Ben Cruachan Inn, Loch Awe, PA33 1AQ, United Kingdom
#3 of 3 hotels in Loch Awe
Guests' ChoiceBased on 477 hotel reviews
9.1Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.3
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.7
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
7.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 18 August 2025
Vladislav
United KingdomSound insulation quite bad, you can easily hear the room next door or people in the hallway.
Nice location and view over the loch, plenty of nearby places to visit. Very good restaurant
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 17 August 2025
Thomas
FranceVery comfortable rooms, in a very nice location. The Food at Ben Cruachan Inn is excellent ! All the staff are very kind and attentive. We highly recommend Ben Cruachan Inn !
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 17 August 2025
Carrie-ann
United KingdomIt would lovely if the restaurant could serve breakfast.
The location, accommodation, restaurant and staff were all great. In particular the food in the restaurant was excellent.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 13 August 2025
Louise
United KingdomThis isn’t a criticism of the property but you do need to plan for breakfast and lunches . The inn doesn’t do breakfast though the nearby Loch Awe stores does have breakfast rolls
Ideally located for exploring around Loch Awe and Oban area. Welcoming and well appointed inn with rooms attached. We had one of the garden rooms which allowed us to make breakfast and packed lunches for our trips out . Dinner in the Inn was very good and reasonably priced
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 11 August 2025
Jordan
United KingdomNo breakfast available
Everything
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 5 August 2025
David
United KingdomNothing
Great location and excellent facilities for us and our dog
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 30 July 2025
Marjolyn
FranceBeautiful, comfortable, perfect! We had a great stay, and enjoyed the views, our balcony, the comfy beds.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 27 July 2025
Srdjan
BelgiumOur stay on the lochs was absolutely delightful. The location was perfect, close to the picturesque Kilchurn Castle where you can also spot the highland cows. The staff went above and beyond to make sure our dog felt welcome, even offering a dog menu! The food was exceptional, and we enjoyed a tasty supper complete with a whiskey tasting that was perfect for the chilly Highlands weather. Overall, it was a wonderful stay with a warm, dog-friendly atmosphere, great food, and a beautiful location.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 6 July 2025
Clarinda
United KingdomToilet seat was a bit wonky. The sauce with the mussels was a bit insipid.
very clean and compact self catering apartment with everything you could need. Bed very comfortable and powerful shower. Food in the restaurant was very good. friendly staff.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 23 June 2025
Brendan
United KingdomNothing!
I stayed in the "Loch Awe" garden room which was immaculate, well-spec'd, comfortable and had fantastic views over the loch. The pub and restaurant are always brilliant - this was my 4th or 5th time staying or dining there.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 20 June 2025
Fiona
United KingdomAll good
Awesome food in a lovely setting . Comfortable room, accommodating staff.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 16 June 2025
John
United KingdomLarge room with small kitchenette. Clean and comfortable. Nicely located for an overnight stop. Worth visiting Conans Kirk. We didn't take advantage of the Resturant but looked good. Easy checking and out.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 13 June 2025
John
United KingdomRoad to chalets a bit rough and potholed.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 13 June 2025
Steve
United KingdomNothing at all was perfect and dog friendly too
The property was located right next too Loch awe making it ideally located for numerous spots of interest, Loch Lomond, interary, Oban, fort William, and Glencoe
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 10 June 2025
Hilary
United KingdomNothing
Good location on Loch Awe. Tasteful, quality furnishings
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 3 June 2025
Trevor
United KingdomNice hotel. Excellent staff
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 2 June 2025
David
United KingdomAll round excellent
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 1 June 2025
Heather
United KingdomNothing
Friendly staff, delicious food, clean modern cottage
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 26 May 2025
Dorothy
United KingdomThe doors and locks were noisy.I was aware of the neighbouring rooms coming and going a lot.
Lovely and clean and spacious room.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 25 May 2025
Ballantyne
United KingdomVery comfortable
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 24 May 2025
Graham
United KingdomJust the mattress, a bit saggy.. invest in some Hypnos mattresses and gold stars all around...
Great staff, location, beer and food. Room also very good
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 23 May 2025
Rachael
United KingdomNothing
We stayed in one of the garden suites and wow they are fab! Perfect for if you have a dog with own door leading to the long shared terrace and lawn. Great kitchen area for making breakfast/lights meals/snacks if you were staying longer. Definitely stay again. Pub lovely inside, staff a bit young and inexperienced but friendly. Food good. Great location for stop off to and from the Highlands and Islands.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 20 May 2025
Murray
United KingdomThe WiFi was definitely temperamental. When it worked, it was very fast and completely stable. But every now and then it would just drop and then not come back for a while. To be fair, it's more than good enough for most holiday activities, and the Inn are clear that there can be issues, but if it was truly stable this would be an amazing remote work retreat as well.
We stayed in the chalets near the main restaurant, and they were very clean, spacious, modern, and comfortable. Basically no noise from the bar or the road, and a pleasant view out to the gardens and loch beyond. The bed was great, plenty of space if you wanted to use the tables or desks, close parking, and excellent shower/bathroom. We also ate at the restaurant and were totally blown away by the food: a really great selection and all delicious! Decent beer selection at the bar, and excellent service throughout. Will definitely be recommending and looking to return ourselves!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 20 May 2025
Mary
New ZealandSpringy bed.
Located on the shores of Loch Awe. Our particular room was well appointed but looked out the back of the Lodge.
Stayed in May 2025
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