The Arisaig Hotel in Highland

It was a perfect stay here at Arisaig Hotel. The entire team was super friendly like I have never experienced anywhere else. The breakfast was very tasty and the food in the restaurant in the evening was just great and the best we had on our vacation here in Scotland. Arisaig is a small village that enchanted us. We will come back and of course to this hotel again. thanks to the entire hotel team.

We had a really good meal fish and chips, steak and ale pie both delicious good choice of beer very busy so happy we booked early bonus was a beautiful sunset The staff were good price was very reasonable, we would go there again We didn’t stay at the hotel so not able to rate the rooms

Went for Sunday lunch. Very enjoyable seeing family 😊

Sunday Roast Perfection. Not often you have a place that merits 5 stars but the Sunday Roast Lunch here, it really is that good. If we've had better, including everywhere, we can't remember where. One of the other Diners thought you shouldn't have cauliflower cheese with it but for us, this perfect addition actually made it! Sprouting Broccoli, Roast Potatoes, Celeriac, the best, perfect Sirloin, a Yorkshire pudding, gravy and...the aforementioned perfect Cauliflower Cheese. £18 Really decent Merlot Red Wine at only £20 a bottle (we had two!) Has to be the best in the West Highlands, live music afterwards, utterly sublime. Go.

Great atmosphere. Superb meal. Friendly staff. Very enjoyable meal and evening.

We had a lovely stay at the Arisaig Hotel on our way to Mallaig, the staff was really nice, we had a warm welcome. We had dinner at the restaurant which was kids friendly. The room was nice too, with a pleasant view and soft cosy beds (bunk beds for the kids ☺️☺️☺️). The breakfast was awesome with full scottish, a really nice view and friendly staff.

Very charming hotel with super friendly staff. Also kid friendly! Eating in the restaurant and for breakfast.

nice hotel, great location, seal watching, nice hiking trail. I forgot my jacket in the restaurant and it was gone the next morning.

Very nice hotel, clean and quiet. Spacious room, only downside is a bathtub and not a shower, equipped with a shower head in the air and no hand shower. Good bedding. Copious unlimited breakfast. Well located not far from Mallaig for the ferry to Skye. Short walk around the city passing by the cemetery and the church and going down towards the museum (unfortunately closed when we arrived) By booking in advance you can also dine there and taste the traditional fish and chips and their typically Scottish dessert made with cream, oatmeal and raspberries, all accompanied by a good beer

Meals very poor fish and chips batter was commercial rubbery Mac n cheese was tasteless cold shame

Great location,good food lots of drink choices friendly staff. Fantastic views

Had a really good experience here. I thought it was good value for money compared to similar places in the region. The double room was basic but comfortable and very clean. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. We had a delicious meal for dinner in the bar and the breakfast was good too. Quiet and peaceful.

Thoroughly enjoyed our two night stay here. Beautiful view from room. Excellent quality food both in restaurant and for breakfast. Friendly staff and locals. Would definitely stay here again.

Great food, good service, a thoroughly nice experience.

Absolutely great! Very friendly and absolutely delicious food!

UPDATE 2024: We revisited the hotel this year and sadly standards have dropped. The food menu is nowhere near as good as last year. The only vegan item on the menu was the unimaginative Moving Mountains burger which most pubs offer. I feel the to quality chef they used to have may have moved on. Good range of beers on tap still.. 2023 review: We didn't actually stay at the hotel but a nearby campsite and walked there a couple of afternoons for meals and drinks. This is a lovely place to visit with views across the bay. We weren't expecting much, being the only bar/pub for miles but the food and service was top-notch. Prices are fairly typical for pub-food but the quality is exceptional - it felt like a Michelin-star restaurant! We went for the vegan choices which were delicious. The staff were friendly, attentive and efficient. We'll definitely visit again when in the neighbourhood.

Very basic site in a lovely part of the world. Owner was really nice.

We were lucky enough to have a room with a view of the harbor. Its was very pretty. Dinner was good however they gave my meal to someone else twice. The vegan full breakfast was awful. Cold imitation haggis and literally canned beans. It was not good.

