Where to Stay in Wester Ross
Spectacular west coast with Torridon mountains and lochs.
The Torridon
A luxurious 5-star boutique resort set in 58 acres of parkland on the shores of Loch Torridon. This former Victorian hunting lodge features 18 individually designed rooms, an AA 3 Rosette restaurant, and houses 365 whiskies in its impressive bar. The hotel offers award-winning outdoor activities and breathtaking views of the Torridon mountains.
Summer Isles Hotel
An intimate boutique hotel located in the remote village of Achiltibuie with spectacular views across to the Summer Isles and the Hebrides. Renowned for its exceptional seafood restaurant and wine cellar featuring 500 wines. The hotel offers 13 individually furnished rooms in a wonderfully isolated setting 25 miles north of Ullapool.
Shieldaig Lodge
A beautifully restored Victorian hunting lodge set on a 26,000-acre estate on the shores of Loch Gairloch. Features 12 elegantly furnished rooms with loch or woodland views, original Highland features including wood panelling and open fires, and an impressive whisky bar. The lodge offers outdoor activities including fishing, falconry, and sea kayaking.
The Gairloch Hotel
A substantial hotel with 72 bedrooms overlooking Gairloch Bay with panoramic views to the Isle of Skye. The hotel features a restaurant and lounge bar with regular live entertainment, and offers easy access to local beaches like Big Sand and Redpoint. Popular with families and nature lovers, with opportunities for whale and dolphin watching offshore.
Tigh an Eilean Hotel
A charming family-run hotel in the picturesque fishing village of Shieldaig, meaning "House of the Island" in Gaelic. Features 11 beautifully furnished en-suite rooms with spectacular views over Loch Shieldaig to the forested island. The hotel includes two cosy sitting rooms, an honesty bar, and an AA 2 Rosette restaurant. The adjoining Coastal Kitchen offers more casual dining.
The Royal Hotel
A substantial Victorian hotel built in 1890 with 55 comfortable bedrooms, half offering stunning views of Ullapool harbour and the mountains beyond. Located on the shores of Loch Broom in the vibrant village centre, the hotel features the Waterfront Bar and Restaurant. Ideal base for ferry connections to the Outer Hebrides and exploring the North Coast 500 route.
The Ceilidh Place
A unique cultural hub in the centre of Ullapool, combining hotel, bunkhouse, café, restaurant, bar, bookshop, and music venue. The hotel offers simply furnished, peaceful rooms with a sociable living area and balcony. Regular ceilidhs, concerts, and performances take place on-site. The café serves wholesome food from 8am til late, and there's an excellent independent bookshop.
Applecross Inn
A traditional Scottish inn built in 1838 with 7 comfortable en-suite bedrooms, all featuring stunning sea views across the Inner Sound to Raasay and Skye. Famous for its award-winning seafood and locally sourced Highland game, with outdoor beer garden seating. Reached via the dramatic Bealach na Bà mountain pass or the coastal road. Gold Green Tourism award winner.
Poolewe Hotel
A historic 16th-century coaching inn set on the shores of Loch Ewe in the picturesque village of Poolewe. Features 13 en-suite bedrooms and suites with spectacular sea or mountain views. Located less than a mile from the world-famous Inverewe Gardens. The hotel offers a restaurant, conservatory dining area, and bar, with a reputation for excellent food and traditional Highland hospitality.
Caledonian Hotel
Built in the early 1900s, this is one of Ullapool's oldest hotels, offering 83 en-suite rooms (doubles, twins, singles, and family rooms). Located in the centre of Ullapool with pleasant gardens overlooking the working harbour and Loch Broom. Just a 5-minute walk from the ferry terminal to Stornoway. The hotel maintains a quiet, friendly atmosphere and provides complimentary WiFi in lounge and bar areas.