Airds Hotel and Restaurant in Argyll & Bute

We did stay at Airds, having been once before many years ago. It has changed hands twice since then and is very different. The guest lounge was rather airless and largely unoccupied during our stay. Our room was comfortable if a little dull, on the ground floor looking onto the car park at the side of the hotel and accessed through the small bar and two difficult small fire doors. The bathroom will benefit from a couple of twin hooks for towels, which I recommended to reception when I left. The bed had a 15 tog quilt! It was as if we were in the Arctic - admittedly summer has not arrived this year but we felt pinned to the mattress and reorganised with other covers we found in the wardrobe! The dinner on the first night was lovely and we were joined by our daughter. The food was tasty and generous and the service was good. The second night was not in the same league. The food was not so good, and the service was dreadful with a very long wait. We understand there was a breakdown in communication between server and chef. I did tell the hotel how I felt and I am sure they will be turning things around as soon as the staffing levels can be fixed. Everywhere is having shortages at present.

The online menu is more than inaccurate! We booked and visited tonight based on this but in reality the choice for starters and mains were probably 6 each course and choices more akin to pub grub. Service good but we weren’t offered desserts but happy to leave! Apparently change to menu has happened over last few days. We would not return

So disappointing... I was here 10 years ago when it was a Relais & Chateau hotel... ok.. it is not anymore. But we wanted to give it a try. The booking experience was quite „special" since we never received a confirmation - although we asked for it several times. We booked three nights including two dinner. The rooms are partly nice - some parts are renovated... some are not. Ok... BUT - the second night we went for dinner next door and had a lovely dinner with great service. The team of the Aird...was also there - having a good time. We came back before 11 for a last glass of wine - but no possibility since everyone was having a good time.., except the guests. Not again…

Das Hotel scheint erst vor kurzem neu renoviert geworden zu sein. Die Zimmer sind mit frischen Farben und Textilen sehr einladend ausgestattet und laden zum verweilen ein. Es hat eine grosse Lounge mit Sicht auf Loch Linnhe. Das Restaurant erscheint in neuen nordischen Chic und hat mir gut gefallen. Das Essen war lecker - optisch nicht ganz das, was auf früheren Bildern hier im Tripadvisor publiziert wurde. Das Frühstück war sehr, sehr lecker. Das Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.

Staying at the hotel, we ate dinner. It was called fine dining, they had run out of house red and white wine to start with, then had supplement costs on items, the scallops which you paid a supplement of £6 were slightly over cooked, both of them and the beef £8 supplement both slices were very nice along with the ravioli but the accompanying bits were very small and unexciting. The other meal, the crab was very disappointing and you could not taste it, it was overpowered by the additional parts including lemon. The Cod was very small and dry, and again the velloute was so little even the spoon struggled. In short very disappointing considering the meal costing £200 plus.

This was the highlight of our holiday. The seafood was delicious. The restaurant welcoming and staff attentive. Fantastic meal could not be faulted. Thank you

Wir sind von der Küche begeistert- diese frische- der Geschmack war unglaublich toll für uns!! Leider konnten wir uns beim Küchenchef nicht selbst bedanken- daher gehen wir diesen Weg 👍

A delightful lunch in this beautiful and charming restaurant in Port Appin. Attentive staff, welcoming and friendly. A great find on a wonderful holiday in the highlands.

Small village location with alot of lovely local walks, food is very special and for formal get togethers is the perfect place, high recommended !

For those researching areas in the world to visit based on the Relais & Chateaux designation you will be happy with the cuisine but disappointed by the accommodations, public rooms and garden areas. R & C properties typically offer old world charm and ambiance throughout the world. The Airds Hotel rooms and sitting areas are extremely outdated and in desperate need of new flooring and general upgrades to make one feel comfortable. Old dusty dried flowers, curtains with tattered edges, cracked tile bathroom floors and such. Such a tranquil spot off the beaten path in this beautiful part of Scotland could be transformed into a real destination R & C property with a complete reno and attention to detail. We appreciate the hardworking staff dealing with such shortcomings and this really should be classified as a 3 star hotel.

We stayed for 2 nights. Champagne upon arrival - we enjoyed the seafood tasting menu with wine on our first evening. Exceptional. The food was outstanding - as was the service. Breakfast was equally as good. We shared the seafood platter on our second evening- wow! I have nothing else to add - it was perfection!

Fantastic meal with very friendly service at excellent value. Outstanding views . Highly recommend a visit

Just back from a few days at Airds Hotel. Lovely situation, well appointed rooms, charming staff, especially Andreas and Katie, who looked after us to perfection. Exquisite varied cuisine - as good as my wife and I have had anywhere in the world. Thank you to all concerned - Milligans.

Excellent location especially on a sunny day. Nice calm dining room and interesting lounge area. Food was well prepared and tasty although the chicken was a little bland. Desserts very good and attentive service. Well worth a visit for the garden views alone.

