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The Galley of Lorne Inn

3.5 star property

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Lobby
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Room (C - Standard Double Room (Arran)) | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Front of property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Ardfern, Lochgilphead, Scotland, PA31 8QN
  • Place, Arduaine Garden
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Kilmartin House Museum
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Kilmartin Glen
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Room (A - Standard Double Room (Islay)) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Room (A - Standard Double Room (Islay))

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room (B - Standard Twin Room (Tiree)) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Room (B - Standard Twin Room (Tiree))

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room (C - Standard Double Room (Arran)) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Room (C - Standard Double Room (Arran))

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room (D - Superior Double Room (Skye)) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Room (D - Superior Double Room (Skye))

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room (E - Standard Double Room (Uist)) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Room (E - Standard Double Room (Uist))

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room (F - Standard Twin Room (Iona)) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Room (F - Standard Twin Room (Iona))

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room (G - Standard Double Room (Gigha)) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Room (G - Standard Double Room (Gigha))

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Galley of Lorne Inn

A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free inn. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a conference centre, coffee/tea in a common area and conference space.
The Galley of Lorne Inn offers 6 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 19-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at The Galley of Lorne Inn, you'll be close to Carnasserie Castle. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy ocean views while dining at Loch View Restaurant
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, meeting rooms and a conference centre
  • 8 minutes by car from Arduaine Garden and 11 minutes from Kilmartin House Museum
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this inn measures 450 square feet (42 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A terrace, an arcade/games room, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly The Galley of Lorne Inn. Free self parking is available. The property offers extended parking privileges.

This 3.5-star Lochgilphead inn is smoke free.

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Loch View Restaurant – Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Loch View Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre (450 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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 parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 19-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 8 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night.

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.

  • Pet fee: GBP 8 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per night

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
The front desk at this property is open daily from 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. 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

  • For stays on 31 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Galley Lorne Inn
Galley Lorne Inn Lochgilphead
Galley Lorne Lochgilphead
Galley Lorne
The Galley of Lorne Inn Inn
The Galley of Lorne Inn Lochgilphead
The Galley of Lorne Inn Inn Lochgilphead

The Galley of Lorne Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 207 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 207 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 207 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 207 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 207 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Mairi

Nice bathr
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect accommodation as always. Great location for my colleagues works location. the hotel staff are lovely hosts. No doubt we will see you soon.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at this property were amazing. Very welcoming and always had great stories and a friendly face. Will be staying here in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful lochside view, friendly, helpful staff, good Scottish food, small town feel, room had a warm, comfortable feel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Great place to stay. Wonderful breakfast and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for a quiet few days of leisure.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super location

Friendly staff who worked hard. Lovely views from restaurant. Good choice of breakfast options . Also good selection of beer. Enjoyed our short stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hospitality, food and bar.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely location, comfortable room with excellent shower, excellent breakfast made to order.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean

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

Happy

Very happy with stay. Good food nice beer and a very nice room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend hotel

Great place to stay friendly staff really nice food relaxing chilled atmosphere nice comfortable rooms you will have one of the best night sleep ever and the location is beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and fab views.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay with at the Lorne Galley hotel. From our friendly welcome to the hospitality. We had a really wonderful stay. Just felt like home. Thanks for the tips on the Viaduct stop over for a picture.. was an incredible spot. Will be back for sure! And loved the dogs!! Thanks again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great B&B within driving distance of Oban. Food was phenomenal, quiet picturesque area, friendly staff and modern clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ELAINE

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

Hotel in a quiet location

We were greeted at the Reception by Andrew the Owner and shown to our room by Amanda both of them were very friendly polite and helpful . Our Room was lovely and had everything that we needed in it . The Breakfast was excellent compliments to the Chef also the Girls in the Bar were very friendly and helpful we enjoyed our stay and will be back again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray

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

Exceptional

Great service, great food, great rooms, great location, couldn’t ask for anything more
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff particularly made for a memorable stay, our first, and made us so welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Aileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Some fruit at breakfast would have been nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the Inn were very friendly and helpful Also the food was of a high standered for both the breakfast and evening dinner
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well decorated with excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Lin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly owners and staff. Eclectic dinner menu - what we had was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed how quiet it was. And the staff couldn’t do enough to make our stay nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

George

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

Best b&b

Handy for the bus and no worries about getting there and back. Great food too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Lovely place

Very picturesque setting & the staff were really friendly. Good selection of Beers & Whiskys
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindy

Fantastic spot! Great welcome, excellent food. Very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2024