My husband, parents and I recently had a truly special two night stay at The Royal Arran Hotel. The hotel is wonderfully located on the promenade with stunning views over the bay to Holy Isle and beyond. The sunrises are to be seen to be believed - and we were fortunate enough to see two beautiful sunrises in October!!!!
The patio room exceeded my expectations when we originally booked the room for my parents (young at heart 80 year olds...!!!) They were able to enjoy the sunrises in the privacy of their own patio area and the accommodation was both elegant but still "homely".
Our own room had recently been refurbished and the new modern en-suite certainly did not feel out of place along side some very elegant period features.
As previous members have remarked, we too would strongly encourage anyone making the trip over to Arran to give real consideration to staying with Adele and Peter. Their hospitality and friendliness only enhanced our experience of Arran.
Adele's breakfasts really set you up for the day and Peter's attentive service make sure your day gets off to the best of starts.
From tips regarding accompaniments to your porridge to their extensive knowledge of the isle - nothing is too much trouble for such wonderful hosts - even down to some wonderful home-made treats for you to take with you on your travels. Such thought and attention to even the smallest of details has made our stay at The Royal Arran Hotel one that will be remembered for a very long time.
Adele - KPI's achieved and exceeded many, many times over - thank you!
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Royal Arran Hotel: Traveler Reviews
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$71
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Property Type: Hotel
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Lodging offering guest rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a variety of services and amenities.
Description: Our passion for delivering home comforts in a relaxed elegant atmosphere will ensure that the Royal Arran Hotel is the perfect base from which to... This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
Address:
Shore Road
Whiting Bay KA27 8PZ
Scotland
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“A total delight..”
Royal Arran Hotel
Oct 6, 2007
5/5 found this review helpful
- This TripAdvisor Member:
- Liked — Adele & Peter, cookies and meringues, chocolates & strawberries, cream and porridge....
- Disliked — Nothing at all.
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Mysweetlilprincess's Summary
Date of Stay: October 2007
Traveled with: Family (extended)
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: March 27, 2006
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absolutely! I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Tourists I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other “Forget the Rest”
Royal Arran Hotel
Sep 5, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful
Michelin Guide Recommended 2007 and STB 4-Star suggest the standards of service and accommodation to be found at the Royal Arran which is literally a stone's throw from the beach. Nothing was too much trouble for Adele and Peter as they put their guests at ease in their home from home whether it was producing excellent breakfasts and home baking, maps or local information. Public rooms were large and attractively decorated; bedrooms were comfortable, quiet and well furnished. Found on TripAdvisor, we followed the recommendations of others and found nothing to fault. We shall certainly go back.
- This TripAdvisor Member:
- Liked — Overall excellence of standards
- Disliked — Nothing
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MarinerWestLothian's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2007
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 50-64
Member since: November 06, 2005
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Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely! I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Tourists I do not recommend this hotel for:
Great pool scene I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other “Great hotel, romantic location.”
Royal Arran Hotel
Aug 12, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful
Just had a great weekend staying at the Royal Arran Hotel. Really excellent hotel, romantic setting, four-poster bed in room with uninterrupted view to the sun rising over the sea. Great breakfast, and outstandingly helpful owners who even bake little treats for every guest to take with them for the day.
- This TripAdvisor Member:
- Liked — Lovely staff, free chocolates
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sidies's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2007
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 25-34
Member since: August 12, 2007
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Great pool scene I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Outdoor / Adventure, Golf “Just Wonderful, a great place!”
Royal Arran Hotel
Aug 11, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful
My wife and I recently had a really wonderful stay at the Royal Arran Hotel for our honeymoon. In summary, it was an amazing experience and I would really encourage any one making the trip over to Arran to give real consideration to staying here. The place itself is both eloquent and extremely comfortable. However, what really sets the place apart from other small hotels and B&Bs are the hosts who clearly have put a lot of time and thought in how to make their guests' stays ones to remember. From small details like bedside chocolates, which were locally made to a welcoming tea or coffee upon arrival, it really felt like you were taken care of from the moment you arrived. Other points worth mentioning include the delicious cooked breakfast every-morning, the "special treat," which is baked fresh and given out each morning, and the lovely seaside views. Also, you can't beat the location of Whiting Bay, which is a quaint village that offers up a good range of restaurants and makes for easy access to all points of the island. All in all, a great place, amazing hosts and definitely worth a stay!
- This TripAdvisor Member:
- Liked — The owners and hosts of the place.
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
dputnam11's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2007
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Honeymoon
Age group: 25-34
Member since: August 11, 2007
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People with disabilities, Great pool scene, Families with teenagers I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine, Other “Wonderful welcome”
Royal Arran Hotel
Jun 5, 2007
This hotel is a little gem - best I've ever stayed in!
Tranquil and utterly relaxing...........enjoy!
- This TripAdvisor Member:
- Liked — Host's attention to detail
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Snorky_7's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2007
Traveled with: Solo traveller
Visit was for: Quality time with friends
Age group: 35-49
Member since: June 05, 2007
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