Perched by the sea, The Galley of Lorne Inn offers a serene retreat. Unwind with full breakfast, explore the garden and arcade/game room or enjoy ocean views at Loch View Restaurant. With free in-room WiFi, laundry facilities and coffee/tea in the lobby your stay is sure to be a relaxing getaway.
Located in Lochgilphead, The Galley of Lorne Inn is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Studio Barn Argyll and Ellenabeich Heritage Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include An Cala and Crarae Garden Argyll. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Lochgilphead travel guide
At The Galley of Lorne Inn, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site restaurant, Loch View Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an arcade/game room and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Free self parking
Extended parking, an electric car charging station, and meeting rooms
Wedding services, smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Loch View Restaurant
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Wedding services
Business services
Conference center (450 square feet of space)
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
In the mountains
On a lake
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
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1 building
1 floor
Fireplace in lobby
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Egyptian cotton sheets
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
19-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
iPod dock
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
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Desk
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 8 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: GBP 8 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
Property is also known as
Galley Lorne Inn
Galley Lorne Inn Lochgilphead
Galley Lorne Lochgilphead
Galley Lorne
The Galley of Lorne Inn Inn
The Galley of Lorne Inn Lochgilphead
The Galley of Lorne Inn Inn Lochgilphead
Frequently asked questions
Is The Galley of Lorne Inn pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 8 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much does it cost to stay at The Galley of Lorne Inn?
As of 2026/3/6, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Galley of Lorne Inn on 2026/3/20 start from NT$3,671, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Galley of Lorne Inn?
Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at The Galley of Lorne Inn?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Galley of Lorne Inn located?
Situated on the waterfront, this inn is within 9 mi (15 km) of Arduaine Garden, Carnasserie Castle, and Kilmartin House Museum. Loch Ederline and Kilmartin Glen are also within 9 mi (15 km).
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Reviews
The Galley of Lorne Inn Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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We absolutely loved our stay with at the Lorne Galley hotel.
From our friendly welcome to the hospitality. We had a really wonderful stay. Just felt like home. Thanks for the tips on the Viaduct stop over for a picture.. was an incredible spot. Will be back for sure! And loved the dogs!!
Thanks again.
Christine
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tim
2024/9/29
Great place to stay. Wonderful breakfast and staff.
Great place to stay friendly staff really nice food relaxing chilled atmosphere nice comfortable rooms you will have one of the best night sleep ever and the location is beautiful
The staff were extremely helpful, especially Amanda. As I was running late due to traffic I would have missed last order for eating, spoke with Amanda who said they would keep the kitchen open a little longer. Also due to work had to leave before breakfast was served and she sorted a packed meal left in the reception.
Food was really good and amazing location.
Nick
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Lin
2024/7/20
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly owners and staff. Eclectic dinner menu - what we had was excellent.
Lin
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lindy
2024/5/24
Fantastic spot! Great welcome, excellent food. Very comfortable
A fabulous three night stay . The staff were friendly and very helpful . Breakfasts and dinner delicious , plenty of options and beautifully presented . I would be very happy to stay for a few days as a solo traveler too as there as you are made to feel like one of the family . And very safe. Thank you .
I loved this hotel. The staff was wonderful. Dinner wasn’t bad but not mind-blowing. Breakfast was pretty good.
You could tell that every detail of the room was chosen meticulously for comfort and a smaller environmental footprint.
The outdoor space in the back was heavenly to watch the sunrise. I was even lucky enough to have a bunny come hangout with me.
Nice staff. Bedroom decor not to our liking especially compared to photos on website. Good shower. Breakfast was nice. Not sure restaurant is really fine dining.
Most enjoyable, relaxed stay. Staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble. Though some of the decor was not to our taste all the fittings and fixtures were good quality and functional. Overall top marks. Susan
Not the greatest stay. The room was mostly clean but there were cobwebs around the ceilings and black mould at the bathroom sink. We were given a very welcoming check in tho.
Positive:
nice (but small) rooms and decorations.
Negative: lack of operations. At breakfast time nothing was prepared. Fixed breakfast time during our stay from 08:30h to 09:30h
The food and staff were excellent, delicious supper and breakfast. The major problem for us was the room. Make sure you are not in the IONA Suite. It is not a suite and the bedroom does not have a window. This was not explained to me when we booked and feel we were misled. We asked to change rooms but none were available so were stuck with it. As a long time user of Expedia we feel very let down and mis-sold.
Ah, what a gem of a place! A bit off the beaten track, but that's exactly what I was looking for and the Galley of Lorn did not disappoint.
The overall air is casual, the staff are friendly and chatty, and nothing is too much trouble.
The whole interior looks fairly recently updated, but it's left with enough older features to retain some character.
The rooms are all named after Scottish islands, and we stayed in Skye. The room is black and gold decor, done well, not at all overstated. Usual tea and coffee, small fridge (tiny, and tucked inside one of the bedside cabinets,) a safe, hairdryer... Most, if not all, the things you might reasonably expect.
The television is probably the largest I've ever seen in any hotel room, which was excellent, and there's an Alexa Show by the bed as well.
The bed itself is relatively firm, which suits us entirely.
The bathroom is clean and modern. It has an excellent waterfall shower in a double sized shower cubicle, with good water pressure.
And then there's the view from the room onto an inlet of Loch Craignish; I'll add pictures.
Food, excellent, no complaints. Large plates of well made meals with a focus on locally sourced produce, from Cristian the chef... Don't tell him it's excellent, his head is said to be big enough already.
Must mention Laura, receptionist/ barmaid/ waitress, for just being excellent all round.
Peter
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mary
2025/11/12
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect accommodation as always. Great location for my colleagues works location. the hotel staff are lovely hosts. No doubt we will see you soon.