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Brander Lodge Hotel

3.0 star property
Ocean views and picturesque gardens create a peaceful escape at this tranquil property where travelers can truly unwind from everyday life

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The Brander Lodge Hotel, by the sea, offers a quiet retreat with lovely gardens. Travelers appreciate the daily manager's reception, library, and laundry facilities. Enjoy in-room WiFi, free self-parking, and extended parking. Guests consistently praise this charming property.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AU$208
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Garden View

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Garden View

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Garden View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Hydromassage showerhead
Bathrobes
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Comfort Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Comfort Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Business Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Ensuite

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Business Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Hydromassage showerhead
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Taynuilt, Brander Lodge Hotel is in a rural area and by the sea. Oban War and Peace Museum and Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Glencruitten Golf Club and Oban Ferry Terminal. Loch Visions and Ardchattan Priory Garden are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale watching.
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Bridge Of Awe, Taynuilt, Scotland, PA35 1HT

What's nearby

  • Bonawe Iron Furnace - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Connel Bridge - 10 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Oban Distillery - 18 min drive - 23.2 km
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 19 min drive - 23.8 km
  • Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - 38 min drive - 51.9 km

Getting around

  • Taynuilt Station - 3 min walk
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brander Lodge Hotel & Bistro - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kilkrennan Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Inverawe Smokery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Gilberts - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Taynuilt - Etive Restaurant with Rooms - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Brander Lodge Hotel

Hotel by the sea
A free daily manager's reception, a terrace and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Brander Lodge Hotel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and laundry facilities.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), wedding services and a banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property, a TV in reception and 2 meeting rooms
Room features
All guest rooms at Brander Lodge Hotel feature comforts, such as premium bedding, in addition to
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 12 to 17 for adults and GBP 5 to 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 807 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • 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 (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Frette Italian sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 41-inch LED TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 12 to 17 for adults and GBP 5.00 to 10 for children

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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Brander Lodge Hotel Taynuilt
Brander Taynuilt
The Brander Lodge Hotel & Bistro Taynuilt
The Brander Lodge Hotel And Bistro
Brander Lodge Hotel Hotel
Brander Lodge Hotel Taynuilt
Brander Lodge Hotel Hotel Taynuilt

Frequently asked questions

Is Brander Lodge Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Brander Lodge Hotel?

As of 19 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Brander Lodge Hotel on 18 Feb 2026 start from AU$207.56, 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 Brander Lodge Hotel?

Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Brander Lodge Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM.

What time is check-out at Brander Lodge Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Brander Lodge Hotel located?

Situated by the sea, this hotel is steps from Bonawe Iron Furnace and within 6 mi (10 km) of Loch Awe and Cruachan Power Station. Loch Visions and Connel Bridge are also within 9 miles (15 km). Taynuilt Station is only a 3-minute walk.

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Reviews

Brander Lodge Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 146 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful, polite and professional. Very pleasant atmosphere, the food was excellent. Overall a very pleasant stay thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zorana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, quiet and calming in beautiful nature. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff excellent, no issues 😁, good price and location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Spent a lovely, quiet two nights stay. Staff were very helpful and welcoming. Special mention to the Chef and also David from Ireland for their extra attention 😁
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greig

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

Great stay

Friendly helpful staff, good sized room, own patio area. Scenic situation. Dinner first class with great choices. Highly recommend Cullen Skink soup . Slept well . Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Alan, Lee and Mani were amazing! Be sure you take a walk out back to the river. Food was excellent and will be coming back again my next time in Scotland. There are a few things that they are working on to make the place even better, but a great choice for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are a good size and clean, outside space via patio doors is a nice addition staff are great and very helpful. breakfast was a bit bland but alright, soundproofing could be better, as you can hear people walking and talking upstairs, all in all great for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Vincent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people are really nice there and great to talk to. The manager is very accommodating and efficient. The chef deserves a Michelin star.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Spectacular location, perfect for a stop-over. Beds were comfortable, shower was nice and hot, can only get better with a bit of TLC from the landlords!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a find! On our way from Edinburgh to the Isle of Skye, it was the perfect stop. The restaurant was cozy, the food good, and the live music in the cozy bar was a huge bonus! Band members even took the time to chat when they wrapped up just before 9 p.m. Parking was free and convenient (a little tricky to find; it's tucked close to the building and not marked). The bed and bedding was comfortable and it was very quiet at night. It has historic character, also a bonus. Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ericka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On arrival we went to the bar as no one was at the check in desk, we spoke to staff at the bar about checking in, and from that moment we arrived until we left the staff were so friendly, helpful and accomodating. I did notice there werent many staff around and at times they were doing multiple jobs. Food was really good we ate dinner in the bar the first night and we had a good breakfast included in our room rate in the morning. The room was nice, comfortable beds, warm, we had a good shower and a beautiful little private patio area. The hotel itself is a little run down in areas but has amazing potential, the room could be a little cleaner but we had a really nice stay. It was excellent value for money and the staff really make the place! The hotel atmosphere is very chilled which is lovely!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property in a really good location. Will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good breakfast, nice people, VERY neglected hote

