Shieldaig Lodge Hotel

I was asked to give feedback to the hotel via email which I did, hoping an engaging response to the feedback would be received but nothing has, so Ill write a review now. The hotel has nice aspects but feels very run down and neglected. Overall we had high expectations but were pretty disappointed from the off. The reception upon arrival was not particularly welcoming though some of the receptionists throughout the stay were far more engaging. The walk up to our room on the top floor was very reminiscent of a cheap bed and breakfast from the 90s, not a £200 - £300 per night hotel. After entering the room, it felt a bit battered, the furniture certainly was however the bed was comfortable, the room was nice and warm and the shower was great. One issue my partner had with the room was that light from the corridor shone through the bottom of the door at night. We could also hear the snoring from the room across the corridor. Dinner at the in-house restaurant though expensive, was very good. My partner is vegetarian and whilst the food was again very good, the same vegetarian dish was put on throughout our stay, so we only had one meal at the hotel. We had afternoon tea and this was also amazing. We had a room to ourselves and all the sandwiches and cakes were great. The location is lovely and there is lots of beautiful places to see and visit nearby and you can see seals basking on the window.

Lovely hotel although i would not recommend getting a cozy room if you or your partner are over 6ft as the bed wasnt long enough. With that being said the room was nice. The food was brilliant. Some of the best we have had. The chef did wonders with the local produce. There were unfortunately some difficult people in the restaurant at the same time as us that did ruin the atmosphere, however the staff were wonderful. Overall i would definitely stay here again, just in a larger room!

Wow, what can I say? A lot has changed. We stayed here at the start of last year, and the food and service were absolutely exceptional. We were so excited to return. During our recent stay, we were shocked to find such a difference. Before getting into the negatives of our stay, I will say the room and cleanliness were good. The only fault was that the toiletries were almost all empty. We found the staff hard to find, and once found, they did not seem in the least bit interested. The dinner and breakfast were okay, but again, not as good as we remembered. My wife made a comment about the smell of cigarettes in the ladies toilets, and we struggled with the ghastly smell of them on one of our servers during dinner service. For a fine-dining restaurant, that is just not acceptable. We were greeted by the same server at reception when we wanted to ask about a walk near by, and she seemed more preoccupied with getting back to her phone than having to engage in conversation. There is no denying that the location is outstanding, but we will have to give this hotel a miss next year.

A lovely lodge hotel in a beautiful setting. Plentiful parking and spacious rooms. Nice lounge and snooker room to relax if you didn’t want to stay in your room. If arriving by night, it’s hard to spot the hotel sign at the side of the road so it’s easy to drive straight past. The hotel restaurant serves nicely presented and beautifully cooked local produce. The menu is a little limited and pricey but the staff were friendly.

Thank you for the wonderful hospitality, the host was very welcoming and was very considerate of our 7 year old, he arranged for a special meal for him after we arrived. Also, thank you Allister for the great drinks and banter!

Bedroom, bed and bathroom spacious and comfortable but still overpriced for accommodation. Evening meal very poor and did not live up to description on website at all. Food is supposed to be local and in season and therefore reason why menu choice very limited. However, one of the three main courses on offer was pheasant which is not legally in season until October 1st. Therefore it must either have been frozen from last season or roadkill! Would not return as food and drink overpriced as well as the accommodation.

Wonderful building and setting! The room was warm, clean and comfortable and the staff friendly and helpful.