The Mclaren is a lovley place to stay. Very family friendly. The staff were really helpful and the food was amazing. You get what u pay for its value for money, I mean I dont know what some people expect for £35.00 per night??!! The owners are very nice people and take time to chat away. Ill definatley be coming... more

Thought this was a good base to stay on Arran.Place is dated but clean,food was excellent!!Staff were really friendly,will go back for a weekend September. more

I stayed at the McLaren Hotel in early May 2007, with my wife and a party of approximately 45 people. We had booked months in advance for a weekend break and to do some hill walking, the hotel website gave a good impression, and as we had never been to Arran before, several of us booked an extra night. Arriving... more

I stayed at the hotel in april 07 i found it to be a great hotel okay lets be honest the decor is dated but the rooms and overall hotel is very clean. The staff where supberb a little bit slow in serving the food but i think that was due to the fact that all the food was cooked... more

We were unfortunate to have had to stay at this hovel for 2 nights in May 07 - what a beautiful looking island as you step off the ferry only to wish you had never thought about booking into the Mclaren Hotel or should it be referred to as the Mclaren HoStel?? I wonder what some people are used to... more

When u speak of the McLaren you make it sound like a pig sty. Which it is not, i came to Arran to stay and didnt find it all bad, I was actually suprised, The staff are great, the food is incredible and the managaer is an extremely lovely lady. Dont listen to the ones who expect to much, at... more

we have just returned from our overnight stay at the mclaren hotel the staff couldnt have done any more for us, they went that "extra mile" to make sure our stay was most enjoyable the service and food were second to none, we will certainly be returning to enjoy some more excellent hospitality in the near future we will all... more

Vewing all the reviews of the McLaren it seems people either love it or hate it. The big difference in reviews is probably down to which physical part of the hotel they stayed in: the back extension of the hotel is a dump, in terrible physical condition, with bad beds, shoddy bathrooms without showers and a general air of decay;... more

Iam writing to say that the mclaren hotel is great and one of scotlands best hotels so far i stayed at the hotel with my partner and found the hotel to be clean, comfy and the staff were great the food is amazing and all this for £30.00 it was a great break ok the rooms are not to compare... more