Top 10 hotels in Lewis and Harris, United Kingdom

December 12, 2022 Janean Rudisill

A visit to Lewis and Harris is like stepping into the pages of a Scottish fairy tale. In Lewis, the northern part of the island, the legendary Callanish Standing Stones poke up from the ground like a strange and massive rock city. The Blackhouse, the Shawbost Norse Mill and Kiln, and the Carloway Broch all offer a peek at what island life used to look like. In southern Harris, the east side beaches boast some of the oldest known rocks in the world, dating back millions of years. Cruise over to the volcanic islands of St. Kilda to explore the ruins of a medieval village.
Things to do in Lewis and Harris

1. The Crown Inn

13 Castle Street, Stornoway HS1 2BD Scotland
Excellent
40%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
5%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 455 reviews

The Crown Inn

The Crown Inn is a well located Inn with all the comfort and amenities you'd expect in a small Scottish hotel. We're just a short walk away from everything you need. You'll be well looked after by our happy team and guaranteed to leave happy and most certainly well fed after our fantastic Scottish breakfast. Whether your here for leisure or business we have what you need from great local information to a well equipped conference room.

Great meals

Reviewed By D7723IYcarolh

We were a party of four & had booked a meal for Saturday 28th May 2022 for 6.30pm. We were greeted at restaurant and taken straight to our table, the place was very busy but within a couple of minutes a young lady came with menu's & asked for our drink order. This was how it was all evening, we never had to wait long for anything. The food was really good too and very well presented. The staff couldn't have been more pleasant and helpful even though they all must have done their 10,000 steps just that evening. We would definitely recommend The Crown, Stornoway for a great meal & great staff.

2. Hotel Hebrides

Pier Road, Tarbert HS3 3DG Scotland
Excellent
44%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
6%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 668 reviews

Hotel Hebrides

Hotel Hebrides is a 4-star hotel with 21 quality, contemporary bedrooms which offer a high standard of quality combined with top notch technology. Every bedroom at the hotel is unique, laden with delightful considerate touches such as our range of luxury ishga products which are made using natural produce from the Isle of Lewis, top quality pocket sprung mattresses and sumptuous thick bath sheets and robes for your added comfort. All our bedrooms also have a mini-fridge, tea/coffee making facilities, TV and free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.

A cracking stay in a brilliant hotel.

Reviewed By shieldaigcamping

Immaculately clean and comfortable, beautifully decorated rooms. Suite was incredibly well equipped, with everything you could ever need. Amazing Harris toiletries in each room. All the staff were great, meals lovely, and breakfast was absolutely top notch each morning. Highly recommend and look forward to returning. 5 of us stayed in a Suite and hotel room for a three night stay.

3. Caladh Inn

11 James Street, Stornoway HS1 2QN Scotland
Excellent
26%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
9%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 443 reviews

Caladh Inn

Caladh Inn is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Stornoway, offering a family-friendly environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Guest rooms offer amenities such as a flat screen TV, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the hotel. Caladh Inn features a 24 hour front desk, a gift shop, and newspaper, to help make your stay more enjoyable. The property also boasts free breakfast. If you are driving to Caladh Hotel, free parking is available. While in Stornoway, you may want to check out some of the restaurants that are a short walk away from Caladh Hotel, including The Boatshed Restaurant (0.3 mi), HS-1 Cafe Bar (0.3 mi), and Digby Chick (0.3 mi). If you’re looking for things to do, you can check out Lews Castle (0.5 mi), Museum nan Eilean (0.5 mi), or An Lanntair Gallery (0.2 mi), which are popular attractions amongst tourists, and they are all within walking distance. Enjoy your stay in Stornoway!

