Is The Grey Gull Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Grey Gull Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Grey Gull Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Grey Gull Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 20 (subject to availability).

Where is The Grey Gull Hotel located?

Situated in Lochgilphead, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Loch Fyne and The Cobbler. Studio Barn Argyll is 1.9 mi (3 km) away.

The Grey Gull Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

8/10 Good

Marie

8 October 2025

Excellent food and staff

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

9 November 2023

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

Lovely place to stay

Would definitely stay again

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven

2 May 2024

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

Excellent staff Good restaurant Room comfortable and clean

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marco

28 August 2024

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

A bit outdated but the friendly staff, free outside hottub and infrared sauna in the room made up for that!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

pip

21 February 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Its ok

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

13 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good hotel

Food was lovely in the restaurant some fun options of the kids. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Hotel was clean and comfortable. Could do with an uplift decor wise.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

margaret

2 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great place for an overnight stay

It is an old hotel which needs a lot of work doing to it. However our bedroom was spacious, had been updated, had everything we needed and was very clean and the B&B price per room was mist reasonable. The breakfasts were very good, and a lovely view of Loch Fyne from the dining room. All the staff we spoke to were very welcoming. Would certainly come back again if looking for accommodation in Ardrishaig.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Iris

15 July 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

The bed was uncomfortable: springs could be felt, with slanted (unleveled) to one side, hot water took 16 min. to warm up- never hot, weird whole in ceiling in bathroom. Staff super nice and safe location.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Pam

8 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Our stay at the reknowned Grey Gull

Our stay at the Grey Gull was great!..ok so it needs a little updating but the addition of being the only hotel in or around Ardrishaig with hot tubs at a reasonble price reflects this!..The meals were lovely and good options for all the family...service was good and staff friendly...all in all we would certainly return if in the area..🙂

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Neil

5 August 2024

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

Building is run down. Service was poor.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Catriona

8 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Overall a great stay with a generous breakfast. Please note, the 4th bed in a family room is only suitable for a very small child, not a big 11 year old! Thankfully, the hotel wasn't full and they gave us an additional room free of charge.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Daniel

2 July 2024

Room was clean. Restaurant staff was kind and courteous. However, there was no hot water in the room, and the front desk was unattended. After a long travel day, the expected hot shower was not realized.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Neil

23 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overnight stop on way to ferry.

The hotel was a little dated. The room we had was very large and comfortable.The restaurant food was ok but the tables were sticky - not cleaned down properly. There was a small tour group staying but the staff managed to provide good service in the restaurant. Close to the ferry port to Islay so a very transient overnight stop.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

9 April 2018

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

A brilliant manager, bar staff, waitress service food very good, excellent room, ten out of ten, about Amy, this lady has personnel qualities to be a atop hotel manager, she is bubbly, she is bright, and knows her job, I would recommend. The bosses put her through a hotel management course

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Steven

20 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Clean but Tired

The food was great, as was the location. The hotel is tired, and in need of a refurb. We had the family room. The toilet door did not have a lock, and the latch didnt match up with the door keep plate. So when having a shower, we had to keep the door shut with towels. The shower was poor as well, not very strong, not much pressure. Apart from that, the room was clean and comfortable, and we got good nights sleep. We were in room 17.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Gina

13 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Room was clean and beds were comfortable. Breakfast was reasonable. The shower was extremely poor, if you want a warm shower the water just 'trickles' out, and when you try to get more power it turns cold. Also in my room the toilet flush handle had obviously been replaced, but it didnt work very well and took a few attempts before toilet flushed properly. The first impression of the hotel isn't so good because the front door looks shabby and in need of repair. A wee bit more attention to the maintenance and decor of this hotel would really improve it, but as it is at the moment I think its overpriced.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Bob

2 June 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Auto shower ie leak in this weirdly designed room

A shame as the restaurant wasn't working when we arrived and no one in / around reception. The car park can be very busy, so get there early. The room had a water leak coming down from upstairs and leaking down to the doorway to our bathroom. The main room door kept rattling like someone was trying to get in during the night, so we had to prop it closed with the ironing board. Next the dressing table, had a very short stool so very impractical and really needs a chair. The bedside lamps, do work, but you have to get out of bed, stand up and then reach for them, why they were put at that height, well, there was bound to be a reason. The bathroom has been re-tiled, but they skipped the snagging prt and it's just not finished And watch out for the trip hazard for the carpet strip between the room and bathroom, it was lose and a trip hazzard.

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Martin

1 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Book with caution, we wouldn't return.

