros meubles qui ont trop souvent rencontré mes orteils. Un rafraîchissement de l’infiltration sous la fenêtre est à faire. Par chance nous étions peu nombreux mais une salle de bain qui fait aussi toilette à partager pour 10 chambres ça n’est pas assez Quand à l’accueil à notre arrivée à 19h il était inexistant il y avait juste un mot sur la porte d’entrée. Le point positif est que nous avions un ferry très tôt, le logement est à 15min à pied et l’hôte nous avait préparé un petit déjeuner à emporter ( à ma demande)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

I notified property that the ferry was cancelled and we were unable to reach the property. I did this before check in time. We were charged the full rate for two nights although the agreement terms said we were liable for only one night. I received no reply or explanation from the property. If this is a regular occurrence with the ferry system and property there should be a caution noted.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
unangenehmer Geruch im ganzen Haus, Türen und Betten knarrten stark. Schlafzimmer Fenster ließ sich nur 5 cm öffnen. Gemeinschaftsbad und Toilette auf dem Flur. Hellhörig. Man hörte die Gespräche der Nachbargäste im Zimmer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024