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4- and 5-star hotels in Ullapool
This shortlist gathers the 4- and 5-star hotels around Ullapool, from town addresses to lodges on the surrounding Wester Ross coast. It is for travellers who want a high-standard base for the harbour town, the sea lochs and the hills, whether for a couple of nights or a longer stay.
Staying in Ullapool
Ullapool sits on Loch Broom in Wester Ross, and most of the listed hotels stand outside the town itself, on the coast and in the glens around it. The addresses name Achnasheen, Inver, Poolewe, Lochinver, Mellon Charles, Aultbea and Lochbroom, so a car is the practical way to reach them. The range of facilities decides who each place suits. Harbour House and Inver Lodge have bars and restaurants, and Inver Lodge adds a pool bar and sea-facing rooms. Stac Polly Lodge, Waterloo House, Sound of Durnamuck and Taighali Apartment offer family rooms, kitchens or apartments, which suits families and longer self-catering stays. Couples and short breaks fit the small guest houses such as Torran B & B, Davar and Braemore Walled Garden B&B. For business, The Torridon Hotel and Glencanisp Lodge have meeting rooms.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
The Torridon Hotel
Achnasheen, Ullapool, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Business trips
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA 5-star country house stay for guests who want activities on the doorstep: archery and fishing are offered, and there is a garden and terrace to unwind in. Cyclists can hire a bicycle, and the restaurant and bar cover meals without leaving the grounds. With a 4.5 out of 5 guest rating from 530 reviews, it suits couples and special-occasion trips.
See The Torridon HotelInver Lodge
Iolaire Road, Sutherland, Ullapool, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Pool bar
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
Why stay hereFive-star comfort with sea views, roughly 28.2 km from the centre. Rooms come with bathrobes, slippers and a bath or shower, and breakfast can be taken in your room. Anglers have fishing on site, and the restaurant, bar and pool bar make it easy to spend the evening in. A quiet choice for guests who value traditional touches.
See Inver LodgeStac Polly Lodge
116 Polglass, Ullapool, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Sauna
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereA self-catering lodge about 15.9 km from the centre, well suited to families and groups. The kitchen includes a dishwasher, oven, microwave and refrigerator, and there is a washing machine, high chairs and cots for younger guests. After a day out, the sauna and jacuzzi are the draw; pets are allowed and the garden and patio face the sea.
See Stac Polly LodgeShore Croft
Shore Croft 51A Mellon Charles Achnasheen Achnasheen United Kingdom, Highland, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA simple 5-star croft property around 27.7 km from the centre, aimed at guests who want a quiet base with the essentials covered. Free parking and free wifi are provided, the garden is there for slow mornings, and rooms are non smoking. Pets are welcome, which makes it a practical option for travellers touring the area with a dog.
See Shore CroftTorran B & B
Loggie Lochbroom Nr Ullapool Near Ullapool Lochbroomullapoolross Shire Iv23 2Sg, Ullapool, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA 4-star bed and breakfast about 4.7 km from the centre, with breakfast included and free parking on site. Free wifi keeps you connected. It suits guests who prefer a small, hosted stay within easy reach of Ullapool rather than a larger hotel.
See Torran B & BDavar
Inver, Ullapool, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThis 4-star guest house sits around 28.7 km from the centre and looks out to the sea. Rooms have bathrobes, toiletries and a bath or shower, and breakfast is served as a buffet, with lunch also available. There is a lounge, terrace and picnic area, plus laundry service. Good for guests on a leisurely tour who want meals and housekeeping handled.
See DavarGlencanisp Lodge
Glencanisp Lodge Lochinver Sutherland Lairg, Highland, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Parking
- Breakfast
- Internet access
Why stay hereA 4-star lodge about 27.7 km from the centre, with a restaurant, bar and room service. Breakfast is available and can be brought to your room, and conference and meeting rooms plus a gift shop set it apart from smaller local stays. Pets are not allowed.
See Glencanisp LodgeBraemore Walled Garden B&B
Braemore Walled Garden West Lochbroom Garve Highlands United Kingdom, Inverness, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereA 4-star bed and breakfast roughly 16.6 km from the centre, with breakfast included and free parking. Guests can read in the library, take in the garden or terrace, and use the picnic area. Luggage storage and wheelchair access add convenience. It suits guests who want a calm, bookish stopover.
See Braemore Walled Garden B&BHarbour House
Garve Road, Ullapool, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereOnly 1.7 km from the centre, this 4-star house puts the sea, a lake and a beach nearby within easy reach, and the garden, patio and terrace make the most of them. Fishing, canoeing, horse riding and a golf course are on hand for active days, and car rental is available. Rooms include bathrobes, slippers and family rooms.
See Harbour HouseCorriness House
Poolewe Wester Ross Highland Iv22 2Ju Uk, Ullapool, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA 4-star house about 29.3 km from the centre, offering free wifi and free parking. There is a garden and picnic area, and housekeeping is provided. The kitchen with dishwasher suits guests who want to prepare their own meals.
See Corriness HouseAn Cala Cafe and Bunkhouse Hostel
Culag Park, Ullapool, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA 4-star hostel around 27.9 km from the centre, with a cafe on site and breakfast available. Free wifi and free parking are included, and lifts serve the building. It suits guests travelling on a simple, sociable basis.
See An Cala Cafe and Bunkhouse HostelWaterloo House
Baddidarroch 70, Ullapool, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereA 4-star property about 28.8 km from the centre, with a sea and lake setting. It has a kitchen with oven, microwave and dishwasher, plus a jacuzzi and fireplace. Air conditioning, a balcony and a terrace are provided, and pets are allowed. Family equipment includes cots and high chairs, and wheelchair access is available.
