Lochaline Hotel in Lochaline: Photos and Reviews

The on-site restaurant serves Italian and pizza cuisines made with local produce. Guests can order homemade evening meals, including a venison pie and Bonnie Prince Charlie pizza with haggis and venison. The breakfast includes made-to-order hot dishes, homemade banana bread, and a winter berries compote.

The hotel is a two-time winner of the Best Wildlife Hotel in Scotland award. Owner Peter runs West Coast Wildlife Tours, offering guided trips to see white-tailed eagles, puffins, otters, and red squirrels. Guests can also explore hiking trails on the Morvern Peninsula or take a short ferry ride to the Isle of Mull.

Rooms offer sea or garden views, with some deluxe doubles featuring large ensuites and powerful showers. The Skye and King rooms with sea views include a comfortable bed and a large TV. A separate guest lounge provides board games and books on local wildlife.

The hotel sits on a quiet street overlooking the Sound of Mull, a 1-minute drive from the Lochaline ferry terminal. The area is known for otter sightings and porpoises in Loch Sunart. Nearby attractions include Nc Nean distillery, the Whitehouse restaurant (rated among the top 10 in Scotland), and bike rental for e-bicycle tours.

The hotel welcomes dogs, with specific policies allowing pets in certain rooms and common areas. Guests have described it as super dog friendly, with space for a dog crate in the room. There are picnic areas and walking routes directly from the hotel suitable for dog walks.

Awards: Two-time Best Wildlife Hotel in Scotland

Guided Tours: West Coast Wildlife Tours by owner Peter

Dining: Italian & pizza with local produce, veg/gluten-free options

Location: 1 min from Mull ferry, on Loch Sunart

Activities: Otter watching, hiking, cycling, snorkeling

Pet Policy: Dog-friendly rooms and grounds