Lochalsh Hotel with Views to the Beautiful Isle of Skye

Albeit the hotels a tad dated looking , the interior / rooms were all very nicely decorated etc. breakfasts were good too, they only served bar meals in the evening in, but we'd made other arrangements outside ourselves, good location and views from the hotel were very nice

This review is for restaurant only. We came here for dinner. I was a bit disappointed that several items we requested on the menu were not available. One being sea bass - a particular favorite. We did have our fish and chips with grilled haddock which was a delightful change from fried. Also had new potatoes rather than chips. Deviating from tradition (which we still love) , but a nice change. The dining room was lovely and overlooked the water. The staff were friendly and kind.

Fantastic hotel with lovely staff, incredible views and absolutely amazing Scottish breakfast. Would go back at the drop of a hat. Have to highlight the staff, as they really couldn’t do enough for us, the lovely Australian woman and Spanish man practically ran to help us when we needed anything. Clearly a well run family hotel that give the personal touch.

Staying here is strange experience. It sits in a fine position on the Kyle with broad views of the water and the island beyond. But it’s not a hotel at all. It is now without all the services of a hotel except rooms. It is a bleak and soulless place, devoid of any character. We moved on quickly.

Looks OK from outside. Looks can be very deceiving however. We were advised when we booked they only had single rooms available and as we had been let down by calmac at the last moment, we were desperate and booked 2 single rooms. When we arrived we were met by a woman standing at a table outside the reception area, strange, she explained they had no bar, no food nothing. When we went to our 2 single rooms we were met with 2 double rooms. We dropped our stuff in 1 room and went down stairs to question the 2 rooms we were charged for. However the woman had disappeared. Never to be seen for the rest of our 1 night stay. We found food and drink locally without an issue. When we went back to the rooms, we noticed the long dark narrow corridor which was very badly lit, almost dangerous, every 2nd light had no bulb, ceiling tiles were missing or hanging loose. In the rooms the beautiful view was ruined by condensation between the double glazed units, mould was present around the window frame and the curtains didn't meet over the window. The windows didn't open, so the smell of dampness was very noticeable. On check out we, along with everyone else were just leaving our room keys on a table in the foyer, again no staff. A few days later I left a review similarly to this on a review site. This along with any other negative reviews were responded to by the owner. Her tone was not only aggressive but laced with denial and blaming the guests for there bad experience. She must feel that she has to defend her money making machine which is a magnet for gullable tourist heading for Skye and beyond. How else will she pay for her flash 4x4 Jaguar car. This image, attitude and shabby accommodation does nothing but show Scotland in a very negative way. Avoid this sorry excuse for a Hotel, or guest house which ever it is. The signs on the build says its a hotel but the woman drives it into you at check on that it isn't a hotel but a guest house .

Evelyn was friendly and very welcoming although I arrived several hours before the usual check-in time. Likewise at breakfast when Duncan rustled up a lovely and filling meal. Room and bathroom a little 'tired' but stayed a couple of nights, enjoying the wonderful view across the loch to Skye overlooking the harbour. Such a pity there was no evening meal because of a labour shortage due largely to the awful Brexit, but the nearby take-aways were fine.

Stayed on a Saturday over the bank holiday weekend. No restaurant, no bar, no breakfast, not even hot water, literally room only. The most shocking hotel experience I have ever had. The funny thing was, it was when I asked about all of the above they looked at me like I had 2 heads. One positive the bed was comfy. £150 per night

The recent reviews are right - the Lochalsh Hotel is warm, friendly, clean, comfortable, spacious and the breakfast is great. Amazing views across to Skye too. Loved our stay here and will definitely come back.

Great location overlooking the loch, hills and the Skye bridge which is a short distance away allowing easy access to all that Skye has to offer. Welcome was warm, inviting and cheerful. The room was very clean, well equipped and very comfortable with very impressive views across the loch etc. Evening meal was delicious with staff very attentive, again the views from the restaurant were beautiful. Unfortunately there were only a few guests on the night we stayed which is a great shame as it’s a true find. It’s a pity the weather wasn’t more accommodating as I’d probably still be sat in the beer garden with a pint in my hand. What makes it even more special is how this young family juggle the upkeep and running of the hotel and a young family which from a customer’s point of view seems seem less and credit to them. Good luck for their future as they, the hotel and the location deserves it. Da iawn.