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The Galley of Lorne Inn

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
The current price is $167
$139 nightly
$167 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 13 - Jun 14

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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 WiFi

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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 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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 WiFi

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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 WiFi

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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 WiFi

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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 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Lochgilphead

Located in Lochgilphead, The Galley of Lorne Inn is by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of Arduaine Garden and Kilmartin House Museum. .This inn is 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from Carnasserie Castle and 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Loch Ederline.
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What's nearby

  • Arduaine Garden - 12 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Kilmartin House Museum - 16 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Kilmartin Glen - 18 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • Kilmeford Church - 18 min drive - 11.4 miles
  • Loch Awe - 21 min drive - 12.5 miles

Getting around

  • Oban Station - 31 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 148 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Galley of Lorne - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lucy’s - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kilmartin Hotel - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lord Of The Isles - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kilmartin Museum Cafe - ‬11 min drive

About this property

The Galley of Lorne Inn

The Galley of Lorne Inn offers 6 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 19-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring iPod docking stations and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This inn also features an arcade/game room, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Satisfy your appetite at Loch View Restaurant, a restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the ocean view, or dine alfresco. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area. Planning an event in Lochgilphead? This inn has 450 square feet (42 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8:30 AM and 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 alfresco 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 transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site
  • 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 center (450 square feet 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 8 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31

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

Tim

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

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

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

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

Verified traveler

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lindy

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