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Reviews of Kinloch Hotel, Isle of Arran 3 stars

Blackwaterfoot, Blackwaterfoot, KA27 8ET, United Kingdom

#2 of 4 hotels in Blackwaterfoot

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 448 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    7.4

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  • Reviewed: 4 September 2025

    9.0
    Ideal for a short break. Highly recommended.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very good eat on 4 single rooms for a golf outing. The hotel was clean and comfortable. The staff were friendly and very attentive.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2025

    9.0
    Lovely place with outstanding views
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The bedroom felt sparse and not very welcoming. I often travel solo but usually a single room has a double or queen sized bed, not a single bed. The colour scheme was grey/pale blue and it just felt like there could be an injection of warm colours, a couple of cushions or a tartan throw, perhaps, so it feels less like a Uni student dorm. The kettle was welcome, but there was no herbal tea, quality coffee sachets (Nescafe doesn't taste like coffee) or hot chocolate, no bottle of water (or fridge) and the complimentary biscuit wasn't replenished. It would have been useful to have small, complimentary bottles or sachets in the bathroom to take to the swimming pool as there was no shampoo of conditioner in the swimming pool shower room (though this is a small thing). The TV didn't have capacity for the guest to log onto Netflix etc; it only had live channels. I think on this type of holiday where you are walking and sightseeing in the day, it's nice to come back to a comfortable hotel room. A small sofa or armchair in the room would have been good. Overall, the hotel was excellent and I very much enjoyed my stay. I realise that had I booked a double, I may have had a different experience with the room. The only thing I struggled with was not having access to fresh coffee before the bar opened at 11.30. I didn't book breakfast as I tend not to eat it, but I really like a coffee to start the day. A cafetiere or coffee pod machine in the room would have been good. I went to the general store for bean-machine-fresh coffee but it was very milky, or I waited for the bar to open.

    The location is excellent for relaxing, with amazing sea views on the rugged side of the island and in walking distance to the beach and forest and sites such as The Kings Caves and Machrie Moor stone circle. There is a convenient bus stop just outside the hotel. There are also local shops - a sandwich shop, grocery store, gift and general store, and a couple of food/ bakery vans, all of which I used. The pool and sauna are clean and quiet and easy to book into (twice I did this on the spot, without needing to book a slot). This was a lovely bonus to the hotel. The food in the restaurant was amazing - good choice, generous portions, all delicious. Also, there was a selection of local whiskeys - recommended! The staff were welcoming - friendly and not intrusive. They were attentive in the restaurant and helpful on the reception desk. The room was cleaned every day and I was not disturbed in the morning for this (as can be the case in some hotels). The bed was comfortable, the window could be opened and there was no noise, so sleeping was good. There was a thermostat in the room, which was helpful for turning down the heat on a hot day and turning up to dry swimming costumes. Plug sockets by bed and desk were useful. Towels were soft and replenished daily. Seaview from bedroom. Wifi signal was good and the door keycard worked.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    10
    Worthwhile, quiet and clea great views and transport links
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The evening meal wasn’t great and it was expensive. It was tikka, perhaps the steak pie would be better They tried to charge us for 2 days breakfast when we only registered for one. Easily resolved.

    Great location for busses and beach Beautiful scenery too. They have a pool which was lovely after a long day.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    10
    Everything we had hoped for. Loved the hotel, its amenities and the location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Have no suggestion to make.

    Excellent. Great selection to choose from, all fresh and well presented.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    8.0
    a very nice comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    couldn't think of anything bad to be honest

    the hotel was in a fabulous location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    9.0
    Great hotel with lovely staff in a beautiful location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Great hotel with lovely staff in a beautiful location.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Single rooms have single beds.......not really what I expect nowadays

    From my initial welcome 🙏 to the food and the pool

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    8.0
    Great place to stay in Arran but you need a car or adapt to the public bus service.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Need a shelf in the bathroom.

    Breakfast was very good. The buffet was served by staff and so there was not lots of hands touching the food! Dinner was generously portioned and tasty.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    9.0
    Friendly hotel in a great location. Not to be missed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Great location for walks/exploring. Very friendly and helpful staff Comfortable and clean room with a great view of the sea. Very stylish lounges and dining room. Good food

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    10
    An unexpected pleasure, lovely staff and beautiful location
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The reception desk is a little odd and unwelcoming. You can’t see anyone behind it then you’re towering over the desk trying to see them!

    Fairly priced, friendly staff and very clean

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2025

    10
    Great short break and we will be back again
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location beautiful - room and facilities were great - sea view rooms with great views. The staff were the best asset in my opinion. All were excellent and very very helpful

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

    8.0
    Loved the location and the relaxed nature of the place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The view, swimming pool and staff

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I would've liked a little fridge in the room and some complimentary tissues.

    The veiw from our room was spectacular. The breakfasts and evening meals were excellent. Everyone was friendly and the service was efficient. Rooms were lovely cleaned with fresh towels every day.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2025

    8.0
    Short but very very sweet and we were well looked after with amazing staff all round.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pillows and socket power location

    The stunning view from our room window

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2025

    10
    Simply The Best
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All was 5 stars to me

    The breakfast was first class, and the whole atmosphere was lovely, extremely clean hotel

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2025

    10
    Tranquil, peaceful and relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, thoroughly enjoyed ourselves once again

    The friendly staff, our room and view was stunning and super comfortable!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2025

    10
    Fifth time staying at the Kinloch hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Great hotel with excellent room with sea view. Breakfast and evening meals were also excellent. Very friendly staff.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2025

    10
    Beautiful hotel in a beautiful location
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful location . Room was spotless. Great view . Food was lovely. Swimming pool was great

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2025

    10
    Very comfortable. Loved the hotel. Room had a sea view as did restaurant.would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Spacious, comfortable, lovely surroundings

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2025

    8.0
    Night on Arran
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was average.

    Great room with sea views, nice walks Comfy rooms Friendly team Dinner was lovely Lovely communal area and bar

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room location and decor

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2025

    8.0
    Very much enjoyed the stay would happily return
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    You had to book ahead to use the pool which closed at 8pm

    Fantastic location lovely staff very nice breakfast

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2025

    10
    Bliss in Blackwaterfoot.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We found that the wash basin was far too small

    The location food and staff were excellent.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel spotless. Staff lovely. Food excellent

    Stayed in July 2025

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