Gigha Hotel in Argyll & Bute

The hotel is an experience. The food is wonderful the beds comfortable and the cosy. Great place to stay for visits to the island. Looking forward to a visit in the summer. PLEASE finish the residents lounge.

A real find. Tucked almost out of sight behind the hotel, the spacious and comfortable cafe offers very good food: try the hot smoked salmon sandwiches. Great service and good value for money

Super stay at Gigha hotel from Friday to Monday. Friendly, attentive helpful staff, good food and great company among staff and locals. Hired bikes for the day and cycled to various beaches and gardens in glorious weather. Will be back again.

The hosts, Ken and Andzela, are very warm and welcoming are although the usual bar was being renovated during our visit there was still a good friendly local attendance in their temporary bar in the restaurant at the back of the hotel ( and the beer garden when the sun was shining) over the weekend we visited. We enjoyed a first class 3 course meal on Saturday evening - the local oysters are the best, fresh mussels cooked to perfection, and the lemon sole with brown shrimp I will be returning for again soon! Also great home made desserts , sticky toffee and chocolate fudge. We ate more than we intended but such good food, fresh local ingredients and generous portions it was hard not to! We will be back soon and thank you for such a lovely time ( also great coffee!)

We stopped off here for some coffee and scones before before going for some walks around the island. It was a lovely day, so we were able to sit outside and soak up the view back across to the mainland. It didn't take long for us to get served. Slightly dissapointed that the scones looked like a packet mix and not home made, but they still tasted good and set us up for our walk. The hotel is close to the ferry terminal, so an ideal place to visit before beginning an adventure.

Some months ago, we booked 2 rooms for a 2 night stay at the Gigha Hotel. We caught the 2pm ferry to Gigha and unfortunately a piece of plant machinery accidentally reversed into my car, the driver asked where we were headed and when we said Gigha Hotel, he informed us that it had been closed for about a week due to a Covid outbreak. We drove to the hotel and a young man with a foreign accent stuck his head through a skylight to tell us that the hotel was indeed closed, I asked him why we hadn't been informed about the closure and he couldn't answer. All other accommodation in the area was fully booked and we had to drive to Dumbarton before we found somewhere with a family room. Simply not having the common decency to inform us that the hotel was closed caused a huge amount of distress and expense, to eventually get back to Campbeltown to continue our holiday as planned, in total meant 4 totally unnecessary ferry journeys and around 200 miles of extra travel. Other people seemed to be in the same boat, none of us had been informed that the hotel was closed. I will never again visit this establishment where the management have so little respect for the clientele. Whoever owns this hotel, hang your head in shame, if of course you have any shame.

We had dinner in the Gigha Hotel recently and the food was fantastic. I have coeliacs disease so have to follow a strict gluten free diet and when I told the waiter he said he’d check what I could have with the chef. Before we ordered the chef came out himself to speak to me and let me know if my choices were safe and if there would need to be adaptations which was really reassuring that I was going to get a safe meal. I had scallops which were cooked perfectly to start then lemon sole with really fresh vegetables for my main. It was all delicious.

I live on a nearby Island and have worked in hospitality for years so was suprised to be greeted with an irate “you are late” upon arrival at the hotel - yes we were a few minutes late due to our boat being delayed, we of course tried to apologise profusely but it was not accepted. We sat in the garden which is very nice, great views. As we were handed our menus we were told “the kitchen want you to hurry” again quite shocked by this, I know this is not the famed island hospitality people look forward to. We ordered soft drinks and 2 simple and quick dishes although there was very nice dishes on the menu we would have like to try. Food itself was fine.We were not offered any deserts, further drinks, coffees etc We spent a total of £26 which is a shame as if we hadn’t been so rushed and uncomfortable we probably would have spent double that. Surely after the last 18 months any restaurant would want to make as much as possible from every customer not do the bare minimum and get them out the door?! Was also surprised to see chefs smoking in the garden around where customers eat and drink, never seen that before. This place was empty apart from us and the other restaurant in the village was jumping, booked solid all day and evening so maybe we weren’t the only ones to feel unwelcome

We camped on the Isle of Gigha . Gorgeous little island .All locals very friendly . Had a meal in the hotel . Food was ok. Service was fantastic prices not to bad for what you get , very off putting the arguments between the owner. of the hotel , mr Decon and a lady screaming and shouting at each other . The language that was being used was disgusting . This has put myself and partner off from revisiting the hotel ,

