With a stay at Holly Tree Hotel, Swimming Pool & Hot Tub in Appin, you'll be next to a golf course, just steps from Loch Linnhe and a 3-minute drive from The Dragons Tooth Golf Course. .This beach hotel is 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Highland Titles Nature Reserve and 6.2 mi (10 km) from Glencoe Folk Museum.
What's nearby
The Dragons Tooth Golf Course - 4 min drive - 3.3 miles
Loch Leven - 4 min drive - 3.4 miles
Pixel Spirits Distillery - 5 min drive - 3.9 miles
Highland Titles Nature Reserve - 9 min drive - 6.0 miles
Glen Coe Visitor Centre - 10 min drive - 8.6 miles
Getting around
Fort William Station - 27 min drive
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 130 min drive
Restaurants
Crafts & Things - 7 min drive
Ballachulish Tourist Information - 6 min drive
Quarry Cafe - 6 min drive
The Laroch Restaurant and Bar - 7 min drive
Bùlas Bar & Bistro At Ballachulish Hotel - 3 min drive
About this property
Holly Tree Hotel, Swimming Pool & Hot Tub
Beach location and indoor pool
Holly Tree Hotel, Swimming Pool & Hot Tub offers 20 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Digital television is provided.
Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. This Appin hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.
An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals).
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 guestrooms. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a picnic area.
Satisfy your appetite with local and international cuisine at Holly Tree Restaurant, a seafood restaurant which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.
Holly Tree Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean, this seafood restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Captains Lounge Bar - This beachfront family restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Captains Lounge Bar
Holly Tree Restaurant
Things to do
9-hole adjacent golf course
Bicycle rentals
Hot tub
Indoor pool
Library
Personal motorized watercraft
Video library
Family friendly
Children's books
Children's toys
High chair
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (on request)
Multilingual staff
Wedding services
Business services
Business center
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Dock
Garden
In the mountains
Marina
On the bay
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Terrace
Spa
Public indoor bath (no minerals)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in stairways
Stair-free path to entrance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
More
3 floors
Banquet hall
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Restaurant dining guides
More
Desk
Dryer
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per day
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
Property is also known as
Holly Tree Appin
Holly Tree Hotel Appin
Holly Tree Hotel
The Holly Tree Hotel
Holly Tree Hotel Swimming Pool
Holly Tree Hotel Swimming Pool Hot Tub
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Holly Tree Hotel, Swimming Pool & Hot Tub Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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The hotel was well managed and staff very professional and welcoming, room was comfortable and clean with fabulous views over the loch, food was first class.
Despite the rainclouds hovering during our visit, our stay at the Holly Tree Hotel was a peaceful retreat. Nestled between dramatic mountains and the calming waters of Loch Linnhe, the location offers a sense of quiet seclusion that’s hard to come by.
The inclement weather kept us indoors more than planned, but somehow that only deepened the stillness and made the setting feel more intimate. The hotel itself maintains a gentle charm—warm, inviting, and perfectly suited for recharging away from the bustle.
A special mention goes to the incredible staff who made our stay feel effortlessly relaxed—always attentive yet never intrusive. Breakfasts were wholesome and comforting, and the vegetarian dinner was a pleasant surprise, offering a thoughtfully prepared meal that didn’t feel like an afterthought.
Whether you’re watching the mist roll in from your window or simply soaking in the silence, the Holly Tree Hotel proves that even rainy days can be restorative.
I stayed in a deluxe king room with a view. The view was amazing! We had a nice e little deck. The hotel dining was convenient and the food was pretty good. The full Scottish Breakfast was great! The bed was firm, which wasn't my preference but my husband liked it. I would stay here again.
Elizabeth
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Richard
Traveled with partner
Jun 19, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights. Restaurant was excellent for dinner, food and service excellent although choice on menu limited for our taste, and the presence of non residents dining was a good sign. Cooked breakfast on first morning was very good. Cooked breakfast on second morning was none existent. Without any explanation, we were left with only a choice of cereal, toast and yoghurts, with a few sandwiches in the place where the self-service cooked breakfast had been the previous day. No explanation from the staff, who were very good, other than embarrassed expressions on their faces. Hotel in need of refurbishment to take full advantage of the stunning views of the loch which it enjoys. In short, we will go to that area again, we may book to dine there again, but probably wouldn’t stay at the hotel again.
Friendly, immaculate, historic with amazing views!
I booked my trip at the last minute and an overnight camp in the wild, we had the most wonderful hotel waiting for us. I’ve traveled to many places and stayed in many hotels. This is a really special place and historic building. I loved every minute of my stay, thank you!
Lovely location close to the shore, pleasant decking area, comfortable bar area with lovely view. Spacious, well appointed room, comfortable bed with good quality bed linen.
Disappointed with breakfast. Basic cereals, hot buffet (nothing cooked to order). No alternative continental breakfast (meats, cheeses, tomatoes, cucu
I went with a friend fof her birthday up the west coast of scotland and we decided to extend our stay and chose the Hollytree last minute. But what a fabulous choice! The views were incredible, the room was very spacious and the twin beds felt comfy and cosy! The lesuire facilities were also great - pool and jacuzzi where we met some other tourists. The breakfast was superb and the hosts were ever so polite - Magdalene was ever so nice and told us of nice walks to do round the area.
Over all very friendly and amazing place would suit family, friends or just a romantic getaway with a partner🙂
Fabulous stay at the Holly Tree Inn, everything was top notch, the luxury room (14) had fantastic views, the staff were friendly and attentive, the food fabulous at both dinner and breakfast and the hotel was spotless. My only surprise is tgat this hotel didn’t have a higher star rating. Ill be back 👍
Tom
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Trace
Dec 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Reasonable stay
The room was a good size. Reasonably clean but there were areas in bathroom and around the windows that had slight damp/mould.
Feel that the public areas were fit for purpose but tired. Think this could be a cracking hotel if it had a bit of an upgrade.
Lovely hotel by Loch Linnhe. Used to be an old train station . Very quirky but very nice . Clean and friendly staff. Good a little bit pricey but otherwise a great stay
Fantastic hotel, beautiful views, delicious food and drinks. Staff were helpful and prompt. Pool and hot tub nice touch. Room was big comfortable and had everything needed.
Awesome place on the water. Our room with a balcony was spectacular. The room was warm, clean and very comfortable. Dining option for dinner and breakfast were both superb.