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Kinloch Lodge Hotel

Scotland, Scotland·
8.5 / 10
Hotel · Scotland, Scotland

Kinloch Lodge Hotel, a historic luxury hotel on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, offers an unparalleled Highland escape. Nestled in Sleat, between emerald hills and the wild shores of Loch na Dal with Cuillin mountain views, this family-run hotel has welcomed guests for over five decades since 1972. Originally a 17th-century farmhouse and later a shooting lodge, Kinloch Lodge is now stewarded by Isabella Macdonald, continuing her family's legacy of warm hospitality. The hotel features elegantly appointed rooms and suites across its North and South Lodges, each reflecting Skye's distinctive landscape. Its award-winning restaurant champions locally sourced, seasonal cuisine, earning accolades such as a Michelin Key Hotel 2024 and being named No.1 Hotel in Scotland by Condé Nast Traveller’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2025. Kinloch Lodge provides a tranquil retreat with exceptional dining and breathtaking scenery.

At a GlanceKinloch Lodge Hotel, Sleat, Isle of Skye IV43 8QY, UK
City
Scotland
Country
Scotland
Star Rating
5 Stars
Editor Score
8.5 / 10
Price Range
Upscale
Region
Europe
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Why We Love It
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)
Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.
Free parking available at the hotel
Guest Reviews9.3/ 10
Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
7.8
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
8.8

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Top Facilities
Restaurant
Parking
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
Free Wifi
Family rooms
Shuttle service
Free parking
Toilet paper
Towels
Featured In
Mountain & NatureSafari & Wildlife
Nearby
Loch na DalOn-site

The hotel sits directly on the shores of Loch na Dal, a sea loch on the Isle of Skye, with stunning views across the water to the Knoydart peninsula.

Armadale Castle & Museum of the Isles20 min drive

The ancestral home of Clan Donald, with beautiful woodland gardens and a fascinating museum exploring the history of the Lords of the Isles.

Talisker Distillery45 min drive

The Isle of Skye's only distillery, producing the iconic Talisker single malt whisky. Guided tours and tastings available.

The Cuillin Mountains30 min drive

Scotland's most dramatic mountain range, offering world-class climbing and scrambling, with the iconic Cuillin Ridge visible from many points on Skye.

Eilean Donan Castle30 min drive

Scotland's most photographed castle, dramatically situated at the confluence of three sea lochs on the mainland, accessible via the Skye Bridge.

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LocationScotland, Scotland
Stars5-Star Hotel
Best ForMountain & Nature, Safari & Wildlife
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