Thank you Adam - Chef of Gigha Hotel, we had an amazing lunch, didn't book ahead and we were delighted you had Space for us in the lovely garden. Wow, a huge thank you for your signature dish of Zarzuela fish stew which was absolutely brilliant. Great waiting staff, excellent service we absolutely recommend as it really was delicious lunch. 5 * Gigha Hotel. Well done all of you. @redwhizzie

We were walking from Achamore gardens back to ferry and the hotel/restaurant is situated at the road with great view towards Kintyre peninsula and small yacht harbour on the isle. It was sunny day so we were sitting outside and the place was very good keeping social distancing rules during COVID. The waiter who served us was very polite, as we wanted only a small refreshment he advised to have scones and drink - which we ordered and it was tasty. Every guest kept COVID rules when going inside the hotel to pay the bill which was good to see.

When we arrived we were told it was light bites only but when the chef came out, he explained he was just about to close the kitchen. He must’ve seen how hungry we were as he made us something from the main menu anyway...! Glad he did as it was all very delicious with very good portions. Kids enjoyed their chicken nuggets and the sandwiches and soup were freshly made. COVID safe with only one other family inside. A bit rough round the edges with decor etc but don’t let that put you off. Food and service was very good and would happily come back.

A very warm feeling to this hotel great decor very traditional and homely Only 2 mins from ferry Plenty of parking here we parked two vans and a trailer out the front of the hotel still bags of room left Very high standard of cleanliness here plenty of hand wash stations My room was cosy and had a very comfy bed with en suite which were Spotlessly clean Very quiet here so I had a great sleep The staff were very attentive and polite The food I had was brilliant I am a big fan off fish and chips I ordered angel cut haddock and chips And out came a monster on a plate it was amazing the peas and tartar sauce were lovely too I don't really start a review with the main meal before the starter but in this case I would like to focus on the starter which was a simple crayfish cocktail but when it came it was something to behold the picture does not do it justice and makes it seem a smaller portion than what it was This was a little creative master piece on a plate This dish was really on point for me and the presentation told me that the chef is on top of his game So tasty!!! Well done chef I'm just sorry I didn't get to stay longer to try more dishes A very high standard Thank you all for making my stay a memorable one

We visited the Isle of Gigha for our 7th wedding anniversary and had booked lunch at The Boathouse however it closed earlier than usual for the season due to COVID-19. So we visited Gigha Hotel restaurant instead. My husband had the crab burger and I had the Gigha Steak and Ale Pie. My husband did say his burger was ok but incredibly greasy. The grease actually squirted out when he took the first bite. My steak and ale pie was absolutely awful. It was topped with cold pastry for a start which had never been cooked on top of the steak pie. The steak was mixed in with blue cheese. Now I love both steak and blue cheese but together in this “pie” it was awful and I couldn’t eat it. I felt they were trying to do something to make this pie more fancy but it was a complete failure. The table next to us had the fish and chips which smelled amazing and they seemed to enjoy so we were perhaps unlucky with our choices but I wouldn’t recommend anyone to try it. We also were greeted by quite a grumpy man at the front door however the staff taking our orders were pleasant enough.

having read great reviews and seen pictures of the famous Spanish food served, especially zarzuela made with seafood, we were looking forward to something special. in the event, the menu was fairly standard pub grub, with no shellfish available.

Ate in the Bistro x 2 while in Kintyre. Nice short ferry trip over, particularly on a nice day. Made welcome and enjoyed good service. Menu very seafood focused but other options available. Food we had was very good quality and thought it decent value for money. We would be happy to return and recommend.

I averaged out a score of 4 (very good food, well cooked) and served with a smile with 2 for the hotel ambience and upkeep (poor), i.e. back of hotel was a rubbish dumping yard, welcome was “curt” to say the least. Hey ho.

We went just for refreshing drinks after a day on the magnificent beaches around. We had a pint of cider and a gin and tonic. We paid £12 for the two drinks which seemed steep but maybe we are out of touch with current prices in bars. We sat outside in the warm evening looking at the sea. Beautiful.We didn't go back for food although that had been the plan.

We had the fish and chips which were fantastic and really tasty.The potions were huge and came with mushy peas and tartar sauce.