A very , very run down place, clean, but shabby. Great breakfast, quality food and lovely waitress. The bathroom has mould round every ledge, so although its clean it looks grotty. The shower doesnt drain. There are dinner plate size holes in fire door, a ceiling has collapsed in an office / dumping area in the front of the hotel ( they could hide it by just pulling blinds down). Its clearly been neglected for years. The location is fab, it COULD be gorgeous with a heap of improvements.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for single traveler! Very friendly staff and good food!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, quiet well appointed room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very helpful and friendly, scenery was lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel was very good. Lovely clean modern room with super comfy bed. Staff were all excellent, friendly and helpful. The hotel is in beautiful scenery and I'm sure it is lovely to sit on the terrace outside restaurant and bar in the summer. Food was very good too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely setting. Nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a major refurb, good choice of food and great garden.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Coming up by train, it was a convenient and luxury base camp for the Ben Cruachan circuit, if a short walk along the road doesn't bother you. Lovely garden and river. Very nice staff and food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Amenities
overnight stay on my way to the Outer Hebrides. On checking in a was surprised to hear I had been upgraded to a bigger room. The bed was big and comfy and the shower was powerful and hot. I had dinner and breakfast at the bistro which was limited for veggies but no more so than any other restaurant and the staff were helpful and polite.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Omar

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The bed was clean and comfortable and the lady in the bar was friendly but everything else was so awful that I was very glad to leave. Shortly after arrival I complained to the manager that the shower ran unbearably hot, even on the coldest setting and that the curtians were hanging down due to multiple missing hooks. Neither complaint was rectified during my 3 night stay. I then noticed that the bedroom carpet was filthy and the ceiling and walls covered in dustwebs. The large televison probably didnt need its wall bracket as there were so many webs attaching it to the wall, both at the back, top and sides. The carpet appeared as if it had never experienced a vacuum clean - the room corners and edges less so. Bits of nail clippings and other dirt clearly visible. Spider web in corners, dead flies attached to the curtains and this was a 'superior'room! Public areas such as the dining room and bar looked lovely. Shame about the breakfast. Buffet items were old, same open bowel of yoghurt out day after day, fruit rotting, apple juice looking darker by the day. A good choice is offered for cooked breakfast but only if you are NOT a vegitarian. Zero effort to offer anything veggy!. You got the impression that everything was about making less work for staff rather than looking after their customers. Very sad as this place could be so good with just a little TLC. I took pictures of the bedroom showing the filth but I got the impression that the manager isnt bothered.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Eloise

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I wasn’t really expecting much for £50 but the building itself needs some modernisation. The room looked like it needs a refresh and the view was just of the roof, you couldn’t see anything outside. The shower was not the best. It squirted out bits of water and screamed when it was turned on. Told on Expedia that check in is at 2, I know I got there slightly early but my room wasn’t ready until 3. Dining room wasn’t the best, there was no atmosphere and not a lot of choice on the menu, breakfast was more or less the same, not a lot of choice and some of the things on the menu they didn’t have. Bed was really comfy which is good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My room was a little tired and in need of some repairs, but it wasn’t expensive and it was clean and comfortable. Evening meal and breakfast both very good. I’d be happy to go back when the repairs have been completed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay when visiting the Highlands.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025