It wasn't the most comfortable of rooms. The mattress had clearly seen better days. The shower was a bit of a mystery. Once I'd determined that the dial which showed off, cold, enviro and full was rotated 180 degrees from where it should be I was able to get some warm water, but the hose was split or the washer was missing from the head; I didn't feel like diagnosing the cause of water leaking. Possibly the worst part was a sudden increase in noise outside the room at around 10pm as staff were vacuuming a room opposite and talking loudly as they were doing so. Apparently there was a turnaround.....at 10pm???

The staff member who checked us in was very friendly.

Stayed in July 2025

Stains on sheets.

Location was great to catch the early ferry.

Stayed in July 2025

Too many stairs for me.

Stayed in June 2025

The room was a small double but very tight for space .Very noisy until around 1am as we were above the beer garden.Breakfast was ok although not very hot .We were seated around 10 minutes before we saw a staff member .When he approached us there was no good morning or anything .We guessed we had to help ourselves to juice etc .

Location was ideal as we were close to the ferry .You were free to come and go as you pleased .

Stayed in June 2025

Breakfast was terrible

Great location

Stayed in June 2025

All the rooms are up quite a few steps.

Scottish breakfast was great, room was cosy.the view out the window over the harbour was amazing.

Stayed in June 2025

In walking distance of restaurants.

It was pretty quiet.

Stayed in June 2025

It was a bit of a hike to our room and we had to share a bathroom.

Super nice owner and staff.

Stayed in May 2025

Musty smell in the bathroom. They kindly gave us an early breakfast but in haste the egg and sausage were undercooked.

Lovely view of the harbour and comfortable bed. Snack bar in the room a nice touch.

Stayed in June 2025

Nothing worth mentioning

Excellent location with a lovely view over looking the harbour with our room. From old reviews wasn't expecting much but the room was a decent size, comfy bed, tea/coffee facilities with biscuits, etc. Ensuite was smallish but the electric shower was good. Breakfast was decent with a few options. Nice bar that locals use, friendly barman. No sports on TV. Good beer garden out back and benches in the front but cars tended to spoil view of the harbour.

Stayed in May 2025

Spotlessly clean. Lovely host. So much so we stayed for an extra night.

Stayed in May 2025

Shared batthroom (and could be cleaner). Poorly soundproofed.

Situated right at the harbor with a really nice view (out the front).

Stayed in May 2025

Wasn't keen on shared bathroom.

Breakfast was good.staff friendly.location good

Stayed in May 2025

Fantastic location and superb view. Gladly stay again. Tarbert is a lovely place.

Stayed in May 2025

Decor tired

Location great. Staff really helpful.

Stayed in May 2025

What was cool was that we were leaving early for the ferry, and little breakfast bags were prepared for us. Very thoughtful!

Stayed in May 2025

Friendly staff, great breakfast

Stayed in April 2025

Staff are friendly and helpful. There are only 2 washrooms, but I always had a chance to use them when I wanted to, so no problem. In the previous comments I saw there was no elevator, but the stairs are OK for me because I did not have heavy luggages. The breakfast is also OK, I saw negative comments on breakfast in the past but I find it OK. I traveled from Kennacraig Terminal to this hotel with a taxi because it was 22:50 when the ferry would arrive and it was actually 22:50 when people eventually get on the bank. The taxi costs 17 pounds which was fare because it was not a short trip and the gentleman who drove the taxi came from a far away place and needed to go back. Overall a good place to stay, The next morning I went to Campeltown by bus which is nearby, and I felt the neighborhood pretty friendly.

Stayed in April 2025

The location was spectacular, staff friendly and happy to advise what to do where to see.

Stayed in April 2025

Good value with very nice staff. Breakfast particularly good. Pity restaurant closed in evenings. Quite a lot of stairs to climb (4 flights) and no fire escape.

Stayed in April 2025

I enjoyed my stay at the Islay Frigate. The pub was lovely and people were very friendly. The room was very clean, the bed was very comfortable. The shared bathroom was always nice and clean. I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed in March 2025

Breakfast was cancelled, got a packed lunch instead. Variety in the lunch would've been good. Milk cartons in room were out of date

Bigger bed than expected Ensuite was good Bar downstairs Lovely seafront location Warm comfortable room

Stayed in February 2025

shared bathroom

good location

Stayed in November 2024

Nothing really

the room was comfortable with a good view

Stayed in October 2024