I’m only giving four stars, as there were good points but failing ones too to this restaurant within the hotel. For instance, this restaurant has a lovely view and the waiter was lovely and attentive. My hubby had a starter which I shared. It was really nice, with prawn which may have been frozen and monkfish that I thought was fresh, not frozen. I really enjoyed this.My hubby had lobster which he said was good. Chips though were frozen not hand cut.I had fish and chips, which was not so good. Chips were frozen not hand cut. The batter of the fish was thick and oily and I was thus forced to eat only the fish in between, leaving the batter o the side. I had a side salad, which could have been lovely but had far too much dressing, thus I left most of this too.However loved the pudding which was cheesecake. My hubby shared this with me, as it was so good, he could not resist. I did tell the waiter I did not like the main course and salad. No reduction in bill though. I did not want to make a fuss, as he was lovely. The chef served me the pudding himself, which I thought was nice. As said, his starter and pudding were lovely. I would go back but avoid the fish and chips, plus I’d ask for dressing on the side.

We ate lunch here twice on the island. The evening menu looked very good too. Lovely food, nice desserts, pleasant staff, beauriful surroundings.

So glad that we had a meal here. There was a fantastic choice on the menu and the waiter was friendly and so efficient and attentive despite having a full dining room. When the food came it looked and tasted amazing. My son tasted lobster thermadore for the first time, it looked and tasted amazing. The whole family was delighted with their meal here. I would definitely go back.

Tried the hotel last night with mixed expectations.Scallops starter 3 well cooked scallops with apple on top on a bed of?haggis and apple jelly? Served with a white wine sauce. Absolutely excellent, flavours complemented each other and there was enough sauce . Great dish. Salmon Caesar salad was good, beautifully cooked salmon with Parmesan, anchovies and dressing. Parmesan preshredded but that was OK.Hope the hotel can promote their chef so he receives the accolades he deserves

We had an amazing visit to the Gigha hotel. The hotel was cosy & comfortable. We were blessed with amazing weather and were able to sit in the beer garden which has beautiful views. We hired bikes and headed to the most northerly point of island with amazing views of Islay & Jura then back to the twin beaches for a lovely picnic and chilly paddle.We will definitely return (hopefully we would get as lovely weather the next time as not a lot to do on island if it is wet)Highlight was the food in the hotel which exceeded our expectations. Beautiful, fresh seafood and delicious steaks. The staff were also very welcoming and friendly.

Just back from a two night stay. Hotel reasonably good with a good choice of dinner menu. Breakfast could be improved however. Comfortable room Friendly staff with no real issues other than poor WiFi.

Great food but dining room was very quiet when we visited (unlike the bistro and bar which were very busy). Fantastic service from an enthusiastic team - recommended.

We booked for 1 night with our wee papillon. After being welcomed by the friendly staff, the room was both comfortable and clean. The evening meal in the bistro was excellent as was the breakfast. Great value for money.

Arrived looking for tea and a scone. After finding staff just had tea as, the 2 cakes and the 4 pack of scones were unappetising as did not appear fresh. There was no excuse as this was at 12:30. The Bistro area was nice and clean but this Hotel is missing a trick or two. ie be more welcoming, friendly and attentive to guests and get someone to do home baking for you.

Stayed here for 2 nights... whilst the accommodation is tired, it was perfectly acceptable for what we paid. The real surprise was the food we ate in their Hebridean Restaurant on one of the night. Amazing choice of starters and mains, plus an extensive array of Specials. When on an island that has access to the freshest of seafood... it’s got to be a first choice. We ate... scallops, Gigha (huge piece of fish) Halibut and the Mackerel... which were all cooked to perfection and had some unusual touches... just perfect. However, what was a real bonus was the lightness of the NY cheesecake... . No bought in deserts here!! All the staff in the hotel that we met were friendly and very welcoming! I would not hesitate to recommend this hotel to you... and they are very accommodating with your dog!

Stayed here for three nights and ate in the restaurant twice, the food was quite good but the menu did not change and it was cold as the heating wasn’t turned on. Can recommend the porridge for breakfast. Felt the owners could have been a bit more friendly, the waiter was very good though.

We stayed 2 nights in the Gigha Hotel and had dinner and breakfast both nights. Staff are friendly, helpful and efficient. We are vegan and were delighted to see a banner outside the hotel saying that they could provide vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free meals (in addition, of course, to the full range of meals). There were three vegan choices on the varied dinner menu. Both evening meals were excellent. For breakfast, you are invited to pre-select your menu item choices and time of serving, so that the meal arrived quickly and freshly prepared. The en-suite rooms are fresh and of a good quality. Views from the hotel are stunning.

