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The Old Inn

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Gairloch inn

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Exterior
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Double or Twin Room
Daily self-serve breakfast for a fee

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Flowerdale Glen, Gairloch, Scotland, IV21 2BD
  • Place, Gairloch Harbour
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Gairloch Sitooterie
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Gairloch Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

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Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Twin Room - Disability Access

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Gairloch

Close to the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of the inn, you'll find Gairloch Harbour and Gairloch Sitooterie. Gairloch Golf Club and Gairloch Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Gairloch Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gairloch Sitooterie - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gairloch Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Gairloch Heritage Museum - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Redpoint Beach - 25 min drive - 20.4 km

Getting around

  • Inverness (INV) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bridge Cottage Art Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Mountain Coffee Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Old Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Barn Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Coast Coffee Co - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Old Inn

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Gairloch inn
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Old Inn also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Gairloch inn is smoke free.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Old Inn offers 17 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Gairloch inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 7.50 to 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 6 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 1 and February 28.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for self-serve breakfast: approximately GBP 7.50 to 15.00 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Old Gairloch
Old Inn Gairloch
The Old Hotel Gairloch
The Old Inn Gairloch, Scotland
Old Inn Hotel Gairloch
The Old Inn Inn
The Old Inn Gairloch
The Old Inn Inn Gairloch

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Old Inn to the airport?

The Old Inn is 75.5 mi (112-min drive) away from the Inverness (INV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Old Inn?

As of Apr 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Inn on Apr 6, 2026 start from CA $205, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Old Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Old Inn.

How close is The Old Inn to the beach?

This inn is 0.5 mi (2-min drive) from Gairloch Beach and 5.1 mi (20-min drive) from Big Sand Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Old Inn offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Old Inn, but self-serve breakfast is offered for a fee of between GBP 7.50 and 15.00 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Old Inn?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Old Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Old Inn?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does The Old Inn have a pool?

The Old Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Old Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Old Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Old Inn to downtown Gairloch?

The Old Inn is 1.3 mi away from Gairloch.

The Old Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 85 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mr Alistair C

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In a great location and close to the harbour. We enjoyed our meals in the bar/restaurant. The evening meals were of a good quality. We enjoyed our stay and will probably stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Hazel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

alan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel in need of some maintenance, rooms a little shabby Meals were dissapointing Hotel expensive for what it is
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pretty good

Decent hotel. The food was good in the evening, though breakfast was a little underwhelming. The rooms are dated and would definitely benefit from a bit of investment, however the staff were extremely helpful and the area is fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merrina

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible inn and very accommodating to.our young family. Tremendous scenery.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gairloch harbor very charming and so was the Inn, and dinner was pub style but very delicious whole Cornish sole! Breakfast was basic but ok. Staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a small room with a very small bathroom. You could hear the bathroom on the floor above.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Tired and shabby was the overall appearance but in a great location. Evening meal ok and enhanced by our waitress , Danielle. Stay was by no means a disaster but could have been better.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Linda

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building and decor is very tired (circa 1980s), the food was poor and the despite being told that one of the diners was coeliac a meal came out with garlic bread (not gluten free) - so very poor controls in the kitchen. Staff were friendly but grossly short-staffed. There were long waits to order drinks and to pay for food (whilst food orders were taken at the table in the restaurant, we were then required to go to the bar to pay for the food before it arrived). Breakfast was appalling. It has to be pre-ordered the night before and "hot food" (including poached eggs) just sit in a warmer until you come down at your designated time.
Breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jon

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff shortages blamed for everything.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Faulty Towers does West Coast of Scotland!

The name tells the story, an old Inn, with lots of interesting aspects, a seasonal staff group and an excellent location. If you’re used to corporate banal’ness this is not the place for you. If you want a unique experience in an outstanding location and can live without large TV’s and pumping music this is a lovely place to be based for walks, beaches, mountains and sea trips. Would we come back - yes we would! Put aside the slew of “ must fill in” e mails prior to stay ( enough to put many people off) and just chill and enjoy an outstanding location and sleep soundly after clean air, clean skies and not a care in the world!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Great location with cosey pub. Not great room.

Beautiful location across from the old harbour. Great for walks in lovely scenery, cycling and beach. Decent restaurant for dinner. A busy Saturday night and a little understaffed. Breakfast was very disorganized despite having to preorder the night before for a set time. Everyone waited for coffee and food (help yourself buffet) also ran out several times. Seems could be easily fixed with some management and planning. Room was very outdated, but comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Evening meals very good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Chris

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felt like a toxic work environment with staff unhappy with each other which contributed to poor customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

RANADEEP KUMAR REDDY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Gary

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place! Food was amazing. Everyone working there was considerate and kind. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area to walj outside. Wonderful food, super helpful staff, and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property. One of the boys forgot his wallet in his room, the manager mailed it overnight to our hotel a couple days ahead, arrived as expected. No charge to us, service above and beyond. This is a hotel we will stay in again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Leslie

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great traditional Scottish Inn. Fabulous.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024