Super hotel, extremely typical, the staff is very warm and attentive. The bar owner put together a tasting of whiskey from different regions of Scotland. A great experience.

Lovely food, nice atmosphere and incredibly friendly staff who got their ears talked off by my son 😂

Advice to visitors: if you want a meal, you won't get one here. We went one night and were told "kitchen's closed". Fair enough, we thought. The next night, Saturday, we returned. The same person as on Friday said "kitchen's closed". Bit early - it was quarter to seven. Then a chef immediately came out the door with a dish of food. The staff member hastily added "Pre-booked guests only". You could've told us that yesterday! But we'd predicted this and phoned the hotel to try and pre-book a table five times that day, and each time it rang for a bit then went to voicemail. We also tried the website, but you couldn't book a table at all, no matter the time or day - everything came up as unbookable. They can't seem to really be bothered, which is a shame. This is an absolutely lovely part of the world. But if you want some chips at quarter to seven on a Saturday night, try somewhere else, won't you?

This place is what you'd expect for a very old hotel in the middle of nowhere on the Scottish Coast. The room was nice, modern, but a bit dated by today's standards. We had a delightful dinner & breakfast, both served by the same person. There's probably a small family that runs the place. Overall, if you're looking for a place to stay to get away to the Islands, this would be the place to do it.

Sunday Lunch was so good. They had music playing which was so good to hear.

We were staying at a local B&B, and were so pleased to spot in for a pint in the afternoon and decided to return for dinner that night. The restaurant was so welcoming and food was delicious. There was a lovely atmosphere and all the staff were so kind. Thank you!

We had a lovely stay, we stayed in bed and breakfast, great service great food Thank you

Excellent service and very good food. Plenty of nice hikes and scenery in the area.

Lovely vintage hotel. Great view. Reasonable sized and comfortable room with a harbor view (14). Friendly and helpful staff. Heartedly enjoyed dinner and breakfast. 10/10 would stay here again.

Overnight stay 13-14 September 2003. Bedroom was small and side window overlooked the rubbish bins. Rustic charms of bar and dining area not to my taste and roaming dog didn't add to any aesthetics. Dinned sounded great on menu but hand cut chips looked like skin on fries out of the freezer, this miss representation together with a beautiful website is evidence to me that the hotel sets out to deceive. This is my opinion based on my stay.

We booked a table for a fantastic meal with my husband, staff were professional and friendly. The food was excellent. We had the Beer Battered Haddock and Chips, we can not fault it. So fresh and tasty. I had lime and elderflower cheesecake while my husband had the apple and blueberry crumble for dessert, again so delicious. Highly recommend to anyone we meet.

Beautiful place, amazing food, lovely people! We will be back!

We only visited the CROFTERS BAR this evening because we had read the reviews. Imagine our disappointment when we did not encounter unpleasant rude bar staff, I only came here for that experience. Instead we were greeted by helpful smiley staff, warm and welcoming. It was busy at 5.30pm, which really is a joy to see in a highland bar at this time of year, most of the ones that I frequent struggle to draw in many more than half a dozen at such an hour. I now understand why it was busy, the service was great, and the food was excellent. We were still in time to take advantage of the 5pm /6pm food happy hour, so we had a ridiculously large bowl of fresh mussels to share as a starter, followed by really nicely done fish n chips & a pie of the day from the evening menu. Thoroughly recommend the whole experience, but be prepared for disappointment if like me you came in hopeful expectation of some traditional rude service.

We came here on a friends trip up North. Visited the Highlands many times but this was the first time visiting this bar. We ate on Friday night and Saturday night. The food was lovely and very fresh. The mussels were amazing! I have had seafood all over the world and these mussels were at the very top! Like butter melting in the mouth. The fish and chips flaked off as it was cooked that well. This is a bar, so it can get busy. People complaining are obviously looking for a different experience. I would always book a table in advance for places like this to make sure i was not disappointed. There are not much places to eat locally and the food is sourced local so the prices are always going to reflect this. The staff were lovely to us, we were there all night and into the early hours. They really could not have been better. We will definitely be back again when we travel up North again 😁

Très bien placé. Jolie vue que la mer. Très bon accueil. Les chambres sont grandes, joliment décorées et lumineuses. Le pub est très sympa aussi. On y mange correctement et choix important de whisky.

