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.

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 hotel is a little gem - best I've ever stayed in!
Tranquil and utterly relaxing...........enjoy!

If you feel like being treated as Royalty then this is the place to stay. The hosts make you feel so welcome and nothing is too much trouble. The rooms were very clean and comfortable with excellent amenities. We stayed in a four-poster bedroom overlooking the bay and actually saw dolphins swimming past one morning. Breakfast was freshly cooked from a varied menu and large enough to set you up for the day. The hotel is well situated for exploring the rest of the island either on foot or by car. There is a real atmosphere of peace and tranquility.