Loch Shiel Hotel offers a warm welcome with breakfast, a cozy bar, and a delightful restaurant. Connect to WiFi, unwind in the garden or on the terrace.
Enjoy your visit to Acharacle with a stay at Loch Shiel Hotel. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other features include a terrace and a garden.
At a glance
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Hotel size
8 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning 8 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
What to do
Fishing nearby
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free tea bags/instant coffee
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Loch Shiel Hotel Acharacle
Loch Shiel Acharacle
Loch Shiel Hotel Inn
Loch Shiel Hotel Acharacle
Loch Shiel Hotel Inn Acharacle
Frequently asked questions
Does Loch Shiel Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Loch Shiel Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Loch Shiel Hotel?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at Loch Shiel Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Loch Shiel Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Loch Shiel Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as fishing. Loch Shiel Hotel also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Loch Shiel Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Loch Shiel Hotel like?
Loch Shiel Hotel is a short 8-minute walk from Shielbridge Hall and 19 minutes' walk from Lochan a' Churraidh.
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Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.2
Cleanliness
7.8
Location
9.4
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, tasty, and plentiful by multiple guests. (13 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 20, 2026
Yes clean room lovely staff very warm welcome and good hospitality.
Bar well stocked and good food freshly cooked.
Denis
Denis, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 17, 2025
Lovely location and comfy, cosy hotel. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Food was tasty and well-presented. Would recommend.
Philippe
Philippe, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 26, 2025
The property was great and Meg was amazing and very helpful, she even packed us lunches since we were leaving before breakfast!
Stacey
Stacey, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 19, 2025
Very friendly staff. Well appointed room with good shower. Good food including a great breakfast.
mary
mary, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 11, 2025
We were pleasantly surprised when we arrived. The room was comfortable and had everything we need for a comfortable stay. We only ate breakfast at the hotel but it was lovely. It was a very pleasant stay.
Clairine
Clairine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 23, 2024
Good value hotel
Dog friendly hotel - good value, friendly staff, great breakfast and a quiet location.
peter
peter, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2025
Deer were in back of property. Maggie and the owner were both very nice, friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable and heat took a while to warm up though we slept warm. Hot chocolate was really good. Also, both the Scottish breakfast and the pancake breakfast were good.
John
John, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 12, 2024
Great hotel
Lovely hotel in a great location. Staff were very friendly. Room was spotless with a nice comfy bed.
Breakfast was of a high standard.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 12, 2024
Nice hotel in scenic location
In many ways more like B&B rather than hotel. Public bar downstairs. Breakfast very nice and owner friendly and helpful. Set in a small village with very nice surrounding countryside. My only criticism would be that it was quite expensive for a B&B.
Robin
Robin, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 29, 2025
Enjoyed the feel of the place. Service was very quick and staff friendly. Food excellent. Room was very adequate and had an abundance of tea and coffee sachets especially the milk portions. Unfortunately there was no teaspoons. This is the only let down but it was no hardship.... we improvised. Would stay again.
Tara
Tara, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2023
Fabulous stay
Had a lovely stay. Rooms are comfortable, shower good. Hotel slightly dated and could do with refurbishment in the bathrooms but staff and food are absolutely second to none, best breakfast we have ever had. Lovely walks close by, beautiful gardens to sit in, small shop nearby, great bar. Would definitely go back for the breakfast and lovely staff alone, will book a king size bed next time though.
Lester
Lester, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Sep 19, 2024
A tight breakfast timing ! A little stressful .
Lovely dinner staff though - forgiving when we were a bit late arriving after a long drive
Deer in the garden !
joan
joan, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jun 7, 2025
Check in was great, felt very welcome.
It’s an old house, quirky.
On way up to room could definitely feel the odd sunken floorboard
Brushed against the wooden radiator cover on the landing and it promptly came away from the wall with us scrabbling to catch it.
The room wasn’t huge, but had 2 chairs so that was a bonus.
The floor slopes from the door to the window, quit a bit. Enough for a 4x4 wooden plank to be put under one side of the bed to make it level.
The bed, although only a double, was actually wry comfortable.
The shower room was pretty small, that’s ok but the actual shower was tiny. My hubby could hardly get in the doors, once he was in, he filled the space, could hardly turn round and had no chance of retrieving the soap when he dropped it LOL
The bar area was good and a great view of the garden.
Breakfast. Well, the tea and toast was good. I don’t recommend getting the scrambled egg and salmon, think the whole lot was microwaved together, it was still in the shape of the bowl when on th plate.
My hubby had full breakfast, the bacon tasted microwaved too and the rest tasted bland.
All in all its needs updating and someone who can cook breakfast.
The staff were friendly and helpful but we definitely don’t think it was value for money, we’ve stayed in far better places for a lot less.
Karen
Karen, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
May 22, 2026
The only things the Loch Shiel had going for it was that it was clean and on the way to where we were going. The view out the back of the hotel was a very nice bonus. The staff aside from the bartender was grouchy, cold and unfriendly. Absolutely zero Highland hospitality. The menu you see online IS NOT the menu available at the restaurant. The actual menu is very limited and the food was not very good. We were the first group seated at dinner at 7 and the last group served at 8:30 pm. There were 5 other groups who came in after us and were served and finished their meals before we were even served. We cannot recommend Loch Shiel hotel. If you need a hotel in the area our friends had a much better experience in the town of Strantion.
TERRY
TERRY, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 14, 2023
Great hotel and great food
Phil
Phil, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2023
Great place to stay in an absolutely beautiful location!
Austin
Austin, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 13, 2025
Good for a night but nothing special
Humam
Humam, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 18, 2023
Superb location, lovely rooms, great food and friendly team working there - what's not to like!
Brian
Brian, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 10, 2025
Book early for options
Small country hotel with all the basics a long way from major settlement with little other accommodation available.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 11, 2023
The whole hotel was comfortable and nicely decorated.
Hilary
Hilary, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 26, 2023
Lovely traditional Scottish hotel
Lovely old style country hotel
Room was comfortable
Dinner & breakfast were excellent
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 2, 2023
Great location, friendly staff, excellent food.
5 nights, days spent walking mostly
Paul
Paul, 5-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 2, 2023
I had a lovely stay in this hotel with my dog. Delicious meals were served as well. Definitely going to come back for another stay!
Teck Hui
Teck Hui, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 27, 2022
We have been coming here for years and the hotel keeps on improving.
The food is great and the rooms comfortable. We just love Ardnamurchan, as well.