Just enjoyed our annual trip to the Airds hotel and we weren’t disappointed. The staff were so welcoming, the service exemplary and the food was wonderfully delicious. Our room was immaculate and totally charming. Everything you would expect from a first class hotel and more. Thank you and see you next year if not before!

Beautiful hotel great amenities but price of drinks outrageous. £19.45 for a G&T and a Loch Fyne ale. It makes me wonder what guest feel about the charges for drinks. Although only in the hotel for a drink and not staying in the hotel I just felt it was a little over the top.

I have just completed a stay at this hotel and I must say it was the best Hotel experience I have ever had. The Hotel sits in a quiet village off the West Highlands and is so peaceful and tranquil that it took me away from the strains of my usual business stresses. The Hotel was delightful with such luxurious rooms and a very high standard of decor. The food was amazing. The service from the young man serving us was par excellence , a delightful young man who was so attentive to our every need. They must have the most amazing Chef as the food was exquisite. Thank you Chef. The young girl who was also serving was lovely and although slightly inexperienced she listened and was very good at sorting out any small issues. I must congratulate the Hotel Manager, Robert, on his excellence in looking after us. My only thought was the lack of staffing which I understand is not the fault of the Hotel but due to the current pandemic circumstances. If the owners would sort this issue out it would help the other staff very much.

Beautiful situation on a fine day. Comfortable and well equipped room. Everything we had to eat was delicious but we were surprised by the very limited menu for dinner. Just two choices in each of three courses and one was required to place one's order by 5pm! This is a lovely hotel but overpriced by comparison with others in the area of equivalent quality.

Despite the woes of Her highness Sturgeon, we recently stayed here for two fantastic nights. No alcohol in the restaurant (has to be the silliest Covid rule ever Nicola) but the food and service are truly second to none. The chef must be a magician as he managed to explode the taste senses two nights in a row. Not huge portions but you simply don’t need them, having travelled the world for over 15 years, I can say this food experience is up there with my top three ever. The full staff could not be more welcoming, and the drinks and canopies in your room pre dinner was much appreciated. A great experience

We were initially looking to have lunch at the other seafood restaurant on the shore but it was very busy, so when stumbled across the Airds we thought we would try there. It was very quiet, so we thought- lets try here. We were very disappointed with the over priced lunch at Airds. They tried to charge us £6 for tap water which was tepid, with no ice and the coke was warm and £4 for a very small glass. There was no side salad with the sandwiches which were very dry. There would have been a couple of pounds of ingredients but we were charged over £8 per sandwich for something very mediocre. The saving grace was the beautiful garden we sat in with a stunning view. We would have stayed for a coffee but didn't want to knock our bank balance further- we had already spent £25 on 2 sandwiches & 2 drinks, one of which was tap water. Now we know why it was so quiet!

Airds Hôtel Restaurant We were given a very warm welcome by the wonderful staff. We shown to our perfect table overlooking Loch Linnhe and the mountains. We sat outside in the hot sun and gentle breeze in their beautiful gardens well separated from the well heeled and very happy other customers. The food menu was served promptly and simple but it covered all the dishes. The wine menu was up scale and equally up priced compared, item for item, with similar wines in nearby hotels.The service was attentive and very friendly and prompt.The main course mussels were huge, big portions and very tasty. This restaurant certainly lives up to its 2020 Michelin star for the food.After 6 months lock down it was a wonderful experience! It’s good to be alive !

I have been trying for the last 3 1/2 weeks to try and book for Christmas Day Lunch. Each time I called I was told that they would check and call me back. They never did! Finally today we called in to the hotel only to told that were full. No apologies for not letting us know earlier. If this is a normal expectation of their level of customer service then I would not recommend This hotel to anyone!

All hoteliers should come here and see how it should be done. We and our friends are always pleased how welcoming this hotel is. The food and service is just perfection. Ambience first class. You just keep wanting to go back despite, for us, having to travel nearly an hour.

Eating at airds is a real experience. The attention to detail is great as is the food. From the choice of fruit slices with your water to the delightful pre sweet, this is an occasion to savour and a great memory to take away. And all with the backdrop of the amazing views.

We stayed for two nights at the Airds Hotel, Port Appin, on their Gastronomic break. Over the two evenings we had two tasting menus, with wine flights to accompany. The first evening we had the seafood tasting menu. Being so close to the sea this was the perfect start to our stay. Oysters, smoked Salmon, Langoustine tails, scallops, and Halibut formed the menu. Each dish was expertly cooked and presented with finesse. The service was polite and attentive. The wine pairings worked well. On our second night we had a personalised tasting menu, that consisted of rabbit, mackerel, pork, and sundried tomato tortellini with a pea velouté. This menu provided a contrasted to the fish based menu of the first night, and was also enjoyable and delivered to our expectations. We found our dinning experiences at the Airds Hotel to be memorable.