Great time , relaxing and wandering around island. Seafood excellent. Hotel meets a variety , yachts , cyclists, walkers, and those who want to do nothing!

We stayed here for two nights with our two dogs. The rooms were spacious and clean and the staff were friendly and helpful. The food was excellent.

Rooms are very small but very clean linen/towels. Bathroom had a strong smell of damp and main hotel areas are run down and cluttered. No real resident’s lounge. The bistro menu is dated, a somewhat bizarre mix and expensive, especially compared to the wonderful Boathouse restaurant. Portions were large but a bit lacking in taste. Younger staff trying their best but owners seemed a bit indifferent to guests. All in all this place could be SO much better with just a bit more effort, especially given the great location.

Arrived here thinking about having a meal, and hoping to see some menus, but unfortunately the manager in the reception area couldn't deal with us at that moment as he was busily engaged in shouting loudly at one of his staff. Obviously giving this young man, who we later discovered came from Lithuania, a severe and public dressing down, had to take priority over dealing with the customers. A real Basil moment if ever there was one!

Amazing location with warm welcoming and friendly staff..the food was fantastic and the overall experience is one we shall treasure, until we return... so thank you to all the staff.

Staying at the hotel we decided to use the Bistro for our revening meals. The menu was very good with a good choice. Needless to say I would reccomend the Haddock and chips. Lovely.

My wife and I were a lil’ hungry after a walk around Achamore, thankfully this hotel was opened for eats and off any menu you wanted.

The food in the evenings here was absolutely delicious...scampi cooked to perfection, beefburger/salad on hot toasted roll was so tasty, fish & chips was gorgeous, but the steak and ale pie with melted blue cheese is the standout dish.

You have the choice of fine dining or the bistro, both of which are very fairly priced; the choice wide and the quality excellent.

Ideal place to escape a busy lifestyle, limited wifi so no distractions. We visited Gigha for a relaxing break, not really knowing what to expect we spent a whole day exploring the island, beautiful views and very friendly locals. The hotel is very basic, rooms are small but comfortable and are equipped with a small tv in room with tea/coffee facilities and hairdryer. The food was excellent and the staff were friendly. Visited Achamore Gardens which is in need of some TLC, would we go back.....probably yes, the beaches and views weere amazing

Wonderful hotel, beautiful island. The most peaceful place we have ever been to. Don’t take the car it will only ruin the peace. The weather did help, but doesn’t it always.

This was our second attempt to get to the island this year with high winds cancelling our first attempt.

Stayed two nights for anniversary break in Gigha Hotel - lovely country hotel with friendly helpful staff. Warm and comfortable rooms but looking a little tired in places but beautiful sea views make it all worthwhile. Highly recommend their bistro restaurant as food and service was excellent. Very close to ferry terminal and ideal island for walking holidays.

The restaurant doesn't inspire much looks-wise, but we were then very pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food. Top notch all round. Some excellent fresh seafood choices, including oysters for £2 each, and some lovely gastropub style meat and veggie options too. And if you can snag a table by the front windows you have the most beautiful view to the sea. The service was efficient and friendly and we got all our courses very quickly. Highly recommend the scallops and chorizo starter.

Although this was not the venue we thought we were having lunch in (We had heard great things About the Boat house but discovered it was closed when we arrived). We had the most amazing lunch. We sat in the very pleasant beer garden which was full of butterflies due to the flowering bushes. Both the adult and children's meals were served quickly and we were amazed by the beautiful presentation and depth of flavour. A great find!

Relaxed place to stay - particularly welcoming if you have two dogs as my friend and I had. Food was good (dogs have to stay in the bar but that was fine) weather was pleasant so we were able to enjoy a drink in the garden. Small island so 2 days was enough time to see it and the hotel had a relaxed, 'lived in feel' , helpful staff.

Were ushered to an inside room where tables were pushed together for us. A couple of sweet things were sitting under a glass dome which didn’t look very interesting. No interest from the staff as to where we were from and interested in welcoming us. We left.

Great service ( we did book ) ,really great food and super friendly atmosphere. The small bar was great post dinner too.

