Buchanan Arms Hotel & Leisure, Sure Hotel Collection

3.0 star property

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry

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22 Main Street, Drymen, Loch Lomond, Drymen, Scotland, G63 0BQ
  • Place, Glengoyne Distillery
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Loch Lomond
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Loch Lomond Shores
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Buchanan Arms Hotel & Leisure, Sure Hotel Collection

Hotel with free parking, near Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a health club and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a business centre, concierge services and dry cleaning. Housekeeping is available on request.
Buchanan Arms Hotel & Leisure, Sure Hotel Collection offers 52 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 3-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, an iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a health club.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Buchanan Arms Hotel & Leisure, Sure Hotel Collection. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Drymen War Memorial. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy Modern European cuisine while dining at Salmon Leap Restaurant
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Steps from Drymen War Memorial and 3 minutes on foot from Rob Roy Way - South
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A health club, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at Buchanan Arms Hotel & Leisure, Sure Hotel Collection. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Drymen hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Salmon Leap Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in Modern European cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The Conservatory – This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).
The Snug Bar – This bar only serves light fare.
Late-night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Salmon Leap Restaurant
  • The Conservatory
  • The Snug Bar

Things to do

  • Health club
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 3-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Late-night room service

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
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 6:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and from GBP 12.50 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:00 AM - 2:00 AM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Best Western Buchanan Arms Hotel Spa

Reviews

Buchanan Arms Hotel & Leisure, Sure Hotel Collection Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 298 out of 848 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 301 out of 848 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 848 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 848 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 848 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nev

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gena

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

Lovely Hotel in a lovely village

This was our second stay in the Buchanan Arms Hotel and we were not dissapointed. Lovely lounge/bar/conservatory area. We enjoyed our dinner in the hotels restaurant and staff were friendly. We will be back :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great place to explore the area from

Lovely staff, great food and good leisure facilities.it is a bit in need of some TLC and was hotter than the centre of the sun but overall good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

SUSAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

3 night stay

Bed comfort was good ,we jad no internet access in 1st room upon complaint we were upgrade to another room,food options erre good although service in the restaurant was pretty poor ,heating was ridiculous wae too warm every heater in building was on 24/7 considering it was the end of july (height of summer ) it wasnt pleasant at all
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kazuo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lorena

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Not as the pictures
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynsay

Travelled with family

Ok stay, lovely area

Have stayed in the hotel on 2 separate occasions, once with husband in March and this weekend with husband and daughter. The room in our first stay was fine, a standard double room. The only issue was the mold in the bathroom was quite off putting. The hotel staff did acknowledge that the hotel was scheduled for redecorating. We ate in the hotel restaurant one night, the food was nice but the service was very slow. The swimming pool was of a good temperature as was the jacuzzi. On our recent stay we stayed in a family room. The room was fine but we have stayed in far nicer, more spacious family rooms. The bed my daughter slept on was an old metal framed, single pop up bed. The bathroom seemed to be mold free but was quite small. The toilet seat was a different shape to the actual toilet which made things quite uncomfortable. We ate in the restaurant one night and again although did was fine, the service is very slow. We ate on the 2nd night in a different local restaurant where the food was lovely and service great. Do to the hotel having a swimming pool we would perhaps stay here again but would eat meals elsewhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Lesley

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

No wifi in unloved hotel

The hotel buildings and furnishings are very tired. Window catches on bathroom and bedroom windows had fallen off. Bedroom lock only worked intermittently. The bathroom was last updated many years ago and the radiator was rusty and had black growth behind both it and the bath. There was no Wi-Fi to the room. There was no way you could have the side light on and charge your phone at the same time. Central heating was on on July - I was told by hotel staff that if it wasn't on there would be no hot water. Food was good, service not so good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Wijdan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The place is nice, clean, staff are very nice WiFi signal is weak, the washroom needs to be updated, it was a very hot day, yet the heaters were on in the hallways Otherwise the room and the washroom were very clean and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So good! The spa was fabulous! Clean, nice size pool for a gentle paddle, definitely a delightful stop!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent location in a quiet area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nathan, West Springfield

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff and check in were good. The room was adequate and clean, although it is a bit worn and could do with modernization. The mattress and bedding were good. The nearest electrical outlet was across the room from the bed – you will not be able to sleep with your phone on the bedside table if you want it charged by the morning. We had both dinner and breakfast in the restaurant and both were good. Breakfast was British breakfast buffet with everything of a decent standard. The parking was easy, but the lot was very full. The hotel is in a pretty little village a few minutes drive from Loch Lomond. Note: The path from reception to the room involved multiple halls, doors, small steps down and back up – this would be difficult for a person with disabilities – if you have difficulty getting around, be sure to request a room that is easy to access.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Connor Fergusson

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Booked a superior room that says it was accessible. However, when i turned up to the property. I was told it was up the stairs. the ramp to the front door was extremely steep and very very difficult to get into. The disabled toilet was too small and ended up getting stuck in it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Caitlin

Hotel 3/5 stars Restaurant 4/5 stars The staff were great and the location was good for access to Troissachs and Loch Lomond areas. I was just disappointed in the upkeep on the hotel portion. I walked into my room and it was very musty (smelled like it hadn't been aired out in a long time) and even leaving the window open didn't help. The bathrooms was serviceable but very outdated. The hotel really feels like it needs some upkeep and a little remodel. I don't think I would choose to stay here again given the condition of the room but it was a place to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jake

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Neil

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kay

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Great food rooms too hot no remote for tv.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

peter

Following a knee injury I was unable to attend this hotel, I E Mailed the hotel and they were not interested as booked through Expedia and you only get the option the communicate with a robot at Expedia. In the future I will book direct with the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building however neglected in all areas. Problem with the heating couldnt turn it off as no hot water then.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The overall stay was good the staff were very helpful and friendly and the hotel itself was nice however ever so slightly dated and the room was boiling and no way we could find to turn it down. The breakfast was a standard buffet breakfast and was decent quality. The pool area seemed clean and well maintained but the steam room was out of service. My only criticism of the pool area and the hotel as a whole is the changing area for the pool as there are no individual changing areas in the mens changing room and there were two young girls in there which i felt to be quite inappropriate as i had to leave and wait for them to finish up before changing. All in all we enjoyed our stay and will likely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little spot!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alicia, Chesapeake

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stuart

Stayed 1 night in May 2025