Very well managed place with attention to all details.Food very good. Oysters were exceptional. Sea bass as well. Can you please stop to build towers of food ? Use big plates instead, and do not force your guests to play with various layers of food. A fashion which is sheer nonsense.Worth a detour. One of the rare occasions when even the Michelin guys got it right.

Airds Hotel truly understands hospitality. The minute we arrived, we were offered tea with home made shortbread. And every moment of our three day stay was filled with similarly thoughtful touches. From the turn down service, where our pyjamas were laid out on our pillows, to the ever watchful presence of Hamish the hairy highlands cow, who welcomed us to bed each night and doubled as an indicator to the hotel staff as to whether we wanted tea in the morning (Hint: leave him outside if you don’t want to be disturbed!). On a hiking holiday, we discussed our picnic lunch wishes with the hotel staff at night. By morning, home made houmous, soda bread, smoked trout, flapjacks, fruitcake, nuts and fresh fruit had miraculously appeared to play an integral role in our Monroe bagging that day. A business call detained me in the drawing room when the rest of our party were at breakfast. The ever attentive staff brought tea and took my order during speaking breaks to ensure I didn’t miss out on breakfast.And a million other little details, like fresh iced water in our room each night, choice of 5 papers, whisky and ginger wine in our room, lovely French waiter standing by at all times, just in case we needed something. Where do I stop...I wholeheartedly recommend this exquisite little hotel in the charming village of Appin.

We were too full to be able to enjoy coffee and petit fours in the lounge after our meal. That is the only 'negative' thing we could say about dining at Airds Hotel, everything else was outstanding from start to finish.We weren't resident in the hotel but decided to book a table in the restaurant during a 3-night stay at the nearby (as the crow flies, the drive is slightly longer) Isle of Erika Hotel, where we also dined. The food was equally delicious and beautifully presented in both restaurants but at £75 per person excluding coffee and petit fours at the Isle of Eriska compared with £60 for canapés, amouse bouche, a pre-dessert and 3 courses, including coffee and petit fours, Airds Hotel represented excellent value for money given the food, very tasteful surroundings and flawless attentive service.The restaurant was full when we dined and after enjoying such a wonderful evening, that came as no surprise. We'd highly recommend dining at Airds.

The whole dining experience was excellent. The head chef is new and is very good. Beautifully presented and really good combinations and together with very attentive and friendly service created a truly memorable experience.

Beautiful setting , beautiful hotel, very welcoming and cater for gluten free Plenty seafood on menu and venison Grilled langoustine salad Devine !

We booked the Airds as an anniversary treat and it was that and more! As soon as you enter the hotel there is a sense of understated elegance. The room was very tastefully decorated and had a lovely bathroom and toiletries. The bed was extremely comfortable and with the most amazing sheets!!We decided on the tasting menu which was exceptional, the raspberry souffle was superb, and the wine flight which matched the courses perfectly with a comprehensive description of each from a very knowledgeable waitress.The staff were extremely attentive but without ever being intrusive and made us feel relaxed and comfortable. We would thoroughly recommend the Airds to anyone wanting a special treat.

We walked by, and in the window was a menu saying 'Two can dine for £39 Lunch', with a table d'hote 3 course menu below. (See photo) Silly us, we assumed you would get 2 x 3 course meals for £39. But apparently not, desserts were extra. When we queried why the bill was £51 we were told, that is' just the way it is'. We gave her a chance to refund by pointing out it said nothing about only 2 courses etc, but no go, so we had no option but to pay up, as once you have eaten a meal, you can't really do anything, it is not like a retail shop where you can leave the item behind and walk out. Shame, as food was OK but due to attitude I have no option but to rate overall as 'Poor'

Port Appin is an attractive wee place, this restaurant is dog friendly which is a bonus for us, the menu has a lot of seafood and game, the food was very good and the portions generous, highly recommended.

We are self confessed foodies and have eaten in many top restaurants and I would put Airds right up there. The whole experience was a joy. Drinks are served in the lounge beforehand and then you are taken through to the restaurant which is beautifully decorated and affords stunning views of the loch and mountains (try for a table by the windows). THe 5 course dinner was delicious with stunning food combinations and served by well trained and friendly waiting staff. We felt the whole experience was very good value.

My husband and I have just returned from a two night stay at Airds. It surpassed our expectations in every way. The location is incredibly quiet and peaceful, perfect for relaxing. We were fortunate to be give the Loch Suite which has a superb view. It was a real treat to open the curtains in the morning and gaze out over the tranquil scene before us. The hotel is beautifully and tastefully decorated and the rooms are immaculate. Great thought has been given to the appointments in the rooms. Rain jackets, umbrellas and wellies are provided for those who are perhaps not prepared for the Scottish weather!