What an amazing place. We stayed in room 12A which had plenty of space and a large en-suite with a huge bath. All meals were superb and the chef mixed and matched for my gluten free diet. The black pudding at breakfast was a rare treat.

We visited the hotel on a 3 night itison deal which included dinner on the first night and bed and breakfast. The deal was good value and the hotel was in a nice location . However, the food was average and the interior of the hotel seemed to need a bit of TLC and updating. Our room (4) though was spacious and bright with a view towards the water and also to the garden at the side of the hotel. The island itself is beautiful especially in the warm sunshine and it's definitely worth a trip.

We had a delightful meal in the restaurant overlooking the anchorage on a lovely warm sunny evening. We chose a dozen Gigha oysters which were excellent. We followed with mattered haddock and chips with peas. The batter was crisp and light and the fish fresh. The far chips were well cooked and the peas not mushy. We had a couple of glasses of Cabernet Sauvignon to accompany a good value and tasty meal.

We had the two course lunch for £12 it was great value and whilst the menu pointed out that the offer meant small courses the dishes were good and the sizes large.Quality was outstandining.

We have just returned home from staying at the Gigha Hotel, we had a fabulous time. Room was spotless bed very comfy, breakfast and dinner were very good also. Staff were very friendly and the weather was hot and sunny which really made it for us. We will be back

We dined in the bistro on both nights of our stay. Good menu with good choices as my partner is a vegetarian. Very good service and food was tasty.

Stayed with here with two other couples. The hotel is perfectly functional & the staff are nice but it is quite dated & down-at-heel. It's kind of like stepping back in time to the 70s but maybe not in a good way!

Comfortable and clean room (7) with beautiful views and excellent sleep quality. Oodles of hot water for baths but a bit trickier to adjust temperature for shower. Good breakfast with choice of juices, freshly prepared fruit salad, yogurt and cereals and selection of cooked dishes. There is a toaster to make fresh toast when you are ready for it along with several preserves. Local Gigha milk is available courtesy of Tarbert Farm - in bottles! This can also be bought at the local shop/post office nearby. A useful and appreciated addition to the hotel's services would be bicycle hire.

We have stayed several times over the years at Gigha Hotel, this trip we stayed at Ferrymans Cottage, it was great. Everything we needed and more, very well equipped and looked after by the hotel staff. Nothing is too much trouble. We ate at the hotel, the chef Adam, is very good. Ken and his team work very hard at the hotel and it shows, he is making improvements all the time to the building which has had problems out of his control, however, his tenacity is paying off and the place is looking up. Very well done to you and we look forward to seeing you again soon! xx

It's just a FAB Hotel run by Ken his wife and a great staff. Food and service was first class. Great value for money. If the person that got is dates wrong and blamed the HOTEL WOULD LIKE TO CONTACT ME . ILL MAKE SURE HE GETS UP FOR THIS WORK ON TIME.

Good location good food friendly staff and well stocked bar. We were made to feel very welcome by Ken and his team

We ate here 2 nights and the food was very good. Bar prices reasonable. The hotel is dog friendly if you are taking your pets. Breakfast was excellent as well.

we visited here with friends and family and had a lovely meal. Only down side was we all ordered scallops and unfortunately they were not available. However we all had a different main course and everyone thoroughly enjoyed theirs. I had the steak pie and the meat melted away. Fab. Friendly staff and nice atmosphere

Food was lovely nicely presented and tasted great with local produce fresh from the plater of life served to you with freindy staff 😁

Stayed at the Ferryman’s Cottage and had dinner on both nights at the hotel. First thing to remember you are on an island with the associated transport costs and you can’t nip to the local supermarket if you run out. That said my wife and I had two superb dinners at the hotel. We had the haddock the first night and the steak the second both were tremendous. The steak especially was fabulous. The service, in fact all the staff are friendly and very helpful. We read some of the reviews before we travelled and have to disagree with those who found fault with the hotel and the staff. It is not a hotel set in a city or a town. When we visited the was fairly quiet so the food took slightly longer to arrive but I would doubt if they can prepare much in advance and in any case it was well worth wait

Visited last night whilst staying at the Ferrymans House for a few days, we both had the scallops which were...

Stayed at hotel and ate there. Dinner was lovely, great choice and must recommend the cheese board very tasty!

We had a great time at this wee hotel on the beautiful Isle of Gigha. The hotel is comfortable and...