See Waterloo HouseTaighali Apartment
30 Mellon Charles Aultbea, Highland, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay hereA 4-star apartment around 27 km from the centre, with a kitchen and kitchenette including an oven, microwave and refrigerator. A washing machine, family rooms and free parking make longer stays straightforward. The sea, a lake and a beach nearby are within reach, and fishing, canoeing, horse riding and a golf course are available. Pets are allowed.
See Taighali ApartmentSound of Durnamuck
Durnamuck 1, Ullapool, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Sauna
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereA 4-star property roughly 10.5 km from the centre, with a 24 hour front desk and express check in. Guests can use the kitchen with dishwasher, oven and microwave, then relax in the sauna, spa or by the fireplace. Fishing is not the only option here: diving and scuba diving, canoeing and bicycle rental are available too, and breakfast can be served in your room.
See Sound of Durnamuck
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Torridon Hotel | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – |
| Inver Lodge | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | – |
| Stac Polly Lodge | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | Yes |
| Shore Croft | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes |
| Torran B & B | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – |
| Davar | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – |
| Glencanisp Lodge | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – |
| Braemore Walled Garden B&B | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – |
| Harbour House | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – |
| Corriness House | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – |
| An Cala Cafe and Bunkhouse Hostel | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – |
| Waterloo House | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes |
| Taighali Apartment | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes |
| Sound of Durnamuck | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
These four have family rooms, and most add a kitchen or kitchenette for easy meals with children. Stac Polly Lodge, Waterloo House, Sound of Durnamuck and Taighali Apartment all provide family rooms, and Waterloo House adds high chairs and a cot, while Taighali Apartment is set up as a self-contained apartment.
Stac Polly Lodge · Waterloo House · Taighali Apartment · Sound of Durnamuck
For couples
Smaller properties with a quieter feel. Torran B & B, Davar and Braemore Walled Garden B&B are guest houses with breakfast and gardens, while Harbour House in the town has bars, a terrace and sea views, and sits 1.7 km from the centre for evenings out.
Torran B & B · Davar · Braemore Walled Garden B&B · Harbour House
For dining on site
The Torridon Hotel and Inver Lodge both run their own restaurants and bars, so dinner needs no drive. The Torridon Hotel also has a terrace and a garden, and Inver Lodge pairs its restaurant with a pool bar and rooms facing the sea.
Where to stay in Ullapool
Achnasheen
The Torridon Hotel is a 5-star property with a restaurant, bar, garden and terrace, and Shore Croft is a smaller 5-star house with free parking and a garden; both accept pets or offer grounds, and each is far from the town.
Our picks here: The Torridon Hotel · Shore Croft
Lochbroom
Torran B & B and Braemore Walled Garden B&B both name Lochbroom in their addresses. Torran B & B is 4.7 km from the centre and serves breakfast, while Braemore Walled Garden B&B, 16.6 km out, has a garden, library and terrace, and is wheelchair accessible.
Our picks here: Torran B & B · Braemore Walled Garden B&B
Sutherland
Inver Lodge and Glencanisp Lodge give Sutherland addresses. Inver Lodge, at Iolaire Road, is 28.2 km from the centre with a restaurant, pool bar and sea views; Glencanisp Lodge, at Lochinver, is 27.7 km out with bars, a restaurant, a gift shop and conference facilities.
Our picks here: Inver Lodge · Glencanisp Lodge
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to Ullapool centre?
Harbour House on Garve Road is 1.7 km from the centre, the shortest distance in this shortlist. Torran B & B follows at 4.7 km, then Sound of Durnamuck at 10.5 km and Stac Polly Lodge at 15.9 km.
Which hotels have the highest guest ratings?
The Torridon Hotel scores 4.5 out of 5 from 530 reviews, the highest rating here. The other hotels in the shortlist do not carry a guest rating in the data.
Do any of these hotels allow pets?
Yes. Stac Polly Lodge, Shore Croft, Waterloo House, Taighali Apartment and Sound of Durnamuck all allow pets. Glencanisp Lodge is the one property that states pets are not allowed.
Which hotels have a pool or a spa?
Inver Lodge has a pool bar. Sound of Durnamuck lists a spa and a sauna, and Stac Polly Lodge also has a sauna. No other hotel in the shortlist lists a pool or spa.
Which hotels are best for families?
Stac Polly Lodge, Waterloo House, Taighali Apartment and Sound of Durnamuck all have family rooms. Waterloo House adds high chairs and a cot, and both Stac Polly Lodge and Taighali Apartment provide kitchens.
Where can I park?
Free car parking is listed by The Torridon Hotel, Inver Lodge, Stac Polly Lodge, Shore Croft, Torran B & B, Davar, Braemore Walled Garden B&B, Harbour House, Corriness House, An Cala Cafe and Bunkhouse Hostel, Waterloo House, Taighali Apartment and Sound of Durnamuck.
Which hotels serve breakfast?
Torran B & B, Davar, Glencanisp Lodge, Braemore Walled Garden B&B and An Cala Cafe and Bunkhouse Hostel serve breakfast. Inver Lodge and Sound of Durnamuck offer breakfast in the room, and Glencanisp Lodge and Davar also serve lunch.
Do any hotels have meeting or conference facilities?
The Torridon Hotel has a meeting room. Glencanisp Lodge has both a conference hall and a meeting room, and also offers room service and suites.