We stayed at this little gem over new year. The whole place was exemplary but the truly outstanding feature was the food. We had dinner 3 nights and each time it surpassed itself. As it has 3 rosettes expectations are high but it really came through in terms of food, service and the atmosphere. Clearly much thought has gone into the menu as all the dishes were very well balanced and full of flavour - no doubt having an advantage being on the west coast. I can't pick out any one dish as they were all so good. Service is impeccable and friendly. Scotland can really be proud to have Airds and we will return. Oh and I mustn't forget breakfast which was a tasty delight served to the same high standards with a charming waitress.

This is fine dining at its best. Excellent food and service but not too formal. Can particularly recommend the Skate wing with risotto and mussels.

We arrived in Port Appin and decided to have lunch in Aird's .

Interesting menu to cover most folks tastes, immaculate service. Top class. The location is perfect for exploring with fabulous views round every corner.

This was an excellent experience. Ticked all the boxes. Great location, property with lots of atmosphere and food to die for. This was such a different meal experience to our visit to the Isle of Eriska which promised so much. Fantastically fresh, superbly presented and amazing flavors. Top marks

Our dinner here was absolutely delicious. Each course was immaculately presented and served with great style by the proficient staff. The breakfast on the following morning was equally as fine. I never once felt that the establishment was "stuffy." I enjoy good friendly service.

We got the tasting menu because the individual elements sounded so interesting. Usually we avoid tasting menus, because it's overdone, with too much food. This was perfectly proportioned, however, with each element done to perfection. I especially liked the passion fruit mousse. This was followed by tea and petit fours in the lounge. It was such a wonderful meal and a special evening.

Das Essen idst sehr gut in diesem Relais & CHateaux Haus. Es ist sehr schmeckhaft und sehr gut. Der Service agiert angemessen.

Our travel agent made the grievous error of thinking that this “luxury hotel” would be good for us. First, it’s a bed-and-breakfast, and you have to like those. Second, it’s out in the middle of nowhere – – albiet, beautiful nowhere, but nowhere nonetheless. If you like that kind of thing, it’s fine, but still not great, and certainly not worth the money.

We are touring around in our motorhome and earlier in the week had enjoyed a lovely meal at the Peat Inn Fife where they allowed us to park our motorhome overnight in the car park next to the restaurant. It was therefore very disappointingly I this remote area of Appin to find the Airds Hotel would not allow us to do so and asked us to park along the road. Not a great start to the evening.

Man verpasst überhaupt nichts, wenn man dort nicht essen war. Ich kann die Meinungen anderer nicht nachvollziehen, dass man dort toll isst, war OK aber nichts besonderes, unteres Drittel bei diesem gewolltem Niveau, am schlimmsten war allerdings der Service, gruselig.

I cannot fault the food, it was delightful and I had a really enjoyable evening. The Californian Pinot Noir was delicious as were our pre-dinner drinks. I also really like the relaxing pre-dinner atmosphere and choosing of your food in the lounge prior to being shown through to the dining room as it's ready to be served. It just gets a little unnecessarily uneasy once you are in there. Ice and lemon/lime/orange do not necessarily need to be offered via tongs for a glass of water, it's as awkward for the staff to do as it is for the customer to watch. The wine is in a decanter for your arrival but surprisingly we had to pour our own all night, not an issue, but surely something that would have been higher on the priorities list than all empty plates being cleared in unison! I'm not complaining, I would eat there again tomorrow, should I be invited, but on a quiet night (Sunday) with only 3 tables in, I imagine perhaps they could encourage more by relaxing their standards but keeping the same quality of food. Congrats to the chefs and points for effort to the waiters! ps some aprons for the boys might be a worthwhile investment as their trousers can look a bit tatty!

Enjoyed a fantastic tasting menu dinner at Airds as part of a special birthday celebration. We began with drinks and canapés in the lounge including a delectable smoked salmon mousse with lemon gel. Very impressed with how Chef packs so much flavour into morsel. The amuse bouche and every one of the seven courses were amazing. Extra marks to chef for ensuring each was alcohol free due to an allergy in our party. The stand outs were the lobster, beef fillet and passion fruit souffle. The restaurant was busy but each course came at a decent interval making for a leisurely meal watching the sun set over the loch. The staff could not have been more pleasant.

We enjoyed an excellent meal in the "sun lounge " of this Scottish hotel . The food could not have been better but there were a few areas that could be improved. Our expensive pre dinner drinks took over half an hour to come, perhaps we blended too well into the lounge stuffed with too much furniture. The staff though pleasant were a bit distant and formally dressed in black suits giving a stuffy feel which could and should be lightened up. The bedroom was adequate but looked into a back courtyard which needed sprucing up therefore not offering value for the high nightly rate.

We had what is best described as an uncomfortable evening at Airds. The restaurant is stuck in the past and the head waitress ‘maitre d’ stifles the experience of the guests by applying too much formality. The staff are given continual instructions covering table requirements, how to stand in the right way and they appeared reluctant to speak when she was in ear shot. We’ve eaten in a variety of fine dining restaurants who served up excellent food with the appropriate level of formality and Airds needs to come into the present by adopting a similar approach. The food is undoubtedly good but a change of approach is badly needed.

