Stayed at this fabulous Hotel whilst on a business trip. The trip was extended from four days to two weeks but the ever helpful owners and staff managed to accommodate the changes to my itinery, during an extremely busy period for them. The lengthened stay meant a room change for me which was accomplished with ease and with a smile by my host.
They could not have been more helpful and I cannot overstate my appreciation of their assistance.
This is indeed an extremely well run Hotel with fine views of the beautiful coastline and the Orkney Islands (on a good day). My rooms were of an excellent standard, superbly clean, well decorated, bright and very comfortable, with good views of the bay. I particularly enjoyed the mouth-watering Shortcake Biscuits and coffee at the end of the days work!
The food is delicious and is well presented with efficient and ever friendly service form all restaurant staff.
This super little Hotel ensured that I experienced 'home comforts', whilst being 750 miles away from my home for an unexpectedly long period. Full marks to the Melvich!
I would recommend them, without doubt, for anyone wanting friendly, relaxed but efficient service in a well presented and very well run Hotel.
The only thing I did not like about my stay with the Melvich was leaving at the end of it!

We spent two wonderfully relaxing nights at Melvich care of the superfriendly owners Jo and Rob during Easter 2011. What a place... on the top of the hill overlooking the beautiful bay, and with Orkney in the distance. The hotel is perfectly situated for exploring this amazing coastline.
The room we were given was spacious and very comfortable, beautifully decorated - like the rest of the building - with stylish photographs on the walls and thick, soft carpets. Sea views of course! The restaurant was excellent - Rob's steak was a treat, and the breakfast delicious.

All in, a great stopover on a coastal driving holiday, the highlight of our week, and highly recommended :o)

We stayed at the Melvich Hotel on holiday and were surprised to find hotels like this still existed. It is a small hotel but very well run. They have got it all right, the rooms are comfortable, the ambiance is excellent, the food is very tasty and well served, the whole package is more like staying with caring family than in a hotel.
We sat in their comfortable lounge, one evening, and talked to another guest who was on business - he also felt it was good as he was able to use his computer in addition to the comforts he liked.
We had our cat with us, as we always do, and she was welcomed too.
We only wish the hotel didn't shut for the winter as we enjoyed it so much.

We stayed at a nearby B&B but had our dinner at this hotel. Excellent food, very nice staff, very nice location.