Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 82 min drive
Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 136 min drive
Loch Awe Station - 1 min walk
Dalmally Station - 4 min drive
Falls of Cruachan Station - 5 min drive
Restaurants
Brander Lodge Hotel - 9 min drive
Kilkrennan Inn - 18 min drive
Scoffers Fish & Chips Takeaway - 5 min drive
Kilchrenan Inn - 18 min drive
St Conan's Kirk Tea Room - 5 min drive
About this property
Ben Cruachan inn
Enjoy your visit to Dalmally with a stay at Ben Cruachan inn. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Other highlights at this eco-friendly guest house include a snack bar/deli, a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English, German
At a glance
Hotel size
10 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Express check-out available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–9:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
Services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
19-inch TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Special features
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Policies
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Ben Cruachan inn Dalmally
Ben Cruachan Dalmally
Ben Cruachan inn Dalmally
Ben Cruachan inn Guesthouse
Ben Cruachan inn Guesthouse Dalmally
Frequently asked questions
Does Ben Cruachan inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Ben Cruachan inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Ben Cruachan inn?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Ben Cruachan inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ben Cruachan inn?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Express check-out is available.
What is there to do at Ben Cruachan inn and nearby?
Ben Cruachan inn has a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Ben Cruachan inn?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Ben Cruachan inn like?
Ben Cruachan inn is a short 1-minute walk from Loch Awe Station and 13 minutes' walk from St Conan's Kirk.
Ben Cruachan inn Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
24 October 2024
Okay for a sleep but fix your water heater
The hotel roomed seemed spacious and clean. The shower ran out of hot water first thing in the morning. I had to take a cold shower at 7 in the morning because the warm water just went away and I had the handle turned all the way to hot. Not a great experience. And my husband was charged $10 for a small bowl of cereal and a coffee which is steep.
Nature, at the top of Loch Awe, walkable to the Dam on Ben Cruhan and near the hidden-in-the-mountain, (Think James Bond) electric plant that offers tours. On train line that goes from Oban to Glasgow, transfer a few stops sooner to go up to the Great Glen, Fort Williams and the like.
Mary
Mary, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
12 July 2024
Not bad
We had a nice stay. Have to say the bed was rather uncomfortable though. If you got to close to the edges it slumps. Small room but perfectly adequate. Its a nice area. Had a small picky dinner and drinks the night we were there. Very enjoyable. Skipped breakfast so cant comment on that.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 June 2024
The view from my room was just simply amazing!!.....the room was also well equipped and clean, also not forgetting the staff who was super friendly and helpful when checking us in. I would definitely like to come back a second time when i am around the area.
Dele
Dele, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 June 2024
Scott
Scott, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 June 2024
Superb, great location and a quality over night stay. Highly recommended.
Simon
Simon, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
16 June 2024
Friendly Inn on Loch Awe
We had a wonderful stay at the Ben Cruachan Inn. Our room was large, comfortable and modern. Friendly and very helpful staff, and the food in the restaurant was fantastic. We loved hanging out at the bar / lounge area which was cozy and fun. Plenty of parking. Good room amenities (minus refrigerator). Lovely area within walking distance to Lock Awe and St Conan's Kirk, and a short drive to Kilchurn Castle. Would definitely recommend this hotel to others and would plan to stay here again in the future.
Joshua
Joshua, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
4 June 2024
Friendly staff with easy check in.
Pauline
Pauline, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
4 June 2024
Great staff and great food. Excellent selection of whisky with staff on hand to lend a guiding hand.
Room was very nice but bed could have been a bit more comfortable but still a very pleasant stay. Would recommend to anybody looking for a great place to stay
luke
luke, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
28 May 2024
Jacqueline
Jacqueline, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 May 2024
Sharon
Sharon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
21 April 2024
We had a separate suite with a kitchenette.
Extra space and facility with our dog.
Lovely, modern and well equipped.
Keith
Keith, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 March 2024
We had a lovey mini break, the place was perfect for our hiking plans around the area.
The staff were very friendly and helpful, really nice Cosey bar with a big fire.
Nicholas
Nicholas, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 February 2024
Enjoyed our stay, peaceful and quiet. Staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. Would have liked to see a little more variety on the menu, however food was delicious.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
18 January 2024
Staff were friendly and helpful. However did feel like the room smelt a little strange. The food in the main area was delicious.
Aneha
Aneha, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 August 2023
Amazing stay. Gorgeous views and great dinner. Our checkin agent was also our bartender. He was amazing!
Josh
Josh, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 August 2023
Clean and comfortable , ideal for an overnight stay, breakfast a little expensive though
Patricia
Patricia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
15 August 2023
Friendly, helpful and personable staff.
Rooms clean and easily excisable.
Gerd
Gerd, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 August 2023
Beautiful inn made better by great staff & service
Due to a series of traffic incidents, we ended up running late for our scheduled check-in and rang ahead to let staff at the inn know. We were tired and stressed and their response couldn't have been more lovely and reassuring. We had a very good night's sleep in 2 of the garden suites which were immaculately clean, very spacious and had great facilities for a family of 5 travelling with their dog. We booked a hot breakfast for the following morning which was both delicious and filling. We would definitely be happy to return, hopefully with more time to enjoy the beautiful surroundings next time!
LJ
LJ, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 August 2023
Très contants de notre séjour. :)
Nous avons séjourné en famille durant 2 nuits. La vue était magnifique. La cuisine était fonctionnelle. L'endroit très propre. Très bon accueil à la réception. Très facile pour parquer la voiture.
Léonie
Léonie, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
24 July 2023
Lovely stop in the Western Highlands
An excellent place to stay on Loch Awe. 3 minutes' walk from the train station - take the gravel pathway leading to a slope at the end of the platform, rather than the steep stairs up from the platform itself, if you have heavy luggage. Scottish Citylink coaches stop right outside the front door - there is no marked bus stop but you can just wave the driver down. Oban is 20 miles away (35 minutes by train). The Inn is impeccably kept and the welcome is very warm and friendly.
David
David, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
29 June 2023
I had a wonderful experience at this charming hotel. Room was cozy and clean, and the views from our room were breathtaking. The staff was friendly and the food was off good. Overall, I am extremely satisfied with my stay.