Called in here for a late lunch in the conservatory but were given the choice of the restaurant. A great setting with fantastic views. The mussels were in an unbelievably good sauce. We both had crab cakes but these were a little disappointing. One quite firm, one runny and two rather salty. The restaurant boasts 2 AA rosettes but although service was excellent and surroundings are comfortable the food needs to go up a notch. Coffee and newspaper by the fire in the lounge after dinner was a relaxing treat. Would definitely go back.

OMG this was such a fabulous pace to stay. Warm and cosy very comfortable rooms and furniture with such friendly service it was like coming to a relatives home. Drinks on arrival by the fire a decanter if whisky Mac in the room to warm you up.

My wife and I ate here for her birthday, the food was very nice as was service although we enjoyed our meal it all felt a bit “stiff” slightly regimented..? But still we would give it another try.

Wonderful food. Beautiful atmosphere. Romantic throughout. A real sense of class in the cooking, with interesting ideas and taste combinations that are a joy.

Excellent food and wine list. Staff very helpful. Lovely dining room. All courses with great ingredients, locally sourced where possible.

Went to The Airds and pre-booked in advance. Went for the taster with wine flight. From the moment we arrived we were made to feel welcome and treated accordingly. Amazing food and service. Will never forget the hospitality. Thank you for such a lovely experience. We will be back.

2年ぶりの再訪。ダイニングルームに案内される前にラウンジでの食前酒から始まる。食前酒のおつまにから雰囲気たっぷり。海の幸、山の幸はスコットランドのもの。再訪客ということもあってから、綺麗な海岸を望む特等席を用意してくれた。コースメニューは前菜や主菜を3〜4種から選択する通常メニューとテイスティングメニューの2種。テイスティングメニューにはそれぞれの料理に合わせたグラスワインをつけるワインフライトが選択できる。それぞれの料理は程よいボリューム感。

Visitamos el restaurante para su menú degustación con vinos y me decepcionó.

Una vez más hemos tenido otro increíble viaje a este fabuloso hotel. Nunca decepciona. Nuestra habitación estaba bien equipada y el salón acogedor y atractivo como siempre para un cóctel antes de cenar. Desayuno con una hermosa vista del lago es una delicia, pero aún...

Das wohl beste Hotel indem ich jemals übernachtet habe! Nicht ganz neu aber superstilvoll, top Service und eine Küche die...

Disfrutamos de una fabulosa estancia en Airds semanas y el hecho de que hemos reservado de nuevo para el próximo año probablemente lo dice todo. La ubicación es impresionante, especialmente si quieres paz y tranquilidad, la mayoría del personal es muy amable y se desviven...

We stayed for 4 nights and had dinner 3 nights. The food is excellent both dinner and breakfast, we had the taster menu one evening which is an extension of the seasonal a la carte over the 4 days we didn't feel we had run out of things we liked. When we booked we got the last available room which was spacious it suited our needs and had all the trappings you would expect. The hotel was busy during our 4 days, they are very well organised in helping you with the options of things to do, all the staff were super helpful, accommodating and responsive to requests it's run on a very flexible basis and will fit in around you needs. Stunning views from the dining room of the loch, surrounding hills and coastline, especially at sunset. Its well located for Oban and Fort William, plenty of walking etc.

Late review and apologies but it's been a bit of a busy time. Beautiful setting with stunning views and the public areas are lovely for lounging and relaxing however not so great for eating lunch. Chairs high, tables low, dishes didn't really fit on the tables and all a bit cramped. Good looking menu but here and also somewhere very close by, but my absolute pet hate, if you do not have lobster do not put it on the menu! Every time I have ordered Lobster on the west coast of Scotland with the ocean a stones throw away I order and then get told "oh I'm sorry we don't actually have it available" The food we did have was of a good standard but the waiting staff seemed pretty disorganised and not really sure what was going on despite only 1 other 2 in. Not the standard I expect from this style of place or the company with its name on the door!

We return to The Airds Hotel for many reasons but in particular the food is simply outstanding. We wished we lived closer so we could make this a regular dining experience. Chris the Head Chef is to be congratulated on dishing up amazing food which is both pleasing to the eye & the taste buds. The only difficulty is knowing what to choose from the menu. Thank you so much for such fab dining.

After several attempts I was quite unable to book on-line, by e-mail or by old-fashioned telephone. The information on-line wasn't particularly helpful even if I could have confirmed there. Requests for a return telephone call have yet to bear fruit.

We stayed in the hotel and ate in the restaurant on both nights and it was fantastic. From the food which of course was stunning, to the service which was friendly and unobtrusive and the atmosphere which was one of understated elegance. It is obvious that they take advantage of the local produce as everything was incredibly fresh and the seafood was sublime. Could highly recommend and we will certainly come back in the summer when we can benefit from the superb view from the restaurant.

