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The Galley of Lorne Inn

3.5 star property
Savor ocean views while enjoying breakfast then spend time exploring or unwind on your own terms.

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Perched by the sea, The Galley of Lorne Inn offers a serene retreat. Unwind with full breakfast, explore the garden and arcade/game room or enjoy ocean views at Loch View Restaurant. With free in-room WiFi, laundry facilities and coffee/tea in the lobby your stay is sure to be a relaxing getaway.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
The current price is AU$205
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan

Room options

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Room (A - Standard Double Room (Islay))

Room (A - Standard Double Room (Islay))

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room (B - Standard Twin Room (Tiree))

Room (B - Standard Twin Room (Tiree))

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Room (C - Standard Double Room (Arran))

Room (C - Standard Double Room (Arran))

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room (D - Superior Double Room (Skye))

Room (D - Superior Double Room (Skye))

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room (E - Standard Double Room (Uist))

Room (E - Standard Double Room (Uist))

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room (F - Standard Twin Room (Iona))

Room (F - Standard Twin Room (Iona))

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Room (G - Standard Double Room (Gigha))

Room (G - Standard Double Room (Gigha))

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Lochgilphead, The Galley of Lorne Inn is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Studio Barn Argyll and Ellenabeich Heritage Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include An Cala and Crarae Garden Argyll. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain biking nearby.
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Ardfern, Lochgilphead, Scotland, PA31 8QN

What's nearby

  • Arduaine Garden - 12 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Carnasserie Castle - 14 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Kilmartin House Museum - 15 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Kilmartin Glen - 17 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Loch Awe - 18 min drive - 18.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lucy’s - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Galley of Lorne - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kilmartin Hotel - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kilmartin Museum Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chartroom II - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Galley of Lorne Inn

Inn by the sea
At The Galley of Lorne Inn, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace and a garden. The on-site restaurant, Loch View Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and ocean views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as an arcade/games room and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Extended parking, smoke-free property and a billiards/pool table
  • A TV in reception, free newspapers and coffee/tea in reception
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • 19-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre (450 square foot 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

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: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (5:00 PM - midnight)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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 on 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.

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 smoke detector

We should mention

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Galley of Lorne Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 8 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Galley of Lorne Inn?

As of 17 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Galley of Lorne Inn on 18 Jan 2026 start from AU$205.02, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Galley of Lorne Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Galley of Lorne Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Galley of Lorne Inn?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Galley of Lorne Inn located?

Situated on the waterfront, this inn is within 9 miles (15 km) of Arduaine Garden, Carnasserie Castle and Kilmartin House Museum. Loch Ederline and Kilmartin Glen are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

The Galley of Lorne Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 204 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 204 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 204 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 204 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 204 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Nick

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

Definitely book again.

The staff were extremely helpful, especially Amanda. As I was running late due to traffic I would have missed last order for eating, spoke with Amanda who said they would keep the kitchen open a little longer. Also due to work had to leave before breakfast was served and she sorted a packed meal left in the reception. Food was really good and amazing location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fabulous three night stay . The staff were friendly and very helpful . Breakfasts and dinner delicious , plenty of options and beautifully presented . I would be very happy to stay for a few days as a solo traveler too as there as you are made to feel like one of the family . And very safe. Thank you .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Lindy

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

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

8/10 Good

ROB

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

Excellent

Lovely location overlooking loch. Food was excellent. Staff friendly and accomodating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

willi

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

Different but excellent

Cracking breakfast. Excellent quality of the beer in the bar
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this hotel. The staff was wonderful. Dinner wasn’t bad but not mind-blowing. Breakfast was pretty good. You could tell that every detail of the room was chosen meticulously for comfort and a smaller environmental footprint. The outdoor space in the back was heavenly to watch the sunrise. I was even lucky enough to have a bunny come hangout with me.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea

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

Worth the trip

Amazing location and building. Breakfast included in the price is a boon. Our bedroom did not have a window and thus, was not entirely comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Anthony

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

Atmospheric accommodation with lovely views

Nice staff. Bedroom decor not to our liking especially compared to photos on website. Good shower. Breakfast was nice. Not sure restaurant is really fine dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Most enjoyable, relaxed stay. Staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble. Though some of the decor was not to our taste all the fittings and fixtures were good quality and functional. Overall top marks. Susan
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not the greatest stay. The room was mostly clean but there were cobwebs around the ceilings and black mould at the bathroom sink. We were given a very welcoming check in tho.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food and staff were excellent, delicious supper and breakfast. The major problem for us was the room. Make sure you are not in the IONA Suite. It is not a suite and the bedroom does not have a window. This was not explained to me when we booked and feel we were misled. We asked to change rooms but none were available so were stuck with it. As a long time user of Expedia we feel very let down and mis-sold.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Bernd

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Positive: nice (but small) rooms and decorations. Negative: lack of operations. At breakfast time nothing was prepared. Fixed breakfast time during our stay from 08:30h to 09:30h
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

It's a little gem with great views.

Ah, what a gem of a place! A bit off the beaten track, but that's exactly what I was looking for and the Galley of Lorn did not disappoint. The overall air is casual, the staff are friendly and chatty, and nothing is too much trouble. The whole interior looks fairly recently updated, but it's left with enough older features to retain some character. The rooms are all named after Scottish islands, and we stayed in Skye. The room is black and gold decor, done well, not at all overstated. Usual tea and coffee, small fridge (tiny, and tucked inside one of the bedside cabinets,) a safe, hairdryer... Most, if not all, the things you might reasonably expect. The television is probably the largest I've ever seen in any hotel room, which was excellent, and there's an Alexa Show by the bed as well. The bed itself is relatively firm, which suits us entirely. The bathroom is clean and modern. It has an excellent waterfall shower in a double sized shower cubicle, with good water pressure. And then there's the view from the room onto an inlet of Loch Craignish; I'll add pictures. Food, excellent, no complaints. Large plates of well made meals with a focus on locally sourced produce, from Cristian the chef... Don't tell him it's excellent, his head is said to be big enough already. Must mention Laura, receptionist/ barmaid/ waitress, for just being excellent all round.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

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