The Airds Hotel and Restaurant

My wife and I spent a wonderful 4 nights at Airds Hotel, Port Appin in early April 2025. We arrived at the hotel to a warm welcome from Katie. Now when I first started writing this review I had my comments on the staff tagged on at the end but that didn’t seem right to me as the whole team at Airds really contributed to the relaxing a fun few days that we enjoyed. So special shout out to Katie, Jason and Ethan. You guys are stars! On arrival to Airds hotel our room was ready despite us being a little early. The weather was terrific and the views across Loch Linnhe were to die for. We had initially booked for 2 nights but extended it to 4 nights after our first night. We had intended to move on after our 2nd night to explore more further north but we had such a relaxing and fun time that we wanted to extend our stay to take the opportunity to see a little more of Appin. First 2 nights we had a suite on the first floor. The facilities in our room were outstanding. Large king sized bed, balcony, living room and a huge shower room. Our final 2 nights was in a standard room on the ground floor. Still a great comfortable king sized bed and all the facilities that you could need. Other than one occasion all our meals were taken in the hotel and neither of us were disappointed with any meal that we had there. I would go as far to say that the full Scottish breakfast at Airds hotel might be the best I have had. And let me tell you I have had a few! The dinner menu was diverse but not overwhelming with too many options. The food was always well presented and cooked just how I liked it. The menu changes often but if you like fish then it’s all locally caught and delicious. The bar was well stocked with craft beers. Nothing on draft but a nice selection of bottled beers many from local breweries. The wine list was ample and we enjoyed a bottle as a compliment to our evening meal. Although if I had one criticism of our stay then it’d be that the wine was a little expensive. The location of the hotel was perfect for us. It was just off the beaten track enough for us to enjoy a quiet relaxing few days. We went walking and enjoyed a ferry ride across to Lismore where we spent the day exploring over there. If you want to get a little more adventurous there a lots of bike trails in the immediate area. And if you forgot to take your bike there are a few different bike hire options locally. Appin is also an easy 30 min or so drive from Fort William in the North or similar distance to Oban in the South. Finally if you drive an EV then you will be aware that charging points can be a concern in the remoter parts of Scotland. At Airds they have two type 2 chargers (charging at 11kw/h) which are available for a set cost. We didn’t use the car much during our stay but we used the charger on our final night which gave us plenty of charge to get home. I’d thoroughly recommend to anyone a stay at this hotel. We had a great few days. Thanks guys. Graham & Andrea

We have spoent a three night stay at Airds Hotel and thoroughly enjoyed it - the hotel was quiet as it was pre-easter but the service was excellent - the suite we had was extremely well appointed and the view was to die for - fabulous weather di of course help - we would recommend Airds for a quiet but good quality stay in well established hotel - it is a little off the beaten track but well worth the trip which we will undoubtedly make again

Lovely hotel in a stunning location, spacious , modern room with king size comfy bed & pillows. Friendly staff and one of the best breakfasts we have been served in a hotel . We only booked B&B this visit but planning to return & will book dinner next time.

Shocking behaviour from this hotel. We had booked and paid for a two night break 'including a seven-course tasting dinner with coffee and petit fours served afterwards', the price of the dinner quoted at £85 per person. When we arrived we were informed the restaurant 'had changed' and there was no tasting menu, and what we had was a £40 'allowance' towards dinner. Of course we should have walked out and immediately reported this as fraud, but with 3 hour drive to get there and things arranged for the duration of our stay, we complained strongly, but stayed. Food was mediocre, and I had to eat the same main course on both nights because a burger or fishcakes was not at all the standard or style of food I had booked. Final insult was being charged for the coffee after dinner, which of course I refused to pay. New owners are clearly moving away from the luxury end of the market (no longer a member of Relais & Château for example) and any changes they have made are not improvements. R.I.P. Airds, a once lively place where I have stayed many times before.

Two log fires welcomed us to this super hotel in the most amazing, quiet location. Views from our bedroom windows were out of this world and dinner in the restaurant in the evening was delicious especially the seafood starter. The bedrooms were warm, exceptionally clean and the bottle of fizz chilling was a lovely surprise. We could only stay one night but hope to return for longer in this stunningly beautiful part of Scotland.