Tartan travel tour

Reviewed By wilma h

This hotel provided almost to excellent service across the board. Food was piping hot, well cooked and presented and delicious. Rooms were very comfortable. Linen & towels all clean and sanitised as stated. Staff went above and beyond to make our experience the best. A entertainment lounge would be fantastic

4. Royal Hotel Stornoway

81 Cromwell Street Stornoway, Isle of lewis, Stornoway HS1 2DG Scotland
Excellent
34%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 416 reviews

Royal Hotel Stornoway

Stornoway's most historic hotel, the Royal nestles in the heart of Stornoway, beside the marina, where you can relax, enjoy the hotel's cosy character and enjoy dining in our Boatshed Restaurant or in HS1, the town's 1st cafe bar.If on business, you'll probably appreciate free wireless internet access available throughout the hotel.What matters so much more than bricks and mortar, though, is the warmth of the welcome and the friendly, easy service you'll receive - for the Hebrides has a great tradition of hospitality.While the Royal Hotel enjoys a delightful view over the colourful, bustling harbour to the splendour of Lews Castle and its grounds. The town centre is only around 200 metres walk.

Great location and food

Reviewed By Photogs123

We stayed at the Royal Hotel for three nights in May. The location is just minutes from the ferry, there was free parking, and two restaurants on-site. We had to take a room with two single beds, but they were comfortable and the size of the room was large. The staff could not have been any nicer. One night we had dinner at the HS-1 Cafe. It was casual with the best chicken fajita wrap I have ever had. The sauce was so delicious, I was glad I ordered the rice to get every last drop. The next night we ate at the Boatshed Restaurant. The service was a bit slow, but the friendly staff made up for the wait time. The Seafood Pot was fresh and delicious. Breakfast at the Boatshed was included and was the perfect start to each day. Try to get a table with a view of the harbor and Lews Castle. The hotel was a perfect base to explore the Callanish Stones and many other sights around the Isle of Lewis.

5. Cabarfeidh Hotel

Manor Park Perceval Road South, Stornoway HS1 2EU Scotland
Excellent
35%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
5%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 447 reviews

Cabarfeidh Hotel

Set within in its own attractive gardens, this modern 4-star hotel is ideally located on the outskirts of Stornoway, just across the road from the golf course leading onto historic Lews Castle grounds. Rightly known as 'Stornoway's finest hotel' provides a relaxing base for both business and leisure travellers. It is also bookable for functions or meals in the Cleaver Restaurant.

Amazing staff and service!

Reviewed By SallyC2001

We have just checked out after staying 2 nights here and we could not fault this hotel at all. The service was amazing, every single member of staff was lovely and always took time for a quick chat. We also bought along our extra large dog and he was also made to feel as welcome as we were! The food was incredible both for evening meals and breakfast. I have not experienced customer service at this level in any hotel I have stayed in, the staff are an absolute credit to this hotel and were wonderful. Hugo absolutely loved is stay too! Thank you!

6. Hotel Hebrides

Pier Road, Tarbert HS3 3DG Scotland
Excellent
44%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
6%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 668 reviews

Hotel Hebrides

Hotel Hebrides is a 4-star hotel with 21 quality, contemporary bedrooms which offer a high standard of quality combined with top notch technology. Every bedroom at the hotel is unique, laden with delightful considerate touches such as our range of luxury ishga products which are made using natural produce from the Isle of Lewis, top quality pocket sprung mattresses and sumptuous thick bath sheets and robes for your added comfort. All our bedrooms also have a mini-fridge, tea/coffee making facilities, TV and free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.

A cracking stay in a brilliant hotel.

Reviewed By shieldaigcamping

Immaculately clean and comfortable, beautifully decorated rooms. Suite was incredibly well equipped, with everything you could ever need. Amazing Harris toiletries in each room. All the staff were great, meals lovely, and breakfast was absolutely top notch each morning. Highly recommend and look forward to returning. 5 of us stayed in a Suite and hotel room for a three night stay.

7. Hebridean Guest House

61 Bayhead, Stornoway HS1 2DZ Scotland
Excellent
58%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 245 reviews

Hebridean Guest House

Very comfortable Guest House within walking distance from town centre and local restaurants. Opposite golf course and castle grounds. All rooms en-suite, flat screen t.V.And free Wi-Fi.

The unassuming front hides a great little spot to stay.

Reviewed By Roalja

Excellent place to stay in Stornaway. The rooms are well equipped and the towel rail in the bathroom makes the whole bathroom warm. Shower was good too. Breakfast eggs were perfect. It is an easy walk to a great coffee shop and then a bit further to the main city centre.

