Lovely hotel in a lovely setting.

We were only booked in for 1 night as we were travelling around scotland for a week, myself my daughter, my sister & my neice.

We had booked a family room at the hotel £80 but when we arrived we were allocated the NESS apartment across the road which was simply stunning!!!! and very handy with 2 young children, they could play to there hearts conten in the lovely SC apartment.

We arived earlier than expected, the apartmnt was cleaned as soon as we arrived so we could get in it instead of having to wait till our booking in time. The kitchen was closed but the manager managed to organise us soup and sandwiches!! which i was very impressed about.

Entertainment was excellent but im not convinced the kids were that welcome in the main hotel, however i found this in most of Scotland including Tobermory on Mull would you believe.

everthing about our stay was very very good.

I cant wat to go back.

8/10 - v.good

We arrived at Portsonachan when it was dark and couldn't wait until day light to see the view - Our room was upgraded free of charge to a loch view. Woke up and the view was fantastic.

The staff were very accomodating. I'm vegetarian and the menu didn't provide a great variety. My potential moan was met with, "what would you like chef to cook for you?" I was dumb struck, rarely is this offer put forward. I was glad to hear that my comments will be taken in to consideration when they put together the new menu. Be warned Portsonachan i'll be back and i will be checking! (we loved it that much). The menu for meat and fish eaters alike had plenty to choose from and the portions were huge. Prices were very reasonable too.

The room was huge and so was the bath room. I was amazed at the huge investment in quality furniture: pine chest of draws and free standing pine wardrobe in the bedroom; beautifully lit real fires, an abundance of comfy leather chairs in the lounge; contemporary furtniture in the dining room and breakfast room; Not to mention a variety of games and a well stocked whisky bar (essential). The bar closed when we went to bed and we couldn't have asked for a better host.

Location is great but you will need a car. I would say this is a great location for your first exploration of this area and a great location to just chill and relax on your return visit (you will want to return be warned). You could stay in the centre of Oban but there isn't really anything there and you wont expereince the beauty of the loch. Staff were on hand to advise of places to visit and were very knowledgable.

We stayed outside of the busy period and there were only 6 guests on any one night. This meant we were treated like royalty and we thoroughly loved it. It took us an hour to check out of the hotel and this was entirely our own fault - we just didn't want to leave!

We spent three days at The Portsonachan Hotel on 14th Feb and stayed in one of the Lochside apartments. The Apartment was very clean and had everything we needed.The superb views over the Loch have to be seen to be believed. I had been to Scotland a number of times before but to be able to wake up and walk along the lochside made this stay perfect.The food in the Hotel was of a high standard and the breakfast in the conservatory with views over the Loch was fantastic. The staff were very helpful and gave us a warm welcome.The nights in the bar with the malt whiskey and great company made this one of the most relaxing and enjoyable short breaks I have had.To sum up value for money, great food, fantastic surroundings.Thank you.

Even with two children in high spirits (half term) nothing was too much trouble.....
Its so unusual to see happy staff but here, they are fantstic...FUN.
What a great place, views, service and great accomodation.
We stayed in one of the lodges.... home from home, leather sofas, t v, dvd, kitcen, bath and showers even a sauna.....so much space.....
Children being children didnt want what was on the menu, even this wasn't a problem to this hotel.
One of the most stress free weeks of my life....I would reccomend it to anyone.
If you like the outdoors and a relaxed way of life, this is the place for you.
Children and pets are made very welcome...
I will return every year.
If the management read this....congratulations, 1st class hospitallity. A Gem.....
Richard West