Our family run, comfortable and friendly 3 star hotel on the romantic coast of Argyll in the Scottish Highlands with the finest sea views on the west coast.
We pride ourselves on offering the very best in service, tranquil accommodation, tasteful decor and a gourmet dining experience (our restaurant has been awarded two Rosettes by the AA every year since 2000) all set amongst the stunning romantic scenery of the Scottish West Highlands. All our rooms have magnificent sea views over Asknish Bay towards Jura, Shuna and Scarba which will take your breath away.
A Scottish Country House with 25 individually styled bedrooms – choose from the original Main House or Scandanavian style Cedar Wing.
Loch Melfort Hotel offers a choice of 25 spotlessly clean bedrooms all with stunning sea views, ranging from luxury suites, superior rooms and standard rooms, each with its own individual style and charm. Many of our bedrooms are dog friendly and accessible for those who require no stairs. We also welcome children and have baby-friendly and family friendly rooms.
If you are looking for a restaurant which serves great food, including amazing local seafood, and offers exciting wines, specially selected by passionate wine lovers, you will love the Asknish Bay Restaurant at Loch Melfort Hotel. Choose from freshly caught langoustines, lobster and crab, Islay scallops, select cuts of meat from Barbreck Farm in Ardfern and game in season, all sourced from Argyll suppliers and cooked by our talented team. Add to this seasonal vegetables and aromatic herbs in season and you have true gourmet excellence.
No wonder the Asknish Bay Restaurant's reputation for fine food and friendly, dedicated service is fast growing, making it a favourite with house guests and locals alike - including diners from Glasgow and Edinburgh who appreciate being able to escape the city and find themselves dining in a restaurant with the finest views on the West Coast...
Directions
By Road
We are just over 2 1/2 hours from Glasgow. For a direct route, follow the M8 West to junction 30, then north on the A82 towards Tarbet. At Tarbet take the A83 and follow the signs for Inveraray and Lochgilphead. At Lochgilphead, take the Oban road (A816). The hotel is at Arduaine, 18 miles to the North and is clearly signposted.
From Edinburgh, head North-West to Stirling on the M9 to junction 10. Continue on the A84 to Tyndrum and Oban on the A85. In Oban take the A816. The Loch Melfort Hotel is 19 miles south of Oban on the A816.
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Ratings and Reviews
"On behalf of all our Leadership team I would like to thank you for creating an environment last week which made us all feel so relaxed and welcome. We always try to pick a location which will allow us to get as far removed from our normal operating conditions of sterile hotels and meeting rooms and without doubt your Hotel created a friendly and efficient environment which supported our creative strategic planning. This is our annual get together as a team so it’s also important outside working hours we were all able to relax and have some fun. Throughout the week all the Loch Melfort staff were very professional and pleasant making us feel most welcome and at home. The food and accommodation were excellent and your meeting room without question must have the most impressive and inspiring view of any Board Room in the world. Hope to see you all again sometime soon."
Steve Callan, Scotland
"Wonderful location. Warm, friendly welcome - this continued throughout our stay. Food, service, attention to detail fantastic."
Mrs Archibald, Edinburgh, Scotland
"Rick and I would like to thank you both and send our best wishes for the New Year and thanks to all concerned in what was a fantastic day and night. We were all treated by your wonderful staff to a fantastic warm welcome and the service that was given to our guests yesterday both at Howard and Jo-Anne's wedding and also your amazing Hogmany Party was second to none."
Rick & Fi, Scotland