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The Colonsay Hotel

Argyll and Bute, Argyll and Bute

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Suitable for your business tripStay productive with business facilities.

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3.8/5

GoodFrom 12 reviews

5.0/53 Jun 2026

Mary-Howell R • Solo Trip

How do I describe the island of Colonsay and the Hotel? It is impossible to find the right words. This is an island of incredible beauty, almost dream-like quiet, the most amazing beach ever, it is such a special place. The hotel is an old inn, just up the pier road from the ferry dock, with classic weathered architecture - uneven floorboards, winding stairs, safe timeless feel, but modern in the things that matter - comfortable bed, functional bathroom etc. The screen-less windows open to sea air and birdsong. The restaurant has a decent variety of good, simple food with local ingredients. The bar has local peaty whiskeys and a welcoming atmosphere. One comment - Colonsay is a small island, but it is hilly and the single road is winding. While bringing a car over on the ferry is expensive, it really is the only practical way to see the island, to get up to the stunning Kiloran Bay beach, to bucolic Colony House for lunch in the garden cafe, and down to the Oronsay causeway unless you are a vigorous hiker or biker with lots of time. Don't miss the surprisingly interesting historic museum in an old church up near the beach, and the salmon smokery - most delicious salmon ever. This is not an island with excitement or modern entertainment, but don't neglect to just sit quietly, wee dram in hand, blue sea and green hills in view, and listen to the sheep, birds, and wind. Even if I never go back, a day will not pass that I don't want to be on Colonsay.

5.0/513 Oct 2025

Alan • Family Trip

We stayed two nights and loved the place. Charming, authentic, cool place with lots of space to relax. Old but that’s the point as has some history. Walking distance from ferry as we were on foot. Food offerings were great and well prepared. Staff very friendly and accommodating. No rigid rules and they always found solutions. Beds comfortable, amenities were good. Would recommend for sure.

5.0/517 Sep 2025

Nicola • Couple Trip

Lovely stay, very accommodating. Breakfast and evening meal staff were great. Breakfast was plenty and of great standard. Evening meal had lots of variety giving us choice for the three nights we stayed. We also hired bikes locally that were waiting at the hotel. Even large glass windows in the dinning and breakfast area to look out at the baby rabbits and over to Jura on clear days

5.0/521 Aug 2024

Christine • Couple Trip

Great location

5.0/516 Jun 2023

Brenda • Couple Trip

Lovely hotel so relaxing friendly helpful staff Great breakfast and dinner .

4.0/519 Oct 2024

Donald • Couple Trip

This was a charming but rustic property. I expected that, as I read the age of the hotel. Tub/shower was a bit rickety, but clean. The rooms are heated with radiators that are on timers...you cannot control the temp yourself. Food at their restaurant was great. The place just needs a bit of TLC.

4.0/520 Jul 2024

Neill • Solo Trip

Lovely peaceful stay. The staff were very friendly and helpful but the hotel is showing signs of its age

4.0/516 Jun 2023

Edward • Couple Trip

My wife and I stayed here for one night while we visited the Isle of Colonsay; we wish we could have stayed longer but the limited ferry schedule constrained us. Since this is the only hotel on the island, it doesn't exactly have much competition, but it provides a good experience nonetheless. In addition to a hotel, it's a pub, lounge, and restaurant, and there are tables and chairs set up in the grassy yard. The location is excellent; it's up a slight hill from the ferry terminal, which gives the dining area (and some rooms, presumably) a great view over the bay, and it's within 3 miles of most of the points of interest on the island (e.g. Kiloran Bay, The Strand/Oronsay). Dinner at the restaurant was amazing, and the pub features several varieties of gin made on the island. The rooms can be a little small, but that's understandable given the age of the building, and they have clean, modern bathrooms. The staff were accommodating of our request to store our luggage at the hotel both before and after our stay, and also let us check out slightly late, since we arrived on a morning ferry and departed on an evening one.

3.0/529 May 2025

Béatrice • Couple Trip

Séjour annulé car le ferry pour se rendre à Colonsay a été annulé, le séjour payé ne nous a pas été remboursé !

3.0/59 Sep 2023

Michael

This hotel is so hot, even at breakfast. It felt completely over priced. I’d rather have stayed at the Premier Inn for less money.

2.0/518 Jun 2025

june • Solo Trip

Bed was uncomfortable, duvet too small, no tv, not worth the money

1.0/515 Jun 2026

John Barry • Family Trip

With no prior warning, the hotel manager totally amended our arrangements for our stay at the hotel. The hotel phone was not answered and voicemail messages were ignored. As a result, after travelling to Oban to catch the ferry, we had no alternative other than to cancel our trip at the last minute.

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Garden

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Parking (Free)

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Ballroom

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Scalansay, Colonsay Hotel, Isle of Colonsay, Scotland, GB

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Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure

Check-in3:00 PM-10:00 PM

Check-out11:00 AM

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 fire extinguisher

There is no front desk at this property. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

About The Colonsay Hotel

The Colonsay Hotel Location
With a stay at The Colonsay Hotel in Isle of Colonsay, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Colonsay Brewery and Turraman Loch. This hotel is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Colonsay House and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Loch an Sgoltaire.

The Colonsay Hotel Facility and Service
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.

The Colonsay Hotel Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Restaurant and Cafe
At The Colonsay Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Room Type and Price

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 - Sun, 04 Oct 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children