See also my review of the hotel. The whole dinner experience was simply perfection. You start of in the lounge where you choose your dishes whilst they serve lovely canapés. You're then taken through to the reataurant and seated where a waitress serves water etc. All beautifully done. As for the meal it was stunning. I understand they have just launched a new menu and it was so imaginative. I started with the Ravioli of Pork and apple which was bursting with flavour whilst my wife said the Cannelloni of Crab as superb. I went on to the pan fried bass which was cooked to perfection and went superbly with the Vanilla carrot puree. My wife had the monkfish which she also said was perfection. Finally Lemon parfait was to die for.Not only was the food so good but the service was absolutely faultless and friendly. One of the best meals we have had in a long, long time.

Oysters, tio pepe, chicken liver parfait, crab bisque, roast beef with all the trimmings ,sticky toffee pudding with sauce and ice cream, coffe and petits fours in front of a roaring fire and thenwaddle off home!! Can't think of a better way to do a Sunday lunch!!

I have not been here for two years- my last visit was not that great, but wow, this time i was ver, very good. Great welcome and good food and I plan on a stay next time. Its good to see the Airds again and my friends also loved it. If you have not visited, you should go as this is one of Scotland's best hotels.

We had a great dinner here, the food was delicious and staff very attentive. Would recommend for a special occasion.

Really expensive fish and chips, especially for the tiny bit of fish. It was good, but there are good fish and chips everywhere. Kind of felt we were paying for starched serviettes and snooty waiter that could not be found when needed even at time for the check. Our friends stopped in for tea the prior day and it was 18 pounds per for tea, really? Really bad biscuits/scones and under achieving tea. You are kind of a captive audience in Appin, but go down the road a bit for some other options.

TripAdvisor will doubtless contain innumerable reflections on the quality of the Airds Hotel's culinary offerings and, no doubt, rightly so. As one of the UK's longest permanent residents within the pages of the Good Food Guide, it goes without saying that dining at the Airds is an experience which has been treasured by many over the years. Granted, my dining companion and I didn't enjoy the Mallaig brill as much as we anticipated we might (the crab gnocchi neither of us regards as memorable, sadly), but there was no doubting the exquisite qualities of the toffee apple souffle, and the apple and blackberry tart. Roaring log fires, sofas that feel like home, waiting staff attentive to a fault, and the carefully crafted attention to detail one expects of a fine dining experience are all part of the Airds package.Where it unravelled - and, where, possibly, we might have been less polite and more assertive ourselves - was at the point at which we presented ourselves to make the reservation, directly from a damp outing on a hillside, resplendent in waterproofs and hiking boots, to be informed, in no uncertain terms, that our "holiday attire" of "jeans and trainers" were not considered suitable for the Airds dining room. An interesting and, indeed, somewhat objectionable supposition on the part of the person in question, all the more insulting when we realised, having dressed properly anyway, that the same message hadn't been conveyed to those resident within the hotel, for many of whom jeans and trainers were indeed the dining attire of choice, as it transpired. A sad reflection on an establishment of the Airds Hotel's reputation that it's money that classifies one as worthy of eating their food rather than enthusiasm (and knowing how to behave). Or maybe we missed the sign over the door "Residents only - riff-raff keep out"...A shame, really. Quite a pleasant evening marred by an underlying feeling that we weren't considered quite good enough, somehow.

Enjoyed dinner with friends at this wonderful hotel in Port Appin.Relaxing and comfortable lounges with real log fires to enjoy pre dinner drinks and peruse the menu. Staff friendly and helpful, food superb, can't recommend highly enough.

We were once again very lucky to have two memorable evening meals in this beautiful hotel. The evening starts with drinks & canapés by a roaring fire in the lounge followed by a meal in the elegant restaurant. Every course pleased the eye & the palette. Very pretty & elegant dishes which had us in tasting heaven. Can't think of another place I've stayed where the food is so good. You really must go & try it for yourselves to appreciate how first class it is. Enjoy!

We stayed at this hotel for 3 nights and the dining experience is first class in the most amazing setting. Dinner starts with pre dinner drinks in the lounge with canapés where you can order in a very relaxed atmosphere. Dinner was outstanding and I can't praise the quality, presentation and the service enough, the chef and his team are clearly very talented. I enjoyed the scallop starter that much I had to have it again the following night. The Airds restaurant must clearly be one of the finest in Scotland. I will be returning on my next trip to Scotland and I cannot wait. Many thanks to the chef and his team.

Dinner at the Airds hotel was an absolute joy. Impeccable service and amazing food in beautiful surroundings. Whether from a la carte menu or the tasting menu, the presentation and flavours are a treat to remember all complimented by some very fine wines. Breakfast was of equal quality and provided a great start to the day. I'd highly recommend it and would have no hesitation in going back.

