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Reviews of Islay Frigate Hotel

Harbour Street, Tarbert, PA29 6UD, United Kingdom

#16 of 18 hotels in Tarbert

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Review Score

Based on 365 hotel reviews

7.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    7.2

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free Wifi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: September 23, 2023

    5.0
    Disappointing but convenient overnight stop.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast was, at best, average. Microwaved porridge, cooked breakfast using supermarket frozen items. Restaurant wasn’t open. Room was basically clean, but only just. Cost for a very small room of average quality was too much.

    Location was handy.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 22, 2023

    10
    Would stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    TV didn't work but I didn't even report it as free WiFi excellent speed and I had tablet with me. Rooms up quite steep stairs.

    Right on harbour. Easy free parking at front. Clean room with tea/coffee making. Nice shops and galleries to wander round nearby. Good cooked breakfast to order.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 22, 2023

    3.0
    Poor
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    On-site restaurant for evening meals. Staff available to clean out mucky shower. Availability of Receipt/Invoice on departure.

    A bit cold.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 20, 2023

    10
    Very pleasant hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    I visited with my son on a short cycle trip. I loved the location on the harbour-front of this lovely Scottish town. The room was small and simple but excellent for us. I thought that the accommodation combined with the included breakfast was very good value indeed. The staff were very friendly, the owner very hands-on but unobtrusive. When I checked in the lady asked if it was just for the one night and I immediately wished it was for more. Highly recommended.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: September 18, 2023

    1.0
    Please avoid this hotel. They don’t care.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was above a live band and the smoking area. The music was so loud we couldn’t even relax let alone sleep. The smell of cigarettes was disgusting. We wanted breakfast at 7.30 and were told this was impossible.

    It’s a pretty town with a lovely harbour near the Kennacraig ferry.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Didn't expect the shared bathroom rooms to have one bathroom between four bedrooms. For this service I would expect to pay a much lower fee than what we paid. All the doors are really noisy and could do with some WD40. The room we stayed in also was right next to the toilet and every time it was flushed, it's as if we were in the room. Also to point out the bedside lights did not work.

    Pub downstairs seemed cheery and friendly staff. Easy parking. Nice view.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2023

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Water temperature in shower only lukewarm Room was in attic and ceiling dangerously low Bathroom shared with too many people - had to queue up to use at times Dangerous stairs into attic final stair is spiral

    Location excellent. Breakfast good

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 27, 2023

    1.0
    Rubbish
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Ensuite lower floor

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

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    The Staff were excellent and friendly. The hotel is opposite the harbour fantastic location, not far from ferry terminal.. Very good breakfast :)

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2023

    10
    Very enjoyable, good value and a great place to stop over for a night or two in Tarbert.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only thing was that it can get a little warm in the upper floor rooms - a couple of extra portable fans for the summer evenings would do the trick :)

    Really friendly and welcoming; well-maintained and very comfortable.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 20, 2023

    10
    It’s fantastic… good old Scottish breakfast to start your day off.. all members of staff and locals can’t be praised eno
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Beautiful with even more beautiful location surrounding it

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 14, 2023

    9.0
    Great last minute get away.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Weather which is totally out with the owners control. Other than that nothing not too like.

    Friendly welcome from owners. Told us about the area helpful with food suggestions. Lively atmosphere in the bar really enjoyesour night.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: August 13, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shared bathrooms for 4 different rooms was not pleasant for me at all.

    The location was good.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 11, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Murray was very helpful. Breakfast was great

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2023

    10
    Perfect
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Perfect for our needs

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 14, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The stairs to the room but that was expected. They no longer do meals but was recommend to a lovely fish restaurant.

    The room looked across the Harbour. It was sn attic room great value and a lovely breakfast.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 12, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Friendly staff and really helpful

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 9, 2023

    10
    Lovely stay would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Just the lack of food other than breakfast and not being able to sit in the dining area over looking the harbour

    Lovely place, shame they didn’t serve food other than breakfast. The lady was selling the hotel though so maybe in the future. The breakfast was lovely and the bar area was lovely. Would stay again. Thank you Mhairi

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 4, 2023

    9.0
    Fun 🤩 great wee getaway from the hustle and bustle of life 🩵
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Stairs were a bit much and wasn’t keen on shared bathroom but was my choice on booking, would be more cautious booking again. But great value for money.

    Bar downstairs, staff and locals friendly. Bed and pillows were so comfy.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 29, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Staff went above and beyond to ensure we could have breakfast, even though we had to leave before the regular breakfast opening time.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 21, 2023

    9.0
    Relaxing stay in quaint fishing village
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No clothes storage in room

    Everything about my stay including breakfast , location and friendly staff and locals

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 18, 2023

    10
    Brilliant and thoroughly recommended.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The view from the bedroom was great. The owner and staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was delicious. The company in the bar was laugh a minute.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 17, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location on the harbour, my room faced out onto the harbour which was very pretty. Comfortable room and bed. Great breakfast

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 14, 2023

    10
    Excellent place, friendly and welcoming, won't demolish your budget!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing.

    Lovely hotel, great price - cannot fault it in any way. Bar is lovely, staff are very friendly. Rooms are fairly basic with shared bathrooms, but given the low prices, this still represents excellent value.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: June 12, 2023

    9.0
    perfect
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    staff and the view.

    Stayed in June 2023

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