Kames Hotel
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Kames Hotel

on the Shores of the Kyles of Bute, Tighnabruaich PA21 2AF Scotland
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#1 of 2 hotels in Tighnabruaich
4.8 of 5 bubbles
Location
4.4 of 5 bubbles
Rooms
4.5 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.6 of 5 bubbles
Cleanliness
4.6 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.5 of 5 bubbles
Sleep Quality
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We are a family-run, dog-friendly boutique hotel in the picturesque village of Kames.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Sauna
Free breakfast
Beach
Bicycle rental
Babysitting
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Street parking
Wifi
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Kids' meals
Special diet menus
Wine / champagne
Hiking
Canoeing offsite
Fishing
Car hire
Meeting rooms
Baggage storage
Currency exchange
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Sun terrace
24-hour front desk
Room features
Iron
Flatscreen TV
Hair dryer
Room types
Ocean view
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
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3.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Quiet
Family
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish

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Margaret L wrote a review Aug 2024
Forfar
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Fabulous Views and great Atmosphere. We spent a brilliant Sunday afternoon sitting in the sun,outside, watching the world sail by. The staff were super nice and helpful so we decided to come back and have an evening meal. Food was very good, well presented and lots of local choice. (We watched their hens laying eggs on the Sunday afternoon so we knew they were as fresh as they could possibly be11)

The owners were on site and chatted away and are, quite rightly so, very proud of their hotel and what they have achieved.

The staff were also proud of their workplace and were well informed of the locality.

Next time we visit the area we will definately book into the Kames Hotel
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Date of stay: June 2024
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled with family
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drumbo9 wrote a review Mar 2024
Scotland
5.0 of 5 bubbles
This hotel is tucked away in an extremely beautiful part of Scotland. The place itself is very comfortable, room-wise and public spaces all very well furnished and styled. The food, all cooked to order is very good, the chef seems to like a bit of off the wall experimentation for specials and serves up some really tasty, unusual and surprising treats from what he could get fresh that weekend. We really enjoyed our stay here and would highly recommend it to anyone travelling in that vicinity.
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Date of stay: February 2024
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Donna M wrote a review Jun 2023
Alloa, United Kingdom
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Beautiful place , lovely rooms( nice toiletries, iron, hairdryer etc) Stayed for 2 nights with my partner , check in is 3pm no one there before and checkout 11am , we were an hour early leaving so just left key on reception. The staff very friendly . We were room 6 standard double with shower and garden view , first floor , loved the view and big windows . All good locally produced and delicious , full Scottish breakfast struggle to finish , had porridge too . Dinner first night , Fish and steak pie and 2 sticky toffee puddings and pint tennents £60 . Enjoyed the gins on offer , Isle of Bute but bar closed at 10 , bar games available , magazines , books and newspapers also available in lounge . Would definitely stay again . Within 10 minutes drive , Portavardie ( outdoor spa ) and Ostel beach ( 20 minute walk from roadside) worth a visit
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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scout1954 wrote a review Aug 2024
Scotland, United Kingdom
1.0 of 5 bubbles
We booked a table for 7.30pm and then had to wait 15/20 mins before an order for a drink was taken. Following ordering our meal we waited 75 mins before our first course arrived. I approached the server when no food had arrived within 30 mins to ask for some bread while we waited but then had to ask again as it had not arrived 20 mins later( charging us £7.50 for bread). There was no acknowledgment from the staff that we had to wait so long and the whole experience was not pleasant. I had booked for a family dinner in a few weeks but this experience has made me consider cancelling. The lack of customer care is disappointing.
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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walkmanFife wrote a review Oct 2024
Cupar, United Kingdom
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Stayed here at the end of day 1 on the Loch Lomond and Cowal Way long distance walk.

My room was lovely - one of the front ones looking over the bay and the room itself was absolutely fine, well equipped and with a comfy bed.

Goof food in the restaurant with a good few fishy options which were well cooked and presented. Breakfast was equally good with plenty of options featuring ultra fresh eggs from the hens that you could see running about outside the breakfast room!

Overall, no issues and would recommend and return.
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Date of stay: September 2024
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Ian F wrote a review Dec 2024
London, United Kingdom
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Thank you for a wonderful stay over the Christmas period. Just like to mention that our room was beautiful overlooking the loch, the view of Isle of Bute was just wonderful. Our breakfast and meal times was a lovely experience, a perfect selection of food in a relaxed setting with a log burner. Great selection of beers and alcohol drinks in the bar. Met with like-minded people and made good friends. Perfect place for long walks made even more enjoyable seeing otters, seals and many species of birds. A big thanks to our hosts Irene and Scott along with the very friendly staff who made our stay most enjoyable. Will see you again in 2025!
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Date of stay: December 2024
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Just book !!!
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motorist wrote a review Aug 2021
Peak District of England
4.0 of 5 bubbles
We stayed here a week good points :
Comfortable room and bed
Beautiful sea view
Fantastic breakfast
Breakfast staff were lovely
Dog friendly
Clean , good covid safety

Bad points :
Terrible welcome. room keys basically thrown over no how was the journey? and no information given like where to go for breakfast , where the dog is and isn't allowed ( they are not allowed in breakfast room ) no idea if they're allowed alone in room we shut ours in the car but others were definitely leaving them alone .