We enjoyed a lunch at Airds on the way back home to the Midlands, after a week in the Ardnamurchan Peninsula. We were blessed with the weather, and the view from the restaurant was superb over the loch. The food was extremely well presented and the service was impeccable. A beautiful, luxurious hotel, that offers formal or less-informal dining options. The views and surrounding areas are some of the best you will ever see. We managed to also see some of the bedrooms at the hotel - which are to an extremely high standard, and some of them boast fantastic loch views from the bed!So pleased we stopped for lunch here. Would highly recommend.Graham and his team were so accommodating and extremely friendly

We stayed here in September in the hotel and decided one day just to relax in the hotel given the weather was not that good. We therefore took advantage of having lunch in the restaurant and enjoyed fantastic seafood in the form of lobster for myself and langoustines for my husband. Both were superb and cooked simply so as not to ruin what are already great ingredients. the staff were friendly and attentive and the seafood was quite obviously cooked by skilled chefs who knew what to do with what can only be described as the freshest and best seafood in the area. Then enjoyed a stunning pudding followed by coffee in a really relaxed atmosphere. Can highly recommend.

Stayed at the Airds for one night only. Price included dinner. The place itself is lovely and the area is beautiful. The food was amazing but the atmosphere was lacking. Our room was at the very top and was nice. What was disappointing was that half way through my morning shower with a head full of shampoo the hot water ran out. We called down to reception and within 10 mins we were told that I could use a shower in another room on a lower floor. This would not have bothered me normally but the Airds is a luxury hotel and you don't expect to have to go to another room to finish a shower when you have paid such a high price.

I emailed first to check the times for lunch as I've noticed some restaurants or hotels don't serve food certain days & Kathy replied almost immediately saying yes open 7 days a week. We decided to visit for a cream tea & wasn't disappointed. Kathy was there at the door & I thanked her for replying to my email. We had a choice of tea we preferred in a beautiful wedgewood tea service. With 2 plain & 2 fruit scones with butter, strawberry jam & fresh clotted cream. Wow it was just amazing sitting in the lush garden in the sun facing the Loch, what more can you honestly ask for. The waiter was so polite poring the tea & he was also dressed impeccable. Thank you Kathy for a remembrable cream tea ever, you must be very proud of your hotel & staff it's immaculately run, such a gem. Wish we could have stayed here, If we get chance we'l be visiting again before rethurning back to Nottingham. Best wishes.

Besonders empfehlenswert: Das Degustationsmenü mit Weinreise. Excellente Weinauswahl. Gemütlicher Speiseraum mit ganz schöner Aussicht.

During our stay at the Airds we dinned each evening in the restaurant. The food is an absolute treat for the taste buds. So delicious, this is dining in Scotland at it's very finest.

We called in here for morning coffee and received a warm welcome. Pot of coffee along with shortbread was served in lounge .Beautiful surroundings both inside and outside. Staff were very pleasant and accommodating and nothing was too much bother for them.This is a beautiful hotel --one we would love to spend time in.

Looking for a traditional tea, we were directed to the beautifully located hotel. Despite arriving after tea time, the staff graciously prepared cream tea. The scones, clotted cream, and jams were excellent, the teas top quality, and the setting perfect for the event.

We dined at the Airds Restaurant on each night of our stay and can honestly say it is one of the best restaurants we have dined in. The chef is extremely talented and clearly chooses only the highest quality ingredients. The staff are extremely friendly and attentive - nothing is too much to ask for. The wines offered are wonderful and perfectly accompany the different courses. With views overlooking the loch and the mountains, there is little more you could ask for!!

We were lucky enough to have beautiful weather so we could sit outside for a drink in taking in the beautiful view and the early evening sunshine. We then moved inside to eat a delicious three course meal. Great service, amazing food, beautiful view.

During our four day stay at the Airds we had dinner in the restaurant three times and having stayed on other occasions we were delighted to find the quality has continued to develop from strength to strength.One evening we experienced the tasting menu which highlights the quality of the local produce to great effect. It included Mull crab, Scottish pigeon, Inverawe salmon and Dulmunzie farm lamb. The quality of the produce was excellent and beautifully prepared with excellent presentation and professionally, but unobtrusively served. It was complimented with a superb choice of wines. The relaxed and sophisticated atmosphere of the dining room together with the charming and professional service made each evening an absolute pleasure.

Stuffy and pretentious, food was not up to the standard we were expecting and was just average. Cheese board was excellent though.

Whether dinner or breakfast,our food was delicious and beautifully presented. We particularly enjoyed the tasting menu which is well balanced with perfect wine pairings. The choice at breakfast will suit every palate..Service is attentive without being overbearing. From every aspect Airds provides a most enjoyable dining experience.

