Lochaline Hotel - Your Premium Stay in Lochaline

This hotel was named Best Wildlife Hotel in Scotland twice, offering guests direct access to otter sightings along Loch Sunart. Wildlife tours are led by co-owner Peter, a knowledgeable guide who also captures the wildlife photographs displayed throughout the hotel. The property sits just a 60-second drive from the ferry terminal to the Isle of Mull, making it a convenient base for exploring the Morvern Peninsula.

Rooms at the Lochaline Hotel include king rooms with sea views, deluxe doubles, and twin rooms, each with private bathrooms and Nespresso coffee machines. Beds are described by guests as exceedingly comfortable, and bathrooms come with large fluffy towels and powerful showers. TVs include Netflix and iPlayer, and public areas provide board games and wildlife books.

The hotel's restaurant serves Italian and pizza cuisines, with homemade pizzas and venison burgers often highlighted by guests. Dinners are made fresh by co-owner Shaley upon request, and the breakfast offers a buffet or continental option with homemade banana bread and a choice of cooked items. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets are accommodated, and the dining area overlooks the Sound of Mull.

Guests can borrow binoculars and wildlife books from the dining room to spot eagles, otters, and porpoises from the outdoor seating area. The hotel provides free parking, bicycle parking, a picnic area, and BBQ facilities for guests who want to explore the area on foot or by bike. Walking tours, cycling, snorkelling, and canoeing are available directly from the property.

Awards: Two-time Best Wildlife Hotel in Scotland

Location: 60 seconds from ferry to Isle of Mull

Dining: Homemade pizza, venison burger, vegetarian/vegan options

Wildlife: Otter, eagle, and porpoise sightings from hotel grounds

Activities: Wildlife tours with co-owner Peter, walking, cycling, snorkelling

Rooms: Nespresso machines, Netflix, sea-view king rooms