The Colonsay
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4.0
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CUISINES
Bar, British, Scottish
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service
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CUISINES
Bar, British, Scottish
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service
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4.0
59 reviews
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Matt P
Dunkeld64 contributions
Jun 2021 • couples
Stayed for 3 nights at the Colonsay Hotel over the bank holiday weekend. This was a hotel which I'd been waiting to stay at for over a year after a lockdown cancellation- the wait was more than worth it!
Beautiful boutique accommodation and resident lounge areas, complimented by stunning views from the dining room and a great little bar area. Local beer and gin options are fully available- the island having 2 gin distilleries and a brewery. Not bad for a population of 125.
We chose to stay in the Ardskenish room, which has a lovely standard of furnishings. Breakfast and dinner were both excellent throughout our stay, with local seafood options on the menu, as well as the core hotel classics.
The hotel manager and staff were very friendly and knowledgable, helping to make the stay perfect for us both.
For anyone who is undecided about visiting the Isle of Colonsay, this island is a true Hebridean gem, with possibly the finest beach in the whole of Scotland, still very much undiscovered by many!
Written 6 June 2021
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John S
Newcastle9 contributions
Jun 2021 • family
An amazing balance of comfort, informality, efficiency and good service. Six of us (including my twin and sister) have just spent 5 days there and we’ve been looked after exceptionally well. David, the manager, couldn’t have been more attentive, the hotel cleaner, the food more delicious, the atmosphere more relaxing. I’m sorry if this sounds a bit OTT but we have been back and forth to the island for over 30 years and know the hotel well - but this time it excelled itself. We can thoroughly recommend it!
Written 30 June 2021
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Tracey M
Greater Manchester5 contributions
Jul 2021 • none
We stayed at the hotel for a few idyllic days on the beautiful island of Colonsay. The hotel and staff were wonderful. The food was locally sourced and delicious! Our room was clean and very comfortable. The sun shone every day, so exploring the island was a dream.... We couldn’t ask for more! Can’t wait until we return again. Thank you
Written 22 July 2021
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juliaF8207IY
Greater London32 contributions
Sept 2022 • friends
Rang twice to book, no answers, machine said leave a message, did twice, but still no booking when arrived.
Table available. Half of menu off. Steaks cooked rare whatever people requested, salmon dry and over cooked. Friendly service. Coffee machine not working.
All round rotten.
Written 14 September 2022
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Daniel A
4 contributions
Apr 2022 • none
We had a lovely evening at the Colonsay Hotel. Food and Drink was excellent with only a few things not available (understandable due to time of year). Following our meal there was traditional music in the bar which was full of locals and visitors alike! Decor and atmosphere was up there with the best Island Hotels! Service was standout!
Written 12 April 2022
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AJD1990
1 contribution
Jun 2021 • couples
We spent the day at the hotel sheltering from the drizzle and had two tasty meals. When we decided to stay and watch the football the general manager offered to drive us back to our cottage on the other side of the island. It was really kind of him and saved us an evening walk through the rain. A welcome oasis of comfort on a beautiful remote island. Highly recommend
Written 26 June 2021
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joanna g
3 contributions
Jun 2022 • none
Charming, very quiet, informal hotel with 8 individual letting rooms, all modern and well-furnished. Some rooms are small, but the website gives an accurate description of each one. Great spaces downstairs for relaxing if the weather is poor. Food very nice, but would benefit from more regular menu changes and an enhanced breakfast range.
Written 11 June 2022
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David Safler
Warsash4 contributions
May 2021 • family
6 of our family had a wonderful holiday at the Colonsay hotel, the hotel was very smart and clean we were very pleased with the friendly staff and David the manager - the food was always good.
Although the hotel was busy there was always space to spend time as a family in and outside.
The island is lovely with walking and lovely sandy beaches.
Thank you for a lovely holiday
David Sadler
Written 30 June 2021
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Vacation16010
5 contributions
Mar 2023 • couples
Charming hotel with great views. Emma who looked after the hotel was helpful and friendly . The food was good and prepared to order. The hotel was quiet due to it being February re tourists.No locals came into the bar which is a pity as it’s always nice to hear from people who actually live there so this should be encouraged somehow. Decor could do with upgrading .
Written 6 March 2023
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lurganbob
Aberfeldy98 contributions
Sept 2020 • none
A great meal in the dining room and a few local beers and gins served in the gardens by very friendly staff.
Written 18 September 2020
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Ian S
4 contributions
Apr 2019 • couples
We are regular visitors to the island and normally have an excellent experience but sadly on our most recent trip we were really disappointed by our visit to the hotel bar. The woman who served us was really rude and there was a large group of unfriendly locals including a young woman who very rudely let us know that she felt we had made a mistake in marking her team’s quiz sheet. All in all we weren’t made to feel at all welcome and will think twice before making a return visit.
Written 29 December 2019
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rogbee
Edinburgh6 contributions
May 2019 • couples
This hotel has no competition on this lovely island so seems to be able to get away with a low standard of service. It appears to be run on a shoestring - simply put, there are insufficient staff to deal with a dining room or bar full of people. Also one of the members of staff is incapable of noticing who needs serving next or even taking an order correctly.
The breakfasts are poor, with tiny bowls for cereals/fruit (self served). On one occasion we walked into the breakfast room at 08:30 (breakfast start time) to find no milk, hardly any cereals, no sugar on our table and hardly any fruit juice. The staff aren't proactive in preparing for breakfast.
Our bedroom was very small, with not a single chair. You can sit on the floor if you wish! Once your first night's complimentary toiletries and biscuits are finished, that's your lot!
To summarise, a mediocre hotel which gets away with a poor level of service by dint of being the island's solitary hotel.
Written 25 May 2019
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edm1887
Birmingham504 contributions
Jun 2018 • couples
We stayed here for a few days and have mixed views. The room - Ardskenish - was spacious and comfortable with lovely linen and a very good mattress. The only problem was the kitchen below the room. We'd read reviews here warning about noise and smells from the kitchen fan below the bathroom window, but that wasn't too much of a problem. What was annoying was the noise from the kitchen in the morning when the staff arrived. You expect some noise, but radios played loudly and lots of shouting. You have to assume that they know its a hotel and that one of their best rooms is above the kitchen. Or do they? The breakfasts were average and the dinner choice was disappointing. The daily specials didn't change all the time we were there. This could be an amazing hotel, but as the only hotel on the island, they really don't have to try hard, and don't. The garden is a lovely place to sit and have a drink, and some of the staff went out of their way to look after you. The others didn't really seem to care. Such a pity as this could be a truly wonderful hotel.
Written 20 September 2018
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Jane F
15 contributions
Jun 2018 • none
We were here twice during our stay in self-catering accommodation - once for an evening meal, which was delicious, and once for morning coffee and cake (again delicious, and came with a bonus scoop of ice cream!) while waiting for the ferry. The public areas of the hotel are beautiful (can't comment on the rooms, obviously, as we didn't stay here) and it has a very welcoming atmosphere. All staff members we encountered were eager to help and friendly. Highly recommended!
Written 23 June 2018
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Fasaig
Torridon114 contributions
May 2018 • couples
Being the only hotel on Colonsay and one of the few places to eat, the Colonsay Hotel might be tempted to rest on its laurels. It does not. The food and service are both excellent and the prices are not off the mark when compared to the mainland. We are repeat visitors and will likely return again.
Written 18 May 2018
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