Super emplacement au bord de la mer, hôtel ancien mais bien conservé. Le restaurant est super. Le petit déjeuner est extra avec le saumon fumé

2 nights at the Arisaig. Very friendly staff, enjoyed the restaurant both nights, breakfast was very good. Unfortunately, Sunday breakfast was marred by dueling dogs barking n the breakfast room. I mean, seriously??? Then one of the dogs went after a young boy and scared the devil out of him. Of course, the owners didn’t have any decency to remove their pets. Why the heck these animals need to bring their dogs everywhere?

Très bon accueil. Chambre confortable. Petit déjeuner très bien et surtout possibilité d'avoir un panier déjeuner pour ceux qui partent tôt prendre le ferry. Le resto est très bien aussi, les plats sont copieux. Personnel très sympa.

Hugely overpriced, tired and scruffy hotel with a 1970’s feel. Door locked itself and joiner had to be called out. Shower tray didn’t drain. I could go on…..Breakfast at 7.45 so missed it. £195 for one person one night. Central London is cheaper. Never thought I would say that. First time I’ve written a review but never felt more ripped off.

Superbe restaurant, les gérants sont forts sympathiques. Les plats étaient excellents. Une adresse à retenir.

Partie restauration testée. Convivial et plats typiques. Il y a aussi une partie terrasse.

Very rude staff, they don’t want you there. Waited for a while for table, but I was being discouraged from eating there. Waitress told me I better find another restaurant, nevertheless few tables were going to be available in few minutes. Food was miserable, just good soup.

Einfach schön Schottland. Ich kehre gerne noch mal zurück.

Great food, prices, location and decor. Then left with a bitter taste as after we had left we got a rude phone call saying we hadn’t paid when we had. Had to return to prove I had paid with banking app. Not much of an apology. Won’t return.

Toasted sandwich was burnt and the lady behind the bar was rude - we booked for lunch to listen to the live music and left very disappointed with the service

Nice location on the water with a camp like feel away from the city. Their sticky toffee is a must to try

Traveling from Skye to Oban, we stopped here for lunch. Sat outside and had soup and sandwich. Cullen Skink, pea soup, and ham sandwiches. Delicious!

Super friendly and helpful staff. Food was served quickly. We enjoyed excellent seafood. Fair prices and good music aswell.

Very nice food. 2nd visit didn't disappoint. Mid price, competitive for the area

Good food and selection of beers with friendly service

Fabulous hotel. We stayed in a classic room, and it was spacious with a large bathroom and window looking out at the ocean. The staff were lovely, and the restaurant had ample (and delicious) vegan options as well as several alcohol-free drink options. We stayed 2 nights and thoroughly enjoyed the visit, I would absolutely stay here again.

The best beef and red wine pie I've ever had. Such a great atmosphere in this pub. A real gem to find in such a small village. Service was quick and the dining area was very cosy and inviting.

The seafood platter was vile. I hope tourists visiting our country don’t think this is how our seafood tastes. Please take yourself elsewhere & avoid. Staff also need training on how to deal with the paying public - rude & couldn’t care less tbh

Great bunkhouse great location has ample room for 12 people the showers are great the only down side is the front room which sleeps three is like a furnace and you can't open the window as the midges flood in it was actually unbearable the heat in the room they could be fitting a mesh film to the window so the guest can open the window

Great evening with live music. The scallops were good. Can be busy. Friendly atmosphere. Good menu. Would go again. Stayed in bunkhouse.

Had an evening meal in the bar. Friendly and efficient service, excellent menu selection (for vegetarians too) and a good atmosphere, all at a reasonable price. And dogs are allowed in.