We enjoyed three nights stay at this lovely hotel. The views from our bedroom and the restaurant were beautiful and the staff were attentive and helpful. We were especially fortunate to have amazing weather which enabled us to walk in the wonderful countryside in the area. We even enjoyed a walk before breakfast and two mornings.

Stayed in the hotel and ate in their restaurant on both nights. Been before and the food was great then, but even better now and that is saying something! Good choice menu with both meat and seafood and ingredients tasted so fresh which is what I would expect. Can highly recommend. Should be getting a Michelin star in my opinion. Will be back.

We have had another wonderful stay at Airds - our second this year and fourth in total. We cannot recommend it highly enough - the staff are all so friendly and professional, nothing is ever too much trouble; the hotel itself is such a comfortable place to stay and the food is first class. We had the taster menu for the first time this visit and can highly recommend. The dog also loves his visits to this charming hotel!

Abendessen zur dritt als Teil der Übernachtung. Haben dann in Angesicht der Karte das in der Halbpension inkludierte Vier-Gänge-Menü für GBP 15,85 p.P. auf sieben Gänge ausgedehnt. Das war es auch wert. Allein die Vorspeise - frittiertes Ei auf einem Schaum von lokalem Käse - war das upgrade wert. Ansonsten die üblichen Verdächtigen, die man auch in einem Sternerestaurant findet: Perfektes Reh, Käseauswahl vom Wagen, etc.Weinbegleitung haben wir uns geschenkt und haben eine Flasche Champagner sowie eine Flasche australischen Rotwein als Begleitung gewählt. Die Weinkarte ist tragischerweise zu übersichtlich. Wäre schön, wenn man hier noch weiter ausbauen würde.Service sehr persönlich, was auch der Größe geschuldet ist (sechs oder sieben Tische).

We were staying fairly near Port Appin for Valentine`s Day , and looked online for a restaurant for our evening meal . The Airds Hotel was advertising a Valentine`s Special Dinner on their website , so we emailed ahead using their link to say we would be coming . We had no alternative as there is no mobile phone coverage in the area whatsoever . When we arrived , we were told at the door they were fully booked , then they weren`t and could take us . We were shown into a lounge area , and given 3 menus , and not offered drinks . Then a member of staff informed us The Valentine`s Special had been cancelled , and we would have to choose from The A La Carte , or The Tasters Menu ( over twice the price ) , despite it still being on offer on their website !At this point , residents who had arrived in the lounge after us , were offered drinks and were being fussed over .When their drinks arrived , before we had been offered any , we thought , ENOUGH , and left . The welcome we received from this pretentious restaurant was about as warm as the weather outside ( minus 3 degrees )

Whata wonderful place. we came across it accidentally and booked to come later in the week. which we duly did having gotten completely drenched. The hotel staff were so kind and allowed us to get changed out of wet clothes into dry ones and then served us a quite lovely afternoon tea with an open fire to warm us all through. It was excellent all round. can happily recommend

We ate in the restaurant for dinner and breakfast. The food was divine. Really good options on the menu, staff very attentive and friendly. Lovely atmosphere.Presentation of the food was very impressive and very tasty. Full tummys all round!Compliments to the chef and staff.

広い湾を望む田舎の家族経営的な高級ホテル＆レストラン。玄関で借りる長靴を履いて、目の前の庭園を経由して海岸に出られる。お部屋は余り広くなく、浴室設備もやや古いが、サービスは良くて寛げる。夕食メニューは地物を中心とした新鮮な魚介類と凝った調理で飽きさせない。デザートも美味。他のお客さんたちはとても静かに会話していて雰囲気が良い。部屋に備えられている特製のアルコールもおいしい。

Stopped off here on a long road trip day, on what must have been the last, best day of summer 2015. Had heard good things about the hotel from friends, so was in my mind to see what it was like. I certainly was not disappointed.I ate from the set lunch menu which at £19 for three courses was an absolute steal. The ham hock was full of flavour, and the home made piccallili complemented it perfectly, along with the wafer thin slivers of radish. The main was monkfish, super fresh, roasted and served with risotto and the juiciest mussels I have ever had. Pudding was a chocolate delice which just blew me away.I managed to sit outside, at a table on the lawn, and had great service from the waiter who had tables inside too.All in all, absolutely perfect :)

I took my Father here for dinner as we were staying in the area. We had a fantastic taster menu which was complemented beautifully with wines to match each course. They catered really well to my Dads diabetes, with fast efficient service for all courses. The food itself was spectacular, each course working beautifully with the last. The atmosphere in the hotel was quiet (but it was a Monday evening in October!) but really friendly and relaxed. The venue itself is very pretty and set in a stunning location to add atmosphere to the evening. Overall I had a fantastic meal in a lovely venue and I will be returning!

A beautiful quiet setting with a stunning view across the water. We spent a cosy afternoon in the lounge with tea and cakes and enjoyed a wonderful dinner of delicate, tasty food. A unique and delightful place.