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Argyll Hotel We are currently finishing upgrades and working on our new menus using our amazing Scottish larder. We are currently recruiting for new staff to join our great team so if you know of anyone who might want to experience a season on Iona please look out for our adverts in Gumtree and Indeed.
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Katy, Daf, Wendy and Rob and the team welcome you to The Argyll Hotel and continue the great tradition of Hebridean hospitality. We are a small hotel and want you to feel relaxed and 'at home from home'. The hotel is a great base for you to explore and enjoy the magical island of Iona. Our staff aim to make your stay as comfortable as possible and we pride ourselves on our service and attention to detail with our guests.
The hotel dates from the 1860's so rooms are all different unique shapes and sizes; our rooms are not the biggest but they are cosy and comfortable. All our bedrooms are ensuite, except for Room 8 which has an exclusive bathroom next door. All have tea making facilities and hair-dryers. Hypo-allergenic bedding can be provided. If you have additional needs during your stay please tell us immediately and we will do everything we can to arrange things for you!
Our delicious food is served in our relaxed and friendly dining room or outside table service. Breakfast is included in our room rate. Our soup and sandwich based lunch menu offers quick service and dinner is a la carte. Booking is essential for the evening or if larger groups want to enjoy lunch. Food provenance comes first!
An organic garden has always been part of the Argyll Hotel Iona and we are fully certified by the Soil Association. The garden is situated above the hotel adjacent to the Nunnery and visible from the 'Road of the Dead' on the way to the abbey. The rich basalt soils are nourished in the traditional Hebridean way with heaps of seaweed from the beach and our own compost made from garden cuttings and recycled kitchen vegetable waste. Our chefs and gardeners work in close collaboration to decide what is planted and menu design reflects what is being harvested.
Reviews (19)
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Joy Quinn
Jun 14, 2022
Stopped in for afternoon tea while on an island tour in September 2021 and had what I would consider the single most delicious coffee cake I've ever consumed. 10/10 adorable location, quick service, and amazing cake + coffee. My only thing is perhaps one savory offering for afternoon tea would have been nice - but that's 100% an Americanism that I can let go of.
Linda Beaumont
Jun 06, 2022
Beautiful hotel on the stunning Island of Iona. Exceptional food.
David Leatherwood
May 18, 2022
This seven day visit was just supurb. The hotel might be called boutique, but the service and restaurant was top of the line in any measure you care to use. The owner and staff work hard to make you feel like they are only there to ensure that your stay winds up in your top 10, no matter who else is on the list. The meals were absolutely fabulous.

The meats were savory and with flavor layering so deep you tongue will question its taste buds' loyalty to your logic. The deserts always brought the meal to a 'perfect landing' every time. My only complaint? The menu wasn't 'deep enough' for a week-long stay, but that did give me the chance to retry my favorites without worrying I'd miss one.
Elizabeth Pitkethly
Apr 14, 2022
Excellent tea and ice cream and chocolate brownie today. My husband said it was the best ever chocolate brownie- homemade Great garden overlooking sea
Maureen Martin
Oct 25, 2021
A lovely hotel with great food and a very warm welcome. It's dog friendly too. Would highly recommend.
Edward Hunter
Oct 14, 2021
I had the Cullen skink soup and cheese n pickle sandwich. Probably the worst sandwich I have ever had. It was supposed to be home made but I got two ends of stale bread. Soup was lacking in flavour. Service was fine. And expensive for what it was
Melanie Oldridge
Sep 11, 2021
Made to feel welcome not rushed even though we were between services enjoyed a relaxing coffee and a beer before hit the Abbey.
Jason Rodwell
Aug 29, 2021
Fantastic place to enjoy a coffee and a light lunch while waiting for our trip to Staffa. The smoked trout and egg sandwichs were amazing, mixed in with stunning views the Argll Hotel garden was magical.
Yvonne Miller
Aug 24, 2021
This hotel from the outside looks picturesque, inside is very dated and lacking in atmosphere, a silent slightly miserable atmosphere, but I can't criticise the food and evening meal was delicious very well. presented. I wouldn't order the mushroom starter 10 and had literally four mushrooms, as a northerners family I'm afraid we chuckled at the lack of food on the plate. A bit of modernising in the dining area would make this 5 star restaurant definitely.
Ian P.
Aug 09, 2021
Not just location, location, Location but a first class family run hotel with quality and friendliness at its cire. We have booked a stay next year. Not cheap but uniqueness comes at a understandable premium.
Adrian Brewin
Jul 23, 2021
It's worth the wait to get across to the Island so that you have a fab lunch or tea and cake looking out across the sea. You can walk it off afterwards.
Debra Skinner
Jul 22, 2021
Lovely hotel, stayed with my husband for one night as a suprise for his birthday. It was lovely and clean and all the staff were very friendly. I've only got one very small complaint which was the sachets of coffee in the room. It was very hard and looked like volcanic rock when I opened it. This was resolved straight away by the staff member and new sachets were given.

We had dinner that evening and the food was good but overpriced, especially our scallop starter. I have eaten in a Michelin star restaurant for less. But as a treat it was good, thanks for your hospitality and I would stay again.
Peroline Fauvel
Jul 19, 2021
The food here was very good and if it's fine you can sit outside and watch the boats going by.
Clair Stewart
Oct 17, 2020
What a fabulous hotel. Amazing food, super comfy beds and friendly staff. Such a warm, welcoming place to stay. Would definitely go back. We absolutely loved staying here.
Geoff Dalglish
Oct 05, 2020
It is perfectly positioned, oozes island charm, and offers yummy meals, snacks and beverages. And best of all, it's on Iona!
Elaine Reid
Sep 26, 2020
We called into this cosy dog friendly hotel for a light lunch - the soup sandwich combos were hearty and tasty and the raspberry Prosecco was a fitting accompaniment
Roselle Angwin
Feb 28, 2020
What a place. Great location, great staff, great food (they can cope with fussy poets 'n' all - gluten-free, vegan, you name it). Very welcoming. I've led retreats here for 20 years now, and cannot imagine anywhere better. The participants seem to like it too :-).
Thed Andr & Eacute
Sep 23, 2019
I was just a stranger passing by for coffee an dinner but felt very welcome! Sitting in a quiet relaxing atmosphere was really nice Especially liked the food made from your own garden vegetables Wish you all the best!
Cathy McKenzie
Sep 12, 2019
This is a very special wee hotel.room was super cosy and comfy with a wonderful view to gaze on.staff really friendly and helpful.and amazing dinners in the restaurant.loved the fact there was no telly in the rooms.just books and the sound of the waves.bliss xx