No bath , booking.com stated there was a bath apparently this is out of the control of the hotel ?

Room generally nice but shower slow draining so you end up ankle deep in water , mirror has fallen off wall so is just leant against wall .

Staff in restaurant in the evening were not friendly at all got the impression they were stressed from being short staffed , they just wanted you through and out . Food expensive at £50 for 2 mains and 2 puddings and very average, curry had zero spice and burger bland only ate there once would've eaten every night if good .
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Fiona S wrote a review Nov 2022
Cumnock, United Kingdom
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Picked up one of the hotel's own moorings. Quite awkward to see which were the hotel's ones though. Had a lovely meal in the hotel. Staff pleasant, nice decor, nice food. Moorings are free to use overnight if you buy meal/drinks at the hotel.
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Keithbro17 wrote a review Aug 2024
Dundee, United Kingdom
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Location - stunning, but make sure you get a room at the front of hotel. Room was spacious with plenty of storage unlike places like premier inn, Travel Lodge. Bed was very comfy. Only criticism was the shower room was a bit tired looking. Breakfast was excellent, all freshly cooked. Evening meals - menu a bit fish oriented but portions are very generous. Don't get a prawn cocktail - nearly £10 for prawns dumped on some greenery. Very poorly presented albeit tasty. Staff are all excellent and very friendly. Take a trip over on ferry to Bute, a great day out
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Date of stay: August 2024
4.0 of 5 bubblesValue
4.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Take a trip over to Bute, ask for a room facing the front of hotel
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Blaau wrote a review Jun 2022
3.0 of 5 bubbles
We stayed for 2 nights. The hotel is situated in a quiet area with outstanding views from the rooms at the front of the hotel. Food is good but ought to be with the prices that are charged.
Unfortunately, like many service industry businesses, finding trained staff is a major problem for the hotel. This did severely impact the standard of service provided at and our enjoyment of the meals we ate there, once at breakfast and both nights at dinner.
We are an older couple. Our room was on the top floor of the hotel. There is no lift and 4 flights of quite steep stairs to the top floor. There was no offer of assistance with our luggage. Don't know if this was due to a shortage of staff or simply a service that the hotel do not provide.
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Date of stay: June 2022
3.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
2.0 of 5 bubblesService
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Phil M asked a question Jul 2015
Glasgow, United Kingdom7 contributions
Does the Hotel have wheelchair access please?
Answer from Keith24399193
Kirkintilloch, United Kingdom4 contributions13 helpful votes
Unfortunately I would day no. Although there maybe round the back but there are no lifts to the rooms.
Bazz1964 asked a question Oct 2014
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom17 contributions26 helpful votes
Are any of the double rooms on the ground floor? My wife is disabled and cannot walk very far.
Answer from Lapwingsegg
Edinburgh, United Kingdom13 contributions7 helpful votes
Sorry, I haven't stayed there either. Suggest contacting the hotel direct.
Ian F wrote a tip Dec 2024
London, United Kingdom3 contributions1 helpful vote
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Just book !!!"
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Keithbro17 wrote a tip Aug 2024
Dundee, United Kingdom101 contributions76 helpful votes
4.0 of 5 bubbles
"Take a trip over to Bute, ask for a room facing the front of hotel"
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dwotherspoon wrote a tip Aug 2024
East Ayrshire, United Kingdom86 contributions50 helpful votes
4.0 of 5 bubbles
"Parking is on the road which is quiet but spaces near the hotel fill quickly."
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Jennie M wrote a tip Jul 2024
Glasgow, United Kingdom147 contributions115 helpful votes
3.0 of 5 bubbles
"Avoid room 10 standard double. Room 1 standard double miles better! "
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Glenys B wrote a tip Jul 2024
12 contributions3 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Good idea to book a table if going for a meal."
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PRICE RANGE
£101 - £117 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
kames hotel tighnabruaich
LOCATION
United KingdomScotlandArgyll and ButeTighnabruaich
NUMBER OF ROOMS
10
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kames Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Kames Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Ostel Bay Beach (2.8 miles), Caol Ruadh Sculpture Park (3.9 miles), and Portavadie Marina (3.1 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Kames Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant.
What food & drink options are available at Kames Hotel?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Kames Hotel?
Yes, free parking and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Kames Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Colintraive, Fyne Raja Restaurant, and Tide & Thyme.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Kames Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to a sauna during their stay.
Is Kames Hotel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.9 miles away from the centre of Tighnabruaich.
Are pets allowed at Kames Hotel?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Kames Hotel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Spanish.
Are there any historical sites close to Kames Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Glecknabae Chambered Cairn (2.8 miles).
Does Kames Hotel have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the harbour view available here.
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