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4 star

Glenisle Hotel

Shore Road, Lamlash · Hotel

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Photo: Glenisle Hotel and Bistro

An award-winning boutique hotel on the Lamlash seafront, overlooking the bay and Holy Isle, with a well-regarded restaurant and bar.

What's nearby

  • Arran Pharmacy Ltd next door
  • Gordon Brothers Ship House next door
  • Lamlash Bay Hotel 150m away
  • Pierhead Tavern 200m away
  • Co-op Food - Isle of Arran - Lamlash Main Street 200m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Good to know

Accessibility

  • Accessible parking
  • Accessible entrance

Details via Google — worth confirming with the hotel before you travel, especially for access needs.

About Glenisle Hotel

Glenisle occupies a converted historic inn on the Lamlash shorefront, a few miles south of Brodick, with rooms looking out over the bay towards Holy Isle. The building's age comes through in its character while the interiors have been given a thorough boutique makeover, with room categories ranging from a suite to comfort doubles.

The hotel has collected a string of accolades, including TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice recognition, and its restaurant, Talisman Bar and Sports Lounge give guests several distinct places to eat and drink without leaving the building. Lamlash itself is one of Arran's quieter, more residential villages, better suited to a relaxed evening than Brodick's ferry-side bustle.

For visitors who want sea views and a boutique feel away from the main port, Glenisle is Arran's clearest option, and its award record suggests the standard is consistently maintained.

What guests say

Jim Grayson

The trip to Arran was 5 mates in 5 vintage cars. We arrived at the hotel & check in was very well organised. The rooms were clean & had everything we needed. The evening meal & breakfast were the best food on our whole trip. We had live music on the second night which was great entertainment. We will definitely be coming back.

3 months ago · via Google

Claire Grebbell

Stayed for 2 nights. Single room, travelling solo but part of a group. My room was lovely. Comfortable bed, great linen and towels. I even had a lovely view. Quiet too. I ate in the homely bar area. Fabulous fish bowl. Excellent. Staff super friendly and helpful. I was away early the second morning so got a bacon and sausage roll to take with me. Music was on both nights which was lovely. Nothing was too much trouble. Totally recommend.

2 months ago · via Google

Lucy Donaldson

Booked on a whim as our ferry was cancelled and we were absolutely blown away! Beautiful clean rooms, comfy bed, delicious food and friendly staff that really went above and beyond. They even made us a packed lunch for the ferry 😊 can’t recommend enough!

2 months ago · via Google

Emma Goodman

We had such a lovely stay at the Bay Rooms (part of the Glendale Hotel) at Lamlash. The only downside were the thin walls between rooms, but other than that, the room was a nice size, the bathroom was decent, and having a kettle in the room was handy. The location is absolutely ideal, so beautiful with the views, a lovely place to walk on your doorstep, overnight car-charging very nearby, a co-op, and a very friendly area. The breakfast was perfect - you could not fault it, from the bottomless coffee/tea, to the food choices and really great service. It is such a welcoming hotel and I can only recommend it. I would happily stay again, and would like to try a room in the main hotel. Very well worth the money from start to end. We also had our evening meal in the bar/hotel, which was delicious. (Excellent choices for vegans too.)

10 months ago · via Google

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Guests mention this hotel offers clean, comfortable rooms with great views and delicious, high-quality food, including excellent breakfast options. They also highlight the friendly, helpful staff and the good value for money.

Some reviews mention the service can be slow.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Address
Lamlash, KA27 8LY Get directions
Property type
Hotel
Location
Shore Road, Lamlash
Star rating
4 star
Guest score
9.0 / 10 (1,100 reviews)
Prices from
£150 per night
Good for children
Yes
Destination
Isle of Arran