We actually popped in here for some afternoon tea. There are really only 2 places on the island, this and...

Stayed here for two nights and was impressed with the location and i had dinner here for two nights and...

Sadly it was just after 2, no food available, so we had a drink and left as the food service...

Good menu, lots of choice, fresh produce, big portions, quick and efficient service from friendly staff.

Had two nights here mid week and had an enjoyable time. The bedroom was clean and warm, tea tray, bottled water and toiletries were replenished daily. Decor a little dated but it is a small hotel on a small island and did not detract from the stay. Staff all friendly and helpful, cases carried to the room and manager kindly took us back to the ferry when we left.

The Island's only hotel, revamped in the 80's but now very tired decor and dated facilities. I overheard someone complain of damp in their room and rotten floor boards in a bathroom that they considered dangerous. Our water pressure in the bathroom was poor which is okay for a highland hotel perhaps not on mains water but I'm sure with more effort this could have been sorted. Most or the staff were from Lithuania which was reflected on with flags on the restaurant menu but did not inspire the food. A crab starter was small, using what I suspect was tinned crab drowned in balsamic vinegar, the sea bream on a bed of vegetables was one very small fillet with salad and both our first and second choice of wine was not available. Fish and chips were okay and would be my recommendation if you do choose to eat here. The white wine that was available was expensive and not chilled. The bar afterwards is small but was busy despite again being pricey. No real ale. Breakfast however was good with a pre-order card submitted the night before ensuring it was cooked to order with a nice selection of jams, some made locally. The only other thing that reflected modern day high standards was the price. Certainly I felt embarrassed about the impression of Scotland that would be give to foreign visitors. I would strongly encourage the Foundation who I understand now own the hotel and the management running it to step up a gear. As is, not a place we would want to return to looking perhaps, choosing B&B; or self catering if next visiting this delightful island.

Lovely, homely restaurant with stunning views and friendly, helpful staff. Great options, even for vegetarians. Very generous portions! Nice wine list. We were made to feel really comfortable and thoroughly enjoyed eating here (hotel stay reviewed separately).

Enjoyed lunch at the hotel. Reasonably priced in a lovely setting. Was a beautiful day so we chose to eat outside - jlovely.

We had lunch here during our visit. Can't fault the food absolutely lovely. The staff were polite and helpful. Would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone

Nice friendly atmosphere in the hotel that we looked in on for breakfast. Limited menu but what we ordered was freshly cooked and really hit the spot. Huge pot of coffee to share which really set us up for the day.Staff were pleasant and interested in our visit. Will definitely look in for dinner next time we are on the island.

Lovely spacious twin room with partial sea view..... good food at the evening meal.... pre ordered breakfast main was excellent and there was plenty of choice pior to it being served.... staff were pleasant and attentive and the management were always on hand.... and of course the evening entertainment was a wonderful bonus....This was a 5pm Deal with BB & Dinner and the set menu was sufficient for the deal.... but we were celebrating and paid extra for our eating preference...!

We would have a wonderfull surprise with this place where we entered without any expectations.Very good space, some tables with views to the sea. Staff friendly and efficient. Complete menu, with plenty variety, all the meals were well cooked and presented. Prices are really reasonable : a clear recommended restaurant !

One night stay here on gigha . Very pleasant experience , nice helpful staff . Clean and functional . Excellent views of the sea

We found the restaurant very pleasing. Tables well spaced out, some with views to the sea. Staff friendly and efficient. Good Menu, with plenty variety, but personal preference would have liked more seafood options. Great value. All meals were well cooked and presented. Would definitely recommend.

Had a lovely lunch in the hotel at a very reasonable price. A visit to the bar is also recommended to try some of the malts on sale

Myself and my partner stayed in the Gigha Hotel for one night on 8th July. We have visited Gigha several times for day trips as we literally only live a few miles from the ferry terminal on the Kintyre side, however, we decided to book a deal with the Gigha Hotel and stay overnight.We had a lovely time on this beautiful island and were blessed with fantastic weather during our stay. The hotel is set in a beautiful location, it has a beer garden with stunning views and a relaxing atmosphere. Our room was spacious and clean with a lovely views to the side, I have to say the staff were very friendly and accommodating and we were made to feel very welcome.We had dinner in the restaurant which was part of our hotel deal and we thought all the food was delicious, including breakfast the following morning. We would certainly recommend eating here if visiting the island.All in all we had a great time and wished we had booked for two nights. The deal is fantastic and on that basis we will definitely book again if it becomes available, especially if theme nights are introduced.Looking forward to returning.

