Merkister Hotel

Everyone at the hotel made...

Liked: All staff were amazing and a big shout out to Debbie for introducing us to her 6 Labrador pups as we were leaving. The location was as tranquil as it can possibly be. We were lucky to see fab sunset !!

Fabulous! Sadly, the hotel is...

Liked: Staff are super friendly. I was upgraded to the Suite 1 on arrival (no extra charge) and it was delightful. I found I could park my pushbike just outside my door in the spacious and secure vestibule.The large en-suite room, with TV and other amenities, suited my needs. It is modern, quiet and with spectacular views! Bed was super comfy; shower instantly warm and powerful. Staff even provided me with clothes pegs so I could hang my cycling gear outside.

Clean, friendly, but old fashioned...

Liked: Spacious suite
Disliked: We were the only residential guests

I enjoyed my stay and...

Liked: Good choice of breakfast and nicely presented.Food, including the evening meal, was very good overall.I had a room with a lovely outlook across the loch.Good, quiet, country location.I liked the way the public rooms were decorated.Pleasant staff.
Disliked: My bathroom felt rather cramped, but it was nice and clean, which is much more important.

Very pleasant. Would do it...

Liked: Great food, but portions are too large, a bit of a waste of food.Location is fantastic for access to sites and views.
Disliked: Room could be a bit bigger. Need more accessible wall plugs.

Could be excellent

Liked: Wonderful location with great staff.
Disliked: Some rooms overlook bins; food not great; decor very 1980s.

Charming old world service, with...

Liked: The breakfast experience was faultless.The evening dining was absolutely superb, I stayed four nights and the specials in particular changed each day.The views are breathtaking.Also it was well situated as a starting point for sight-seeing around the island.
Disliked: If I had to nitpick then the rooms storage space and horizontal surfaces were limited especially in the bathroom, but workable.

Exceptional

Liked: I appreciated the extras … like a staff member suggesting they prepare a box lunch for us b/c we were leaving early to catch the 6 am ferry. The lunch was generous and sustained us until dinner!

Lovely location.

Liked: The staff were lovely and the food was good.
Disliked: We booked a small double room. The room was fine but the ensuite toilet and shower were tiny, so much so that you struggled to dry after your shower with the door shut!!!