Disappointed to note the exterior is a lot more ran down than the photos depicted. A vending machine meets you as you enter the door. We booked a double room, sea view and jetted bath through hotels.com It turns out jetted baths in the photos with the coloured lights, no longer exist and the photos on Hotels.com are out of date. The hotels hands were tied so I took this up with the website. Given room 5, clean enough with a new carpet. The TV remote was spotless. Few things could be improved: 1.The mattress. I've stayed in bothies, tents, 5 star hotels and caravans and this is the WORST mattress ever. So hard you feel bones in your body you didn't know existed. Awful sleep both nights. 2.Basic Nescafe in room with no decaff. One spoon and pack of biscuits between two 3.Plug access hindered by new top to desk 4.Unclear which is showergel or shampoo as unlabelled but used my own. Grouting and mastic needs redone, no toilet roll holder 5.Ironingboard needs replaced 6.Dangerous door from our corridor downstairs opens straight onto a step 7.Disappointing bland breakfast. Cooked was fixed choices, porridge comes plain regardless if you order salt or honey as 'its easier' for the chef. Continental was cereal and toast. No yoghurt or fruit 8. Coffee at breakfast in dispenser was rotten 9. Chain on room door didn't have a keeper Wouldn't have booked if we knew the true state of the place as photos deceiving. At £220 for 2 nights, would expect a little better

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Carlie

20 September 2025

Liked: Staff & service, amenities

The rooms were okay for a one night stay, however they need refurbishment, as they are dated and some things no longer work. The staff were friendly and served the purpose for us, as it was a last minute booking.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yvonne

8 September 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful location, fast and easy check in and the food was nice. The staff were pleasant and provided a speedy and efficient service. However it was let down by the rooms which were filthy and covered in cobwebs. Dirty toilet brushes adorned the bathroom, the shower was covered in soap scum and moldy silcone with filthy tiles. The sea view in the room was totally obscured by a large TV sat righ in front of the window. The room was so small you almost hit the bed with the door as you opened it and the bathroom no bigger than a coat cupboard. The matress on the bed was well worn and the pillow cases torn. The towel in the bathroom was threadbare and the curtains were not big enough to cover the window and half hanging from the rail. The windows were filthy which obsecured the beautiful views outside. The door to the bathroom didnt have a lock and was peeling. In the stairwell there were lose cables, torn and dirty caprets and water damage that had grown mushrooms. Not sure there was appropriate fire safety equipment and the wiring looked in need of updating. The wifi was poor and there was a very limited range of TV chanels. The entrance way is covered in weeds and unkempt. The hot tub is located in what can only be described as a bin store, next to the large bin and empty beer barrels, entirely unappealing.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jodi

7 September 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

We were desperate for a place to stay for the night , otherwise we would have left after visiting the room The Inn had seen better days The carpet was dirty , the room felt greasy A very large tub sat in the bedroom , with 2 large ice buckets - maybe it was once a honeymoon suite ? The room was advertised for 4 sleepers - it was not. They placed a cot on the floor for our teen son. The best part of the experience was the morning breakfast , nicely serviced by friendly staff and a hearty breakfast

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona

8 March 2025

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

First time vicit

Enjoyed our one night at this hotel . Staff were fantastic . Very pleasant and we felt comfortable to ask if we needed anything . Room was a little cool but had a heater which could be used if needed . Bed was comfortable . Food was lovely .

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

21 February 2025

Little disappointed 😔

The hotel is old but could do with a little maintenance i.e. towel radiator in bathroom not working, lightbulbs missing and could really do with a clean up around skirtings and around the entrance to the hotel.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

20 February 2025

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

Sadly booked rooms for a couple of nights in February. Rooms were freezing, reported and nothing changed for 2nd night. Shower in room 1 also ran cold water only. Shower in room 2, was not a shower! Only a trickle of water came out. We will not book again.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

6 September 2024

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Could do better.

This is a tired hotel that is trying to do its best. Lovely location on the loch and gives easy access to places of interest. Reception is not covered from late afternoon and in the morning, there is a phone number to use in case of emergency. Food ok. If you have pets with you be prepared to be a 3rd rate guest. Table not laid out for you, the only tables to use are at the entrance to the guest lounge or next to the swing doors to the kitchen. So not a relaxing time. We were there for 2 nights, and our room was not serviced after our first night. Not what i would expect for a three star hotel. I would suggest you check out other hotels in the area, for a few £s more we could have stayed at Stonefield castle, a few miles down the road set in its own grounds!!! We live and learn!@@

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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