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Reviews of The Rest

The Rest, Campbeltown Road, Tarbert, PA29 6TN, United Kingdom

#18 of 18 hotels in Tarbert

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Review Score

Based on 40 hotel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    8.2

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    8.0

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free Wifi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: April 5, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Excellent location , lovely clean accommodation. Only downside was the very early wake up call thanks to the co-op delivery van.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: January 19, 2025

    7.0
    A good stop over
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Unusual set up for coffees etc outside of the bedroom, with no place to wash dishes. Table in dining area appears broken and fridge/freezer needs a good clean. Whilst it is a great location for the ferry, it's very noisy as is right on the main road and traffic runs past all night. Could do with some lighting along pathway in winter.

    Very comfortable and spacious bedroom. Large bathroom with amazing shower. A great location for Kennacraig ferry terminal. Bedroom areas and bathroom very clean. Lovely plush carpet.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: October 3, 2024

    8.0
    Could have been better
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No heating in the bathroom and the central heating ie the radiator did not work in bedroom there was an electric one but that also went off.

    Position in town was good, the room was large and clean.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 25, 2024

    8.0
    Nice little set up for a reasonably priced short term accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I’d have preferred tea and coffee facilities in the room itself instead of a communal area

    Clean and fresh facilities. Easy to follow instructions about check in and check out and very handy location for the village

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 13, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Needs a house number to locate easier

    Great location , central to Tarbert

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    sLIGHTLY DIFFICULT TO FIND

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location close to harbour.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2024

    8.0
    A good nights sleep in a convient location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I arrived late a night and the stairs up to the property could benefit from a light also in the dark the keys holes weren’t the easiest to operate.

    Room was spacious, had everything I needed for a one night stay. Really can’t complain about the room or facilities for the price. For somewhere to stay after getting a late ferry back from Islay before driving home the next day, this place was ideal.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Traffic but view made up for it

    Very comfortable and central. Stunning views and just perfect for a quick stopover. Great sized room and tea coffee toiletries provided. Exceeded our expectations for the price.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 8, 2024

    9.0
    Lovely spacious room, very comfortable and quiet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Would have liked a table and chair in the room plus kettle and tea making facilities in the room rather than having to go to the next room to make a hot drink

    Lovely large room with a very comfy double bed. Very clean.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 23, 2024

    7.0
    Perfect for a nights stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The whole layout was a bit strange, like we couldn’t use the kitchen but we had dishes etc, so I don’t think you could stay for more than one night.

    Great location! Clean and comfy beds! Great place to rest your head for the night!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 18, 2024

    7.0
    Good place for a night
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Walls are thin and got woken up by a co-op delivery early in the morning.

    Location was good, place was easy to find and Shamsul's communication was clear. Check-In and Check-out were easy and at a decent time. Room was a good size for a night and the ensuite although small was fit for purpose.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 6, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The entrance, not easy to find and it's an upstairs flat, big Co Op lorry turned up at the door doing deliveries at 7am quite noisy as it is the liading bay

    Great value for money and close to the harbour

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: June 15, 2024

    8.0
    Perfect location for staying in Tarbert
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I would suggest putting a sofa in the dining room as extra comfort plus a few more kitchen items needed like a tin opener but this is a new business so I think that the owner has done a great job

    Brilliant location and so convenient as could come and go as we pleased. Good kitchen too and dining area - everything a cyclist could need!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: February 14, 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Kitchen area. Dining table is shaking Fridge needs cleaning No sink for washing plates etc

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 31, 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room looked onto the local Co-op delivery area, noise from early morning. Also the rooms panel heater didn’t work and the other radiator temperature was controlled from a central ‘Nest’ thermostat in the communal hall.

    Clean room.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: September 15, 2024

    6.0
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No clear signs to property ( it’s directly behind the co-op )

    Great location

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 21, 2024

    10
    Great location and value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was all good

    Very comfortable, clean and central to the town. Shamsul (owner) was very responsive

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 13, 2024

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very poor signage to the property along a dark dingy footpath. The key locks were poorly lit and the instructions were for keys to rooms 3 and 4. There were only 3 bedrooms. Could do better.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 9, 2024

    10
    Easy comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The only issue was finding it at first, it is signposted and actually really is easy but as always with any place you first visit it can be confusing, so if you are arriving by the coach then its practically a minute from there, when you get of the coach take the first left onto the main road, there is this small sweet community garden area on your left and the accomodation is just past the house directly after the garden, it is down a short alleyway that actually backs out onto the back of the co-op store, so it is really easy to locate, i will not mark down for this because the accommodation is great, maybe a little notice or image of how to find it can be provided by the host but please don't let this change your mind on booking the accommodation as i highly recommend it.

    We stayed at the rest for one night as a stop gap to take the ferry to Jura, it was exactly what we needed, perfect central location close to the co-op and center of the town of tarbet. It was actually a really nice stay, the bed was super comfy, a large room with a nice ensuite toilet/shower, the decor was really nice and just what we needed for one night, the TV had netflix which is a necessity haha and the wifi worked great. There was also a dining room of the main hallway that we used to eat dinner and prepare some food, there is just a microwave not a hob or gas cooker so plan accordingly for that, but the co-op provides some great scottish microwave meals that filled a hole. overall a really pleasant stay and would recommend anyone to stay here.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: July 31, 2024

    2.0
    Won't be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Could hear man snoring next door and rooms were stuffy. Paper thin walls and could hear man snoring clearly next door

    Shower was good but no extractor fan

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 19, 2024

    5.0
    The rest Tarbert
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The kitchen facilities were out of bounds during our visit. A few tips, provide waste paper bins in the toilet and room. A room refrigerator would have been nice. 3 Small tables and chairs in the dining area would be better than the one large dining table and chairs. Possibly some clothes hangers

    Very central in good location,

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 3, 2024

    10
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely flat, very comfortable, The host is very nice.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 17, 2024

    5.0
    Nice position,but all snagging probs have to be solved ,,,
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I must agree with first review ,,needs snagging problems (a lot )solved ,,great location but instructions on TV and WiFi have to be more instructive ,, no TV (had to Google about problem TV remote not working ) had to unplug tv plug ,,for a minute ,, then put plug back in ,, more info on TV and WiFi and setting on this

    Very comfy bed , great sleep ,fresh sheets n towels ,,,and very close to harbour and bus terminus

    Stayed in June 2024

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