Five star staff, accommodation and staff.

Come and stay here now... great location, food, drink and welcome. Pick your day and you'll get some traditional music too which is worth the visit alone. 16/05/2023 - still good, managed to maintain consistency over the years.

Great tasting food but the front of house staff are shoddy. Rude to us when we arrived, no greeting and brought us the wrong drinks. The bar also poised the table next to us. Gentlemen informed the staff of his allergies to milk, tomatoes and gluten, they brought him food containing milk and tomatoes. After he had eaten half his meal one of the girls ran out and stopped him, he spat it out and seemed to be okay. They replaced the meal, but this time it contained tomatoes. Third time the meal came out fine. Total disregard for his safety and could of easily killed him if he had a more severe allergy. Would not recommend. The chef seems to be good, our food was great. But the front of house staff are total amateurs.

Very charming hotel in a beautiful and peaceful cove. Reasonable whiskey selection. Reasonable breakfast was included would go back

I arrived with my dog and despite having not booked they went out their way to get me a table. I chose the lemon asparagus risotto followed with chocolate fudge cake and both were amazing. I got talking to a male staff member and mentioned that I’d lost my purse, possibly during a difficult walk. He talked me out of heading back before dark for which I’m grateful for. I wasn’t looking forward to doing the walk again but thankfully I didn’t have to! After rechecking everywhere I found my purse down the side of the passenger seat!! What a relief! The only reason I’m mentioning this in my review is that I was asked to come back and let them know how I got on but as I left Arisaig for home before the restaurant was open again I couldn’t so I’m hoping they’ll see this review.

Can't say much about the breakfast was on night shift and didn't make it...

Brilliant place to spend an evening, good live music, and great bar meals

Schönes Hotel mit Bar/Restaurant nebenan. Zimmer kein, aber schön. Betten bequem. Bier und Essen in der Bar lecker. Service nett und freundlich. Abends auf dem Zimmer hörten wir einen Lüfter oder Abzug, zum Glück wurde er leiser und war er in der Nacht nicht zu hören. Der Toilettenpapierabroller ist etwas ungünstig angebracht. ;) Sehr gutes und großes Frühstück . Dankeschön.

Spent a lovely night and ate here. Room 8, lovely shower and great breakfast. Thanks

Friendly, welcoming staff and very attentive. Breakfast was also great with a number of options to choose from, and well cooked. Accommodation was basic but comfortable enough. Location is ideal for those who want some peace and quiet.

Checked in after dark. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Very quiet location. Amazing views of the bay. Comfortable room. Outstanding breakfast and waitress!!

Staying at the bunkhouse on a rainy day in May, I reserved a table for a meal, understanding it had to be a few hours wait. Unfortunately although not busy was sat in the room off the bar which is basically the snug (not cosy!) /hotel lobby. All the specials had sold out, so opted for smoked mackerel pate, beetroot risotto and panne cotta. For £30 for a bar meal feel very overpriced. The mackerel pate was tasty but the beetroot risotto at £14 was over cooked and lacked flavour. The panne cotta was my favourite bit. Good drinks from the bar available. A shame I had to sit in the listless backroom. Service was ok, shame about rude local man at bar vocally complaining about tourists when we are spending our hard earned money in the area!!

Friendly service and beautiful rooms with really good views. We had a lovely stay here.

Visited here a couple of times now and the food and service is consistently brilliant. The fish and chips here, in my opinion is the best in the area. If you are staying in Fort William this place is definitely worth the drive to get here.

Good hotel with decent service in the restaurant. Food was good.

Had dinner at The Crofters ... Food was spot on, service great, lovely atmosphere.

Great food here and good staff. Live music is great if you can catch the right evening.

Always a pleasure to stay at this hotel. Have been coming here for more than 25 years.

Great bar with nice cask ales and really enjoyed our meal.

Love this place and everyone in it..