The service and food in the Bistro both good; breakfast in the main restaurant also OK but had to ordered the evening before!

We had a nice lunch at the Gigha Hotel Bistro. Tey had a good selection of food on the menu and tap beers.

I first was in Gigha two years ago, i.e. in 2014, and came back this November, this time with a partner. I did not stay at the hotel this time round and therefore can only give my view on how the restaurant has evolved since then. From what I understand, the hotel has passed into private hands (it was community-owned at the time).My girl-friend and I dined here every night of our stay on the island, as it was the only option. We tried out a variety of dishes, all of which were cooked to a professional and very relishable standard. Last time I was in Gigha, the available food at the hotel could best be described as pub grub: fish and chips, burgers and whatnot. Not so now: there was a good choice of fish and meat dishes including curries, complemented by a fancy-looking wine list, but we both like our ales (I can recommend Colonsay 80 Shillings). We partook of a Chinese buffet with a miscellany of sweet and sour chicken and fish options, which was highly satisfactory, notwithstanding a sudden power cut which struck the whole of Kintyre and plunged us into darkness—the hotel luckily has its own generator. We also had a decent, traditional Sunday roast with bells on.As for the bar, this is still a meeting point for the local population, and it was nice to meet my friend and fellow Gaelic speaker John again. Bha mi toilichte gu dearbh d’fhaicinn a-rithist, agus chì mi thu aig àm air adhart, nuair a tillidh mi dhan eilean.They still have a broad selection of whiskies available.On the whole, ergo, I must say that this restaurant has visibly improved.

.We were fortunate enough to dine at the Gigha hotel when the chef from the Boathouse was doing a visiting stint at the hotel. We dined with a local who was a relative of ours which made the meal even more special. The steak with fries was recommended and it did not disappoint. This ranked with some of the best steaks we have had anywhere in the world at any price. Seared and done to a medium rare perfection. Happy coos in Scotland make great steaks. The fries were very good which is what you expect when things are fresh and local. It is refreshing when a second thought item in the states is elevated to a really tasty side dish. The wine list is well suited to the menu and has plenty of choices. The staff is friendly and very professional. This was truly a great meal. There is a bar and lounge at the hotel which gives you a chance to relax afterwards and enjoy a drink or two.

Embarrassing! Cold reception both temperature and staff personality. One of our drinks had a fly in it - no apology, not even an offer to replace it - just took the glass away with half a can of irn bru in it and brought a clean glass with (hopefully) fresh ice in it! The eastern european waiter never smiled once and looked sick of his life. Take our advice - give it a wide berth

On a day trip over to Gigha we tried this place for lunch and lived to regret it! The bar area was unwelcoming and no-one else was in - myabe that should have been a clue to leave! Very limited menu for lunch with basic pub fare, totally lacking in any fresh food from the area. I ordered the fish and chips, thinking that would be a safe option, but the fish was obviously frozen and very cheap, the fish was 3mm thick at the maximum, covered in hard breadcrumbs, dry and tasteless. My husband chose veggie lasagne which was completely inedible - unidentifyable lumpy cheese on top, revolting unidentifyable vegetables inside and pasta shoved into the dish any old how - really horrible and he coudn't eat it at all. I tried a bite and agreed it was horrible - we couldn't imagine how they had managed to make it taste so bad! The only edible thing in the meals were the oven chips. We quickly left and would never go back. If we would give it zero out of 5 we would! A waste of £25. DON'T GO THERE!

Reception gave poor initial impression. Room and en suite bathroom spacious (although our room appeared not to be typical). The heater in room was essential to dry wet clothes after walk in rain. Live music in restaurant (but we did not eat there). Breakfast was self service but adequate. A kipper, cooked to order, was excellent. The hotel bar, open to public, was small and devoid of atmosphere. This is the only hotel on the island, so there is little choice. Some competition might be beneficial.

We stopped for lunch here whilst visiting the island. We sat for 10 mins waiting on service. The barman seemed harassed when he showed up and he said he was on by himself grumpily, when he came to take our order for food. Fair enough, but a simple note at the counter would have sufficed to let us know to order food at the bar. Food was fine and was priced well though.Bit disappointing as had good memories of the place when I was young.

