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Reviews of Bonnie Banks Lodge Ardlui

Ardlui Hotel, Ardlui, , Loch Lomond, Nr Arrochar, Ardlui, G83 7EB, United Kingdom

#1 of 4 hotels in Ardlui

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Review score

Based on 72 hotel reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.9

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 6 September 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Three-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was fantastic with the beautiful scenery of Loch lomond.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2025

    9.0
    beutiful stay at the loch
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the pier should have a ladder so that you get out there after swimming. in the whole house , hooks at the wall are missing to hang clothes, especially in the entry for jackets

    the carpet the cozy living room and kitchen tje nearby lake

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    10
    Will definitely visit again soon !
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The location was excellent, beautiful scenery and directly on the Loch. Easily found by road and accessible. Great facilities and all needs met. Darren was a brilliant warm host , providing plenty of assistance and information about the location and local items to do.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    10
    We loved this cozy lodge and Darren was so incredible to my family!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We have no critiques - everything was wonderful.

    This was the best property we stayed in in all of Scotland! Very cozy and updated inside while having the rustic lodge feel on the outside. Access to kayaks and a dock was wonderful, and Darren was an incredible host! He answered all of our questions and was available for anything we needed, including recommendations for stops along our road trip both ways!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice lodge has everything. And the host Darren was very helpfull. 10/10 would recommend

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2025

    10
    Beautiful stay in a lodge (cabin) on Loch Lomond accessible by train
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Three-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great!

    Beautiful location directly on Loch Lomond! Ability to cook our own meals, but also very good food at the restaurant in the adjacent hotel (available for lunch and dinner for non-hotel guests). Ferry from the marina across the loch to the Highland Way hiking trail. Very quiet and relaxing. Accessible by train!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Faucets, lights and kitchen equipment badly in need of fixing up.

    Superb location and free canoes included.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very comfortable with great view

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2025

    10
    Absolutely fantastic.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lodge was absolutely gorgeous, scenery was beyond stunning. The customer service we experienced from Darren was beyond excellent. Will be back as soon as possible. Highly highly recommended.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Three-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Darren the host was exceptional, very helpful. Will definitely go back if in the area again.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2024

    8.0
    A quiet and calming experience having our own Lodge on the Loch
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Three-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Couldn’t fault the property as it was looked after well. Only issue I would say is the outside light on the balcony needs to be fixed as the light would come on then after a few mins it would turn off with is sat outside.

    The property had its own private car space, access to kayaks and personal Balcony as well as Jetty.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2024

    10
    Excellent location and clean cottage but facilities need to improve
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The dishwasher was not working even after we spoke to the staff. The barbecue was rusty and spoilt.There was no foil, kitchen tissue or bin bag even for a three night stay.

    The location is excellent, on Loch Lamond

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    10
    Walking weekend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location is wonderful as it's right on the Loch. Darren was so knowledgeable about the area and made some great suggestions of where to go kayaking and hiking and also best places to eat locally (Cu Mara bistro was a top recommendation as the food was delicious and the restaurant staff were very friendly and welcoming).. The accommodation was spotlessly clean, well equipped and with very comfortable beds too. We will definitely be back to visit again.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2024

    10
    Def will be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There’s nothing to point regarding the property but be prepared with groceries because it’s really hard to find a place to eat in the surroundings.

    The property is great, very clean, with many natural light, and the view was amazing. Darren, the host, was great and very helpful!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2024

    9.0
    Great place to stay to explore the nature around the Loch
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The dishwasher didn’t work/ we couldn’t get it to work

    Darren welcomed us really friendly (picked us up from the train station) and gave us tips for the area. Kajak’s were free to use and he even provided wet suits for our kids.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2024

    10
    Worth spending every penny
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is an excellent place with every facility that one might need when on a vacation and no doubt this is the best one we ever stayed. It's easily accessible, just a few mins walk from the train station. The kitchen is well equipped with all the necessary items, the house has beach front and kayaks - we just loved it. Darren is very helpful and he is a great host. He helped us with all the information we needed around the place. Couldn't wait to come back here again. Thank you!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2024

    10
    Stunning
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rain 😂

    Location was excellent and very clean

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2024

    10
    Aside from beautiful house, well equipped kitchen and equipment such as Kayaks and grill, the host Darren provided amazi
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Three-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    NA

    -Amazing location next to the lake -Fully stacked kitchen and extremely clean premises - Presence of equipment such as a grill and kayaks -Accessible by bus and train -Nearby pub, ferry to cross the lake and amazing mountain tops for breathtaking views

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2024

    10
    Having lived in Scotland for 6 years, I am upset with myself I only discovered this place now!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Three-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Everything was absolutely spotless!

    Absolutely amazing location, right by Loch Lomond, Darren was absolutely wonderful, recommending locals points of interests, restaurants, places to paddle board. Use of the kayaks was wonderful. The cottage is fully equipped with everything you may want and need from wine glasses to the gas bbq. I can not wait to be back soon!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2024

    8.0
    A lovely relaxing few days in a beautiful location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The house itself was a bit tired.

    The location was amazing, beautiful and peaceful.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    10
    Will be coming back
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location was incredible. So peaceful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Three-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly and helpful staff, nicely located direct infront of the Loch. Very spaceous.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    9.0
    Really lovely lodge
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some signs of wear and damp due to vans location (brunt of the weather)

    The view of the loch is just beautiful

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect location. Stunning view from the banks.

    Stayed in November 2023

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