8. County Hotel

12-14 Francis Street, Stornoway HS1 2XB Scotland
Excellent
34%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
12%
Terrible
10%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 182 reviews

County Hotel

Finding an ideal hotel in Stornoway does not have to be difficult. Welcome to County Hotel, a nice option for travelers like you. Guest rooms offer amenities such as a flat screen TV, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the hotel. County Hotel features a 24 hour front desk and room service, to help make your stay more enjoyable. The property also boasts a lounge. While in Stornoway, you may want to check out some of the restaurants that are a short walk away from County Hotel, including The Boatshed Restaurant (0.1 mi), HS-1 Cafe Bar (0.2 mi), and Digby Chick (0.1 mi). If you’re looking for things to do, you can check out Lews Castle (0.3 mi), Museum nan Eilean (0.4 mi), or An Lanntair Gallery (0.1 mi), which are popular attractions amongst tourists, and they are all within walking distance. County Hotel puts the best of Stornoway at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.

The County Hotel Stornaway

Reviewed By Discover703306

My stay at the hotel was for a single night and I found that, although elements of the building were slightly tiered it was actually very comfortable and the staff and owner very friendly, they even allowed us to charge our electric bikes from their laundry. The food was excellent and very fairly priced, I would definitely stay there again.

9. Natural Retreats Lews Castle

Lews Castle Grounds, Stornoway HS2 0XP Scotland
Excellent
46%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
23%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 13 reviews

Natural Retreats Lews Castle

Perched on an ancient incline, with unbeatable views over the inky blue waters of Stornoway (keep your eyes peeled for the seals bobbing amongst the gentle waves!), this inspiring, gothic-revival style castle hails from the mid-1800’s. Commissioned by Sir James Matheson, its historic walls have harboured nobility, WW2 hospital patients, college students and school children, but now, after a dedicated restoration, has opened its doors to visitors from across the globe to enjoy and explore through a range of self catering apartments.

Lovely stay

Reviewed By Clemina

Beautiful place to stay. The bed in our room is the most comfortable bed we’ve ever slept in. Castle Cafe opens at 10am and serves lovely pancakes, waffles and breakfast rolls so even though this is not like a hotel ie there are facilities and staff around you can still get breakfast. It is nice arriving back from days out and having such a lovely room and being able to roam around the main castle rooms when they are closed to the public. It is a very short walk to the restaurants in Stornaway. Book before you come to Stornaway to be sure you can get a table.

10. SEAcroft

3a Aird Uig, Aird Uig, Uig HS2 9JA Scotland
Excellent
92%
Good
7%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 532 reviews

SEAcroft

Licensed Bed & Breakfast & glamping accommodation serving evening meals on a Hebridean isle overlooking the Atlantic. If you are looking to get away from the busy-ness of life and immerse yourself in nature then come and stay with us in Uig on the Isle of Lewis! We are Sarah, Elliot and Andrew - hence the name. We have 2 ensuite rooms (sleeping up to 4), 1 room with a private bathroom (sleeps 2), 2 luxury SEApods (sleeping up to 3) and a new Lewis Longpod (sleeping up to 6) all with views out to sea, free Wifi & internet TV. There is also a dining room for you to use: relax with a dram of whisky, Harris Gin or a chilled glass of wine whilst watching the eagles soar & seals bob. We offer delicious evening meals including Miavaig lobster, hand dived scallops, Blackface lamb & venison. Where possible, our food is locally sourced, often from our own croft. Dogs are also welcome. We provide you a taste of Hebridean life - next to the crashing waves & the rawness of nature, whilst sampling her produce and relaxing in comfort. SEAcroft - the perfect recipe for a stay in Uig!

Remarkable

Reviewed By calidax1

Sarah and Andrew are the perfect pair of hosts. Sarah is gracious and generous with her energy, warmth & extensive knowledge of Lewis. Andrew is behind the scenes creating fabulous meals that are of the highest quality with beautiful presentation. Location of Seacroft is both remote and accessible to exploring the west coast of Lewis.

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