Unfortunately, the excellent and reliable Boathouse Restaurant on Gigha is closed on Wednesdays so we booked here. We had Hamburger - dry and tasteless, Halibut Goujons - really a fish finger on spagetti (it certainly wasn't pan fried) - dry and tasteless for £22!! but worst of all was the Mushroom Risotto which I am pretty sure gave me D's and V's for 24 hours. The doctors in our party thinking that it was probably Bacillus Cereus from re-heated rice. Really, just avoid the place until these reviews show that things have improved.....

It's a lovely island but apart from the Gardens there's nothing else to do 'inside', plenty of walks and shoreline scrambling though.So that makes the Hotel even more vital, and it certainly does not disappoint. Great place, lovely people and excellent food and drink. Why go outside at all?.

We ate here one evening during a 2 night stay on Islay in May. Having enquired earlier in the day about whether it was necessary to book, we were told they would prefer if we did, and we booked for 7.30pm in the Bistro (the other option being the restaurant). We arrived promptly and ordered quickly - halibut goujons with handcut chips, plus drinks. The room wasn't very warm nor particularly well lit. After about 20 minutes, one of the staff switched on the lights, plus a portable heater near to our table. The drinks took a while to arrive but that was nothing compared to the wait for the food. Around 8.15, the waitress told us that it wouldn't be much longer. Around 8.30, we complained to a male member of staff who was offhand and told us they were very busy. We pointed out that we were the only people in the Bistro! He replied that it was very busy in the restaurant and bar. After another 5-10 minutes, the food arrived - greasy goujons and average french fries, not handcut chips. Having eaten, I took a walk through to the bar and restaurant - there were approx 15 people in the bar and one table with four people in the restaurant! Frankly, the hotel's management needs a good shake-up, as the quality of both the service and catering was an embarrassment to a lovely island. The previous evening, we had enjoyed a truly fabulous meal at the other dining option on Gigha - how we wished we had returned there instead.

Spent Hogmanay on this lovely island and went for dinner on our last night. Food was poor. Temperature of food was too cold, scallop with cold black pudding - followed by fish and chips again cold. Young chef who was obviously doing his best so we paid up and left but wouldn't eat there again, what a shame!

Went in for lunch, and we were quite late - about 2.30pm. We were told we could have soup and/or sandwiches which was fair enough.The soup however was in a huge plate and a disgusting colour - it was pumpkin and turnip. We could not finish it, nor did we want to, but why could they not improve it's presentation with maybe a swirl of cream and some parsley

Wow, what can I say? So much! A lovely stay at the hotel - all of the staff were very cheery and helpful and so friendly! Ken and Angela and Valerie were wonderful! Our breakfast each day was very good and hot! Fiona, our server was lovely, Hilda was an amazing cook! The chef made us the most amazing Gigha Halibut supper with lemon-garlic vegetables. Very very delicious!Our room (#3) had a lovely view and was spacious and spotless, very clean. It had a bit of noise from the bar, but was easily minimized with a white-noise app on my phone. It was a weekend, to note.The craft store beside the hotel was a nice little place to visit, and the Gallery as well.I highly recommend the Gigha Hotel, our stay was lovely and makes me count the days until I can revisit this wonderful island!

We chose to come to the hotel one morning for breakfast after reading some good reviews on Trip Advisor. When we got there we asked for a table for two for the breakfast. The receptionist led us to the seating area and handed us off to the waitress who said "oh, just chuck them over there". Then after sitting down to pick from the menu we had a five minute dialogue with the waitress who couldn't comprehend easily that we wanted the fried breakfast without mushrooms. After twenty minutes of awkward exchanges with this waitress, we got the hint and left the hotel thinking we should have avoided Gigha all together if that was the welcome we could expect from the rest of our visit. To those travelling to the Island, bring a picnic.

The day we visited the hotel they were without electricity. Soup and sandwiches was still very nice though and the staff very helpful. Would like to go back to try the full menu!

Went in for dinner in the restaurant, the food was pretty poor and fairly expensive, and the waitress was nowhere to be seen for most of the meal, only coming out of the kitchen long enough to serve food. Had seafood pasta which was in an odd cheesy chickeny sauce with mussels which looked like they were nuked. The halibut main was fine.The drinks were good, and the pub is nice, but I certainly wouldn't be back for food.