Don’t know about the hotel but the food was really good

A group of nine of us booked what we thought was 'the restaurant' but turned out to be The Crofter's Bar. There was a good selection of food on the menu, and eager and attentive service. The mussels were large portions even in the starter...

Just had some food at this place. Possibly the very best burger I’ve ever had.

Best venison I’ve ever had, superbly presented and accompanied.

The take away food was of Very Poor quality, quantity and presentation. opened the take away box and was disgusted by what we seen , chips burnt to a crisp , burger burnt ! chicken bites burnt ! order was wrong , Will never go...

Great dinner, younger male waiter was really friendly made our experience great

Such a lovely hotel! It overlooks the sea in a very nice place and has access to different hiking paths near by! Also make sure you get their breakfast because it’s simply insane - from traditional Scottish one to smoked salmon and cereal … what ever you want! Also, their pub is really cute and serves some delicious foods for dinner:)

Only ate at the restaurant, but the service was non-existent, and even when they were at our table the service was terrible. The food was good though.

Great pub with good beer, good good, friendly staff, nice outdoor seating with great views on to Arisaig bay.

Great place for a weekend getaway and close enough to all the beautiful beaches.

During a visit to friends in the village and not having been to the bar previously, I thought it would be nice to pop in for a few drinks before dinner. We sat at a table which displayed a card clearly indicating that the table...

The customer service was shocking , the lady that took our order spoke abrupt, my little girl asked for a chicken burger , and because I said the one from kid’s menu , she order a beef burger . ( not correcting me to tell...

We went on a live music night and it was incredible! Great ambiance amazing food and a spectacular band. We loved it!

Just stopped in for the live music so don't know what the rooms are like. But staff was friendly and the traditional music being played was really something quite special. Would love to return to hear them again. Guitar piped flute and mandolin in the hands of seriously talented people. Prices were reasonable for drinks and hot food is only served after 5. The location is at the far end of Arisaig a stoned throw from the Marina.

Food was amazing! staff was very friendly. Pleasantly suprised. They were very friendly towards our children. We really loved the music food and ambiance here ❤. Will come back!

Excellent food and friendly service. Celtic music from a Guitarist and two violinists. Well worth a few extra pounds to stay in room instead of bunkhouse. Great walks from here.

Bewertung für das Restaurant. Während unserem Spaziergang in der Region hier, sind wir in diesem Restaurant eingekehrt und hatten ein super Essen. Wir waren zu viert, wurden freundlich bedient und das Restaurant bietet eine kleine Auswahl an veganen Gerichten. Der vegane Burger und das vegane Rote Beete Risotto sind zu empfehlen. Als Vorspeise gab es einen gefüllten riesen Champion - ebenfalls sehr sehr lecker. Wenn wir wieder in der Gegend sind, werden wir hier wieder einkehren.

The mussels were exceptional, the ribs had a great sauce. Good size meals too. More then I expect at a pub off the beaten track! We were lucky with the weather as it allowed us to enjoy their big open patio. We missed the live...

The one redeeming feature about this place is the Friday night music night, the musicians were excellent.

As well as drinks during our 3 night stay in Arisaig, on our last night we enjoyed a fine meal in The Crofters which is the bar restaurant within the Arisaig Hotel. Great place for a drink and even better for a meal. The quality...

Didn't stay but had a meal, and it was lovely as was the local beer we had with it. Recommended

One night fantastic food, one night not so good. Waiting staff not really sensitive when on our second visit we complained that the fish was definitely odd smelling. The previous evening we had fantastic mussels so were disappointed by our second instalment. Great live music...

We were staying at the Arisaig Hotel so it made sense for us to eat here. And we were not disappointed! Children had burgers which were eaten - so they must have been okay! - and we had moules frites which were very good! Scallop...

Stayed over in the hotel on our way to Knoydart, stayed in room 8 very comfortable and so good to find dog friendly accommodation. Great setting overlooking Arisaig harbour and towards isles. Crofter’s bar meal rounded off the nice experience - dog friendly, low key...

Clean comfy rooms, excellent food. Great location.

Friendly staff, very nice food.